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Gears of War -- Map Pack "Hidden Front" Free Starting September 3rd

BamelinBamelin Registered User regular
edited August 2007 in Games and Technology
Gamerscore wrote:
The most popular piece of downloadable content on Xbox LIVE Marketplace will come without a price tag this Labor Day

With nearly 500,000 downloads to date, the "Gears of War(r)" Hidden Fronts Map Pack has become the No. 1 piece of premium downloadable content on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Beginning Monday, September 3 at 2:00 a.m. PDT, the Hidden Fronts Map Pack will join the Annex gametype and Multiplayer Map Pack 1 as another piece of free downloadable content for "Gears of War."

"Gears of War" has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, and continues to hold the title of most popular Xbox 360 game on Xbox LIVE, as "Gears of War" recorded the most number of unique players among all Xbox 360 games in August 2007, as well as the highest cumulative number of hours played by Xbox LIVE members.

In the Hidden Fronts Map Pack, players can clash for control of four dynamic areas, including Bullet Marsh, Garden, Process, and Subway:

Bullet Marsh
In this Kryll-infested swamp, an old generator still powers the area lights. A few stray bullets could easily knock out the generator, leaving combatants to fend for themselves against the Kryll.

Garden
This overgrown and crumbling conservatory still has a working fertilization and pesticide system. This system can pose a serious hazard to anyone who ventures into the greenhouse without first venting the air.

Process
Fight for control of this subterranean Imulsion processing plant, still active despite the cessation of the Pendulum wars.

Subway
Timgad 's Central Subway station used to serve as a central hub for commuters. Now the tunnels are crawling with Locust.
The Hidden Fronts Map Pack is available worldwide.

I kinda wish I hadn't bought the maps now ... although I guess I have played them to death. Either way this is great news for Gears fans.

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  • The_ScarabThe_Scarab Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Gives me about 22 days of Gears of War online fun :)

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  • LotharsLothars Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Bamelin wrote: »
    Gamerscore wrote:
    The most popular piece of downloadable content on Xbox LIVE Marketplace will come without a price tag this Labor Day

    With nearly 500,000 downloads to date, the "Gears of War(r)" Hidden Fronts Map Pack has become the No. 1 piece of premium downloadable content on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Beginning Monday, September 3 at 2:00 a.m. PDT, the Hidden Fronts Map Pack will join the Annex gametype and Multiplayer Map Pack 1 as another piece of free downloadable content for "Gears of War."

    "Gears of War" has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, and continues to hold the title of most popular Xbox 360 game on Xbox LIVE, as "Gears of War" recorded the most number of unique players among all Xbox 360 games in August 2007, as well as the highest cumulative number of hours played by Xbox LIVE members.

    In the Hidden Fronts Map Pack, players can clash for control of four dynamic areas, including Bullet Marsh, Garden, Process, and Subway:

    Bullet Marsh
    In this Kryll-infested swamp, an old generator still powers the area lights. A few stray bullets could easily knock out the generator, leaving combatants to fend for themselves against the Kryll.

    Garden
    This overgrown and crumbling conservatory still has a working fertilization and pesticide system. This system can pose a serious hazard to anyone who ventures into the greenhouse without first venting the air.

    Process
    Fight for control of this subterranean Imulsion processing plant, still active despite the cessation of the Pendulum wars.

    Subway
    Timgad 's Central Subway station used to serve as a central hub for commuters. Now the tunnels are crawling with Locust.
    The Hidden Fronts Map Pack is available worldwide.

    I kinda wish I hadn't bought the maps now ... although I guess I have played them to death. Either way this is great news for Gears fans.

    To be fair though, it's always been known that it was gonna be free after 6 months,

    Damn MS for forcing them to charge for the maps in the first place.

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  • BamelinBamelin Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I actually didn't know they had said the content would eventually be free. Either way though I probaly would have bought it. I'm a whore when it comes to Marketplace content :P

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Cybertronian Paranormal Eliminator Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Bamelin wrote: »
    I actually didn't know they had said the content would eventually be free. Either way though I probaly would have bought it. I'm a whore when it comes to Marketplace content :P
    How could you have not known? They mentioned that just about any time they mentioned the mappack, and it was the subject of some big conversations all over the net.

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