Perhaps the explosion only sent the core in a critical state? The explosion wasn't that big. Someone could of survived a blast like that.
Plus, the core being in such a critical state and unrepairable, would probably really explode in a matter of time.
Just my 2 cents.
Hmm, I wonder how that would work with the new HDR stuff coming out. I can see it now:
You're in a dark corner of a room... suddenly a group of terrorists shine their flashlight over you... blinding you for several seconds. Before your "eyes" adjust - you're dead!
Hahaha, that would be cool.
Nope, he's right I'm afraid. In all the games I've played, 16 players to 64 players I haven't seen one bit of teamwork besides riding in helicopters or planes. I usually like to drive my buggy and humvee and pick up some people to gun for me. I honk my horn and ask them if they will help me gun...