I too have been heavily playing this game on my 360 for about a year. The caveat to playing on a Mac is the multiplayer is rendered almost useless by PCers with wallhacks and aimbots.

... and multiplayer is what MAKES the game.

They kept pushing back the release of this game for Mac's and I waited and waited. COD4 really delivers, I've played it through about four times, really great stuff!

Now, I just hope I don't have to wait another two years (or more) for another one!!!!

Hi,

A question regarding download versus physical cd/dvd. I understand why physical is better although why cheaper makes no sense whatsoever. I went to their web site and something struck me as odd...

Is it true that I can only play the downloaded version on that computer? I'm not talking about duplicating and playing on a different system. But that would be the only system ever to run that game? What happens if I need to reinstall or upgrade my computer? Other games which I downloaded from the internet (anything from Ambrosia for example), I can renew my license. This seems fair... The other way seems just plain bizarre (who would ever do something like that?) If I buy it I should be able to transfer it to a different system. What am I missing?

Similar question about the DVD... I could install that version on a different computer, right? Again one computer at a time per license is what I'm talking about...

Thanks for the clarification,

Phillyman

Is anyone playing this on a Mac Pro with an ATI 3870? If so, what did you think? Any problems? Thanks!

The system requirements were in the article when I read it. Were they not there when you did? (It's a website, so I'd believe it if they added it after you read the article). Also, do you realize that, according t your scenario, you'd also have to buy "winblowz" in order to play the game? I know you're trying to make a statement. I just don't think it's the statement you THINK you're making

The processor requirements certainly were there. They've been a standard part of our Mac game reviews since Intel-based Macs were introduced. They'll either be listed as "PowerPC," "Intel" or "Universal."

Hi Peter,

Thank you very much for clarifying this issue. When I originally looked at the game agent service (when it started), the whole "extra download plan" was confusing. I just reread their FAQ and it seems pretty straightforward. Either they rewrote their FAQ to clarify certain aspects or I was just not paying enough attention at the time.

It seems a pretty fair policy (thank you for the extra information), the whole DRM issue has and should be talked about. I for one like the "immediate use" and ease of a download and I do have a backup regime. I think a comparison of DRM on mac games would be useful. I understand and respect that the whole licensing process is probably a nightmare and has contributed to numerous games being postponed or cancelled.

Two items I wondered about.

1. Why is the digital version more expensive? At Amazon (probably not list price but still) I can get the game $10 cheaper (and have a physical version) that is without the overhead of production, shipping, retail, etc . I would think it should be a little cheaper or at the very least the same price (convenience can cost a little, even though Aspyr should be making more money this way)

2. DRM policies in general. Audible and Ambrosia allow me to redownload the software/book over and over again and have me (re)authorize my computer to play or listen. This way they can keep track of how many copies are registered to one person and automatically block "extras"

I find this very useful so I don't always have to have one backup but can just go to the website, download what I want and (re)enter my information

iTunes and Aspyr put the burden of backup on the user. Since they don't have to keep single copies for every user but only need to keep a log if that user has already bought that product and authorize a redownload (or send them a new license). Why the different policies (probably lawyers)?

It seems like my examples are similar and two companies do the "right" thing and make everyones life easier. The others have to deal with support issues with people having to ask for this or that and decide on a case by case basis. In all fairness I've had download problems or quality issues and Apple has always been straightforward, BUT I had to write and wait for a response. With Audible I just redownload the file and presto....

Again thank you for answering my question, I look forward to playing the game and maybe you or another editor will have some more insight into my DRM related questions.

Enjoy your weekend and root for the Phillies,

Phillyman