Modern Warfare 2 PC Megathread(Please Keep Discussion Here)..

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Game Info

Developer: Infinity Ward

Publisher: Activision

ESRB Rating: M(Matured)

Genere: First Person Shooter(FPS)

Release Date: November 8-14

Maximum Player Counter: 18 via Multiplayer

System Requirements

OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported)
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better
DirectX: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c
Hard Drive: 12GB of free hard drive space
Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Internet: Broadband connection required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet Connection required for activation

The Engine

"The game utilizes the in-house IW 4.0 game engine, which is claimed to be a generation beyond the capabilities of the engine used in Call of Duty 4.The new engine can accommodate larger worlds, enhanced graphic detail, and more efficient rendering.

Infinity Ward has addressed the issue of enemies that continually respawn at different points of a level. The developer demonstrated that the game engine uses a "dynamic AI," which has replaced the respawn system and allows enemies to act more independently. These "smarter" enemies are designed to actively seek and drive the player forward through a level, and can break away from set behaviors such as following a designated route in order to attack more quickly. The player cannot depend on an enemy being in the same location because enemies will behave differently each time a level is played."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_warfare_2#Game_engine

Official Modern Warfare 2 Site

http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com

Media Video Feeds

http://www.gametrailers.com/game/call-of-duty-modern-warfare/11043

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/modernwarfare2/videos.html?mode=all

http://media.pc.ign.com/media/142/14280895/vids_1.html

Screenshots

http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/games.php?id=1#/screenshots?id=1

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/modernwarfare2/images.html?tag=tabs;images

http://media.pc.ign.com/media/142/14280895/imgs_1.html

The Critics

All About The Games- Modern Warfare 2 Review(Single Player Campaign) 5 out of 5 Stars

It's difficult to review a game like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare2 some two days before it's officially released. Everyone wants to know whether it's any good or not. Whether it suffers from Infinity's Ward's notorious infinite re-spawns or not. And whether it could possibly live up to the high levels of expectations heaped upon it after the success of the last few Call of Duty games. But then at the same time, no-one wants to have any of the game spoiled for them either. Which makes it extremely difficult to actually say anything worthwhile and of substance without giving too much away. Though to be honest, having just experienced the whole of the single player campaign myself having managed to avoid most of the preview coverage, I wouldn't want to spoil anything anyway, as it's absolutely an experience that's best had with no prior knowledge or foresight. Read more...

7outof10- Modern Warfare 2 Review(Single Player Campaign) 9 out of 10 Stars

Forget the Paragon and Renegade Bioware model, throw out Peter Molyneux's reactionary NPCs in the world of Albion; with one early section in Modern Warfare 2, Infinity Ward has redefined the issue of morality in videogaming.The quality of design is without question; it's a set-piece that culls everything the developer does best – from rollercoaster action beat to lavish environmental presentation; the issue is whether you'll want to continue afterwards. Without going into specifics, this particular set-up will ask you to do something fairly common to videogames, but within a context and political setting that provide significant emotional gravitas. On one hand, it could be argued as entirely reprehensible – not to mention controversy-baiting – to include such imagery in interactive form; and on the other, it's thought-provoking enough to at least open discussion into the merits of depiction. Read more...

Just Push Start- Modern Warfare 2 Review4.5 out of 5 Stars

The most anticipated game of 2009 is upon us, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is finally here gracing our consoles and PC engines. Modern Warfare 2 has had a lot of criticism and controversies throughout its marketing campaign this year. Leaks and spoilers were constantly finding their way onto the internet, and there was little the developers could do about it. We finally have the game in our hand, and we can tell you whether or not the hype has been worth it. Let's take a look on the HOTs and the NOTs of Activision's Modern Warfare 2. Read more...

Guardian.co.uk- Modern Warfare 2 Review 5 out of 5 Stars

Other developers must be getting sick of Infinity Ward pulling an X-Factor by doing nothing all year and then bagging the Christmas No1. Well, the bad news is, they've gone and done it again. Read more...

Thehdroom- Modern Warfare 2 Review 9.8 out 10 Stars

"Turn up your 5.1 surround sound because you cannot get any closer to real war than this. Highlighted by a Hans Zimmer score, explosions threaten to melt your subwoofer as bullets and soldier chatter draw you deeper into the experience."

Poised to be the biggest game of 2009 and predicted to break all videogame sales records for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 with healthy PC sales too, Infinity Ward's sequel to critically acclaimed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has completed its two year journey to completion and deployment. Should you join the fight and buy into the hype overload for this highly anticipated shooter? Heck yes you should; in fact, start making plans for the midnight release or first available opportunity to drop $60 on it immediately. Read more...

