So, if you're like me and want to play games... and buy games.. you might expect them to work.

Considering the debacle that IWNET was on launch, and EA's promises that it would never do gamers like that, it's really ironic that they have just screwed everyone that pre-ordered and bought the game already.
Check out these screenies taken in the last hour or so.

 Here's what the eablogs have to say about the failures.

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/03/02/bc2-site-experiencing-high-traffic.aspx
No kidding.. high traffic?

 After the 30 minute patching process (patching already? Read= Shipped with known major issues)I was able to try the game out. What followed was an exercise in head banging and frustration. I figured that I'd follow the path of least resistance and go with the matchmaking. Set to all maps and all game types, the server browser could not find a place for me to be.. so I was left to do it myself.

Don't get me wrong.. I love the server browser.. But like anything.. if it does not work, then it's as good as not being there. As you can see... it doesnt :(

So, what does a guy do? He finds a game and is persistent until he gets in... 

This lead to PB failures abounding and in the end, not being able to play. What does evenbalance.com have to say about the issues? Well, if you look for BFBC2 support on their site.. the last version they support is the beta.. so of course the release version does not match the beta code!... Gar.. were they not allowed the final exe? Why is it not supported on launch?

http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=support-bc2.php

What a terrible way to launch a game. I had high hopes with EA bemoaning the way gamers were treated with failing servers and services that did not hold up to the load that occured with Activision/Cod6... but in the end, I have to wonder how much was them telling us that just for the $$. People telling other to "quit crying, they'll fix it" is the wrong attitude for sure. When I buy something, I want it to work.. and if it doesn't, I'll voice that problem in any venue that could get results. Constructively is the best way, but when someone spent $50 and in many cases took a day off to play this game.. they have a right to be displeased and demand answers. I know I do.. but moreso.. I just want to play the game.