From what I've been reading and seeing:
- Game is ACTUALLY 12 players max for most game types
- hardcore and other game modes have to be unlocked
- the regular weapon damage looks like hardcore
- no recoil and esp type weapons / perks
- 12 to 18 players gets boring
- xbox to get first DLC exclusively then PC and PS3 will be able to "purchase" it
From what I have seen, this game was made for total noobs. I would buy it .... ONLY if it drops to $10 because that is all its worth.
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