Specifically, matchmaking shutting down isn't too bad as long as hosting and Direct Connect still work : plenty of games that have lost their matchmaking by Ga

Specifically, matchmaking shutting down isn't too bad as long as hosting and Direct Connect still work : plenty of games that have lost their matchmaking by GameSpy shutting down have found a second MP life through third-party matchmaking services like Game Ranger. But do NOT buy games where MP doesn't work at all without official servers (or only through Steam MP or equivalent).