So then, Modern Warfare 2 – after all the hype, are you any good?

The first thing you need to know about Modern Warfare 2 is that the single player campaign is utterly fantastic and provides a rollercoaster ride that, while on fairly obvious rails, is so exciting you’ll blow through it in no time.

The second thing you need to know about Modern Warfare 2 is that the multiplayer isn’t as good as it used to be – on the PC version, at least – thanks mainly to the introduction of a new multiplayer framework. Dubbed IWNet, the new system has replaced dedicated servers with P2P match-making, zero mod support and far fewer customisation options. Continue Reading