Dancing with the Devil: Ars reviews Modern Warfare 2 PC
arstechnica.com — After all the boycotts and threats of piracy and wailing, the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 is here. Activision only allowed the press to play the console version under controlled circumstances, but Ars tackles the red-headed stepchild of the Modern Warfare 2 versions at home, on our own system. The verdict? There is as much good as bad. (Submitted by blitzio) More…
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Id Softwares John Carmack says no dedicated servers for RAGE
sk-gaming.com — John Carmack, the brains behind id software, has stated it is unlikely there will be dedicated servers for the upcoming FPS racing game Rage. PC gamer's anger continues as recently Infinity Ward also stated that there will be no dedicated servers for Modern Warfare 2. (Submitted by Slashered) More…
PC Modern Warfare 2: it's much worse than you thought
arstechnica.com — Modern Warfare 2 has long earned the ire of PC gamers for its lack of dedicated servers, but Infinity Ward has now announced that it's taking away much more than control over hosting with the game in one long face-palm of a question and answer session. No servers, no console, no mods, no problem! (Submitted by orthrus) More…
Disney Will Make Over Mickey -- Why? To Make Us Like Him.
nytimes.com — For years, the Disney character was squeaky clean. His makeover will start with the release of a video game in which he can be cantankerous and cunning. But Mickey won’t be bland anymore, either. “I wanted him to be able to be naughty — when you’re playing as Mickey you can misbehave and even be a little selfish"... (Submitted by ghouze) More…
Infinity Ward removes console, lean from PC Modern Warfare 2
tek-9.org — Yesterday's developer chat hosted by BestBuy has revealed more bad news regarding the PC version of Modern Warfare 2. Infinity Ward said that there will be no console in Modern Warfare 2, stating "we would like you to play the game the way we designed and balanced it". Also: No changing fov, no leaning, lack of mod tools, and no demo. WTF IW? (Submitted by Slashered) More…
Holiday Gift Guide: Best Gaming PCs
extremetech.com — Sometimes there's just no better gift than a computer, especially around holiday time, when all sorts of great new games are being released, and some gamers become painfully aware of just how inadequate their current rigs are. (Submitted by adeelarshad82) More…
Diablo for loners: the story behind indie-hit Torchlight
arstechnica.com — Creating a new entry in the world of Diablo-style loot-fests that sticks to single-player may seem mad in this day and age, but Torchlight from Runic Games manages to pull it off. We discuss where the game came from, where it's going, and why it deserves the buzz coming from all corners of the Internet. (Submitted by motang) More…
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