Xbox 360 Community Experiencing Substantial Growth Increase?

(Terminator514) #1

Hey guys, I played a few matches last night and each of them was either full or had a steady stream of players joining. I’m not sure if this is due to network optimization on their (SD) end, or a recent influx of players from the recent price cut at American Gamestops (It went from $60 - $40). On the other hand, it could be a wave of players returning to the game after word of the update soon to hit and the mostly cleared up lag.

What do you guys think? New players, or old players returning? Does this game have a second chance? How is it on other platforms population wise (besides 360)?

(its al bout security) #2

i have noticed this

(General Techniq) #3

Everyone wants in on this new content and updated/fixed multiplayer.

If the DLC gets advertised on Xbox Live as FREE! We could possibly see something like what happened on steam when TF2 went free-to-play. Not so much as Brink taking the top spot away from COD (never gonna happen), but it at least might get back on the top ten list for the first time since launch (was it on there then?).

I haven’t had a chance to play this weekend, so I’m eager to hop on and experience this little surge in players.

Don’t be mistaken, though. The reason for my absence has nothing to do with Brink…
—Because of recent experiences with some hilarious l33t scrubs, I decided to upgrade my PC and get back into PC gaming… Problem with that is I didn’t even have a decent mouse for FPS gaming (several sliding taps just to position to click any link) and my 5-year-old rig was a freaking mess.
----So, yeah… after maxing out the ram, upgrading the gpu, installing a more powerful psu (will never EVER install a freaking psu myself again, lol), wiping half my HDD clean, getting a working mouse, buying new headphones that don’t work (Rock Soul ER202) and need to be returned…
I found out that somewhere during all that my sound device crap went to hell on me, so yeah… new sound card that I still don’t know how to get to play sound from DVDs/CDs or work with my front facing headphones/mic inputs.
----It’s been a while since I spent so much work screwing with a PC, and I plan to never do it again… I can’t believe I entertained the idea of upgrading the cpu also, LMAO.

(wolfnemesis75) #4

I’d say since the second Patch the numbers have gone up. I have played with a lot of people this week that “just bought the game”, so the price cut helps too. Also, school is out. Lots of folk did not get a chance to play Brink as much as at launch because school was in session and college. Now that is over, people are joining the fight. 8v8 is the norm for me on Xbox for 3 or 4 weeks now.

(Terminator514) #5

Yea, it’s been nothing but 8 v 8 for me aswell. I actually used to see the same people in my games sometimes and now it’s all new names.

(wolfnemesis75) #6

When the DLC drops you get a great deal, this could create a bit of buzz in stores like gamestop. People on the fence will jump on board despite reservations and it will be a good right step for a positive response because they feel like they are getting their money’s worth. $40+Free Stuff is a Win to get off the fence. Many claimed the game wasn’t worth $60. But $40+DLC added content. That’s a good deal. I put 100+ hours into this game. Well worth the $60 that I paid.

(General Techniq) #7

Yeah, I’m thinking of grabbing a PC copy of Brink, also, so it’d be nice if some of our “pleasant” PC members would confirm whether or not there has been an increase in steam players during the past few days. That way I can grab the copy in-time for the free DLC on PC, also. :slight_smile:

(Terminator514) #8

Same, I bought it the day it came out despite the negative reviews and I’ve put many hours into the game and many more I’m sure will follow.

While I’m on the topic of bad reviews I was wondering if anyone noticed Gamespy’s (IGN partner) review which gave Brink a 4/5 stars and stated " Despite these issues, all the elements are in place for Brink to become a terrific multiplayer shooter."

This shows that some reviewers looked past some of the glaring issues to see a game that could have used a little more development time, but CAN be fixed with patches.

(wolfnemesis75) #9

[QUOTE=Terminator514;346023]Same, I bought it the day it came out despite the negative reviews and I’ve put many hours into the game and many more I’m sure will follow.

While I’m on the topic of bad reviews I was wondering if anyone noticed Gamespy’s (IGN partner) review which gave Brink a 4/5 stars and stated " Despite these issues, all the elements are in place for Brink to become a terrific multiplayer shooter."

This shows that some reviewers looked past some of the glaring issues to see a game that could have used a little more development time, but CAN be fixed with patches.[/QUOTE]

For everyone who hates a game, there’s probably 2 or 3 people who think its fun or cool. Many people will buy games like Brink and like them regardless of how many people think its garbage.

