Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2 Stimulus Package Coming

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Press Release Source: Activision Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday March 10, 2010, 1:30 pm EST
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Begin the countdown to a new infusion of Call of Duty! The Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Stimulus Package will strike worldwide on March 30. Representing the first new multiplayer maps from the biggest entertainment launch in history, Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package will release first on Xbox LIVE®, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI - News) announced today.

Additionally, Silver Xbox LIVE members who have not yet experienced the exciting adrenaline rush of "Modern Warfare 2" will be able to try it with a Multiplayer Unlock event running from March 12 to March 15.

Developed by Infinity Ward, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 became a cultural phenomenon when it launched to the world in November. The epic title set new entertainment records for the greatest one-day and five-day openings in history* on the way to topping $1 billion in sales and becoming the best selling title ever on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Additionally, Xbox LIVE celebrates having the largest Call of Duty community than any other entertainment system.

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Ever since Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 came out in early November of 2009, it has undoubtedly been one of the most highly acclaimed games to ever hit the video game market. If you’re like me, you know the current base maps like the back of your hand, and you’re more than ready to see some new Modern Warfare 2 maps surface the market.

It was officially reported by Activision in late September of 2009 that there would be new Modern Warfare 2 maps to hit the market in Spring 2010 (which is right around the corner, now). The new Modern Warfare 2 maps that are planned to hit the market soon were previously released as part of a giveaway for Monster energy drinks (a promotional event). There has been no official information released regarding what types of new Modern Warfare 2 maps will be released, but we know that we are to expect two map packs. In addition, the new Modern Warfare 2 maps are expected to hit Xbox 360 first, and then PS3, PC, etc.

There have been lots of speculation surrounding the release of the new Modern Warfare 2 maps, and they have been rumored to be released on March 1st (which is tomorrow). A video on YouTube was recently uploaded that supposedly leaked some of the new Modern Warfare 2 maps, but the video’s contents have not been officially confirmed. (See video below.)



The video features a gamer showing off all of the new Modern Warfare 2 maps to be included in one or both map packs, and also a new game mode: Global Thermonuclear War (which is also a title that refers to nuking a match). Like I said, there is no real confirmation that these new Modern Warfare 2 maps do or will exist, and some YouTube videos have already been banned due to a copyright claim with Activision Games Inc.

The names of the new Modern Warfare 2 maps include: Abandon, Compact, Complex, Crash, DCWH (The White House), Overgrown, Revolt, Shipment, Storm, and Vacant. Some of these new Modern Warfare 2 maps are recognizable from the original Modern Warfare game, and that sort of gives gamers reason to consider that the video could possibly be a hoax. The maps that originate from the first Modern Warfare have been rumored to be contained in a separate map pack.

Whether the video is a hoax or not, we are to eventually expect new Modern Warfare 2 maps to go on sale beginning very soon. As for me, I’m holding out for some sort of ability to operate helicopters and/or snowmobiles! Honestly, I think it would be a great way to complete the Modern Warfare 2 experience, and add some more excitement to the game besides camping, running and gunning, and occasionally operating a predator missile or chopper gunner. Stay on the lookout for new Modern Warfare 2 maps, because we are supposed to be seeing them in the near future!

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i understand that they are coming out, but do we have to buy these maps?? Whether the video is a hoax or not, we are to eventually expect new Modern Warfare 2 maps to go on sale beginning very soon. I hope that PC users don't need to buy maps.

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yes you will have to pay for them. that was their whole scheme to begin with.

[OLI]

that's extra lame IMO

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Total control - that is why the nixed the dedicated servers.

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and that is where they gave the PC the big F U

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AWESOME!

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May 5th!

http://www.mygaming.co.za/news/news/573 ... -date.html

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Have your credit card ready......