Telegraph.co.uk0- Modern Warfare 2 Review 10 out of 10 Stars

All told, Modern Warfare 2 crosses into the must-have category of video games effortlessly. It offers an unmatched shooter experience, a compelling story mode, a slick package of mini missions and a multiplayer which is pretty much unparalleled in depth. It's sure to satisfy the demands of its fan base, and anyone who considers themselves a fan of shooters in general should definitely pick up a copy. It may be debatable as to whether Modern Warfare 2 is objectively the best release of 2009, but it's certainly the finest game in its genre, as well one of the truly great games of this or indeed any year. Read more...

Eurogamer.de- Modern Warfare 2 Review 9 out of 10 Stars

With increasing level, and by fulfilling tasks shuts her, as before, after and after game modes, Killstreak rewards, blunderbuss, and equipment available.Die Jagd nach diesen Gimmicks motiviert. The hunt for these gimmicks motivated.Only one level, a new skill or a new weapon.Moreover, the slick playability, the phenomenal cards and the best control, and again you will benefit from the unique feeling packed. Inifity Ward has thus once again delivered a very successful job.But: There are no big surprises posiviten. Read more...

Game Informer- Modern Warfare 2 Review 9.75 out of 10 Stars

Infinity Ward says that the PC version is functionally identical to the PS3 and 360 builds that we played for review. However, we were unable to spend hands-on time with the PC game. When we have that opportunity, we will revisit Modern Warfare 2 and publish a separate review if there are any substantial differences. Until then, please consider this our definitive review for all platforms that the game appears on. Read more...

Cheat C C- Modern Warfare 2 Review 4.9 out of 5 Stars

Before Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was released there were basically only two major options for the majority of FPS gamers. There was either the Halo series or one of the plethora of shooters that took place during World War II. Then Modern Warfare came seemingly out of nowhere and offered us a third option, a well crafted modern-day shooter whose story dealt with issues that were currently relevant to the world and also happened to include an amazing online multiplayer component. Read more...

Gametrailers- Modern Warfare 2 Review 9.5 out of 10 Stars

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StrategyInformer- *PC Specific Modern Warfare 2 Review 9.2 out of 10 Stars

Thanks to a rather silly retail situation, you may have been playing Modern Warfare 2 since Friday whilst we've been clawing at a copy under embargo; in which case you'll already know that Infinity Ward's latest is not to be missed. Far from shunning the weight of expectation, the developer has honed its well-worn formula to a logical and achievable shine; crafting a campaign that surprises with scope, but rarely in mechanics. Read more...

Multiplayer for MW2

Modes

-Free for All

-Capture The Flag

-Team Deathmatch

-Search and Destroy

-Domination

-Demolition

-Headquarters Pro

-Ground War

-3rd Person Team Deathmatch

-Hardcore Team Deathmatch

-Hardcore Search and Destroy

-3rd Person Hardcore Team Deathmatch

Special Ops

A new Special Ops mode will include two-player cooperative play. Special Ops mode will include several fast-paced action missions similar to Mile High Club which will be more difficult than normal campaign missions and will not be related to the main storyline. It will supposedly pick out certain parts of the single player campaign that "work well with co-op". Missions are unlocked by earning stars, which are acquired by playing levels at certain difficulties. Regular difficulty earns one star, hardened earns two, and veteran earns three. Missions will be divided by groups, called Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, and Echo, the last said to be the hardest. Within the groups there are types of missions such as "Breach and Clear" and "Elimination". There will even be special enemy types, such as those using riot shields, or even Special Ops exclusive "Juggernauts" wearing heavy armor. Read more to view Special Ops Levels...

Weapon List

Primary weapons

Assault Rifles

• Start - FAMAS
• Lv. 4 - M4A1 Carbine
• Lv. 8 - SCAR-H
• Lv. 20 - TAR-21
• Lv. 28 - FAL
• Lv. 40 - M16A4
• Lv. 48 - ACR
• Lv. 60 - F2000
• Lv. 70 - AK-47
• Campaign Only - M14 EBR
• Campaign Only - G3

Submachine Guns

• Start - UMP .45
• Lv. 4 - MP5k
• Lv. 12 - Vector
• Lv. 24 - P90
• Lv. 44 - Mini Uzi

Light Machine Guns

• Start - L86 LSW
• Lv. 4 - RPD
• Lv. 16 - MG4
• Lv. 32 - AUG HBAR
• Lv. 52 - M240

Sniper Rifles

• Start - CheyTac Intervention
• Lv. 4 - Barrett .50 Cal (AKA M82)
• Lv. 36 - WA2000
• Lv. 56 - M21 EBR
• Campaign Only - Dragunov

Riot Shield

The Riot Shield occupies the primary weapon slot. The player cannot shoot or use another weapon while holding the shield, but can melee with it. The shield can be swapped for the player's secondary weapon at any time, when it is then carried on the player's back and provides a moderate level of protection from behind. When held, the shield protects the player from weapons fire from the front, but will become riddled with bullet impacts and make visibility very difficult. The shields will never break and cannot be shot through by any guns, but they do not protect the user from explosive damage. Also, flashbangs make the player lower their shield.

