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Ah, Left 4 Dead 2. The last major release for this year on my "why haven't you got this yet?" list.

I figured it would be worth pacing myself with Modern Warfare 2 as the go-to multiplayer game, at least until L4D2 became cheaper during Black Friday or Cyber Monday. On multiple occasions, I was this close to caving in, so I probably won't last much longer.

Seems like I'm in a rare spot, since about 80% of my friends list has made the switch from Infinity Ward to Valve this week, while I'm sitting here trying to get my last ten or so stars in Spec Ops. Those freakin' Juggernauts are cheap, man.

Quick guide to FNF for new players: Each week, a bunch of Destructoid readers and usually an editor or two get together to play some videogames online. Fun times!

The planning for FNF takes place in the forums, where Dtoiders volunteer to host by posting their information (gamertag, time to meet up, game, etc.) in the forum post corresponding to the system they're interested in playing on.

Then, every Friday, reminder posts for those who don't read the forums regularly go up in the community blogs section all thanks to a dedicated group of cool individuals. And for everyone who wants their info all in one place, they have got my weekly recap posts which you are currently reading.

Now that you're here, just scan the list below and find a game you want to play. All that's left to do after that is to join the match by contacting the host below using any means necessary. For Wii, you might have to be a little creative, but for 360/PS3 a simple "invite plz" message will be fine.

If you want to get your gaming done later on in the evening, scroll on down past this section, otherwise hit up the following European hosts/early FNFers for a good time.

    Tonight's Hosts (more info from EuroFNF):
  • Steam ID: Subenu (Team Fortress 2 @ 8:00 GMT)
  • nikmonroe - Nik Monroe (Left 4 Dead 2 on 360 @ 10:00 GMT)

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    Tonight's Hosts (more info from Zombutler):
  • Zombutler - glassphrazes (Left 4 Dead 2 @ 8:00 EST)
  • InfraredChimera - InfraredChimera (Modern Warfare 2 @ 9:00 EST)
  • SuperMonk4Ever - SuperMonk4Ever (Modern Warfare 2 @ 9:00 EST)
  • de BLOO - BLOORATARD (Street Fighter IV @ 12:00 EST)
  • VendettaXXI - VendettaXXI (Modern Warfare 2 @ 12:00 EST)

ps3fnf

    Tonight's Hosts (more info from shipero):
  • Santanaclaus89 - Moosehole (Marvel vs. Capcom 2 @ 8:00 EST, Modern Warfare 2 @ 10:00 EST, SOCOM: Confrontation @ 12:00 EST)
  • JackofNoTrades - JackofNoTrades85 (Tekken 6 @ 9:00 EST)
  • FalconReaper - FalconReaper (Uncharted 2 @ 10:00 EST)

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28 comments | showing # 1 to 28

Kohlstream's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 15:50
Kohlstream
Damn that video is funny. This is why you need to play it online folks!
Bishna's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 15:50
Bishna
can i play? im pretty good at shooten them zombehs
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 15:55
Toneman
You should totally help me with spec-ops. All my friends ever want to do is play deathmatch. Help me Obi-grim Kenobi, you're my only hope.
StingingVelvet's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 15:59
StingingVelvet
Love that video... the AI in 2 seems a little more stupid than in the original to me.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 15:59
Jordan Devore
We should totally do this sometime. A few of them are borderline impossible without a second person to revive you.
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:00
Tarvu
Subenu finished an hour before this was posted :P
Naim Master's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:05
Naim Master
No L4D2 on the PC? SHAME!
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:08
CRAZYAPE69
Apparently nikmonroe is not a valid gamertag
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:08
Jordan Devore
@Tarvu - Yeah, I know. It's hard to get these up much earlier when I like waiting on the cblogs. Too much work goes into those for me not to link to them.

I figure leaving him up there listed as a host will let people know that next week, that's likely when he'll be playing again.
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:21
Magnalon
After playing Left 4 Dead 2 for a while, I promptly went back (and am addicted to) MW 2's multiplayer.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:29
Holyetheline
Last week my Fiancee was complaining when I tried to play some MW2 with you all so I never got to join in on the fun. Tonight I will be home by myself since the lady has gone on vacation to visit family. Hit me up on xbox live as Affinitia... I should be able to play some matches... whatever you throw at me. I'm down to play Borderlands, MW2, or L4D2, just shoot me an invite to whatever.
hawtpokkitz's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:30
hawtpokkitz
I laughed my ass off at the AI in L4D2. I was already dead and my friend was being constricted by a Smoker. Rochelle (stupid bitch) just stood there and watched.
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:52
Jon B
Now, when we all say the AI in L4D2 IS worse, you have proof.

Kinda funny in versus though. They'll run up to a hunter and do fuck all to help. They did that in L4D1 though too.
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:54
mix
My buddy gifted me L4D2 so I would play with, though I have to pay him back in a few months............. :/

I will be on tonight most likely.

Steam: /\/\ix (I do believe)
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:57
Jon B
Oh and also, why doesn't the admin of the Dtoid group start events for FNF? Strikes me as the obvious thing to do.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 16:59
Los255
OMFG L4D2 PC

STEAM ID: los255

Sup.

I just got a new headset from Newegg too, so that'll help ease the pain of teamwork.
rageofthemage's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 17:02
rageofthemage
ADD ME! Steam name Ragin Cajun Sawyer [RAOS]
Christopher Phillips's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 17:03
Christopher Phillips
Marphy's videos are always great!
Been having great fun with L4D2, haven't tried single player yet but I'll do it just to see how crazy I can make the AI act.
loquax's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 17:05
loquax
When it came out I did a single player runthrough of all the campaigns so I could learn the layout. It was almost impossible with the retarded bots. At one point Rochelle wouldn't get in the elevator down to the corn field in Hard Rain. She stood by the entrance, not moving. I had to melee her inside. Not really a big deal, except we were getting raped by a horde at the time.

I guess nobody plays single player extensively, but when you've only got a team of three, it would be nice to have some confidence in the AI.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 17:20
Sharpless
I hate you all. :( Have fun with your Left 4 Dead 2s, while I'm off making myself suicidal with the dregs left over in Left 4 Dead 1.
Zombutler's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 17:34
Zombutler
1. Left 4 Dead 2
2. Brad Nicholson+Zombutler
3. Invincible Witch
4. ????
5. Profit!
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 17:55
Monodi
Steam ID: Monodi

i don't have L4D2 yet, but we could play TF2
Shadowiii's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 18:05
Shadowiii
Fun game is fun.
king kong five's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 18:33
king kong five
God, the AI really is horrible in L4D2. Which sucks for me, since I like to play through each campaign once in single-player before moving on to online matches. I can explore at my own pace that way.

Anyways, anyone playing on Steam, add me! I actually won't be playing tonight, but I plan on playing L4D2 for a long time to come.
http://steamcommunity.com/id/pey/
VendettaXXI's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 23:09
VendettaXXI
Modern Warfare 2 lobby is up and spots are available! GT: VendettaXXI
ParticleSt0rm's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2009 03:28
ParticleSt0rm
Steam: ParticleSt0rm
Itchy's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2009 07:42
Itchy
SteamID: DudeFromAfrica
Location: Euro
Games: L4D1 & 2, TF2

Don't be shy now, hit me up!
iDano84's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2009 14:16
iDano84
I missed out last night...I was going at some God of War last night.
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