SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 31, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Armies of Call of Duty(R) fans have heeded the call and responded with more than one million downloads of the Call of Duty(R): World at War Map Pack 1 from Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and developer Treyarch, during its first weekend of availability (March 19-22) on Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network.
“I’m proud that the team at Treyarch delivered an experience that so many people are enjoying,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head for Treyarch. “We’re excited that the success of Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 will continue to drive the popularity of the game’s Nazi Zombie mode, competitive multiplayer and chart-breaking success online.”
“The success of Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 speaks to Treyarch and Activision’s ability to provide fans with quality content during a time when people want to get the most out of their Call of Duty experience,” said Maria Stipp, Activision’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Owned Properties.
The map pack contains four maps (Nightfire, Station, Knee Deep and Verruckt) and is available on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation(R)Store for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system for $9.99. Call of Duty: World at War is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB for Intense Violence, Strong Language, Blood and Gore.
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Gears of War 2: Snowblind Multiplayer Map Pack is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. The multiplayer map pack is available in all Xbox Live regions (except Germany and Japan) and costs 800 points.
This winter-themed pack brings you four Gears of War 2 maps sure to heat up your multiplayer and Horde action. Hunt your enemies down in the snowy day-lit heights or the dark tunnels of Under Hill. The massive industrial complex of Grind Yard gives numerous bunkers for cover, but watch out for snipers high in the flanking buildings. Beware the falling monuments in Courtyard, where wide-open spaces give you plenty of opportunities to gun down your enemies—unless they strike first. And due to fan demand, the popular Gears 1 map Fuel Depot makes its return.
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Yay, Fallout 3: The Pitt has finally had all of its problems fixed.
The English version of The Pitt is now available for download on Xbox Live. If you downloaded the (corrupted) file that was originally available, you will need to delete it before downloading the new version. If you haven’t deleted DLC content before, here’s the steps you’ll want to take:
- Sign in to Xbox LIVE then press the guide button
- Go to Settings->System Settings->Memory.
- From here, scroll down to Fallout 3 and press A.
- Select Fallout 3: The Pitt (Marketplace Content) press A then choose Delete, then Yes to Delete (make sure not to delete any of your game saves)
Once the original version is deleted, those that already purchased the content can re-download The Pitt again free of charge.
Bethesda Blog
So after much sleepless nights waiting for the second Fallout 3 DLC, The Pitt, there appears to be a major problem.
Everyone who has downloaded the Xbox 360 version is reporting lots and lots of errors. Most notably are dozens of big red exclamation marks floating in mid-air, indicating missing textures.
There’s no official word on what exactly has gone wrong, so the best bet is to hold off from downloading the DLC until the all clear has been given.
Watch this space… or … you can follow the story over at the Bethesda website:
Update 1 (source: Bethblog.com)
We are continuing to look into the issues people are experiencing with The Pitt for Xbox 360. As of now it looks like the file for the English version on Xbox Live was somehow corrupted. We are currently working with Microsoft to remove the existing file off of Live to prevent any further downloads. Our plan is to replace it with a new file as soon as possible. We hope to have another update for you shortly.
Update 2 (source: Bethblog.com)
Our team is doing some final checks late tonight and if everything looks okay, we are hopeful it will be back up and available tomorrow.
Update 3 (source: Bethesda forums)
I just got word that The Pitt DLC is now uploading and should be available for download sometime this evening. When it is up, I’ll let everyone know.
In the meantime, if you downloaded the corrupted content, you’ll want to delete it.
From the Xbox 360 dashboard:
Select My Xbox
Select System Settings
Select Memory
Select Hard Drive
Select Games
Select Fallout 3
From there, you’ll find your game saves and DLC content. Just delete The Pitt DLC file.
When the new version of The Pitt becomes available, you’ll be able to re-download it at no additional cost.
I’ve received several questions about game saves. We highly recommend using game saves made prior to the DLC content being loaded to your game.
Thanks for your patience, we hope you enjoy playing The Pitt.
Fallout 3: The Pitt is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. The DLC is available in all Xbox Live regions (except Japan) and costs 800 points.
Pittsburgh was once the industrial center of the pre-war world. The city was spared the horrors of nuclear fire, only to have its people infected by a nightmare plague of disease, infection, and mutation. Travel to the ruins of this industrial city, now called The Pitt, and discover a secret that could send shockwaves through the entire Wasteland. Battle vicious mutated Trogs, employ deadly new weapons like the AutoAxe and Infiltrator silenced assault rifle, and decide the fate of the infected slaves and slavers that call this city home. Only you can find the cure – but will you have the guts to use it?
The Classic Costume Pack for Street Fighter IV is now available for download from XBLA Marketplace. The pack contains new costumes for characters Guile, Blanka, Dhalsim, Gen and Fei Long. The pack is available in the all Xbox Live regions and costs 320 points.
Bethesda has just released another set of screenshots from the upcoming Fallout 3 DLC – The Pitt.
Today not only has Bethesda released some brand spanking new screenshots of The Pitt, but they have finally confirmed the release date. Fallout 3′s second DLC, The Pitt, will be released on Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows LIVE on Tuesday 24th March and will cost 800 points.
So in the mean time, just sit back and enjoy the new screenshots.
Already owner of the biggest entertainment launch in history, the Grand Theft Auto IV franchise continues its rampage on the record books with the Xbox 360 exclusive episode, The Lost and Damned. The highest-reviewed game add-on ever from Rockstar Games eclipsed the first-day revenue for all previous downloadable content on Xbox LIVE.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned energized the already vibrant Grand Theft Auto IV community, resulting in a greater increase in active users the week before launch than seen from any previous game add-on.
With over ten hours of gameplay and exciting new multiplayer modes, The Lost and Damned has received acclaim from critics and gamers alike, setting a new bar for quality and depth in episodic content. “The success of Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned redefines what consumers expect from game add-ons,” said Marc Whitten, general manager of Xbox LIVE. “Content like this is extending the lives of our favorite games and fundamentally changing the way we play.”
Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned follows new protagonist Johnny Klebitz and his motorcycle gang as they wreak havoc on the streets of Liberty City. Featuring new missions, multiplayer modes, weapons, and vehicles, as well as a diverse soundtrack with brand new music, The Lost and Damned continues the epic Grand Theft Auto IV story exclusively on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE.
The Lost and Damned is available for download on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 1600 Microsoft Points and requires the full version of Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360.
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Bethesda has just released the first set of screenshots from the upcoming Fallout 3 DLC – The Pitt.
