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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

Ubisoft Announce Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Fan Pack
Written Friday, June 27, 2008 By Dan Webb
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Ubisoft have just announced that a new DLC pack will be available in July for Rainbow Six Vegas 2 for all platforms. The aptly named "fan pack" contains 3 new maps, a new High Stakes setting and a new way to attain ranks and ACES. Now comes the bit that shocks me... This is lifted straight from the press release remember... "Ubisoft has decided to offer this additional content for free to all Rainbow Six fans." Wow, did I read right there? Kudos to Ubisoft for a very noble move in what seems like a money grabbing time within the industry. Anyway, the fan pack includes all the following:

The Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Fan Pack

  • Calypso Casino: The fan favorite from Rainbow Six Vegas is back by popular demand. All Rainbow Six Vegas 2 game modes are supported, including co-op terrorist hunt.
  • Murdertown – Dark: Experience this map's intense, close-quarter action underneath the cover of darkness.
  • CQB Training – Dark: This map is set at nighttime, so expect more tactical assaults as players must use their night vision to spot enemies.

New Ranks. Unlock new ranks beyond the rank of Elite. XP players have already accumulated as Elite will be applied toward the new ranks.

More A.C.E.S. While Adding New Ranks. The A.C.E.S. will be extended to 100 for each of these three categories: Marksman, CQB and Assault. Each A.C.E.S. level earned contains a substantial XP reward. Points that players have already accumulated in each of the categories will be applied toward the new A.C.E.S. levels.

Grenade Indicator. While inside the damage radius of a frag or incendiary grenade, a grenade indicator icon is displayed on the screen.

High Stakes Setting. Experience game modes in a more tactical way using the High Stakes setting, including:
  • Limited HUD
o No radar
o Enemies not visible on tactical map
o Grenade indicator is disabled
  • Health System
o Health regeneration is disabled
o Altered post-process effects of being in a critical health state
  • Take Cover
o Camera view has changed so that players must be exposed in order to see around a corner
  • Weapons & Gadgets
o Aim assistance is completely disabled, requiring players to be more precise
o Bullet spread is increased when not zoomed in
o Less ammunition
  • Kill Camera is always disabled
  • Friendly Fire is always enabled

Weapons and Gadgets Balancing. There are a number of changes to the weapons and gadgets settings in this new package, including:
  • Explosion delay of the incendiary grenade has been increased
  • Detonation speed of the C4 has been slightly increased
  • Increased the damage of Sniper Rifles at long range
  • Increased the base accuracy of the Light Machine Guns
  • Adjusted the rate of fire for some of the Assault Rifles, Shotguns and an SMG
  • Sped up the time it takes to zoom in and out with weapons, making it more responsive
Respawns in Team Deathmatch. Hosts can choose whether or not their match uses random respawns in Team Deathmatch.

Voice Chat. Hosts can choose to enable voice chat between living and dead players of the same team so that when players die they can keep talking with their teammates (Player Match and System Link only).

Score in Deathmatch. Player’s score, along with the top opponent, is displayed on the HUD in Deathmatch.

Team Leader Changes. Players now respawn next to the leader by default, unless players specifically choose to spawn back at the base.

Show Dead Players in Lobby. Players that have no lives remaining will have a skull icon displayed next to their name in the lobby screen so that it's easy to tell who is still alive and who has been eliminated.

Terrorist Hunt Spawning. Fixed the terrorist spawning so they don't appear right in front of players, or in areas they have cleared recently.

For more information on Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas, please visit www.rainbowsixgame.com.
 

UPDATE: Just added a couple of screens as well... Can't beat a bit of the Calypso Casino again.

 

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Forum Posts: 733
Comment #1 by KlicK
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 05:37:59 PM
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This is sick. +1 for Ubisoft for releasing this much for free.


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Comment #2 by Creech
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 05:41:42 PM
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Yeah, they tend to be pretty good about that...no new achievements, however.


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Comment #3 by chiefgonebad
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 05:41:52 PM
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wooh awesome go ubisoft for giving it for free


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Comment #4 by The Drumber 1
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 05:42:15 PM
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Props to Ubisoft for "freeness". Looks like an awesome update.


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Comment #5 by Deyankees1
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 05:43:01 PM
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I sold this game like 2 months ago and this still doesnt make me want to get it back. :(


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Comment #6 by RareCoincidence
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 05:43:01 PM
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sweet can't wait good shit ubisoft and free content


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Comment #7 by MissMorphine
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 05:46:08 PM
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oh man this is tottally awesome... i love vegas 2 and more ranks and more aces will give me a reason why to play this game again. cant wait


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Comment #8 by pined5551
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 05:55:18 PM
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sweet, i only just got the game so all this added extra for free will be a cool edition, the extended aces will also make ranks much easier.


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Comment #9 by WanderFreak
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 05:56:16 PM
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Sounds like a great upgrade, and free no less.


