New DLC Coming. Dark Corners - Campaign AND Multiplayer content

**Sam** · 05-06-2009, 11:46 AM

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Microsoft and Epic Games deliver seven new multiplayer maps to Gears of Wars 2 in July's retail release of the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection, finally answering the question "what is Dark Corners?"

Back in March, rumors flew about a new batch of downloadable content for Gears of Wars 2 called Dark Corners, but Epic denied that such DLC existed. Turns out that they were absolutely correct. Dark Corners is not DLC. It's a new map pack being included in the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection, available exclusively at retail worldwide on July 28th. The collection includes all of the Gears 2 DLC to date, along with Dark Fronts, a collection of seven new multiplayer maps which you can find detailed below.

In order to make the pack worthwhile to those who've already downloaded the majority of the Gears 2 DLC, the package also contains an introduction from Cliff Bleszinski for "Road to Ruin", a collectible poster, a strategy guide, and a custom Xbox Live theme.

And the price? $19.99, £14.99, or €19.99, depending on who you're paying for the privilege of taking the package home. A great value for those who've yet to download map one for the game, though things get a bit sketchy the more you've already purchased. Extras aside, is $20 too much for seven new maps? Perhaps the map descriptions will help you decide.

The seven new multiplayer maps in the "Gears of War 2: Dark Corners" Game Add-on are:

* Allfathers Garden: Honor the sacred grounds of the Coalition founders in this explosive map, where powerful weapons catalyze fast and furious action at this COG landmark.
* Memorial: Set near the Eternal Flame, which pays tribute to the fallen soldiers on the battlefield, a hard-fought battle ensues at the Tomb of Unknowns. Putting their flank formation and evasive skills to the test, players will fight to control the Boomshot.
* Sanctuary: Once a peaceful ground for reflection and remembrance, all that remains of the Sanctuary is the chill of death. Feast your eyes on the arsenal of weapons available as you make your way through the tight paths and blind corners of the Locust-damaged temple corridors.
* War Machine: In the abandoned train station that once served as a hub for travel, players will need to master the Longshot, Mulcher and Boomshot weapons to advance the fight while evading fire from the platforms above.
* Highway: Take the fight deep into the Locust Hollow in the complex passages of this underground highway system brimming with enemy vermin. Stick together, separate the enemy and have an exit strategy ready or it'll be a one-way trip.
* Way Station: Sitting in limbo between death and "processing" are Locust way stations filled with fallen COG soldiers. Tread lightly and practice patience as it's better to sacrifice firepower for stealth while navigating this minefield of hidden grenades.
* Nowhere: Set in the middle of what was once a destination for weary desert travellers, the land is now barren and devoid of life. Pick off your enemies with the Longshot sniper rifle and make your way to the stairwell with a well-fortified team during this intense firefight.

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That picture made me think it was campaign DLC.

**MrSchmo** · 05-06-2009, 11:51 AM

$20 for Seven Maps. Kiss my ass. I DLed all of them so far, So you can get all of them and the 7 new ones all for $20? Another big F-you to all the people who already bought them.

Should be sold separate, 7 for 800 points. I'd buy that.

**Sam** · 05-06-2009, 11:59 AM

Epic love to milk their money maker.

**MrSchmo** · 05-06-2009, 12:17 PM

Dont get me wrong, its a great deal for anyone who hasnt purchased the DLC maps yes, but a big F-you, pay me to all those who has.

**Arisen Dragon** · 05-06-2009, 12:37 PM

Nice 7 maps I am buying them i don't care how much they are lol.

**MrSchmo** · 05-06-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Arisen Dragon

Nice 7 maps I am buying them i don't care how much they are lol.

And this is the reason DLC is so expensive. People dont care how much they are. And people keep buying them.

Combustible $10
Snowblind $10
Dark Corner $20
Flashback $10 (If you didnt but it new)

Thats $40-$50 within 8 months of release. Thats absurd. $100 to play a game is to much.

gogojonny13 · 05-06-2009, 01:04 PM

Another reason I dislike GoW2

**Sam** · 05-06-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSchmo

And this is the reason DLC is so expensive. People dont care how much they are. And people keep buying them.

Combustible $10
Snowblind $10
Dark Corner $20
Flashback $10 (If you didnt but it new)

Thats $40-$50 within 8 months of release. Thats absurd. $100 to play a game is to much.

You mean $100 to play a games Beta. The first 6 months were so glitchy and messy it was basicly people playing the beta.

**MrSchmo** · 05-06-2009, 01:35 PM

Good point too. I still play it. Its a fun game, but the cost is way out weighting the fun factor.

Roke187 · 05-06-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSchmo

And this is the reason DLC is so expensive. People dont care how much they are. And people keep buying them.

Combustible $10
Snowblind $10
Dark Corner $20
Flashback $10 (If you didnt but it new)

Thats $40-$50 within 8 months of release. Thats absurd. $100 to play a game is to much.

Or you could look at it like this...There are tonnes of people in Rock Band who have all 650+ songs downloaded. 650 songs x $2 per song = $1300. Now THAT is way too much to pay for any game, period.