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Gears 2 Combustible map pack is Xbox's insulting deal of the week
Major Nelson brings word of another bad deal for Xbox's "deal of the week." The latest laughable offer is that the Gears of War 2 Combustible map pack is discounted from 800 ($10) to the jaw-dropping price of 560 ($7). Hold on, let us get the Sham Wow to absorb the drool of shock dribbling out of our mouths.So, basically, if you haven't downloaded any of the new Gears of War 2 map packs yet, going online and downloading them breaks down like this: Combustible maps (560 / $7) - available now Snowblind maps (800 / $10) - available now Dark Corners (1200 / $15) - available July 28 That comes to a grand total of $32 dollars, $12 more expensive than purchasing All Fronts, which includes all of this stuff (and more!) for 1600 ($20) when it releases July 28. It's a sucker punch (not the good kind) for this content to go on sale now.[Add the Gears 2: Combustible Multiplayer Map Pack to your download queue ... although we recommend you don't.] %Gallery-39355%
Video: A look at Gears 2's Combustible maps
The new Combustible Map Pack Gears of War 2 content has been available for about a day or so and we figure that those who are Gears obsessed (ahem) already purchased the content. Then there are those who are still sitting on the fence, trying to decide if their 800 Microsoft points would be better suited for other content or if the Combustible DLC is a sound purchase.We don't want to pressure you either way, but feel video footage is the best way to make an educated purchasing decision. Watch gameplay footage of all three Gears 2 maps including Flood (above), Fuel Station and Gold Rush (watchable after the break), then decide. Have fun critiquing.
Consumer report: Gears of War 2 Combustible Map Pack
click to embiggen Generally, DLC is an honest and reasonable way to expand the longevity of a title. But "A": Gears of War 2 is barely a month old. Who's thinking about longevity at this point? (Hint: the one guy whose job is to see the future -- and no one else.) And "B": The game has sold more than 3 million copies. Is it reasonable to assume Epic is posing above a curbed-stomped economy? (Yeah, at least Cliff is.) So this brings us to "C": Being honest. Three new maps that didn't quite make the deadline for last month's "re-emergence" day? Three new maps for 800 ($10)? Is that good business? Is that the holiday spirit? Maybe it's us. Maybe we're the ones feeling Scroogey with our wallets. But how can Epic and Microsoft try to sell us more maps when online matchmaking is still broken? We suggest you preview the Combustible Map Pack before you buy. There's an image gallery below, and map descriptions and a video preview after the break. Let us know what you decide.%Gallery-39355%
VGA 08: Gears of War 2 Combustible Map Pack
Moments ago, on the Spike VGA stage, Gears' lovable Augustus Cole announced the new Gears of War 2 Combustible Map Pack downloadable content. And, just as was rumored, it'll be releasing in a few hours, at 3AM eastern on Monday, December 15th. The Combustible Map Pack will include three new multiplayer maps. "Flood" is the imulsion map that was leaked weeks back and will feature imulsion as an environmental hazard. "Gold Rush" will also be included, a map that was released as part of Gears PC. The third map, "Fuel Station" looks to have been inspired by Gears favorite Fuel Depot, but is not a straight remake. More details still to come (including pretty screenshots) and, per a reliable source, we've been informed the Combustible DLC will set you back a hefty 800 Microsoft points.
Gears of War 2 Combustible Map Pack available 3AM ET tonight
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gaming_news/Gears_of_War_2_Combustible_Map_Pack_available_3AM_ET_tonight'; This just in from the Spike VGA Awards: Gears of War 2 Combustible map pack, which includes Flood, Gold Rush and Fuel Station, will be available tonight at 3AM ET. No price mentioned. Now back to the liveblog ... Update: According to a source speaking to X3F, the map pack will be 800 points / $10. Gallery: Gears of War 2 - Imulsion Map DLC