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Comment #10 by StolenKyle/
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:01:16 PM
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Finally they put out Calypso Casino as soon as I sell the game lol.


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Comment #11 by jedimaster4367
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:06:20 PM
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whoa, thats pimpin, i think i'm gonna got back aned play the game more now...


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Comment #12 by Fonkey Monkey
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:11:41 PM
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that sounds amazing. should be back in my regular rotation once this is released. i really hope they add some new achievements though.


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Comment #13 by Vista
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:23:28 PM
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God mdan,. I need to re-buy this, lol

99 elite ranks FTW!


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Comment #14 by Infomouse
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:29:01 PM
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awsome


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Comment #15 by roc boys liam
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:32:26 PM
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i aint got this game but i had the first one n i no this is the greatest pack for the real fans


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Comment #16 by JesusBread
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:36:14 PM
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No new achievements means pass...


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Comment #17 by boofarama
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:39:16 PM
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sweet this looks awesome but i wish there were achievements..


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Comment #18 by x JaY G 1991 x
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:45:40 PM
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fuk achievements this is best game ever, with new ranks n return of calypso casino its will be amazing. cqb n murdertown will be kool in the dark aswell 5 star ubisoft. cant wait. 8===>


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Comment #19 by x JaY G 1991 x
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:48:23 PM
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need 2 bring bak LVU campus n Casino Vault aswell ubisoft. Please.


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Comment #20 by squirreltakos
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 06:52:54 PM
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better be free. It's all old shit and stuff that's just dark... Why new maps, should be a setting for night time on each map.


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Comment #21 by KillerZero24
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 07:02:44 PM
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When is the release?


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Comment #22 by greenlantern001
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 07:05:44 PM
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Another reason ubisoft is my favorite company


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Comment #23 by laundryman
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 07:22:06 PM
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Calypso is back. Awsome


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Comment #24 by TWD_Zombie
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 07:26:33 PM
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That looks sick, I might have to pick it up.


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Comment #25 by subway
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 07:27:03 PM
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I've been meaning to get back into this, I'm pumped now.


Forum Posts: 63
Comment #26 by A PoopSandwich
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 07:27:13 PM
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I'm definately getting back into this game


Forum Posts: 192
Comment #27 by DarkenHell
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 07:36:53 PM
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wow for free? I cant believe it..


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Comment #28 by stevedb79
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 07:37:52 PM
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nice one and for free...shame no new achivements...when is this released?????


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Comment #29 by technique420
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 07:55:28 PM
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freaking awsome. more a.c.e.s. and more levels. i might have to start playing again.. maybe


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Comment #30 by JC
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 08:16:56 PM
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Cool, kudos to Ubi!


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Comment #31 by Parkerktm
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 08:28:25 PM
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I heard about this the other day while playing online and went online as soon as i could to see if it was true.

I'm really glad Ubi is doing this, +100 for them. I'm looking forward to the new ranks and aces...even though i've probably already completed them, lol.

New achievements sound great, hopefully they will be revealed soon.

I heard a rumor of this being released july 3rd, if thats true or not is uncertain as Ubi only says in July.


Can't wait for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Comment #32 by Zee
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 09:13:14 PM
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wheres disabling running? :(


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Comment #33 by xKNIGHT617x
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 10:07:46 PM
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This is def going to get me back to finish this game but we want an extra 250 gs.


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Comment #34 by CRAPYKAUH
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 10:53:03 PM
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LOL 2 days after I sell it


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Comment #35 by hellview
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 11:10:42 PM
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Just brought this great news :D


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Comment #36 by PHIN1SH
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 11:18:53 PM
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Finally Calypso Casino. I was so mad that they put in Killhouse and not that. Bout time


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Comment #37 by SkeetSkeet
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 11:35:36 PM
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I might get back into this game. I love Calypso Casino.


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Comment #38 by Dan261
Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 11:52:44 PM
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I was hoping for Calypso Casino to make a return. I'm a bit saddened to not see LVU campus on there, but this is still goods news. I wonder what ranks could be after Elite!?


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Comment #39 by Screwface89
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 12:07:59 AM
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lets hope other games devs take ubis example of giving this much free content :D


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Comment #40 by riot4420
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 01:03:17 AM
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this is like the best, calypso casino-attack and defend is the best, i could sit there forever and play that


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Comment #41 by CLAPSTER
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 01:40:20 AM
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This just got me to pick up RBSV2 again. :P


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Comment #42 by stonedpimpdaddy
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 04:55:36 AM
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Awesome! Once again I can return to countless hours of nonstop Calypso Casino pwnage.


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Comment #43 by xXI A ROD IXx
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 05:47:48 AM
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omg freaking tighht can't wait! thx ubisoft


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Comment #44 by Almighty Tubsta
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 07:55:22 AM
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hardly any negative responses, i'm surprised.

mind you, how can you really complain about FREE STUFF!!!


