Left 4 Dead, the Xbox 360 version, will use dedicated servers for all 360 gamers. They indicated to 1UP that "when you played online, you'd be on a dedicated server, period."
The 1UP crew did sneak away a few other tid-bits from the Valve crew about Left 4 Dead. Here's a quick rundown.
The 1UP crew did sneak away a few other tid-bits from the Valve crew about Left 4 Dead. Here's a quick rundown.
- Local multiplayer can have either a horizontal or vertical split along the screen
- They want to get DLC out the door more quickly than what they've been able to do with TF2
- Additional campaigns, weapons, and new boss infected are already planned.
- A flamethrower idea is being tossed around
- Quick turn-around button on the 360 version
- Very subtle aim-assist for the 360 version
- Hospital level is based on Philadelphia
- A level is based on Pittsburgh
- Two achievements include:
1. "Bite Your Tongue" - Kill a Smoker before he can pull you in.
2. "Sharp Shooter" - Complete a co-op chapter with no friendly fire