A new pack of maps for Gears of War
2007-05-01 15:59:13 by BlimBlim
Microsoft and Epic announced today that they would release a brand new map pack for Gears of War as soon as Thursday, for 800 MS points (free in september). The new maps are called Bullet Marsh, Garden, Process and Subway, and are visible inside.
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Since 783 Days
2007-05-01 19:14:15 In reply to Salarien (2007-05-01 19:07:25)
Since 952 Days
2007-05-01 19:21:23
no
Since 763 Days
2007-05-01 19:24:47
No, the maps arent available on the german marketplace.
You need a not-german account to get the map-pack(s).
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Since 1113 Days
2007-05-01 19:42:06 In reply to Sath (2007-05-01 17:17:11)
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Since 930 Days
2007-05-01 19:43:51 In reply to FemaleTengu (2007-05-01 19:24:47)
You need a not-german account to get the map-pack(s).
Since 608 Days
2007-05-01 20:02:45
iup. i couldn't buy the game anywhere here (germany) is pretty hypocritical, let me tell you, not even amazon.de (got it from .co.uk). At the same time in the same stores i could buy Call of Duty, a game in which i can kill germans...confess i can't understand this GoW thing, maybe it's sony lobbying eheh
Since 783 Days
2007-05-01 20:15:33 In reply to Panzer83 (2007-05-01 19:42:06)
Since 679 Days
2007-05-01 20:27:01
Aye, I can't get these maps anyway since I have a German GT, don't even know if I can buy MS Points on my US GT.
Yes, this game is blacklisted in Germany and therefore can not be sold officialy in stores (or advertised for), tho you can still buy it. Politicians recently discussed banning violent games from Germany entierly, but I doubt they'll do it.
But I'm not shedding a tear for these maps since GoW annoys the hell out of me everytime I play it. Latency is incredible and sometimes just unplayable, and the amount of glitches is just the cream on top of the pinacle. I really loved that game, but now I rather play GRAW 2 and wait for the Halo 3 beta to come around the corner, no need to waste another 10 bucks on that.
Since 598 Days
2007-05-01 21:26:33 In reply to TheBeagle (2007-05-01 20:15:33)
Since 783 Days
2007-05-01 21:35:45 In reply to Kungfuquickness (2007-05-01 21:26:33)
Since 763 Days
2007-05-01 21:44:35 In reply to Viginti_Tres (2007-05-01 20:27:01)
you need US Points for your US account.
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Since 1815 Days
2007-05-01 21:58:05
I never paid money for extra maps of a Epic game, and don't intend of starting now.. I'll wait until September (if I ever get them, because tbh I don't play a lot of GoW MP anymore).. MS can shove their points up their capitalistic arse..
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Since 866 Days
2007-05-01 23:03:01
Glitches? huh? Oh, you guys must be talking about exploits. There's a difference, you know.
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Since 885 Days
2007-05-01 23:06:04
Looks good.
I will buy.
Since 1028 Days
2007-05-01 23:09:26
I'm about 2000 kills away from Seriously but 10 eur, no thanks. They should have called the new maps Bullet Lag, Quitter Garden, Bad Rep Process and Host-way to reflect the feel of the game. And then later also Glitching in the Rain.
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marketing
Since 965 Days
2007-05-01 23:10:17 In reply to Salarien (2007-05-01 19:07:25)
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Since 1158 Days
2007-05-01 23:57:55
I won't be touching this till its free. If epic wanted it to be free then i'm going to get 'em when they're free.
Microsoft need to give the fans a break. I mean we're already paying £40 a year!
*Angry face at MS*
Since 1090 Days
2007-05-02 01:07:04
800 points is a steal! (for them!)
Since 1123 Days
2007-05-02 03:53:07
I do not care about the glitches as much as the price.
MS is stiffing everybody with their marketplace. I would not doubt it the rumors are true about MS making publishers and developers charge more for things on the marketplace as they take a % from each item sold.
This is no different then paying 400 for 2 maps in lost planet. You do the math.
