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Split-Screen Confirmed for Left 4 Dead 360
godkow \| 7:44 PM on 06.23.2008	6 comments

Artist's rendering of L4D on the 360.

The official Xbox website, xbox.com, has just revealed that Valve's upcoming game Left 4 Dead will in fact have split-screen multiplayer. Last I heard, Valve was trying to make split-screen happen but a large amount of technical problems stood in their way. Well it seems that they have managed to overcome these obstacles. *cue applause* If you're too lazy to click the above link, I've just pasted the info below (the ones in brackets--> [] pertain to Xbox Live). Enjoy:

Players: 1-2

Players Co-op: 1-2

Multiplayer Versus

System Link: 2-4

Dolby 5.1 Surround

Hard Drive Required

[ Players: 2-8 ]

[ Players Co-op: 1-4 ]

[ Marketplace Downloads ]

[ Leaderboards ]

[ Voice Messaging ]

[ Voice Support ]

What's that? You were hoping for 4 player split-screen? Oh well, at least the bots are supposed to have good AI. Personally, I'll be getting this for PC so I don't even care.

Also, if you missed the "Left 4 Dead Video Blowout" on the front page do yourself a favor and check it out. Just make sure to bring a pair of clean pants with you.

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6 comments | showing # 1 to 6

GrayFox

Oh man, so sick. I always though split screen in a online multi was a bit overrated, but I find myself wishing more games had it lately. Nothing like teaming up with a buddy to PWN some NUBZ.

AngelsDontBurn

Only 8 players online? I thought it would handle more than that, oh well. I plan on getting it on PC and 360. :D

godkow

AngelsDontBurn: Both versions (PC and 360) will have a max of 8 players online, 4 players as Survivors and the other 4 as the Infected. Don't worry though, there will still be hundreds of zombies to kill.

Puppy Licks

Oh thank god!
I was so annoyed when COD4 and TF2 both refused split screen for playing online, bring on november :D

Char Aznable

I really hope that three of my friends pick this game up with me, because this will suck playing with random 12 year olds on Xbox Live. I see so much potential for griefing, which will annoy the hell out of me.

Not to be a douche, but I found it funny that you had to point out that xbox.com was the official site for Xbox.

Hitogoroshi

Must have new PC before this comes out.

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Other Aliases: Oswoc, Ozwok, Zice, god.kow (plus any/all of those with '325' after them)

Steam ID: god_kow

Clan Affiliation: [SSNF] and our radical right wing [kssnf]

My favorite genre is generally shooters. RPGs are ok too (especially if they're free). I'm too dumb to figure out RTS games. Racing/Sports games are meh, unless something creative is done with them to make them awesome. If I wanted to play soccer, I would just go outside and do it. If I'm gonna game, I'm gonna blow people's heads off and cleanse the world of demons (things I can't/would never do in real life).

Consoles I Own (in no particular order): Sega Genesis, Nintendo 64, Playstation 2, Gamecube, Xbox, Wii, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, mah shweet PC

Oh and I'm part Japanese. My friends seem to think that's awesome so maybe if you guys read this you'll think I'm awesome too. Seems like solid logic to me.

Main Games I'm Playing:
Team Fortress 2 (PC)
Left 4 Dead (PC)
I've also got the random urge to play Morrowind again as well.

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