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Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead drop GameSpy, move to Steam

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Better than EA...

Good move as it's still a thriving community.

I'm just filling space now

Really, I am.

 

 

 

"Besides the numerous fixes and optimizations which were introduced during the 1.63 beta program which covered almost a 2 year period for this iteration of the engine, the update focuses on the transition of the multiplayer from GameSpy matchmaking to Steam," writes Bohemia Interactive's Korneel van 't Land.

And if you bought retail.

 

 

Naturally, the update requires Steam to function. Those with retail copies can now transfer Arma 2, and all of its DLCs and expansions, by adding their CD Key to Steam's Product Activation.

And this which is cooooool

 

 

While Bohemia's older games won't be transferring to Steam, Bohemia have created a new Master Server list for server owners to join. Using this list, players will be able to directly connect to servers for games such as Arma 1, Arma: Cold War Assault and Take On Helicopters.

Basically Bohemia is being the good guy that EA isn't.

Seeing as games like BFBC2 is relying on community servers really, this is pretty good to see.

 

Sauce: http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/07/01/arma-2-operation-arrowhead-and-dayz-mod-drop-gamespy-move-to-steam/

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The option for GameSpy servers on Arma 3 have also disappeared recently    
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Neat.

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