Some of you may have read about the rumours surrounding whether dedicated server support will be available in the upcoming CoD:MW2.

Read Here:

http://bashandslash.com/index.php?op...739&Itemid=111

This afternoon, during a live BASH episode, who should turn up but Infinity Wards community manager: 402.

A number of questions were put forward, including the dedi server question. Rob "fourzerotwo" Bowling replied:



Furthermore, Bowling also confirmed that PunkBuster will not be supported, alternatively using the Valve Anti-Cheat (or VAC) system.

BASH is still live with 402 - listen live here!:
http://bashandslash.com/index.php?op...d=91&Itemid=76

I will update as news becomes available.

This is so screwed up I cant even think straight at the moment.

No PunkBuster, no dedicated servers.

If you're wondering what IWNet is: think PC version of XBoXLive. Limited control over options (some weapons and perks can be allowed/disallowed), and limited control over what you can do with players.

From a PC MP modder's point of view, this is a disaster. I can see that this will mean that hosting modded MP servers is going to be a freaking nightmare. I think about 60-80% of my Demon mod for both COD4 and CODWaW will have to come out. No point in it if you cant have any control over it.

I think I may have to find another game. I see this one as being DEAD ON ARRIVAL.

I am glad they are finally moving away from punk buster, VAC is awesome and hits cheaters where it hurts, their wallets. No Dedicated servers? That’s odd...really odd. If this is true, then this game just went down massively in my estimation.

I can't actually find any evidence of 402 saying this anywhere other than bash and slash and that doesn't actually state it. There’s a large amount of speculating and rumour but nothing solid.

I would like to hear the recorded version of that podcast before jumping to conclusions.

Agreed Welshy, I can't see IW nor ATVI jumping off of the dedicated game server line. Just seems very odd. Punkbuster has reached the end of its line, it all started with the annoucement of its downfall a while ago, why invest in a dead horse? Sometimes its better to go with the minorities program, because it might just be better. Only time will tell what will be done.

Welshy writes...

I was listening, I heard him say it.

It is hard to believe, I know, and I understand why you need it confirming. Even though I heard it with my own ears, I am still in disbelief.

If I hadnt heard it myself, and only read it in a forum post like you guys are, I think my attitude would be the same - I'll believe it when I read a post or twit by 402 himself.

Am I still in denial here? I think I am, because I just caught myself entertaining the idea this might all be some sort of sick joke.

April Fools!

*Check calender"...

Damn.

Do you think we'll see a Boycott? Maybe the boycott leaders will get taken to IW HQ and get prizes in some twisted Valve spin off.

techno2sl writes...

Yes, there is talk of some kind of protest.

Sad .. but looks like the end of Call of Duty .. .. .. .. .

Could always cancel your Pre-Buy, that would just cripple their PC profits.