[cod] Sorry have to vent, Modern Warfare 2 on the PC

[James Landi]

I would assume, Steam requires them to list min. system specs. which 
they haven't released yet......

Jim Landi
Rudedog
FPSadmin.com
Microsoft MVP, Games for Windows




Darren wrote:
> If this is all true does anyone no why you cant pre-order Modern 
> warfare 2 on steam? it seems very odd to me.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "escapedturkey" 
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>> Matt | Pointy BestGN wrote:
>>> Dev's hearing harsh feedback and reacting in such a way that may 
>>> possibly
>>> result in a drop in future sales is something im sure they do not 
>>> want, so I
>>> doubt a reverse boycott is on the cards - if it were, who would buy the
>>> game?  Lol
>>
>> Unless the developer has alternative means, especially in this rough 
>> economy. If PC gaming is only a fraction of their income and requires 
>> too much work to support, it's no surprise they are shaving off the 
>> bits and pieces that aren't cost effective or too frustrating to 
>> manage. It's business and profit.
>>
>> Am I happy that MW2 support for dedicated servers is being dropped? 
>> Not at all. However, it doesn't come as much surprise and there a lot 
>> of alternatives, such as modifying games to be just like it or better 
>> (example: the Source engine).
>>
>> In the future I hope we can show greater appreciation to the 
>> developers (such as Valve) that do give us free support, Linux 
>> binaries, etc., instead of threatening boycotts, name-calling, and 
>> being rude to them.
>>
>> Anyhow, this is off-topic from the discussion of COD server 
>> administration. I've said what's on my mind. :)
>>
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