I know what you’re thinking. “Are you serious? This is stupid to put on the front page.” However, please hear me out. When I first created this site, its sole intention and purpose was to provide gamers news, reviews, previews, editorials and content that mattered and directly effected them. I wanted to provide that content from a gamer perspective for the gamer. That’s why I brought in people like Blackbuster Critic, Truthsettingufree, etc. Those guys are just your average gamers with an opinion for other gamers. We’re all just like you, your every day player. There is no slant to my content. Everything I write, I do so with an objective viewpoint regardless of if its negative for the PlayStation brand or positive. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a fansite willing to do that out there right now as most always try to put a positive spin on the product and company. I refuse to do that.
That is exactly why this entire Infinity Ward and dedicated server situation effects all of us as gamers and not just the PC crowd. Think about how often you’ve played Resistance 2, Killzone 2 or any other first-party title online and enjoyed the quality it provided for you through a dedicated server. It’s nice, isn’t it? Nobody receives an unfair advantage and everyone is on equal footing of skill and skill alone. This isn’t a bash at Microsoft, but I’m sure many of you have heard the complaints about Gears of War’s online component and how the host player receives a huge advantage over the rest of the players in a game, correct? That’s something dedicated servers prevent and it’s something all games should strive for.
Hopefully by now you’ve figured out why PC Gamers not receiving dedicated servers is nothing more than a decline in online quality from Infinity Ward as a whole. Instead of pushing the console to the limits and upgrading our services to dedicated servers, the developers and publisher have decided to shorten all three platforms by the lack of dedicated servers anywhere. Dedicated servers, regardless of the platform (even you Microsoft), should be a mandatory component to any online-focused title like Modern Warfare 2, Battlefield: Bad Company, etc.
I understand that petitions don’t usually (if ever) work, and I’m guessing most of you are aware of this as well, but that doesn’t mean they go unnoticed either. Believe me when I say that these companies are well aware of the backlash and response these petitions have on the community of gamers that we all represent. I can verify that Activision employees do visit this website and have on several occasions due to the articles I’ve written in a negative light of their company. They will see the petition, undoubtedly.
If you want and request dedicated server support from Infinity Ward and Activision for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on consoles and in general, leave a comment below with your gamer tag, PlayStation Network ID, PC Tag most known for, etc. If Activision doesn’t see it on the site, I promise to email the petition to the higher suits at the company on the eve of Modern Warfare 2′s release. This is your chance to be heard on some level, don’t miss out on it.
/signed, no dedicated servers= no purchase
The reason I don’t play online on a console is because of the lack of dedicated servers and the annoying matchmaking/lobby methods of finding a game. I thought that eventually consoles would be given the benefits of dedicated servers, I didn’t for a minute think that the opposite would happen. It’s like we have taken a step backwards.
/signed,
Dedicated servers should be a privilige for all platforms.
Signed, not gonna buy MW2.
Bring back the dedicated servers and mods.
Cancelled preorders……………..
Im going to buy COD_WAW……………….
/signed
I wonder if Modern warfare 2 will ever be dropped in price… cod4 is still 49.99$ (in canada, specifically where i live) which is a high price for a game released in 2007…
P.S. /signed because i hate host advantages.
Very disapointed. What an abortion created over greed. Shame on you people at IW.
I will not buy unless private servers.
/signed
Dedicated servers is a must
I will not be buying until it is supported
/signed
If PC gets DS functionality, I’ll buy it for PC. However, I have stated repeatedly that this method of connection is far superior to local listen servers. I analogize the listen server system to playing professional sports in my backyard. It doesn’t facilitate enjoyment.
I stopped playing Uncharted 2 multiplayer regularly because of ‘Migrating Host’ and ‘Connection Error’ messages. I could not play for an hour without experiencing either. I hardly ever experience issues like this when connecting to DS’s on PC games.
Come on guys, spread this to all console sites. I’ve done my bit in sending it around the PC sites, but we need more console protesters if this is going to carry any weight.
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all society does is bitch anymore. boo hoo no dedicated server, you will still get to shoot people in the face with some kick ass graphics. just enjoy a good game without nitpicking the f*** out of it. and yes resistance and killzone did have dedicated servers, how many people still play those games? COD 4 is years old and still has twice as many players as both those. bottom line it’s not perfect but it’s still a damn good product
CoD4 is TWO years old not four and the game started in 2003. It started as a PC exclusive WITH dedicated servers and has had them ever since – till now. You don’t get it do you? They DUMBED the PC version DOWN instead of UPGRADING the console!! Console users have been shafted just as much as the PC user if you stop to think about it. Had the PC always used matchmaking, we wouldn’t know what we are losing – BUT we DO KNOW, hence the complaints.
Just think about what your losing (or not gaining from a console point of view.)
Lower pings and smoother gameplay
No host advantage
Access to new community made gametypes
Access to free maps made by the PC community
Access to free downloadable content like new weapons made by the PC community
The ability to always be able to join your favourite server – 24/7
The ability to play where your friends play, without having to get them all added to a friends list first
Participation in forums where your friends meet – those you get to play with, regularly
Without the PC modders, you wouldn’t have Domination, Twar or Hardcore, they all started as mods and NO, I will not “still get to shoot people in the face with kick ass graphics,” because I ain’t buying a dumbed down version of the game. We the PC community, will make our own version of MW2. Hell, Joker and others introduced the AC130, throwing knife, Tactical Nuke and much more with CoD4, indeed, there’s even a Star Wars version about to be released.
Star wars link; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMNpVrrELDM&feature=player_embedded
dedicated servers or no purchase, you want my money then give us what we want or we buy from someone who will simple as that.
I won’t be buying this title until Dedicated servers are up.
BritishBulldog1! well said!
if you want laggy games, pay and play MW2.
if you dont like playing ingame with your mates, pay and play MW2
if you dont want FREE mods and maps ect, pay and play MW2
in whole the pc community have been shafted, and it will get passed on to the console community if it hasnt been already.
the most of the console players out there think you are getting a sweet deal
LMAO
keep dreaming peeps.
as my fellow PC’er, BritishBulldog1, “Just think about what your losing (or not gaining from a console point of view.)”
dedicated servers are really the only way to go…..
In no way am i saying MW2 is a crap game,,, cause i have not bought it.. (and wont be untill dedis are back)
from what i have heard its very good
but whats letting it down is what has been stated above.
love u all
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Fatty
what the hell is going on with the servers for modern warfaire 2 as they will not even conacte as i cant play online. you have had my cash now sort it out so i can go online and play the game like i want.
They add dedicated servers (and support for 32-64 players) and mod community on PC, I’ll buy the game tomorrow. All consoles should have dedicated servers, who ever decided against it wasn’t thinking about the community (whole gaming community) only their console and control or it.
Looks like dedicated servers may well be coming back!!! BUT, and I do mean BUT – YOU, yes YOU may well have to pay a monthly fee to access them.
Check it out here; http://www.codboards.com/showthread.php?t=31603
Keep posting this link, let everyone see whats going down.
Make sure the console users know too!!
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