There will be no dedicated server for
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,
reports a
new BASH webcast on
BASHandSlash.com, where they converse with Infinity Ward community manager
Rob Bowling about their concerns that PC platform is being marginalized for MW2
(thanks Steve). They learn the PC edition is still not delayed, and will include
Steam support, but their concerns are only heightened by learning that there
are no plans for a dedicated server for the game, as matchmaking on the PC will
entirely go through IW.net. Robert did not have answers to questions about how
this will impact custom map-making and modification efforts. The
Infinity Ward Forums have a petition asking for dedicated server support and
there's another
Dedicated Servers for CoD-MW2 Petition on petitionsonline.com that currently
boasts over 15,000 signatures.
The
BioWare
Blog announces plans for
Dragon Age Journeys: The Deep Roads, a
browser-based prequel for
Dragon Age: Origins, BioWare's upcoming RPG.
Word is: "Dragon Age Journeys has been a collaboration between EA 2D, BioWare,
and some of the hottest indie talent from the flash developer community. Over
the coming days, we’ll be introducing you to the game, the talented team of
developers behind its creation and some of the day-to-day craziness that goes
into making a game. More than anything, we want you to get a feel for how much
fun and passion goes into creating a game for the browser that can live up to
the high standards set by BioWare’s illustrious history." Thanks
Kotaku via
Game Stooge.
There's now a
Saw
listing on Steam for the game tie-in with the torture porn movie series,
which looks like it will be released this month.
Big Download reports that this will be the game's exclusive distributor, and
a boxed edition will not be released in stores.
The
latest podcast
on The Cult of Rapture tracks down some of the folks at Digital Extremes to
discuss multiplayer support in
BioShock 2. In their own words: "I sit
down with some of the team at Digital Extremes to learn more about how they
shaped the characters in multiplayer and made them a unique and rich
experience."
The
Aliens vs. Predator Q&A on GameSpot chats with Rebellion's Tim Jones about
their upcoming game that returns to the mashed-up
Aliens vs. Predator
continuity. This conversation focuses on the Aliens, discussing the various
abilities and gameplay mechanics this faction will involve. They also discuss
the delicate art of balancing the Aliens, Predators, and Marines.
GreyWardens.Com - The Dragon Age: Origins DLC Debate.
Alot of the arguments about the DLC coming out on Day 1 revolve around
the idea that BioWare/EA are releasing a game without all of the content and
forcing users to pay for the rest of it. This isn’t the way it is though;
The DLC are extra content that do not detract from the main story line/quest
line if you do not have them – they are nifty little ‘cookies’ that can
enhance the game, or not – your choice. The timing is also something that
people are focusing on – but it seems that many forget that the game was set
to be released in early October to start with, the release date was pushed
back (for polishing I believe) and just happened to fall into line with a
date that the DLC would be ready.
Giants vs. Saints today has me very nervous (in that fun sort of way). It's the
team's first big test of the season, and they are underdogs. Go big blue. Woof!
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