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Since 1177 Days
2007-05-02 04:10:19 In reply to Eddy186 (2007-05-02 03:53:07)
MS is stiffing everybody with their marketplace. I would not doubt it the rumors are true about MS making publishers and developers charge more for things on the marketplace as they take a % from each item sold.
This is no different then paying 400 for 2 maps in lost planet. You do the math.
I may still buy them regardless though. I'm done pretending that my personal distaste / dissension will make any sort of difference. They want the best of both worlds here.. making them free in September is a bit tricky; those would would have purchased it by September will have already.. so it's not like it hurts them much to make it "free."
Since 1517 Days
2007-05-02 07:30:23
Well, I'm definately going to buy the map pack. Previous posters maked some good points but, Microsoft greed out or not, I crave extra features, variety and such for the games I like.
Since 1051 Days
2007-05-02 13:03:52
I dunno why, but i love the original maps!
i mean, gridlock and mansion are some of my fav!
these maps look great and i would get them when they are free on sept.
But i'll still be playing gridlock, mansion, canals, & escalation
Love those maps!
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Since 608 Days
2007-05-02 14:14:22 In reply to Viginti_Tres (2007-05-01 20:27:01)
Yes, this game is blacklisted in Germany and therefore can not be sold officialy in stores (or advertised for), tho you can still buy it. Politicians recently discussed banning violent games from Germany entierly, but I doubt they'll do it.
But I'm not shedding a tear for these maps since GoW annoys the hell out of me everytime I play it. Latency is incredible and sometimes just unplayable, and the amount of glitches is just the cream on top of the pinacle. I really loved that game, but now I rather play GRAW 2 and wait for the Halo 3 beta to come around the corner, no need to waste another 10 bucks on that.
Since 1815 Days
2007-05-02 15:24:49 In reply to Eddy186 (2007-05-02 03:53:07)
Gameconsoles are now even worse then mobilephones.. At least on mobile phones you can put your own wallpapers or ringtones etc, on gameconsoles you have no choice whatsoever, you either pay or get nothing.. And the most unbelieveable thing is, people think it's 'ok', they'll pay for anything aslong as they want it.. If this continues, we will eventually end up in a world where we have to pay for clean air to breath.. And people will think it's 'ok', because they want the clean air and they can afford it..
Capitalisme at it's best.. Some people have to much money, so don't care to pay for everything, and the ones without money will suffer because they can't get anything.. Sorry if I sound a bit over the top, but this is how I feel about stuff like this.. It's totally unaccetable for me that MS forces Epic to charge for extra maps, just because MS wants to fill their pockets even more, there's no other reason.. And it's not even a real full mappack like those on the PC for UT with lots of maps, no it's just 4 maps!!! Give me a break FFS!!
This whole thing reminds me of a comment an American friend of mine once made when he visted our country.. He was amazed how much touristattractions were free to visit overhere.. In the US they would put a fence arround it and charge for entry he said.. No kidding!?!
*sigh*
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Since 1177 Days
2007-05-02 15:32:30 In reply to Inflatable (2007-05-02 15:24:49)
Gameconsoles are now even worse then mobilephones.. At least on mobile phones you can put your own wallpapers or ringtones etc, on gameconsoles you have no choice whatsoever, you either pay or get nothing.. And the most unbelieveable thing is, people think it's 'ok', they'll pay for anything aslong as they want it.. If this continues, we will eventually end up in a world where we have to pay for clean air to breath.. And people will think it's 'ok', because they want the clean air and they can afford it..
Capitalisme at it's best.. Some people have to much money, so don't care to pay for everything, and the ones without money will suffer because they can't get anything.. Sorry if I sound a bit over the top, but this is how I feel about stuff like this.. It's totally unaccetable for me that MS forces Epic to charge for extra maps, just because MS wants to fill their pockets even more, there's no other reason.. And it's not even a real full mappack like those on the PC for UT with lots of maps, no it's just 4 maps!!! Give me a break FFS!!
*sigh*
And the worst part is, I really want these maps. Hell, I need to buy them this week if I expect to be able to play with my friends. Lame.
I will say though -- the maps look great! Environmental hazards sound cool.