Saturday 6 February 2010

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Maps

Battlefield currently has 10 confirmed maps on launch day, 2 conquest maps and 8 Gold Rush maps.

Some details have been released on these maps and can be found below.

Panama Canal


Description: Units in contact are being rotated out as a result of combat fatigue. Weeks of fighting have left the harbor in ruins and the surrounding area littered with destroyed equipment. Armored movement is hampered and deadly kill zones mare the ground. U.S Forces are staging an assault of the industrial port with the objective to seize, retain and exploit the area. Control of the canal will allow larger-scale Strategic Operations along the South West Pacific coast.

Info: Confirmed as a Rush and Squad Deathmatch Map. Conquest: Unknown

Port Valdez


Description: Russian Forces are posed to attack the harbor in an attempt to seize the Trans Alaskan Pipeline. Without regard to arctic conditions, the area has been probed by Russian Pathfinders indicating an airborne assault is planned. U.S interrogation of captured Russian paras revealed that MBTs will be, or have been, airlifted into the area. All armor assets and attack helicopters are being diverted to the sector. No fallback exists for either side. This engagement will decide the outcome of the war.

Info: Confirmed as Rush and Squad Deathmatch. PC Beta Map, Xbox and PS3 Demo Map


Valparaiso Village


Description: The American capture of Valparaiso is the next phase in their strategic plan to repel Russian Forces from Chile. Any U.S. invasion will inevitably consist of a land assault through the outlying jungle areas and an amphibious landing of infantry and armored forces along the coast. The U.S objective is the Power Station on the outskirts of the city. If the installation can be captured and services cut off, the liberation of the city will inevitably follow suit.

Info: Confirmed as Rush, Squad Deathmatch. Conquest: Unknown

Laguna Alta


Description: Several days ago a large Russian counter attack overran U.S. Camp “Christopher” and destroyed a supply train carrying vital equipment. U.S Forces are mustering to recapture the area. They are trying to establish a buffer zone near the woodlands so their Battle Group can move unimpeded across the bridge connecting the opposing high ground. Intelligence reports and Recon patrols have exposed a large number of Russian troops and IFVs that have reinforced the camp since the attack occurred.

Info: Confirmed as Rush,. Squad Deathmatch Game Modes. Conquest Unknown

Isla Inocentes


Description: U.S. Forces are desperate to open a supply route for an Armored Battle Group engaged in fighting further inland. A Russian Artillery base controls the area and counters any breakout actions launched. The base is well defended and has been successful in repelling previous attacks. Destruction of the base and control of the woodlands will allow U.S Amphibious Forces to land and open a second front, which is critical in their plan to liberate South America.

Info: Confirmed as Rush Game-Mode

Atacama Desert


Description: A Russian Naval Group is preparing a massive amphibious assault. Defending the shore are 3 U.S fortifications and a string of artillery defenses. Should the Russians establish a beachhead and overrun U.S. positions, they will be free to advance further inland. With weather deteriorating and sandstorms approaching, U.S. Command has consolidated all available forces to meet the Russian threat. As a result of the open ground, a large-scale armor battle supported by attack helicopters seems likely.

Info: Confirmed Rush Map, Confirmed Conquest Map, Confirmed Squad Deathmatch


Arica Harbor


Description: Following the results of the armor assault at Atacama, U.S Command insists on a similar action to capture the port of Arica. The assault group will launch a “break through” action directly at the Russian base. If the fight dictates, the Battle Group will cut directly through the town located on the axis of advance. Collateral damage is of no consequence. The Russian base must be destroyed in order to cross the desert and reach the port. Heavy casualties are expected on both sides.

Info: Confirmed Rush Map, Confirmed Conquest Map, Squad Rush Unknown (PS3 Beta Map)

White Pass


Description: As the weather has cleared and snowfall relented, Russian Forces are massing for an assault on White Pass and the satellite relay station located there. The local town has not been attacked, but Russian units have probed defenses in the surrounding woods. The sector has strategic value to U.S Forces as it allows control of inland routes. Should the area fall into Russian hands, a line of advance will present itself directly to Nelson Bay.

Info: Confirmed Rush Map, Confirmed Conquest

Nelson Bay


Description: Winter has hit hard. The river has frozen allowing heavy equipment and personnel to operate throughout the sector. However, the extreme weather and surrounding woods make it unlikely that any assault will consist of heavy armor. Satellite reconnaissance indicates Russian Special Forces and airborne units have been pulled away from South America and are gathering on mass. A nighttime assault is eminent. Nelson Bay harbors an underground U.S submarine base that will be defended at all cost.

