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10/28/09
I think Deanbmmv has some photoshopping on a certain picture to do. #ruhroh
10/28/09
Letting IW be the guinea pig, essentially. He's non-committal because frankly they're non-committal. So, all I can say to people who care about this issue is A). don't break down and buy ANOTHER modern FPS if you feel about this issue B). Keep letting it be known that the reason you are not purchasing this game is the lack of dedicated support. That's about the only way this is going to stop. #ruhroh
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Stop killing PC gaming. #ruhroh
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I think devs are re-thinking the potential of no ded-servers, trying to figure out how many sales are they losing VS how much money they can make off of DLC and such.
For IW this won't be an issue since they bathe in dosh. #ruhroh
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In some ways I'm torn because I really enjoy playing a good AAA title but I'm also not going to bend over and be a good little consumer just because they tell me it is in my best interest. If all of the big devs turn their back on dedicated server support I'm pretty sure that some one else will step up to take their place. We might not get multimillion dollar graphics but at least we'll still be able to form communities and share our creativity together. #ruhroh
10/28/09
Don't be fooled. This is about content control (read: DLC sales), and nothing else -- Exactly like MW2. #ruhroh
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Game servers can be classified as listen servers and dedicated servers.
Listen server (IWNET) refers to a situation in which the server typically runs in the same process as the game client, allowing a player to both host and participate in the game. As a side effect, the server is usually terminated when the client is. Listen servers are operated mostly by individuals, often in LAN Party situations rather than over the Internet, and usually with a lower number of players due to the increased processing and bandwidth requirements associated with operating both server and client simultaneously on the same machine.
Dedicated servers are servers which run independently of the client. Such servers may be run by individuals, but are usually run on dedicated hardware located in data centers, providing more bandwidth and dedicated processing power. Dedicated servers are the preferred method of hosting game servers for most PC-based multiplayer games. Massively multiplayer online games run on dedicated servers usually hosted by the software company that owns the game title, allowing them to control and update content. In many cases they are run on clustered servers to allow huge environments and large player counts. #ruhroh
10/28/09
Dedicated servers are the better experience for pc gamers, they create a better, more competitive community that lasts longer, and costs the developers nothing since the servers are independently run and owned; managing their resources better would be not bothering to develop a matchmaking code for pc and just depend on a server browser like usual.
I would be interested to see how companies that rent out servers are responding to these developments on pc, they can't be too happy. #ruhroh
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PC gaming is already damaged. If the above happens it will be severely injured.
These companies are taking the lead on what could be pc gaming's future. #ruhroh
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