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[Stahsky]

Fanboys deserve harsh punishments. They ruin good threads. However, it's probably a week or two. Maybe a month.

Or a year.

Or forever.


Has it been confirmed that the skins are from Dr. Pepper? And do PC players need to do this, or is this some sort of wild and crazy console thing? I haven't kept up with this.

 

[mbmonk]

They would have to pay me to buy it somewhere else.

I would ASSume that this isn't Valve's decision. I would imagine they would want to release it as early as possible.

This is actually a weird trend, this happened with another high profile game ( can't remeber off the top of my head.. MW2?). Steam would seem to be the premier download distributor, but instead of getting more power seems like publishers might be hampering the releases on Steam in order to drive customers to other services. I could be completely wrong of course, probably am. :lol

I am not playing until around 6pm EST anyways. I have to work so to me it's no big deal, but I understand why it is to others.

 

[Epsilon-delta]

Quick, appoint a new general! Are bans always a permanent affair here, or will we be seeing him return?

I hope we see him return but, he was comparing PC gamers to white supremacists...

On topic: I can't wait to play this game. Like others have said before, I had more fun playing the same map in the demo than I did with all of MW2.

 

[mbmonk]

Has it been confirmed that the skins are from Dr. Pepper? And do PC players need to do this, or is this some sort of wild and crazy console thing? I haven't kept up with this.

I don't think it has been confirmed for the PC. But they did a similar promo with Dr. Pepper for BF Heroes, I believe. That game was PC only so it's probably for the PC as well.

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

I would ASSume that this isn't Valve's decision. I would imagine they would want to release it as early as possible.

This is actually a weird trend, this happened with another high profile game ( can't remeber off the top of my head.. MW2?). Steam would seem to be the premier download distributor, but instead of getting more power seems like publishers might be hampering the releases on Steam in order to drive customers to other services. I could be completely wrong of course, probably am. :lol

I am not playing until around 6pm EST anyways. I have to work so to me it's no big deal, but I understand why it is to others.

The downloadable version of Modern Warfare 2 unlocked two days after the official launch date, while those who ordered it through retail was able to activate it at launch on Steam.

EA simply wants people to use their service more, so they can get all of the profits, and they give other DD services incentives before Steam, so that other DD services may grow and EA can a larger percentage of the profits from Valve in the future.

Edit: I seriously doubt that the Steam version of Bad Company 2 will unlock later than the other DD versions, since Valve always unlocks games between noon PST and 1PM PST. In addition to that, the counter has been generally buggy and it will either add or subtract time until the game is released.

 

[drizzle]

This is actually a weird trend, this happened with another high profile game ( can't remeber off the top of my head.. MW2?). Steam would seem to be the premier download distributor, but instead of getting more power seems like publishers might be hampering the releases on Steam in order to drive customers to other services. I could be completely wrong of course, probably am. :lol

Maybe they just want to drive sales to brick and mortar stores which are going "hmm... maybe we're not going to stock as many copies of your game, since everybody is buying them on Steam..."

 

[SolidsnackooFoxhound]

Valve always unlocks games between noon PST and 1PM PST. In addition to that, the counter has been generally buggy and it will either add or subtract time until the game is released.

The time on the Bad Company 2 purchase page leads to 6pm EST specifically. I get what you're saying though. Hopefully they release it a little earlier.

This is actually a weird trend, this happened with another high profile game ( can't remeber off the top of my head.. MW2?).

It happened with Borderlands as well. It was unlocked late.

 

[Ysiadmihi]

The time on the Bad Company 2 purchase page leads to 6pm EST specifically. I get what you're saying though. Hopefully they release it a little earlier.

To be fair, it does say "approximately" :lol

 

[bucknuticus]

For the veteran status thing is there any more unlocks for getting more than 1 point, or is the garand it?

 

[Lostconfused]

The time on the Bad Company 2 purchase page leads to 6pm EST specifically. I get what you're saying though. Hopefully they release it a little earlier.

Yeah mass effect was supposed to unlock at 6pm est as well. It unlocked at 2 or 3 i think.

Spoiler

Although this was the deluxe edition, the standard version was supposed to unlock at 3

 

[SolidsnackooFoxhound]

Looks like the pre-load might be coming up in a little bit.

@kop48 It is coming

http://twitter.com/repi


But then again, that could be tomorrow

Spoiler

dice time

.

 

[Tokubetsu]

Debating getting it off Gamer's Gate. I save like 9 bucks and can start dl now but with their slow ass EU servers it'll probably take me the full 2 days to download it :lol

 

[Cuban Legend]

All this talk of preloading on EADM and when it unlocks on steam has me confused.

Shouldn't it be up for preload on steam by now?

 

[Klocker]

I think there should be an indicator that an engineer is near you/repairing your vehicle.

yes please, a friendly indicator and an enemy indicator.

 

[Manos: The Hans of Fate]

So anyone else looking forward to return of the SP campaign?

I have to say watching the ending, I can't wait for BFBC3!

Spoiler

US Invasion and not just two 4 levels like in MW2!

 

[ToyMachine228]

Played a few hours of 1943 tonight to start polishing my Battlefield skills in preparation for Bad Company 2 on Tuesday. Have Tuesday off by chance. I'm psyched. Can't wait.

 

[Pennybags]

So anyone else looking forward to return of the SP campaign?

We'll probably end up playing single player anyways, if the servers are screwed up upon release (as per usual for Battlefield, it seems).

