Ever wonder why PC gamers are so vehement about their dedicated server support? For this month's Battlefield Report, guest writer Dan "Jackel" Greiner enlightens our readership about what makes dedicated servers so popular among PC gaming communities.

Machine guns, jeeps, and rock 'n' roll...what more do you want? This month, the Battlefield Report helps you keep your sanity when explosions and in-game soundtracks pound your head.

The Battlefield Report is late on two counts this month: not only has it been delayed two days from its usual spot...but we're finally reflecting our experiences with the game that had the most influence on the creation of the Battlefield Report. Team-based online combat and on-the-fly strategy reached a peak with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and we're looking at Killstreaks, a unique reward system that can make or break your team.

You're Invited!
What: Grunt Birthday Party - Official Xbox Live Co-Op Night
When: August 20th @ 8:00 PM Eastern
What to Bring: Your BR55 Battle Rifle

We've recently experienced a bit of disgruntlement regarding the aspect of cooperative teamwork in competitive games and how it applies to co-op as a genre. So here's the latest Battlefield Report, where we dig into team-based combat games for a glimpse of co-op.

Not everyone is a gun nut, but just about everyone loves to get their hands on a video game controller. What if you had a dozen controllers to choose from? We took our time bringing you this month's Battlefield Report...take your time reading, and choosing.

Welcome back, soldier! This month we're shaking loose the ground-pounder mantra in favor of a pair of wings...and afterburners. Everyone thinks of carbines and claymores when the word "tactical" is used -- Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. shows us squad-based action with bigger and better toys of destruction.

In the coming months, the Battlefield Report will cover a lot of different games and scenarios. This month, however, we fall back to familiar ground.

The Co-Optimus Battlefield Report is a new monthly column that will feature team-based and co-op military action games. This month we debut with a fond recap of Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, a solid game that our community has fallen back on time and time again. Send your favorite tales of co-op and team warfare to our tips line for future columns!