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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 |OT|
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Son of Godzilla
Banned
So is the level that the game warns you about No Russian? Because holy shit if it isn't...
Also yes the packaging is hilariously crap. But think about it. This game is going to be printed millions of times. Millions. The amount of paper and plastic saved is huge. Sure, the cost saved lines Activision's pockets, but there is something to be said for not butchering the environment for a manual you'll never read.
A lady at the TRU I picked it up from was confused because of how flimsy the packaging is, thought it was a display only copy.
Also yes the packaging is hilariously crap. But think about it. This game is going to be printed millions of times. Millions. The amount of paper and plastic saved is huge. Sure, the cost saved lines Activision's pockets, but there is something to be said for not butchering the environment for a manual you'll never read.
A lady at the TRU I picked it up from was confused because of how flimsy the packaging is, thought it was a display only copy.
gnarkill bill
Member
I havent played a COD game in awhile so right now im adjusting to the flow of the game. I kinda forgot about how hectic the battles can get, haha. Im really enjoying it thus far and am actually pretty impressed with the single player.
Will be playing lots of MP tonight.
Will be playing lots of MP tonight.
Zzoram said:
Yea, good 'ol american dollar fucking up the videogame industry once again.
Jesus christ this is stupid...
I'm seriously done with the fucking practices this generation, Publishers (and the fucking money grubbing Sony / MS) have lost it and are ruining the industry.
BloodySinner
Banned
DMPrince said:
It's content that should be on the disc (or it already is) and it costs money.
Red Blaster
Member
Twiddling my thumbs here for the FedEx truck to arrive, this Amazon release day delivery better work.
MrPliskin said:
Timed exclusives are nothing to get your panties in a bunch over. Retailer exclusive pre-order items that you can't get in any other way are the only really bad practice. Nobody ordered LBP at 3 retailers to get all the exclusive costumes, but if you didn't do that, you'd be missing some cool ones.
WickedCobra03
Member
I do! I am not a fan of tutorials. They are slow, they really do a terrible job of bringing you into the game and immersing you, but rather make you feel like a 2 year old where you are hoping around like an idiot looking for some fun in the 5ftx5ft pen with invisible walls you are fenced in. I don't mind them, but make the manual properly and make the tutorials skipable. I really did not need it in MW2.ALeperMessiah said:
BravoSuperStar
Member
If anyone wants my 48 hour trial code for XBL just PM me.
EDIT: Taken.
EDIT: Taken.
Major Williams
Member
Yeah.goldsoundz said:
I turned off my box once I was using explosives to
break through riot police, after watching a man drag his bloody self across the floor.
OldJadedGamer
Banned
MrPliskin said:
Hate to break it to you but this shits been going on for a lot longer then just this generation.
Zzoram said:
I think it is a big problem, because ultimately it sways buying decisions and corporate affiliations.
In the end, it just screws the consumer. Honestly, I am regretting getting the PS3 version (rather, getting this damn game at all). I just don't think it's the place of a Manufacturer to pen any deals (especially if monetary compensation is involved) in order to get a foot hold in market share. Hell, Activision has been very very close with Microsoft, and has been lambasting Sony for quite some time, and I find that disturbing givin the size of both Activision and Microsoft (and Sony's position).
I'm not for or against any publishers or manufacturers, however, I am against relationships like this as they can be detrimental to the industry.
While this one instance of exclusive DLC (timed or not) is not enough to crush the competition, continued practices like this ultimately hurt market share for one competitor or the other, be it software or hardware sales. I'd hate to see MS and Activision get too chummy and get in bed together making games exclusively for one platform (or Two with PC). I just don't think these kind of relationships are healthy for the industry.
OldJadedGamer - I understand that. Sony has a long history of doing the same bullshit, but it certainly feels like both of the big players have been considerably more aggresive this generation in obtaining exclusive rights and partnerships. I really wouldn't be worried if Sony wasn't in such bad shape. Not that I'm for or against either, but I know I absolutely do not want to see Sony fall out of the "console race". If they shut down their gaming division then we can pretty much hang it up for a while and go back to PC gaming until someone else steps in. Nintendo + MS is not enough "competition" to keep the market healthy.
MrPliskin said:
It's just business, it's not a big deal.
It's the same thing with movies/music (retailer exclusives), cell phones, cable/radio services, toys, whatever. Each party will use their dollars to convince you that they are the way to go.
The sense of entitlement ("I should have everything that everybody else does!") is misplaced. It's no different than an Apple fan that's stuck in a Verizon contract.
Does anyone else find the frequency of quotes by Donald Rumsfeld in death animations odd or offputting?
From a purely business perspective, I would not want ANY appearance of politicization near my cash cow product. I have to chalk this up to yet another thing IW has done which should have been reconsidered.
From a purely business perspective, I would not want ANY appearance of politicization near my cash cow product. I have to chalk this up to yet another thing IW has done which should have been reconsidered.
Is this game faster than MW1?? been ages since I played that, and most recently I've been slogging through the tactical slowness that is SOCOM...so this feels like FPS-on-crack at the moment.
I'll adjust...but man o man...I got lit up in my first few games. (plus it didnt help my entire team quit in one of the games leaving me in a 1 vs 8 mess that I didnt realize I was alone until it was over :lol )
I'll adjust...but man o man...I got lit up in my first few games. (plus it didnt help my entire team quit in one of the games leaving me in a 1 vs 8 mess that I didnt realize I was alone until it was over :lol )
Son of Godzilla
Banned
Rummy was all over MW1 too. It's hardly politicization, the man had the job.lawblob said:
And hell, it's basically CoD mantra that the people upstairs are frakking idiots and it's the grunts that save the day.
Gotta love XBL
http://qkpic.com/98a17 *sigh* how does shit like that make it past the gamertag filter :lol
Dead Prince
Banned
360 never got the joker did they? and the DLC for BL is free for 2 weeks after that it's paid DLC.TruHero said:
Majima Everywhere System
Member
I wondered why I wasn't getting any trophies on the PS3 version. Who knew?
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
UPS still hasn't delivered my copy. Argh.
Red Blaster
Member
Y2Kev said:
What happened with Amazon?
got2bekidding
Member
I didn't order from Amazon, but I'm curious if they compensate for missing the release date delivery?Y2Kev said:
Darn trophies are still screwed up huh? Just got my copy from Amazon but wont be home until later tonight. Hope a patch goes up soon.HixxSAFC said:Wasn't a huge fan of CoD4, but man I'm addicted. Me and a mate have rushed through the first 4 Spec Ops things in the last 4 hours on veteran and I'm now well into the multiplayer. My eyes are frigging knacking :lol
Bit bummed about the PS3 trophy problems though
Ken Masters
Banned
any notable differences between the ps3/360 versions?
TruHero said:
You missed my point.
The only reason I would hate to see Activision and MS get in bed is because their pockets run very deep and it's a dangerous situation, I think, to gamers.
And yes, I was also upset when the PS3 got the exclusive Joker content, because I wanted to purchase the better looking / running 360 version.
I find the Brutal Legend deal just as upsetting, but after the demo I had no interest in the game.
Why again is it that every time someone talk about anything related to common industry practices, and cites some examples, they are immediately taken to the console wars battle field? Or is that just the nature of NeoGAF? This has nothing to do with what console I do or do not prefer. It has everything to do with the industry. If you hadn't noticed, Sony is in shambles, bleeding money, so we really have no idea what "next" generation will be like for them. Relationships like this make me question their ability to continue in a console market, especially when Activision has been pretty clear they aren't happy with Sony (maybe Sony isn't throwing enough money their way?).
Tenkai Star
Member
Nope.Ken Masters said:
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