Saturday, EA issued a statement via the official Battlefield: Bad Company website, proclaiming that they are aware of connectivity issues that some players have been facing while trying to play online. The statement is written as if the tech guys live in the fictional world of Bad Company, where mercenaries carry gold bars in their pockets at all times.
We are aware that some X360 players are having issues connecting to the Bad Company servers. We've been monitoring stats non-stop and are working with several partners to locate any possible flashpoints and eradicate any hostiles we encounter.
The release then went on to add the most ridiculous “fix” we have ever heard.
Until we are ready to implement a permanent fix, a possible workaround is to turn off your console for approx. 20 minutes before turning it back on and connecting again.
Turning off my console for twenty minutes? What is that going to do other than allow me to whip out another game that doesn’t force me to sign on to servers outside of the Live network? I’m all about squashing bugs and tackling server problems, but treating my console like an overheated George Foreman grill is hilarious.
Have any of you been experiencing these problems? Shall we suggest another “fix” for EA?
[Thanks, Dustin!]
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10:32 PM on 06.29.2008
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Totally fucking awesome.
Brilliant.
no problem, EA, we're good with you fixing it whenever, just so long as we keep getting cute emails
or, you know, not. But definitely one of the two.
Baaaaah, sheep, baaaaaaaaaah.
what a shock, right? more shit from EA like Black and Army of 2.
this company never ceases to amaze me as to what their perception of a "game" must be. they put together these trailers and tv spots that clearly have more polish than the games themselves. i can't help but feel sorry for anyone who got suckered into paying $60 for this turd. this is why i pay for Gamefly.
Rent a movie instead or, hell, get on an actual treadmill and run backwards. you'll thank me later. AVOID.
Just as they said, 2 weeks ago I could shut my system down (or step away to play another game) for about 10-15 minutes and when I came back I'd be able to connect fine.
I'm very disappointed to see this hasn't been fixed in the full version, and I will be returning my (unopened!) copy of the game to the store once I receive it tomorrow. I won't pay for a broken game.
Also, there are plenty of other developers that ship completed games (**cough** valve, blizzard, rare **cough**) that are more deserving of the money I drop on my entertainment choices.
Stop jumping on the "OMG HATE EA" bandwagon, you chump.
If you truly hate them that much don't buy their games, DURR?!!11
Anyway; that's unfortunate, really it is. Oh well, probably be just like the Beta; it'll be shit for a while then be okay afterwards. At least that's what my experience was.
If you still depend on the publisher's servers at launch then why the fuck are you paying $49.99 for? Microsoft shouldn't allow this to happen, you might as well use the PS3 network thing since that money is doing NOTHING for you if you still have to contact some bullshit third party server anyway.
I guess everyone's forgotten the horrible online launches for CoD 4, GTA IV, and RS:V 2.
but seeing as how you read (you can read, yes?) my comments you already knew that, didn't you? *eyeroll*
In 15 words, how would you rate New Kids on the Block's return to the contemporary music market?
Please attempt to be as original as possible, the best response will receive a beer on me at the next Dtoid gathering we both attend!
The only reason that EA has you use their servers in addition to LIVE is that they disable multiplayer after a year for older titles so you have to buy their new ones. It doesn't cost them money to keep the games running, except in the form of lost sales to the new titles.
http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/33220/98/
Standard EA bullshit.
Don't get all worked up and start bitching, people. It seems like you're just looking for an excuse to trash an otherwise awesome game. Give it a little bit and I'm sure all the flaws will be taken care of.
I can't wait for Conquest mode. Also, I think BF:BC is much more fun than CoD4- I haven't gone back at all since I got this.
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Not once while playing did I see their names show up in the upper left hand column where kills are displayed. They all left the round before it finished.
Oh I'm sorry for pissing you off, your excellency, I seemed to have skipped where you a.) Still pay money to rent the game and b.) still complain about it, even though you chose to rent it.
Now I'm not gonna start some stupid YouTube style argument with you. If you hate EA so much, don't rent the game.
And to people calling this a "flame war" wow, you are easily impressed. LOL.
This one is no exception - forget the Single Player part of this game, multiplayer is where it shines. I love everything about teh game itself I just hate the issues with connections and not being able to squad up with my buddies.
I just seems that all the parts EA touched turned to crap! Take the web site for instance that shows the stats - its always out of date and even has the wrong game ranking icons. It's something so simple yet EA just can't seem to get it right. I seriously believe they throw $100 at a $1000 problem.
http://www.egcgames.com/content.php?id=852
i turned off again reconnected all the terminals and it still wouldn't load.
whats more i have had loads of probs with battlefield 2 no games-no connection to severs etc.. etc....
what is ea playin at?
surely the money they earn they can supply decent runnin servers
especially if they are working with sony and microsft...come on' keep ur customers happy!!! its the least u can do!!
TUt TUt!!
they just really do not give two hoots about you once you have paid them for that disc. they give technical help sometimes, but my nan told me to just give it a whack once and its about as useful as EA's advice to be fair!
the game play is good the maps are good, the weapons are good
the singleplayer is actually quite good as well despite what CARGO might have you believe. Just them Damn Servers.... and the support office run by primary school kids
AAAAArrrgghhhh!
thanks again EA.....Good Work!