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It's f***ed mate, so much so it isn't even worth bothering talking about. I'll see you at the end of the world.

In a way yes. The best thing the world could do for Africa is to stop giving them aid. It doesn't seem to aid the problem, more that it just kinda prolongs it.

Nah, they could never make a FPS game on actual events of any shape or form too realistic. "What do you mean getting shot in the leg once put me on the ground screaming and bleeding profously?" Reload. "Wait, what? A grenade landed near me and shrapnel ripped my face apart and now my character is just rolling around with blood-curdling screams?" This game sucks! OFP & ArmA try to do this actually...

This is indeed perfect logic.

That must have been nice, not having to speak to them for days.

This whole EU super state only makes sense if we're going to build bigger guns than the American's, and drop lots of weapons on their inbred faces... Otherwise it's just Germany and France finally getting into the UK via the back door. I'm only serious about one of these statements.

You forgot r00fles! . Can't be perfect...

Not to mention the fact they have to be heavily marketed, general cost of such large development teams and the technical challenges are well in excess of your average game. MMO's shouldn't seem as attractive as they have been.

I found this comment particularly insightful. Cheers. Any time dude.

^ It's like smashing a few rocks togeather. UG UG! Volo and Grommy going at it... GO! HA! GOOD FUN GO!

I'd argue that past the general Zombie slaying, a grand second to second experience, Dead rising is "completely unplayable".

I think he specifically looks for reasons to flame people. Indeed, he's a ****.

I wouldn't say the results are that good in MW2, MW was better, but considering the quality of CoD 1+2 maps, they just don't compete at all in my experience.

It's basically a combination of average game, shedloads of marketing. I would hate to see how much was spent on marketing, and I would be dubious of any high values in regards to MW2's production. Bad Company just wasn't marketed, it's also a little ropey in places due to the new engine etc... It's also not quite as "SERIOUS" as modern warfare.

I'm not saying that either, but stuff like BF:BC2 is an evolution in the right direction. Where CoD has seen no true iteration at all, if they don't innovate they will stagnate, people will get bored.

In terms of technology, definately, without a doubt. Oh, that's all you meant, how boring. Lesser technology won't stop the juggernaut that is CoD. Not specifically, but I can't talk about it

In terms of technology, definately, without a doubt.

Actually most of my problem is with the mass-market uber hype machine, and a franchise that has barely evolved over 6 iterations getting so much attention. It's $$$ at work, not excellence in games development, design and technology. For me its like this, the media has convinced the world that the sky is green, and I'm stood there going GUYS it's blue, it's been blue for years, don't believe what you're being told. Meanwhile Kaften's made a pool of man mess going "THE SKY REALLY IS GREEN", your stood there saying my eye's are broken, and I'm wondering if the world has really gone mad. So basically I think all the hype, excitement and critical accliam is nuts, unfounded, and genuine mass idiocy on a major scale. Halo, a franchise I also don't get excited about, but I've always accepted that its fun for alot of people. I have not issue with CoD being a fun multiplayer experience for alot of people, heck a fun all round experience, but best game of the decade, best FPS ever... That's just a pile of BS.

Damnit, WHY NOT!

Firstly I'm not a game designer... I'm a programmer. Secondly, I understand what most people actually find fun about CoD games in general, I've played every CoD game that's been released, to death both single and multiplayer, so ya know this is basically a no brainer for me. The truth of the matter is that IW are infact very good at what they do, but what they do is very basic, and cheap. Its the fact that it is so basic and cheap that allows them to do it. It's certainly not a complex game loop, the last major change to which occured CoD 2 and that was the whole health regeneration, the technology under the hood is shockingly basic. It's mutton dressed as lamb, that's seen so much iteration it's convinced alot of the world it's a stallion. At the core of it that's my problem. I have actually spent the time thinking about CoD, and talking with other people about CoD. Fact of the matter is that I dislike the heavily authored intensely scripted CoD experience, it's a very out dated way of making games. It's alot of cheap tricks, alot of smoke and mirrors, but it's an experience, and its a ballsy experience at times, with a popular multiplayer componant, and weapon mechanics that makes the player feel powerful, it does this really really well... But really when you pull away the artwork, folk are playing whack-a-mole on rails. Alot of my complaints are subjective. If I'm honest, all I can say is CoD is the most stupid, and dumb experience on the planet. No, its not. It's not outside of my expertise, or my experience, and considering the folks I work with... They've a whole other opinion on a whole range of matters, most of which is very very positive when it comes to MW 2. I am not a mouthpiece for any company, I really do wish people wouldn't treat me as such, or factor in some kind of inarticulate inexperience. Yes, I think its fun to come to this forum, tell everyone the opposite of what the marketing machine is saying, because I'm a cynical ***hole.

Fun is subjective, I wouldn't disagree that people find fun in CoD.

Trust me, I played it, analysed it, moved on. Can't understand what all the fuss is about.

What makes it such a great game is not some novelty feature or other unique thing, what makes it great is the incredible attention to detail and polish. Nothing has been left to chance, from level design to the sound. It may be just a steak with potatoes, but its one of the most perfectly cooked steaks you've ever had. Lets see, bad textures, bad story, bad voice acting, bad AI... Shall I go on. MW 2 isn't steak with potatoes, it's a turd that's been polished so much people think it's a diamond. Sorry folks, but its just a big smelly POO.