Infinity Ward, Make Some Changes
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As much as I love Modern Warfare 2, there are plenty of reasons to get frustrated. Almost three months after the game has been released there has been at least two updates for the game to fix flaws, already. And unfortunately, there is much more to fix. Infinity Ward has already patched the infamous Javelin-glitch (which was much needed) and they also took down the range on the Model 1887 shotguns. Both were significant and needed patches but they still have got some work to do.
First off, they need to fix the server issues. I cannot tell you how many times I've been lagging throughout the game or constantly being disconnected. For having one of the biggest online multiplayer games for the Xbox 360 to ever exist, it would be great if Infinity Ward would use dedicated servers to host the games. It's not too hard to realize that some thirteen-year-old's Verizon DSL cannot handle 16 players from around the world. It just isn't feasible. Instead, invest some of the multi-million dollar profit you've made off the game into setting up some servers to handle all the traffic. Also, please make a patch allowing us the ability to leave the room when the "Host Migration" is taking place. I cannot tell you how many countless times I've sat there for minutes on end until I'm finally kicked from the lobby and the room shuts down. It's rare to find a successful Host Migration.
The Addiction is Back (Xbox 360)
There comes a time every year (or even multiple times a year) when a game so great comes out that you become addicted. Obsessed even. That time of the year is now. With the recent release of Modern Warfare 2, I find myself itching to play. At work. While driving. Even during sex. Just kidding about the last one but you get the point. It's so captivating and so enthralling that it's hard to not get wrapped up in it.
Personally, I find the storyline of the campaign to be terrific. There has been a lot of criticism regarding the infamous "airport level" in the game, but I found it to be nothing less than simple, mind-numbing roll playing. If you have no clue what I'm talking about here is the skinny: You go undercover in Russia as a Russian terrorist and make your way through an airport where your army is gunning down innocent civilians. Here comes the dilemma. You can either: shoot civilians as well and not break your cover (well, kind of), or you can omit shooting and break your cover. It's really up to you. Countries like Australia and Russia have called for an "edited" version from Infinity Ward in order for sale in their respective countries. I think that's a little ridiculous. Well, actually, Russia I can understand.
Like many good things, this will, eventually, come to an end. While the Multiplayer presents new objectives and incentives daily, I can't help but feel I'm going to run out of lust for this game. But, until that time comes, lets go PWN some N00BZ!
Find me on Xbox Live, gamertag: IPR0JECT X
One last thing. I'd like to say "thanks" to my friend Mike Hoff for inspiration for starting WordPress and subsequently this article, too. You can view his photography and postings on his website: http://crashweb.net .