Secondary weapons

Machine Pistols

• Start - PP-2000
• Lv. 22 - Glock 18
• Lv. 38 - M93 Raffica
• Lv. 58 - TMP

Shotguns

• Start - SPAS-12
• Lv. 12 - AA-12
• Lv. 34 - Striker
• Lv. 42 - Ranger
• Lv. 54 - M1014
• Lv. 67 - Winchester 1887
• Campaign Only - W1200

Handguns

• Start - USP .45
• Lv. 26 - .44 Magnum aka Colt Anaconda
• Lv. 46 - M9
• Lv. 62 - Desert Eagle
• Campaign Only - M1911

Launchers

• Start - AT4-HS
• Lv. 14 - Thumper x2 aka M79 grenade launcher
• Lv. 30 - Stinger
• Lv. 50 - Javelin
• Lv. 65 - RPG-7 X2

Miscellaneous

• Mounted Minigun

Other items

Equipment

• Start - Frag Grenade
• Start - Semtex
• Lv. 7 - Throwing Knife
• Lv. 11 - Tactical Insertion
• Lv. 19 - Blast Shield
• Lv. 31 - Claymores
• Lv. 43 - C4

Special Grenade

• Flashbang x2
• Smoke grenade x1
• Stun grenade x2

Miscellaneous

• Knife
• Ice Picks- Campaign Only

Attachments

• Red Dot Sight
• EOTech Holographic Weapon Sight
• MARS Sight
• ACOG Sight (and various telescopic sights that are specific to certain guns)
• Thermal Scope
• Suppressor
• Grenade Launcher
• Heartbeat Sensor
• Shotgun
• Extended Magazine
• Full Metal Jacket ammunition (replacement for Deep Impact)
• Sniper Scope (will not take up an attachment slot, just like in Call of Duty 4)
• Akimbo
• Rapid Fire (replacement for Double Tap)
• Foregrip
• Tactical Knife

Camouflage

• Desert
• Woodland
• Digital
• Blue Tiger
• Red Tiger
• Arctic
• Urban
• Fall

View Perks, Voice actors and many more at http://callofduty.wikia.com/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Modern_Warfare_2

The Multiplayer Maps

Afghan

More information..

Medium sized open desert.
Intense Demolition battles.

Derail

Trainwreck in a large snowy area.
Epic large battles.

Estate

More information..

Cabin in the woods.
Fight for control of the cabin.

Favela

More information..

Alleyways of Brazil.
Great for all game modes and all sizes.

Highrise

More information..

Rooftop skyscraper.
Hectic Domination games.

Invasion

City in the desert.

Karachi

Ravaged desert town.
Tactical street fights abound.

Quarry

Medium-sized quarry.
Intense Capture the Flag matches.

Rundown

Village in Brazil.
Fight from all angles.

Rust

Tiny desert sandstorm.
Fast-paced action on a small map.

Scrapyard

Small airplane graveyard.
Great for any number of players.

Skidrow

Urban city fighting. In and out of
apartments close range engagements.

Sub Base

Snowy submarine base.
Great vertical gameplay.

Terminal

Medium-sized airport.
Great for all game modes.

Underpass

Rainy underpass. Good balance
of medium to long range fighting.

Wasteland

Chernobyl in the open.
Great for snipers and long range firefights.

The Plot

Modern Warfare 2 is set immediately after the conclusion of Call of Duty 4. The radical Russian Ultranationalist organization has returned to prominence under the leadership of Vladimir Makarov, a former associate of Imran Zakhaev with his own ambitions. Makarov has publicized Zakhaev's death as an act of martyrdom to garner support for his cause, enabling him to build a strong power base in Russia over the years. Fearful of Makarov's growing influence, the global community established Task Force 141 to counter the threat posed by the resurgent Ultranationalists.

PFC. Joseph Allen is placed in the Central Intelligence Agency as part of a mission to infiltrate Makarov's organization, which requires him to join Makarov on a terrorist attack on the Zakhaev International Airport in Moscow, Russia. However, his cover was blown from the start, and Makarov executes him and leaves his body for the Russians to find. Identifying him as an American and assuming that the United States funded the terrorism, Russia declares war and used an ACS module taken from a crashed U.S. satellite to crack NORAD's defense grid and slip hundreds of aircraft past the radar, invading the United States.

