Im Talkin Games » DICE http://imtalkingames.com A blog about games, the gamers that play them, and the companies that make them. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:58:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Medal of Honor: Get Early Access To The M24 By Playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 http://imtalkingames.com/2010/04/28/medal-of-honor-get-early-access-to-the-m24-by-playing-battlefield-bad-company-2/ http://imtalkingames.com/2010/04/28/medal-of-honor-get-early-access-to-the-m24-by-playing-battlefield-bad-company-2/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:49:17 +0000 br3ntbr0 http://imtalkingames.com/?p=1732
Get the M24 early access by playing BBC2.

Get the early M24 access by playing BBC2.

Looks like the “we don’t like used game sales” strategists at EA are up to it again.  Today we have news from the official MoH blog that you can get access to the M24 as an early unlock in MoH multi-player if you use the same EA account you played BBC2 with.  Unless I misunderstand, if you bought your game used and didn’t get a key to activate on your EA account you’ll have to miss out on this offer:

“The M24 access will be automatically awarded when Medal of Honor releases to all players who have bought Battlefield: Bad Company 2 new and claimed their VIP code (in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 box only) or played Battlefield: Bad Company 2 online (PC). The same EA account must be used in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Medal of Honor to make use of the M24.”

I expect that one day soon we’ll see these games become only accessible through online sign in, much the way that most MMORPG games operate. Regardless, it is still cool to get free/early/exclusive items in games. I still need to see more on this game, as I wonder how it will differentiate itself from Modern Warfare 2 and it’s Battlefield: Bad Company 2 cousin.

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EA recently published a new video featuring an in game likeness of New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, talking to us about a public service announcement for the problem of “random grenades”.  This is clearly a pot shot at competitor Modern Warfare 2 and other titles where spamming every possible frag, semtex and flashbang grenade you can carry is a regular part of the carnage.

CC’s avatar takes a moment to tell us how BFBC2 is much better because this type of play is not as effective, given the vehicles and destructible buildings and all.

Check the video below for the full scoop:

Is CC gonna get a fine from the commissioner for blowing Sweetwater up with a Hellfire missle?

~br3ntbr0

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In my first look at Battlefield: Bad Company 2 I stated that I thought this game was coming to kick Modern Warefare 2′s ass.  Today we have more video of the Port Valdez Demo to drive that point home, and apparently beta testing is now in full swing.  Retailers began selling pre-orders with beta access and all sorts of other goodies, and from what I’m hearing the beta servers have been getting pounded. Over twitter EA stated they were having trouble getting beta information out on their blog since it was also getting crushed. It appears that interest in BBC2 is hitting a fevered pitch, and I must say that after watching the Port Valdez Demo Gameplay Video below I couldn’t resist hitting the “buy now” button for my pre-order. Check out the action below:

That sealed the deal for me. I’ll be asking my wife’s forgiveness for buying this game since I just blew some change on Mass Effect 2, but I am weak and cannot resist explosions. I purchased via Steam (shocker, I know) and will be getting my beta access and pre-order goodies from Valve, but other retailers are offering some great pre-order deals as well.

I’ve played alot of Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer.  I’m nearly 1st prestige level 70, which means I have been to max level twice in that game.  I love much of the action in that game and have tolerated many bugs and exploits by many of the jackasses out there that love to get ahead that way.  However, I hate Infinity Ward’s lack of dedicated servers and their matchmaking system is craptastic, but I digress.

My point is to say that with all the things I like about MW2, I see so much more to like in BBC2.  Vehicles, medics, better audio and sound effects are all things that jump out at me in the videos I’ve seen.  Well, the pre-order is done, the beta is downloading, and I’ll gather recon and report back soon.

Wish me luck soldier, I’m goin’ in…

~br3ntbr0 (a.k.a Stimulus Package on Steam)

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