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Comment #45 by H3ADHUNTER2K7
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 08:31:45 AM
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why are ppl complainin about no achievements when were getting all this for for free!! just no pleasin no people is there...


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Comment #46 by X Bob0907 X
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 08:34:49 AM
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No!!! I want LVU Campus. Fuck CAlypso Casino. Although it was good also.


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Comment #47 by guitarlord
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 10:39:04 AM
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LOL just a few weeks after I trade it in as well- I guess I might be tempted to rebuy it :)


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Comment #48 by Bear
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 10:59:11 AM
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i will go back on it just for calypso casino that was the best map all we need now is casino vaults


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Comment #49 by DJB_LONG
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 11:46:54 AM
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GOOD TO SEE SOME FREE STUFF FROM UBISOFT


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Comment #50 by ThitherBoot
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 12:03:34 PM
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what no new achievements would have been perfect, still great though.


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Comment #51 by xDelta07
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 12:51:58 PM
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Man, I love how Ubisoft always gives out at least one free pack of downloadable content for most of it's games. More Kudos to you, Ubisoft.


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Comment #52 by Darth Woods
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 02:00:07 PM
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Who cares if there are no new achievements. This is awesome just because it's free!!!!


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Comment #53 by XxDisturbed85xX
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 02:11:02 PM
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hellz yea


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Comment #54 by OMGIZZLEZ
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 04:50:13 PM
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Free? YES!


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Comment #55 by xGuzzyBearx
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 05:13:32 PM
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Great Addition. There is a small chance achievements to be added with it in July no doubt.


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Comment #56 by INSANEKID13
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 10:08:47 PM
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f-n SWEET i cant wait and you can't beat FREE


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Comment #57 by H 1 T M A N
Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 02:34:06 AM
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Sounds Awesome, can't wait to play Calypso. Anyone know if they list the amount of XP needed for the new ELITE ranks. If so please post a link.


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Comment #58 by Mr. Writer
Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 11:57:52 AM
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Hmmm, might be tempted to start playing again.


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Comment #59 by Sk8er_0208
Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 03:36:46 PM
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Yay! this may put the life back into vegas 2 for a while....


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Comment #60 by squirreltakos
Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 05:11:33 PM
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they should put ALL the first maps on this game... It would be amazing


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Comment #61 by SkillfulMmd
Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 05:30:57 PM
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I LOVE UBISOFT!!!!!!!


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Comment #62 by quickhhh
Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 08:13:53 PM
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Now this is what vegas 2 should have been like.


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Comment #63 by BB55
Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 09:41:30 PM
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All I have to say, is Kudos. This has been coming for a while, and free is great. But I have to ask, wheres the achievements? They should release a G.R.A.W-Similar co-op pack with achievements. That would make my day.


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Comment #64 by N00B EATA
Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 11:00:23 PM
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MORE ACHIEVEMENTS PLEASE!! :)


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Comment #65 by Eddy Grant
Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 11:47:14 PM
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Great Work!

Can't wait for this.


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Comment #66 by todddeman
Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 08:00:16 AM
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too little too late, they should have sorted out the ranking system... and no new achievements means I'll hardly play it


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Comment #67 by hellboundsoul
Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 08:19:33 AM
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A free download is always a good thing... Well, except for Yaris. :)


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Comment #68 by wattyf355
Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 08:32:49 AM
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Nice to see something come free in this world but shame no new achievements......


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Comment #69 by PHanToMZero214
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 @ 01:47:05 AM
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when watching the offical Ubisoft video i saw these "new" ranks, all it is that i saw was the elite wings turned gold and it had a lvl number over the top, lvl 12 gold elite lvl 25 gold elite ect....and the a.c.e.s. didnt see any rewards other than exp points however they had something in front of it to block view of any rewards if any so there could be more that they havent told us about and are waiting for it to be released for these new rewards, hope the fix the famas, such a noob gun


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Comment #70 by xXx3NIGM4xXx
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 @ 10:38:17 AM
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I am hella excited about this! I love Vegas 2. Though I don't know why people insist on tagging a gun as a "noob" gun. Just because you get frustrated by dying from it..try flashing and killing bro..or better yet..find cover. And don't try to come back with some snarky remark about how I use the Famas..I hate it and I also have 3 of the 100 kills with ____ weapon and 500+ overall.

(Yes, not a lot compared to some..but I was a CoD4 whore for a LONG time, and now Bad Company has me by the ballz.)

But on to topic again. Can't wait! =D

And weren't both packs for Vegas 1 both free as well?


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Comment #71 by Raider
Thursday, July 03, 2008 @ 02:12:12 PM
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Thank god elite 99 isn't an achievement. That would require over 20 MILLION exp!


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Comment #72 by Banned 4 Life
Sunday, October 10, 2010 @ 09:08:10 AM
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thats alot of exp


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