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@Zantetsuken:

The same people that pay for DLC, that we PC gamers get for free.

Damn when my freind told me I'd be treated like sh*t as a silver member he wasn't joking.

Good thing I still got that gold trial for 2 weeks.

@Zantetsuken / iEro-Sennin
The same people who prefer to play it on a console, jackasses. Fucking PC-elitists... Stop being pricks; it's all a matter of preference. I hate the PC's shitty controls, and my graphics card isn't strong enough to run it smoothly enough for my liking.

Good thing my 360 RRoDed 2 days ago after almost 3 years of perfect usage. Not that it matters since I was getting it for PC but playing the demo without the pre-order nonsense would have been pretty cool.

Also, feels bad man.

Heads up for everyone playing through, if you activate the Juke Box in the bar in the second street after you start it plays a pretty awesome easter-egg song. Didn't know if this was common knowledge, just sharing.

@Sharpless - no, I will not give people a break. Stop defending these people.

Those on Gold know the cost and know the benefit. For those who can't afford it (I'll get to that), it's a shame, yes, but whining that they're getting screwed is pure crap. It's like saying you're getting screwed by Audi because the A3 you've paid for isn't as powerful as the S3 others have forked out for. It's bullshit. There are no "rights" to this Gold stuff. We get what we're given.
And anyway, the argument that some people can't afford Gold. *cough, splutter* What a feeble pathetic empty argument. NOBODY should own a console that costs hundreds of dollarpounds, and own games that cost around half a ton, without being able to stump up the yearly figure for Gold if it's important to them. Even if it meant losing out on one game purchase per year! Those who are on Silver are either on there by choice, or they're whining snivelling anti-MS trolls that just love to bitch about how life isn't fair and the company that they bought their precious console from is screwing them over. It's pathetic and bawling your eyes out at it is as pointless as the arguments themselves.

Maybe I'm blind, but where are these ads that Microsoft 'bombard' us with. I use Live pretty much every day, and I've not seen any ads. Unless you mean the promotion of new games, which as an online service for gamers it makes perfect sense to give us a taste of future games. Plus you don't have to look at any of if you don't want. I've heard this talk of 'ads all over Live' before, and I just don't see it.

@ the 'Who would buy this on Xbox?' question.

I'm an old PC gamer and my Pc Specs show it. I'm getting this for 360 on release, as my old P4 AGP setup is mediocre to OK with L4D, but 360 is smooth.

I bought L4D on PC as well when it was like $15 bucks, and by time I build a new PC in Spring, I figure I'll grab the PC version of L4D2 on a similar deal.

Played the Demo, as I have some loot on the 360 version. I really like the new infected and the level layouts. I am pumped for Co-Op Story play and some mad Versus play.

No matter what people say...

The majority of Valve's community is on PC. Is there anything wrong with getting a Valve game on a console? No. But don't be surprised when the community is four times as large, and supports mods such as Resident Evil Left 4 Dead levels. The requirements for any Valve game also aren't that large: if you bought a console at launch, you could have bought a PC that more than covers Left 4 Dead 2.

I should add: there is something wrong with getting Team Fortress 2 for a console. It sucks. Luckily, they actually tried for Left 4 Dead/2.

BlackNexus. I'm happy to pay 4 pounds a month for something that gives me so much fun. 4 pounds is nothing - not even a pack of smokes. So carry on proselytizing to us all about the free alternative, but I don't care. I've played on PSN a bit, and whilst it's a good free service, it lacks something; something that's hard to nail down, but the lack of a fully mic'd up community definitely adds to this feel of 'something missing'. I'll happily pay my 4 quid a month and indulge in the fun, even if you can't understand why.

Just played the demo through twice. Bleurgh, it truly is just like the first game. New infected are pretty lame, and none are as good as the original 4. Melee weapons are sweet, but there's really not much else to say.
De-fribs and adrenaline are nice ideas, but I honestly think the worthwhile new stuff could have been DLC...
Shan't be getting it, might as well just play the first one.

Oh HELLS yes! I am playing this today.
And I'm buying this on Xbox because I own a Mac. I bought Left 4 Dead 1 on both, so whop de do. Also all my friends have xboxes, not gaming pcs, so this is how I'll interact.
Stupid high and mighty PC owners.

Well, when you put it like that... Fair play. I didn't realsie you were responding to provocative comment. Apologies for my tone.

@ Mag: Dude, I know you're a PC apologist and all, but what the fuck difference does it make if the majority of Valve's community is on PC? My community of friends is on 360 and we have no trouble finding plenty of people to play, so what is your point? I want to play with MY friends, I don't care how many people play whatever game on what platform. I will grant you that the mods are cool, but I manage to get by without them ;)

@ PC elitists: Additionally, I know PC flagwavers say that "if you don't like M/K controls, you can plug in a 360 controller to a PC" to counter the controls issue but, we both know that will only lead to you getting raped by the M/K users. I'm all for people liking what they like, but for fucks sake shut the fuck up about it, god damn. Accept the fact that some people just don't want to fuck with PC gaming, enjoy your "superior" platform, and get over it. Fuck.

@ Mag: In 5 years, at this rate, I will be playing Left 4 Dead 7...heyoooo!!!

@Zantetsuken, et al

My favorite way to play co-op games is split-screen, and I can't do that on a PC.

@Black Nexus
Clearly some spelling out is in order. You're a cheapass or a troll if you stick with silver, can afford gold but choose not to, AND.. (and let's be clear here as you've obviously decided this next salient point was worth ignoring to try and get Mr TeaCup on your side)... AND... whinge about not having the benefits Gold members do. You pay, you gain. You don't, you don't complain.

Should you calmly choose to remain on Silver, and don't fill forums full with shite about how unfair life is whilst on Silver, then go right ahead - you're perfectly entitled to such a stance. It's the bitch bitch moan I object to. Pay the premium or stfu.

And as regards the whole "should be getting it for free" malarkey... games on 360 cost more than PC games, games on XBLA can be had for free elsewhere... boohoo, it's a fact of 360 ownership that you either buy into or don't. But to sit there whining about how it's all wrong... pointless. Absolutely pointless. Pull your socks up, gather yourself together and get over it.