Reviews need to be taken with a grain of salt. For example: I have no interest in Scripted Adventure games like LA NOIRE. I learned long ago from arcade games like Dragon’s Lair not to jump on board Cinematic Experience Games. Not my cup of tea. So, despite favorable reviews, I won’t be bothering with what I consider a pseudo-game.

Brink plays out different every time that you play. Sometimes you finish the level, sometimes you can’t get past the first gate. It plays out different every time. And it is more fun and challenging than the dirge of overrated or “Me Too” games.

All these reasons, and many more is why I think Brink will continue to see substantial growth in player numbers. At least on Xbox, I have noticed this.

(its al bout security) #10

this is my time so finally say that this is all i care about, i dont give about steam, never have never will, and when it does die atleast they wont have to support the computer version and ill get my updates faster.

(GrieverXVII) #11

i was surprised myself, i threw in brink last night since forever to see if the DLC was available yet, found myself joining a full game of humans! O.o first time that’s EVER happened, before i could hardly get into more than 3+ humans in a game…it was pretty awesome i have to say, if something was fixed…i could possibly see myself playing this game again…i really hope it was a fix and more people aren’t just playing again for a short spurt :\

(General Techniq) #12

There’s been some behind the scenes fixes, but there are even more updates to come. Free DLC + continuing support = PLAY BRINK :slight_smile:

(Jonkonaut) #13

Good to hear this, I was really worried the game would bleed to dead.
Next week exams are over and if all goes well I can start playing with the release of the DLC

Btw does anyone have any info on clan support (on 360)

(wolfnemesis75) #14

[QUOTE=Jonkonaut;346223]Good to hear this, I was really worried the game would bleed to dead.
Next week exams are over and if all goes well I can start playing with the release of the DLC

Btw does anyone have any info on clan support (on 360)[/QUOTE]

Clan support is scheduled late summer according to the stat site. Stay tuned. And Brink is full on Xbox. I play every night, and face full squads of peeps.

(V1cK_dB) #15

I have seen an increase also but its nothing to get excited about. Just today A SUNDAY AFTERNOON I tried to find a competitive match for 30 minutes. Couldn’t find one. It was 1 v 2 for 30 minutes!!! I figured maybe everyone is playing standard (which is terrible either way you look at it) and what did I find? 3 different games with 2 people per team and I waited a while and nobody showed up. I for one am not fooled. I can go into other shooters and play 24 hours straight without ever running into the same person and finding full rooms all day. I think you guys are really reaching here.

(coolstory) #16

http://store.steampowered.com/stats/
(When I checked it was; Current players - 284 Peak today - 942)

That’s exactly how many people are playing brink on the PC (legally) atm since Brink’s needs steam to play on the PC.

Better to stick to console, seems like you guys are fine with how the game is.

(V1cK_dB) #17

[QUOTE=coolstory;346302]http://store.steampowered.com/stats/
(When I checked it was; Current players - 284 Peak today - 942)

That’s exactly how many people are playing brink on the PC (legally) atm since Brink’s needs steam to play on the PC.

Better to stick to console, seems like you guys are fine with how the game is.[/QUOTE]

NO WE ARE NOT!! Believe me. Don’t listen to these scrubs. There are only like 4 360 players on this forum who are fanboys for whatever reason but everyone I have spoken too on my friends list gave it a chance and SD embarrassed me. Gamebattles ladder for Brink never even got started LMAO. Just some bad kids with low expectations like it. I hope they like playing bots in 3 months because that is all that there will be left with. 4 kids from the forums against bots lol. How fun.

(Zanchile) #18

you said it yourself, everyone is playing standard because you can get full 8V8.
and how is that sad?

(V1cK_dB) #19

[QUOTE=Zanchile;346329]you said it yourself, everyone is playing standard because you can get full 8V8.
and how is that sad?[/QUOTE]

Because I COULD NOT FIND A FULL GAME? Can you not read? I tried 3 different games that had 2 per team and the rest bots. That was today! And it’s sad because every gametype should have more than enough players in a healthy community. Just the idea that I have to choose 1 gametype when there are only 4 to find players is comical and it’s even more comical that I have to explain that to you. Do you get it now?

(Zanchile) #20

Yay! ad homnem AND ad populum. apparently because i like brink im a bad kid with low expectations, who knew? just because game battles didnt start its ladder doesnt mean brink will fail. Oh! non sequitur. See Miss Lemming, i did pay attention in english.