Meanwhile, Task Force 141, after recovering the ACS module in a failed attempt to prevent the Russians from cracking it, are sent to Rio de Janeiro to capture Rojas, an arms dealer supplying Makarov with weapons. When they're unable to be extracted due to the invasion, "Soap" MacTavish calls his informant from his SAS days, Nikolai, to help them escape.

After returning to the submarine, General Shepherd orders them to rescue Captain Price, Soap's mentor from the SAS, from a Russian gulag to provide assisstance in killing Makarov. However, Price wants to end the war first, and ignores Shepherd's orders to find Makarov. He leads 141 to a Russian naval base and

At the same time, the U.S. Army Rangers from Allen's old unit begin fighting back the Russians in the United States and helping with the evacuation of civilians. The Russians detonate a nuke in the upper atmosphere, destroying the International Space Station and frying the electronics in Washington, D.C. with the EMP blast.

Makarov's safehouses are narrowed down to a lodge in the Caucasus Mountains and a boneyard in Afghanistan. Ghost and Roach are sent to the lodge, while Price and Soap are sent to the boneyard. While assaulting the lodge, the team is ambushed, but defeats the attackers. Neither team manages to locate Makarov, but Ghost and Roach are ordered to find as much information as they can and take it. The team barely manages to escape the assault from Makarov's men, and meet with General Shepherd for extraction. As Ghost helps the wounded Roach aboard the helicopter, Shepherd says "Good, that's one less loose end," and suddenly shoots the pair of them, burning their bodies.

In Afghanistan, Price and Soap are suddenly attacked by Shepherd's men as they're attempting to fight off the Ultranationalists. As the three-way battle rages, Price contacts Makarov on the radio and asks for Shepherd's location. As an act of revenge, Makarov agrees and gives the remains of Task Force 141 his location. The pair successfully locate and kill him.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Warfare_2

Modern Warfare2Wallpapers

These wallpapers can be found here http://www.modernwarfare2.com/games.php?id=1#/wallpapers?id=1

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Good work. I'll add any information I come across bud.

lol mad.There was already a MW2 megathread with same name you forgot your own Topic " Modern Warfare 2 PC Multiplayer review out!"""badtaker

mad? He asked me to take his thread.... Ya you are right though shoulda just converted my other one...

Call of Duty is gonna be a Madden game-a-year type deal.

Great video to show how IWnet works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7rr27R4mAo

well mad props for what u did mario.. even it wasn't necessary..u offered help he refused..

well mad props for what u did mario.. even it wasn't necessary..u offered help he refused..

devious742

PC and PS3 comparison screens.

More screens can be found here...

Well since this game pretty much pissed a lot of PC gamers off due to no third-party dedicated server reports, I'm not even sure about purchasing about this game. In addition, the level capin the game is 18(9vs9).

Anyways, with that being said I'm still deciding to get it for the PC, but if not I'll check it out on the PS3 since Infinity Ward is using their own type of server to connect people online with. What's up with that?

What happened to everyone here that's refusing to buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and boycotting it after hearing there are no Dedicated servers?

If Infinity Ward can promise something like that then I would definitely check out this game if they manage to add some Dedicated Server support.

Any news yet that people find out about this issue? Because it's still very controversial right now

Well since this game pretty much pissed a lot of PC gamers off due to no third-party dedicated server reports, I'm not even sure about purchasing about this game. In addition, the level capin the game is 18(9vs9).

Anyways, with that being said I'm still deciding to get it for the PC, but if not I'll check it out on the PS3 since Infinity Ward is using their own type of server to connect people online with. What's up with that?

What happened to everyone here that's refusing to buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and boycotting it after hearing there are no Dedicated servers?

If Infinity Ward can promise something like that then I would definitely check out this game if they manage to add some Dedicated Server support.

Any news yet that people find out about this issue? Because it's still very controversial right now

HyBridFuRy

Can read the full review here...

[QUOTE="HyBridFuRy"]

Well since this game pretty much pissed a lot of PC gamers off due to no third-party dedicated server reports, I'm not even sure about purchasing about this game. In addition, the level capin the game is 18(9vs9).

Anyways, with that being said I'm still deciding to get it for the PC, but if not I'll check it out on the PS3 since Infinity Ward is using their own type of server to connect people online with. What's up with that?

What happened to everyone here that's refusing to buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and boycotting it after hearing there are no Dedicated servers?

If Infinity Ward can promise something like that then I would definitely check out this game if they manage to add some Dedicated Server support.

