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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.
Rumor: Gears 2 Combustible DLC releases soon!
According to a few eagle-eyed members of the official Epic Games forums, a new Gears of War 2 Combustible Map Pack will be announced tonight at the Spike TV Video Game Awards and will be available via the XBLM Monday morning at 3AM eastern.Per comments made on the Epic forums, Spike's live stream of the award show was (for a brief period) online and was displaying all the award show's rehearsal footage. Oops? The rehearsal footage supposedly showed new Combustible Map Pack DLC for Gears 2 that's set to release in early Monday morning. No other details were revealed, but we have a hunch we'll be seeing an Imulsion map among the mix. Seeing that the live feed is no longer active (or crippled under the bandwith strain), we can't verify the DLC announcement or its release, so keep your eyes glued to Spike TV tonight at 9PM eastern.%Gallery-37076%
Like magic, Fable 2 Knothole achievements appear
In preparation for the Fable 2 Knothole Island DLC's release next Monday, Xbox.com has been updated with a listing of Fable 2's new achievements. All unlocked (of course) through the Knothole DLC. The three achievements tally up to an additional 100 Gamerscore and, for the most part, are targeted towards the story progression. Side note: What's up with Fable 2's use of helping or seeing "another Hero do so" to unlock achievements? A bait tactic to encourage co-op play? The Collector (25GS) - Acquire all the mystery items in The Box of Secrets shop, or see another Hero do so. The Meteorologist (50GS) - Bring all of Knothole Island's weather problems under control, or help another Hero to do so. The Bibliophile (25GS) - Find all the books detailing the history of Knothole Island, or help another Hero to do so. [Thanks, ZEBRA NINER]
Mercenaries 2 is ready to Blow It Up Again
Because they're aware your interest in Mercenaries 2: World in Flames has probably dwindled, EA and Pandemic Studios are set to release a new bundle of Blow It Up Again content pack joy. It's destructive DLC. This expansion content is scheduled for release on Tuesday, December 16th and will be 100% FREE throughout the rest of the year. Included will be four additional game modes as well as a few "patriotic characters" to wreak havoc with. Per the Blow It Up Again teaser trailer, we're moderately impressed, because it looks so darn boom-riffic! [Via TeamXbox, Thanks Lightsout565]
Rumor: Guitar Hero: Metallica gets 'expert plus' difficulty, dual kick pedals
The internets are abuzz with rumor word coming from the ScoreHero forums regarding Guitar Hero: Metallica (a game that still isn't officially announced), what unique features it'll offer and a potential listing of the game's tracks. Supposedly featured in the latest issue of Game Informer are concrete GH: Metallica details, including the reveal of a new "expert plus" drum mode that'll test any drummer's skills with dual kick pedals that'll work with the World Tour drum kit. We're also informed that the game will come with bonus video content, a "drum fill" mode as well as a pop-up video style presentation of Metallica music vids. Point your browser towards the break for a still incomplete and unconfirmed list of rumored GH: Metallica tracks.
