DICE better give 2142 widescreen

[LBC|Jester]

They already f--ked us with Battlefield 2! The reason for this thread is that Microsoft recently launched a new "Games for Windows" program. If EA/DICE want to participate, 2142 must meet certain criteria.

This program sets a new requirement for Windows based PC gaming titles.

Games for Windows titles are required to meet a number of criteria, including widescreen support, various reliability standards, 64-bit Windows support, Xbox 360 controller support for games with gamepad control options, streamlined game installation, the ability to be launched from within Windows Media Center, as well as Windows Vista-specific features such as compatibility with the upcoming operating system's integrated Games Explorer.

I read awhile back where someone from DICE had mentioned that Widescreen support was "unlikely" for 2142. Not that Im buying, but you would think by now they would implement this feature. Now if they want that little seal of approval, they better consider it.

Hats off to Microsoft for starting this program, makes game developers get off their @$$ and give us what we want. So many people have asked/demanded true widescreen support for Battlefield 2. What does DICE do in return? They look the other way...

See full article here:

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/43900

See "Games for Windows" title bar here:

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=646524

[Scinto]

Re: DICE better give 2142 widescreen

2142 wont include widescreen support going from a thread on the TBF2142 forums

edit i doubt EA will have that little tag on the tops of their games packaging

[imported_ojmcduffie]

Re: DICE better give 2142 widescreen

lol, i was wondering why my Company of Heroes box has a "Games for Windows" bar on it...

And no 2142 will not support widescreen which sucks because i got 2 0.1 Widescreen.

[Sir. bzb]

Re: DICE better give 2142 widescreen

This is really just a means for MS forcing 64bit compatability in the run up to Vista. It also reads as if they would like it to be made easier to port games between the X-box and PC by insuring certain features are built in to begin with. I think this is why wide screen support is mentioned since X-box users will play on home TV's where it is more and more likely that the TV will be widescreen.
Widescreen for BF2 or 2142 would be nice but id rather they spent time ensuring bug free releases than ripping the engine apart to add a different fov.

[Eden]

Re: DICE better give 2142 widescreen

I doubt id games will ever meet the criteria :p