 

[Kibbles]

Heh, guy playing on stream just got 2 dogtags from Major Nelson =p

 

[Jrmint]

Heh, guy playing on stream just got 2 dogtags from Major Nelson =p

Could you post this stream or video of the multiplayer again?

 

[Kibbles]

Could you post this stream or video of the multiplayer again?

http://www.justin.tv/xdarkfallenx

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Heh, guy playing on stream just got 2 dogtags from Major Nelson =p

That probably wasn't too hard to pull off.

 

[Aesius]

http://www.justin.tv/xdarkfallenx

The map that guy is playing on looks infinitely better than Port Valdez.

 

[Kade]

God damn bandwidth limits. I won't be able to play this for a month or two.

 

[Eric WK]

That probably wasn't too hard to pull off.

What the HELL is that supposed to mean?

 

[Aesius]

Shit. I have $35 in store credit at Gamestop reserved for Red Dead Redemption but I sure as hell might have to exchange it for this.

 

[GhostRidah]

looks like they buffed the black hawks minigun

 

[NumberTwo]

Best sounding FPS this gen? I say yes.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

looks like they buffed the black hawks minigun

Sweet, I was really good with it in the demo, if they buffed it up, man am I gonna be unstoppable in that thing.

 

[Eric WK]

Best sounding FPS this gen? I say yes.

Good for a 9 from IGN.

 

[DarkoMaledictus]

I hope we see him return but, he was comparing PC gamers to white supremacists...

On topic: I can't wait to play this game. Like others have said before, I had more fun playing the same map in the demo than I did with all of MW2.

Pc gamers are white supremacist??? Lol! He is taking that " Master race " nickname a bit too seriously !

 

[vixlar]

Best sounding FPS this gen? I say yes.

The sound is unbelievable... it seems you're there... you hear the explosions, the swearings, the peeeeeeeee, the bullets impacting close to you... AWESOME!!!

 

[NumberTwo]

The sound is unbelievable... it seems you're there... you hear the explosions, the swearings, the peeeeeeeee, the bullets impacting close to you... AWESOME!!!

Dude, so far I've only experienced it on subpar HDTV speakers, I have a 7.1 surround system I should have set up real soon. It's going to be an experience.

 

[Mully]

Anyone else hoping for the return of Miss July?

 

[Anksta]

I'm still in two minds about getting this. Speaking about on the PC.

I played BF2 heaps on the PC. I'd get this only if I know for sure that the Australian community will be long living on this.

The map of the BETA wasn't really that good. I hated the snow look. Things were too hard to make out. I'm keen in seeing the reviews before I commit.

BTW Steam has a limited edition of the game. What happens after the cutoff date? Is there a standard edition that will be made available?

 

[Pancakes]

Anyone else hoping for the return of Miss July?

Truckosarus Rex!

 

[DevelopmentArrested]

http://www.justin.tv/xdarkfallenx

lol dude's 360 just rrod

 

[Aesius]

lol dude's 360 just rrod

:lol The drive won't open and he can't get the disc out!

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Anyone else hoping for the return of Miss July?

This. I hoped she would join the squad as a sniper and Redford would be retired, but we'll see. She was cool in the first.

 

[Stahsky]

Dude on the stream is getting his ass kicked in all directions

 

[Ermac]

So GAF, PC or 360? Does either version have a huge upside? I'm leaning towards PC.

 

[Stahsky]

Depends on your PC and where your friends are

 

[SolidsnackooFoxhound]

So GAF, PC or 360? Does either version have a huge upside? I'm leaning towards PC.

Get it on PC. Just make sure you don't get it off steam though. Unlock time is at 6pm EST.

 

[xclaw]

So GAF, PC or 360? Does either version have a huge upside? I'm leaning towards PC.

I'd go PC. 32 players and a likelier chance of custom stuff.... I wonder if there would be 64 player server eventually. Personally I'm going PS3 until I can get some better hardware into my pc, then I'll doubledip.

 

[LowParry]

So GAF, PC or 360? Does either version have a huge upside? I'm leaning towards PC.

Obvious question has obvious answer.

 

[Pennybags]

So GAF, PC or 360? Does either version have a huge upside? I'm leaning towards PC.

If you have a good PC, you don't even have to ask yourself that question, unless there are other factors in your decision (like whether or not you have any friends who will be playing online).

 

[DarkoMaledictus]

Get it on PC. Just make sure you don't get it off steam though. Unlock time is at 6pm EST.

Seriously 6 pm isn t the end of the world... its the same day atleast! I rather have everything under steam than dealing with a bunch of distribution services, just simpler!

 

[Shawsie64]

:lol The drive won't open and he can't get the disc out!

:lol :lol :lol

thatll teach him for banning me from that chat yesterday =P

 

[Mully]

:lol :lol :lol

thatll teach him for banning me from that chat yesterday =P

Ha ha I actually remember seeing that lol. I think the horn at the end of Conquest sounds pretty funny, in a good way.

 

[Snuggles]

Can't wait for this game.
I'm in need of one of those great multiplayer games that suck up all your free time and I think this is the next one. I love the focus on teamwork, it doesn't turn into an everyman for himself shoot anything that moves fest. I still have to decide between PS3/360, but I'll enjoy it either way.

 

[Kibbles]

:lol The drive won't open and he can't get the disc out!

I'm sure it's a pirated disc too, so good luck getting that fixed! Haha. He switched to gta iv earlier, pissing people off, now he is forced to play bfbc2!