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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 MP demo hits Xbox LIVE photo

Look twice at the just released "Demos" section on Xbox LIVE Marketplace this week. EA DICE has rolled out a multiplayer-only Battlefield: Bad Company 2 trial instead of doing the whole "beta" thing like its currently doing over the PC and did "exclusively first" on the PS3 several months ago.

Much like the betas, you'll be playing "Rush Mode" across a lone map -- Port Valdez in this instance. And like the beta, this peek at the game will end before the game hits in early March. Major Nelson's blurb about the demo says February 25th is its final day. Bummer.








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Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 08:42
Sexualchocolate
I'm glad the xboxers will get a chance to play this.
You guys all need to try this out! It's amazing.

Just a shame you can't check out MAG, because that's even better.

; )
Riegel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 08:46
Riegel88
Screw MW2, this game rules.
KIDA26's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 08:48
KIDA26
yes please. Will be downloading this ASAP.
bunnyrabbit2's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 08:57
bunnyrabbit2
Downloading now. I enjoyed the single player on the last but never tried MP. Should be fun to see how it compares to my old days of staying up til noon on BF42
Bakewell's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 09:00
Bakewell
Yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaah!
Can't wait to get home from work and ignore my family to play this!

Can someone post up on how it plays? I will be keeping an eye on this page.

Sod it, I will keep both eyes on this page.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 09:00
Sexualchocolate
" Riegel88
Screw MW2, this game rules."

AMEN!

BFBC2 is so much > Modern Borefare 2.
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 09:04
TheDreadHawk
I will most definitely be downloading this tonight. Might even pull an all-nighter...
360COMIC's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 09:06
360COMIC
gotta get my joint fixed again. RROD x 4. always at the worst possible time.
AidyD's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 09:25
AidyD
I played the beta on PS3 - this game is seriously awesome.

Like... The audio is enough for me to ejaculate alone... Pumping a machine gun in an empty burnt out room with the boom and echo, with distant shouts and screams (of real players doing actions, like being killed)

Its just awesome. Kinda annoyed I wont get more time with bfbc2 unless I own a 360 -

But Iv had my share until release... Have fun this game is awesome.
Devils Theory's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 09:38
Devils Theory
Just get MW2 and BC2 and don't argue which one is the best
Forsaken Bacon's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 09:48
Forsaken Bacon
Where the hell is the PC beta!?
Battle-Axe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 09:51
Battle-Axe
YES!!! I'm at my wits end with MW2 and all the cheating, glitching, boosting bullshit - I NEEDED this.

Come on EA/Dice - it's up to you to convince me to trade in MW2 for BF:BC2, are you up to the challenge?
PieInTheSky's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 09:58
PieInTheSky
Personally I found it quite lagy compared to the PS3 beta maybe my connection but ps3 beta was smooth. Graphics wise the PS3 beta was the superior one out of the two.
Battle-Axe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:02
Battle-Axe
OK don't be a dick and start comparing the PS3 to the 360, that doesn't help anybody - for anyone that missed the PS3 beta - like I did, would just like to know how it plays relative to OTHER 360 multi-shooters.

useful feedback please
PieInTheSky's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:09
PieInTheSky
@HELLFIRE 117 There were notable diffrences which it made nearly unplayable and someone wanted some advice. For your question its a heavy military shooter where teamwork is key. Attackers set charges at specific points to progress down the battlefield until they have tooken the whole battlefield.
arkangelmty's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:14
arkangelmty
Did anybody experience this too. The game has dolby digital and my tv supports it and I would hear this beeping going on behind me. That shit freaked me out at first since I dont have a surroung sound system. The sound on this game is awsome.
CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:17
CelicaCrazed
Damn, really need to get myself a wireless adapter.
PieInTheSky's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:22
PieInTheSky
@arkangelmty Maybe have a look at the options
Videodrone31's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:27
Videodrone31
For once SC is not being a fanboy. MAG truly is an amazing game.
Battle-Axe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:28
Battle-Axe
Sorry for the harsh response, I just didn't want this to devolve into a "my system is better than yours" thread, cause I am pumped to play this - just cued up the download from work!

Thx for the insight, any other ppl who enjoy MW2 (when it WORKS) who ALSO enjoy this demo?
Videodrone31's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:30
Videodrone31
@the fool talking about ps3 graphics. I was in that beta and the graphics were not good at all. It's a beta. Quit being a troll.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:34
Chronic Logic
Jesus Christ, why do you guys hate MW2 so much? I'm pretty sure the review scores are well deserved. Is it because you guys are sick of the popularity of the game?
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:39
Sexualchocolate
@Videodrone - I've graduated to the forums, saving my fanboy for there now....

GETTING MAG TOMORROW! (damn UK release days) 1 more fucking sleep!!! It's been too long since the beta ended... If I could only play 1 game for the rest of my life, it would be MAG, no doubt. BFBC2 would be a close one, but MAG takes it I'm afraid.