Any news yet that people find out about this issue? Because it's still very controversial right now

OoSuperMarioO

Can read the full review here...

Probably the most dissapointing game ever. As a huge CoD fan since the first one came out, an avid MW1 player, I was extremely hyped for this game. Now it has turned into the biggest failure and most dissapointing game ever for me, and it amazes me how they can ignore such a large player base of theirs like this and get away with it with no consequences. I don't like consoles, do not own one and don't plan to, I've always been a PC player. Sadly, it seems that the only good thing we still have that hasn't been reduced to a console port nowadays are MMOs and, well...hpstp

No dedicated servers makes it a no buy for me. no video settings stuck to xbox 360 res, which is bull. no lean no go. I was waiting for this for a long time and thinking this is going to be the best game. now it is a steamy turd. what a fail.

Seriously this boycott and the people supporting it are getting to be trolls. We understand you're mad but everyone has opinions and some people (alot of people) are going to buy the game and have a spectacular time. MW2 is going to sell very well and you can't do anything about that.

I can't believe this game is recieving praise for its plot. It sounds down right stupid.

even with all those disappointing news, i'm not boycotting it, cos i'm not a hardcore clan-player. i just won't be buying it, cos i'm waiting for BFBC2. now that's a good cup of tea. i hope.

I've got the game waiting for me at home, and I can't wait to play it.

And no, I don't really care about how much we're all supposed to hate IW so we can all be cool PC gamers. I'm still playing it.

IW has disappointed PC gamers and if they continue this i'm sure COD will end for PC...(so far 6.6 avg score from users of GS compared to 8.9 in xbox and 9.3 in PS3)

damn so much hyped on the console versions, i mean infinity ward should still focused on pc no matter what, i know this would be a release but still servers on mp on pc version,, questionable..

I can't believe this game is recieving praise for its plot. It sounds down right stupid.

Nikalai_88

is there any way i can install this using 2 stream accounts? i bought the game and it wont let me install it on my computer because its installed on my brothers. i really dont want to buy a second version of this game.

is there any way i can install this using 2 stream accounts? i bought the game and it wont let me install it on my computer because its installed on my brothers. i really dont want to buy a second version of this game.

invaderandrew

why would they do that? we could play with each other on cod4. i payed for it and i should be able to use it on multiple computers.

why would they do that? we could play with each other on cod4. i payed for it and i should be able to use it on multiple computers.

invaderandrew

I just have a question on when MW2 is coming out on steam. It seems many people in North America are already playing, but the release date on Steam is Nov.11 so I'm confused. Can anyone care to explain?

Two specific PC reviews with critical scores.

Gameplanet- Matchmaking is as woeful as you would expect, and the campaign mode is too short and plays like it was designed by a committee. The Special Ops mode fails to lift the uniform score of this game to anything worthy of remembrance. Read more...

BigPond GameArena- If you told me three months ago we would be suggesting PC gamers hold off on buying Modern Warfare 2 I would have thought you're crazy. But if you are buying this game mainly for multiplayer - especially if you're contemplating serious competitive play at a high level - that's exactly what we're saying. The single player story is great, and if your idea of multiplayer is a quick zap with mates maybe an hour or two a week then by all means - it's great for your purposes. However if you're a Counterstrike, Battlefield, ETQW or even a COD4 player looking for a serious competitive platform to move to - best wait. Wait and see if Infinity Ward can implement dedicated server support. Read more...

I think the worst thing baout MW2 is the lack of players. SP is actaully quiet amazing even if its very short and MP would be very good if there were full servers. I don't and never have agreed with non dedicated servers and the low player cap. I just hope either:

A) the hardcore PC gamers accept MW2 eventually and start to play and live with the changes

B) IW Patches up and adds dedicated servers and more players

B would be so awsome and though i doubt it will happen, even if it does, i wonder how many Hardcore PC gamers have truely boycotted MW2.

I just have a question on when MW2 is coming out on steam. It seems many people in North America are already playing, but the release date on Steam is Nov.11 so I'm confused. Can anyone care to explain?

BLUBBBER

[QUOTE="hpstp"]Probably the most dissapointing game ever. As a huge CoD fan since the first one came out, an avid MW1 player, I was extremely hyped for this game. Now it has turned into the biggest failure and most dissapointing game ever for me, and it amazes me how they can ignore such a large player base of theirs like this and get away with it with no consequences. I don't like consoles, do not own one and don't plan to, I've always been a PC player. Sadly, it seems that the only good thing we still have that hasn't been reduced to a console port nowadays are MMOs and, well...L1D3N

just downloaded the game ahaha