Info: Unknown, Rush Possible Map

Laguna Presa


Description: The valley and surrounding mountains possess a strategic value in the battle for South America. Construction of the nearby Dam was halted when hostilities broke out, but its presence is still a significant factor. Airborne operations are limited but infantry assault supported by light armor vehicles is likely by both armies. U.S Forces are massing all available units to stage a defense and have wired the dam to prevent it from falling into Russian hands.

Info: Confirmed Squad Rush Map, Smaller Map for Competitive play

Left 4 Dead 2 Update Details

The PC update for Left 4 Dead 2 is now available however a date is yet to be set for the 360 title update. The update will still be the same though so take a look what you have to look forward to.

Gameplay

* Now ghost PZ’s can never be staggered
* Enabled PZ bots
* PZ bots use their more aggressive survival mode behavior in versus and scavenge
* Enabled finale manual spawn by default
* Fixed human PZ players not getting counted when they were dead, allowing extra PZ bots to spawn
* Reduced effectiveness of melee weapons against the Tank ( 5% of max health, from 10% )
* Fixed a case where a player who dies, then is rescued from a rescue closet, and then is revived from a ledge hang receives the secondary weapon that he lost when he was initially killed
* Improved SurvivorBot AI in cases where the bots refused to shoot through their teammates and became non-responsive
* Fixed issue with witch sometimes taking on uncommon common properties
* Fix for cheaters quitting before the vote to kick them would succeed and avoiding ban on server
* VAC banned users can now play L4D2 single-player, commentary mode and credits

Map Fixes

* Dark Carnival Fair Ground: added env_player_blocker to keep special infected from getting stuck
* Dark Carnival Fair Ground: added navigation area that was missing
* Dark Carnival Fair Ground: Disconnected drops that were blocked by the top of a fence
* Swamp Fever Plank Country: Deleted 2 nav areas that connected between tree trunks you can’t pass through
* Swamp Fever Shanty Town: Redrew ladder thinner so special infected could climb up to the roof
* The Parish Waterfront: Fixed various navigation areas
* Mall: Tuned spawning for difficulty

Xbox Live Marketplace Update - 5th February 2010

Game Content
Lips: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Song Pack
Price: 440 Microsoft Points
Size: 147 MB
Purchase this Song Pack to add "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing," and "You're All I Need To Get By" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell to your Lips library. You’ll get each song’s track, chart, lyrics, and original video (when available). A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Many downloadable Lips songs are available both in Song Packs and as single items. Be aware that it is possible to download the same song twice so please carefully consider your purchases. Visit lips.com to check out song credits and news. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Lips: "You're All I Need To Get By"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Size: 55 MB
Purchase this Premium Song to add "You're All I Need To Get By" as performed by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell to your Lips library. You’ll get the song’s track, chart, lyrics, and original video. A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Once your purchase is complete, go to Get Music in the game, and then add this song to your library. Visit lips.com to check out all the songs you can get, song credits, news, and join the Lips community. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Lips: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Size: 49 MB
Purchase this Premium Song to add "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" as performed by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell to your Lips library. You’ll get the song’s track, chart, lyrics, and original video. A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Once your purchase is complete, go to Get Music in the game, and then add this song to your library. Visit lips.com to check out all the songs you can get, song credits, news, and join the Lips community. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Game Trailers & Videos
Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 Campaign Reveal Trailer
Price: Free
Size: 89 MB
What starts out as another routine recon mission for B-Company soon takes a deadlier direction when they discover evidence of a new Russian super-weapon that can swing the balance of the global super-powers. With U.S. and Russian forces mobilizing the Squad's mission escalates into a frantic race against time to help stave off a new World War. From frozen Alaskan wastes to the jungles of South America Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 delivers best in class vehicle warfare, vast sandbox environments and unprecedented levels of destruction - an all-out war experience unlike any other! Releasing March 4th across Europe and March 5th in the UK and Ireland. (Not Rated)

Lynx Twist - Keeping Keeley: EP3-Intro (HD)
Price: Free
Size: 68 MB
We catch up with Jack & Keeley by the pool where their intimate moment is interrupted by Gorgeous George. Jack must use all of his twisting powers to keep her attention before all of the guest decides to have a huge pool party. (Not Rated)

Lynx Twist - Keeping Keeley: EP3-Twist A (HD)
Price: Free
Size: 26 MB
Choose this video to Twist into a dive bomber to continue your pursuit of Keeley Hazell. (Not Rated)

Lynx Twist - Keeping Keeley: EP3-Twist B (HD)
Price: Free
Size: 46 MB
Choose this video to Twist into an alligator wrestler to continue your pursuit of Keeley Hazell. (Not Rated)

Gamer Pictures & Themes
Brütal Legend Picture Pack 1
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Size: 220 KB
This Brütal Legend gamer pictures pack features Eddie Riggs and 12 members of his brütal army, Ironheade. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Heavy Rain Demo Gameplay