DICE have just announced the second VIP map package for Battlefield: Bad Company 2.. The new DLC maps are coming March 30th, 2010..
While the core of the dev team here at DICE as well as all the back-end teams at EA are 110% focused on stabilizing the game experience we do have some other, great news to reveal. Today we’re happy to announce the release date of the second VIP map package for Battlefield: Bad Company 2! It will be made available on the 30th of March on all platforms at no extra cost to all of you who’ve got your VIP codes entered in the game. VIP Map Pack 2 contains the following:
Arica Harbor Conquest mode - US Command launches a break through action directly at the Russian base. Collateral damage is of no consequence. Capture and secure tactical positions in Conquest Mode across the vast Arica Harbor map.
Laguna Presa Rush mode - The valley and surrounding mountains possess a strategic value in the battle for South America, and an infantry assault supported by light armor vehicles is likely by both armies as US forces defend the nearby Dam.
VIP Map Pack 2 will expand the multiplayer experience on Arica Harbor and Laguna Presa.
VIP members will be able to expand on the deep and ever changing sandbox experience, which in itself provides near endless hours of entertainment, by having new content to keep things fresh. It also plays a vital part in making sure you, the players get proper value for the money you’ve invested in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. This is why these map packs are available at no extra cost, contradicting the industry standard and what our direct competitors are doing. Of course, it also helps avoid segmenting the community, making sure everyone can play together having the same maps available. There will be future paid downloadable content as well but these packs will focus on expanding other parts of the game experience rather than the selection of maps available for the basic game modes. We’re dedicated to taking care of this product for a long time – helping you avoid “mapathy” without getting nickel-and-dimed.
Senior Producer Patrick Bach and Executive Producer KM Troedsson are VIP (at yesterday’s BFBC2 launch party) – are you?
Finally, a big shout-out to all the fans that are playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 at the moment. We can see from the logs that you’re spending some crazy hours on the Battlefield – in only the last 24 hours you all logged more than 2.5 million game hours. Impressive!
BioShock 2 players can now download the new game add-on for just 400 MS Points to expand their multiplayer experience. The new Game add-on features a rank increase to 50, Rank Rewards including a 3rd set of weapons, 2 new playable characters and 5 new Masks!
Content: Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack Price: 400 Microsoft Points Availability: Not available in Japan Dash Text: Opportunity Awaits! Expand your BioShock 2 multiplayer experience with a rank increase to 50 with Rank Rewards including a 3rd set of weapons upgrades. Plus, enjoy 20 new Trials, 2 new playable characters and 5 new Masks. Yes! We’d thought you’d like the sound of that!
The Modern Warfare 2 "Stimulus Package", the first DLC for Infinity Ward's behemoth shooter has been announced and dated by Activision. The multiplayer map pack will launch "Worldwide" simultaneously on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 and is rumored to have five maps, new and old.
The new map pack for MW2 will be exclusive to Xbox 360 owners for the first month and is scheduled for release Tuesday, March 30, 2010. The new DLC will cost you 1200 Microsoft points. The upcoming map pack will include brand new multiplayer maps and should bring some relief for die hard fans.
The five new maps which are rumored to be included are "Crash" and "Overgrown" from the original Modern Warfare, with "Complex", "Compact" and "Storm" all original maps from Modern Warfare 2.
MW2 "Stimulus Package" DLC Maps
The first pair of new maps are from the original Modern Warfare.
Mp_Crash
MP_Overgrown
MP_Complex
MP_Compact
MP_Storm
Stay tuned to 360-HQ for all the latest MW2 info..
A list covering upcoming content coming soon to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace has just been released and we have it right here on HQ.
The list below features release dates for Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week, Xbox LIVE Games on Demand, Xbox LIVE Arcade, Xbox Avatar Marketplace and Xbox 360 Game Add-Ons content scheduled for release this March.
Later this week the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Unlock event running from March 12 [9:00 am PT / Noon ET] – March 15 [9:00 am PT / Noon ET], during which Silver Xbox LIVE members will be able to enjoy online multiplayer in the game for free. Sign up for a free Xbox LIVE account today and be prepared to play.