Trading in Glitch of Mutey: Knife Borefare 2 too. Finally got a replacement for that borked, easy, addictive yet hateful shooter.
Battle-Axe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:40
Battle-Axe
Personally I am sick of every match having constant glitched care packages and emergency air drops, plus elevators/outside the map shooting, care package sprinters everywhere - I'm just at my wits end with all of the bullshit in that game - it is great and a lot of fun when you can dig up a good match, but you have to put up with waaaay too much bullshit in order to do so.

I defended MW2 constantly for the last two months, but I have finally had enough of all the frustration. The youtube videos of the BF:BC2 look amazing btw
Videodrone31's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:43
Videodrone31
@SC

what's your psn? Perhaps we could play some MAG. I'm an adult gamer with kids as you are.
Leaderz0rz's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:51
Leaderz0rz
played a few games..couldn't find one that wasn't a lag fest. Hopefully they put out more servers.
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 10:56
RICHARD BLOCKER
VIDEODRONE31 & SEXUAL CHOCOLATE,

My PSN is Minor_Threat_77. Add me if you want. I'm having a lot of fun with MAG. Go Valor.
Videodrone31's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 11:19
Videodrone31
@RB

will do. My psn is the same as my screen name on destructoid.
vApathyv's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 11:25
vApathyv
Shit yeah! I know what I'm doing all day now.
RenegadePanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 11:59
RenegadePanda
Ah yes, I need to check this out.

Since MAG has been consistently disappointing me, and MW2 is only fun in small doses.
sadiztic's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 12:17
sadiztic
The demo keeps giving me a connection problem msg. Meh
MinusO1's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 12:46
MinusO1
Goddamn, it's the same shitty Connection Error with every other EA game.
Videodrone31's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 13:04
Videodrone31
@renegadepanda

what disapoints you about MAG? Just curious.
mi55ter's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 14:25
mi55ter
MW2 has nothing on this. Lookin forward to some serious good times, just like in BF:BC1.
FatherChesz's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 14:32
FatherChesz
I'm going to give the PC Beta a spin tonight. Hopefully it's not a lagpile like when I played the PS3 version.
Videodrone31's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 14:34
Videodrone31
@mi55ter

in my opinion mw2 has nothing on the first bf:bc. Mw2 is fun but it's a horrible lag filled glitch fest.
readbigwordsisgood's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 15:33
readbigwordsisgood
Game looks great.

But I hate the EA/Steam PC Eula-

1. Can't be sold, only 1 registration for MP.
2. MP servers can be shut off/discontinued by EA at any time.

Quote:
Online Disclaimer
ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. ACCESS TO ONLINE FEATURES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRES AN EA ACCOUNT AND REGISTRATION WITH THE ENCLOSED SERIAL CODE. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE FEATURES IS LIMITED TO ONE EA ACCOUNT PER SERIAL CODE AND IS NON-TRANSFERABLE. EA ONLINE TERMS & CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND AT www.ea.com. YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER FOR AN EA ACCOUNT. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON www.ea.com.
readbigwordsisgood's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 15:33
readbigwordsisgood
Game looks great.

But I hate the EA/Steam PC Eula-

1. Can't be sold, only 1 registration for MP.
2. MP servers can be shut off/discontinued by EA at any time.

Quote:
Online Disclaimer
ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. ACCESS TO ONLINE FEATURES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRES AN EA ACCOUNT AND REGISTRATION WITH THE ENCLOSED SERIAL CODE. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE FEATURES IS LIMITED TO ONE EA ACCOUNT PER SERIAL CODE AND IS NON-TRANSFERABLE. EA ONLINE TERMS & CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND AT www.ea.com. YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER FOR AN EA ACCOUNT. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON www.ea.com.
Vedicardi2's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 16:01
Vedicardi2
I can't download it off of xbox.com /:
graphite's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 17:40
graphite
Man, and I thought we weren't getting anything.


Thankfully, I was wrong :)
Fatalmuzza's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2010 21:06
Fatalmuzza
Ahh nice. Couldnt get enough of the PS3 Beata, in constrast it really showed up MAG as the definition of Average. Now I can continue the fight on 360 with a new map to boot. Hopefully 360 will give a cleaner less jaggy image and framerate.
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/29/2010 11:53
TheDreadHawk
For some odd reason my Xbox refuses to play this demo. It continually gives me a disc read error, despite there being no disc...
Fatalmuzza's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/29/2010 12:40
Fatalmuzza
Welp I'm back. So much for a superior 360 version. It screen tares as much as the PS3 and also lacks decent AA if any. Aa 3rd new issue is some kind of screen door dithering on trees...a cheap transparancy? Didnt see this dithering on PS3, but then the desert map had no comparable trees in the beta. Anyway, still rock solid gameplay and looks good overall nevertherless.
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