Good news for fans of dinosaur-slaying game Turok in the form of the Velociraptor Pack.
Here is a full run down of when and what you can expect from the new map pack:
The Velociraptor Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points and on PS3's Network for $4.99 starting on Thursday, March 27, 2008
Two of the maps are completely new multiplayer maps, one is a new co-op map and two are relit versions of popular multiplayer maps available with the game.
Co-Op – A brand new Turok co-op map for 2-4 players. In this co-op map your Whiskey Company squad has been captured and is being held in a Mendel-Gruman facility designed for holding dinosaurs. You and your team have to break out and make it to the rescue chopper before the Wolf Pack troops decide to feed you to the captured raptors.
Desolation – A brand new swamp-based map where simple structures are set up alongside a rock cliff to allow helicopters and transports into the area to bring in supplies. There are many hiding spots on this multi-level map which enables numerous quiet kill opportunities.
Sentinel – Another new multiplayer map and one of the largest Turok maps to date. The setting takes place at the top of a mountain around one of Kane’s orbital defense arrays - the very base that shot down the Whiskey Company ship from orbit in the single-player campaign. Also, the presence of a few large dinosaurs on the map can make things very interesting during multiplayer combat.
Inconclusive Tests – This time the Testing Grounds map takes place at night and offers a different view of the world that now contains more dark hiding spots. A word of caution -- watch out for the raptors.
A Rivalry Continues – As the name suggests, the struggle for the compound from A Heated Rivalry is not over and has extended into the eerie darkness of the night.
In a recent post by Reuters.com i found a report that online movie renting giant Netflix has run a poll asking if there consumers wold be interested in the ability to rent from them via the Xbox 360 console.
While Netflix spokesman Steve Swasey had no comment on what information the poll turned up one way or the other he did say that Netflix is always looking for new ways to get there services to the customers.
I for one feel that this service wold benefit both Netflix and Microsoft in the long run and can think of quite a few 360 users that wold be interested in such a service.
As always the HQ will keep you up to date on this subject as we learn more.
Spring-Themed Aircraft Variants Highlight Latest Downloadable Content for Ace Combat® 6: Fires of Liberation™
NAMCO BANDAI Games today revealed information and assets on the new downloadable content for Ace Combat® 6: Fires of Liberation™ that will be available for download from the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace on Thursday, March 27. Consisting of new single and multiplayer stages as well as original plane variations, the upcoming content allows players to further customize their play experience and light up the skies with all-new gameplay scenarios.
The following plane variants will be available for download on Thursday, March 27:
F-22A Raptor – Gryphus Emblem (Free): Mobility and speed have been exchanged for heavy armor and an increased weapons payload in this aircraft modeled after those of the heroes of Ace Combat X.
F-22A Raptor – Indigo Wing (200 Microsoft Points): Modified for performance at air shows and exhibitions, this aircraft is equipped with a maximum payload of colored smoke missiles.
F-14D SuperTomcat – Zipang (200 Microsoft Points): Inspired by the spring season, this aircraft conjures serene memories of cherry blossoms on the wind. Specialized tuning has resulted in precision mobility with minimal armor and firepower.
Razgriz Set 2 – Contains Su-47 Berkut, A-10A and Typhoon (300 Microsoft Points): This set of three planes bears the emblem of the Razgriz squadron, the heroes of Ace Combat 5. Each plane is accentuated with advanced durability to ensure the survival of all squad members in even the most hostile missions.
F-22A Raptor – The Idolmaster Haruka (400 Microsoft Points): This aircraft’s speed often puts it in danger, but its friendly appearance is sure to make it a favorite of friend and foe alike.
Mirage2000-5 – The Idolmaster Yayoi (400 Microsoft Points): The world’s most energetic aircraft, this plane can be a handful once it’s wound up and ready to go.
The downloadable content for Ace Combat 6 launching next week also includes the following single player and online multiplayer stages:
Co-op Battle Download #2 (300 Microsoft Points): Join forces with up to four players over the frozen arctic tundra as you attempt to defeat the Chandelier doomsday weapon.
Ace of Aces Mission #2 (300 Microsoft Points): A new single player stage for the masters of Ace Combat 6, this new mission’s challenge exceeds that of the game’s previous highest difficulty level. Take flight and hold back the unrelenting enemy onslaught to save Vitoze, the last remaining Emmerian stronghold. Using the new counter charge system, players can earn additional allied reinforcements by defeating enemies within certain time parameters.
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation is currently available in stores nationwide for the Xbox 360®.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare will soon gain some new battlefields in the form of a Variety Map Pack. The new downloadable maps will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace in early April for 800 MS Points.
The critics are buzzing about Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare's new additions. See what IGN , GameSpot, TeamXbox and GameSpy have to say about the new Variety Map Pack. While you're there, don't miss the first gameplay footage videos of the new maps.
For a full description and screenshot of each of the four new maps hit the read more link.
OzBoxLive Radio #027 - Easter Eggs is now available for your listening pleasure from OzBoxLive
In this weeks episode of OzBoxLive Radio…
- News and Announcements with Kane
- Review - Frontlines - Fuel of War
- Interview - Gunstar Red (MadMan)
- Xcessory of the Week - Xbox 360 HDMI Cable
- Group Discussion - MultiPlayer Games
- Competition - Tell us in 25 Words or less… If you had access to a Remote Controlled Drone (in real life) what would you use it for?
You could win a copy of Frontlines - Fuel of War thanks to THQ, along with a copy of The Official Australian Xbox Magazine AND a “Making of - MASS EFFECT DVD“, AND a Halo 3 Bag worth $50 Bucks AND lots more goodies.
Check it out now at www.OzBoxLive.com and click the PLAY Icon under the post or download via iTunes.
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