*Current schedule. Subject to change. All content may not be available in all Xbox LIVE regions.
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For those of you in Japan, "Guilty Gear 2 Overture" is now also available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace using the Xbox 360 Games on Demand service.
Guilty Gear 2 is a 3D action spin-off in the Guilty Gear franchise in which humanity must battle the awesome power of biological weapons known as Gears. Guilty Gear 2: Overture features refined mechanics, multiplayer action, dual language capability, tactical melee action and more.
Condemned: Criminal Origins is one of this weeks Games on Demand releases and is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. The game weighs in at 3 GB.
A demented horror game from Sega and Monolith, designed for next-generation consoles and game systems. You are an FBI agent on the hunt in this gripping and sickening hunt for serial killers. The game is played in first-person perspective, and with the use of the Havok 3.0 physics engine and other advanced techniques, players can utilize anything in the area as a weapon when they've been cornered by their prey. Prepare for a slow-paced, frightening, and dark adventure.
Content: Condemned: Criminal Origins Price: Check pricing for your region File Size: 3 GB Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions except Australia, Germany, India, Japan and New Zealand Dash Text: Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". First Person Psychological Thriller
MotoGP 09/10 is second demo released this week via the Xbox Live Marketplace for Xbox 360. The demo allows you to test ride the 125cc, 250cc and GP class bikes AND experience the challenge of three different game modes.
MotoGP 09/10 will see the introduction of a fully realized Career Mode where players take part in the ultimate MotoGP world championship, competing in actual races and managing all aspects of their team. Gamers will hire engineers, team managers and press officers, all of which have a real impact on their career as a racing pro.
Content: MotoGP 09/10 DEMO Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: Get the new MotoGP 09/10 demo now and test ride the 125cc, 250cc and GP class bikes AND experience the challenge of three different game modes , including; ‘Championship’, ‘Time trial’ and ‘Arcade’. Racing on the world famous Mugello circuit this impressive demo gives you a chance to sample the best MotoGP game to date and the best racing action on two wheels
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The highly anticipated "Just Cause 2" Demo is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. The new download is available in All Xbox Live Regions and is one of the biggest freeroaming demos of all time.
Content: Just Cause 2 Demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: Prepare yourself for some extreme chaos creation in this non-stop adrenalin-fuelled demo of Just Cause 2. Whether freefalling from thousands of feet, hijacking enemy fighters in mid-air or simply blasting your way through military compounds on the ground, as agent Rico Rodriguez you’re guaranteed to leave your mark on the tropical island of Panau. With literally hundreds of weapons, vehicles and collectables to discover and near unlimited possibilities for creative fun, you’ll soon find this vast playground is only a tiny portion of what the full game has to offer. Grab a parachute and ready your grapple... it’s time to cause some chaos!
Rico parachutes back for the second installment of Just Cause on Xbox 360 with a demo to be released as early as Thurs. March 4th, 2010. The new demo will be one of the biggest freeroaming demos of all time and for fans of openworld games.
Mike Oldman, Community Manager at Square Enix has just announced via his twitter feed about the "Just Cause 2" demo which will be arriving on the Xbox Live Marketplace shortly.
"The Just Cause 2 demo will hit Xbox Live, PSN and Steam on March 4th," he tweeted.
The demo will feature around 35 square miles of Panau Island and is rumored to be available as early as Thursday March 4th, 2010 for Xbox 360 (Next Week - Woot!).
"The Just Cause 2 demo is simply massive and with so much to do, the replay value is enormous," said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Square Enix London Studios.
"Just Cause 2" is scheduled for released on March 23rd in the USA and March 26th for Europe/Australia.
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A new Darksiders Demo is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace for Xbox 360. The new demo is free and available to all Xbox Live regions except Japan.
Content: Darksiders Demo Price: Free Availability: Not available in Japan Dash Text: Battle through the complete first dungeon of Darksiders, with over 90 minutes of gameplay. Take on Hell’s demon hordes, explore the catacombs of the forsaken Twilight Cathedral, and face off against the hideous Bat Queen, Tiamat.