Thanks to the emergence of high powered video game consoles like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gamers have been able to get their graphics fix without beefing up their PC. However, to PC gamers, there are some distinct advantages they have over console gamers that will never be replaced. One of the major advantages here is the inclusion of dedicated servers.
These dedicated servers allow PC gamers to run their own game modes, modify maps and add a new level of fun not even dreamed of by the original developers. If you’ve been paying attention you may remember all of the fuss that was brought to the tablet after the announcement that Activision’s Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 would not feature dedicated servers in an effort to curb online cheating.
You’ll probably also know that EA recently came forth to announce Battlefield 3 which, according to the game’s executive producer, will hold preference to the PC bringing dedicated servers along for the ride. In the same interview with Game Informer, Bach has said that the studio will not be developing the game for console platforms and then porting it to the PC but instead the other way around. This will ensure PC gamers the best possible experience.
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If you’ve been playing the downloadable FPS Breach from Atomic Games you may have noticed a pretty game breaking lag bug. Luckily, the developer has come forth today to announce that a new patch for the PC version is available for download and looks to completely fix these lag issues. Also included in the patch is a myriad of bug fixes that will correct errors found in both the Sole Survivor and Retrieval game modes.
On a happier note, Atomic Games also tells us that the patch will allow Dedicated Servers to run without requiring a Steam client to be running alongside some new confirmable options for said Dedicated Servers.
If you’ve got Steam you can grab the patch now and check out the official change-log in the press release after the break. READ ON »
Modern Warfare 2 has been out for a while now and yet it still doesn’t have dedicated servers even with the constant complaining of the community. Sure, Infinity Ward has a legit excuse for it, sort of, but what is a PC game without dedicated servers? Aliens vs. Predator developer Rebellion has taken the note of this and has announced today that the game now has dedicated servers. Of course, it’s included with a pretty hefty patch that throws in a bunch of other stuff which you can check out below.
General
- Stability improvements to address rare and infrequent hangs
- Implemented a workaround for missing audio issues with certain hardware (SoundBlaster X-Fi, Realtek onboard, etc.)
- Fixed save games being lost or corrupted if connection to Steam is lost or if user switches to offline play
Multiplayer
- Added client-side support for dedicated servers
- Ranked match lobbies will no longer end after every match
- Fixed XP being incorrectly affected by offline play (though only in the local stats; this will be corrected next time you connect to multiplayer)
- Fixed other players sometimes appearing to have the wrong weapon or continuing to fire indefinitely after dying
- Fixed rare issue where players would be temporarily invisible
- Fixed some selection of servers and players in menus sometimes being incorrect
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Those looking to play the newest Command & Conquer on LAN are going to be disappointed. It was recently announced that Command & Conquer 4 will include absolutely no LAN or dedicated server functionality. This is sure to be a blow to the tournament organizers who were planning to use C&C 4 in their events.
The reason for this is apparently the leveling system used in the game. Since it spans single player, multiplayer and skirmish it makes it impossible for LAN or dedicated servers to make sensey. Of course, they could have just left the leveling system out for LAN but you know, that’d just be too easy.
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If you recently picked up Rebellion Developments’ Aliens vs. Predator for the PC, you most likely know that it did not ship with any dedicated server functionality. However, this will not be a Modern Warfare 2 repeat and Rebellion says that they are working to release a dedicated server for the game.
Below the studio comments:
Rebellion are busy preparing the dedicated server for the Aliens vs. Predator community. We hope to have a beta release with reduced functionality out in the next few days and further updates to improve functionality and fix bugs over the next few weeks. The files will be available to download from the “Tools” tab in the Steam client and will be a free download.
So, Infinity Ward, when are you going to accept your fault and bring us dedicated servers for Modern Warfare 2?
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Infinity Ward recently announced that they would be shipping Modern Warfare 2 for the PC with no support for dedicated servers which had most of the community freaking out. Today, DICE, the guys behind Battlefield: Bad Company 2, have said that despite Infinty Ward’s move, they will stay with dedicated servers.
DICE’s Gordon Van Dyke comments:
Since Battlefield 1942 DICE has used dedicated servers for all platforms. This formula has worked well, and still works well, for us and for the gaming community. We have stayed true to this practice and will continue this tradition into the upcoming title Battlefield Bad Company 2. With dedicated servers everyone gets non-stop action with no connection penalties based on some other player and their internet. This makes dedicated servers the best solution for online PC gaming hands down!”
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Earlier today we let you know that a petition for dedicated Modern Warfare 2 servers has garnered over 100,000 signatures. Now, Infinity Ward’s Jason West and Vince Zampella has come forth to comment on the petition and frankly, they aren’t having.
Apparently, instead of catering to the “modders and tuners” they are focusing on the player experience and trying to make it legit as possible. In fact, the two have said that they have received a large amount of complaints regarding cheating in Call of Duty 4 and the inability to find a server without a cheater.
So petitioners, blame it on the cheaters for no dedicated servers.
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