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Gears of War 2 Snowblind Map Pack Now Available

Gears of War 2 Snowblind Map Pack Now Available
Written Tuesday, March 31, 2009 by Dan Webb

Microsoft just sent word that theit latest Gears of War 2 downloadable content is now available for download.

The Snowblind map pack will cost you 800 Microsoft points and contains the following maps:

• Grindyard is a massive industrial complex located in a junk-processing plant from the days of Sera’s industrial excess. The office, now gutted, serves as a perfect place to fortify, but if you’re not careful, you’ll end up trapped inside the office with no hope of escape.
• Under Hill
takes players through snowbound tunnels that were once billed as a feat of Seran engineering. Head for high ground on the bridge and you’ll be rewarded with massive firepower, but be prepared to defend your position and try to escape being cornered.
• Courtyard is a wide-open battle royale containing explosive weapons that once formed the heart of Ephyra’s fashionable Civic Center. Lines of sight are far and clear here, and battles tend to focus around the elevated sniper nest. Watch your back and keep a fresh clip.
• Fuel Depot, back by popular demand, Fuel Depot is a “Gears of War 2” remake of the fan-favorite “Gears of War” map, but winter has set in and the depot is now covered in a blanket of snow. Open and unforgiving, it takes a well-coordinated team to cover all the angles here.

Don't forget the 9 new achievements that come as part of the downloadable content which can be found here now and if you haven't already, check out our video preview and review as well.



User Comments
Comment #1 by sleath
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:28:04 AM

........ not free? the game was a joke online, why not say thanks to all ppl who wasted money on this game and make it free

Comment #2 by Badlandz
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:28:26 AM

Gr8

Comment #3 by II StAR V2 II
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:29:03 AM

will wait a few days to get this, looks promising though

Comment #4 by Lil Miss Death
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:30:54 AM

wtf cant get it im in holland and its says i cant get it this this region ??? cant be true

Comment #5 by Lil Miss Death
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:31:42 AM

in*

Comment #6 by Welchy786
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:33:46 AM

WHEEEEEYYYYY
Fuel Depot is back :)

Comment #7 by Webb
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:33:49 AM

@4 - Well according to Major Nelson it should be available in Holland. It's only not available in Germany & Japan. It's probably a glitch, I'd post in the comments on his blog in case he's not aware =)

Link --> http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/03/31/gears-of-war-2-snowblind-multiplayer-map-pack.aspx

Comment #8 by xXDatK!ddCasperXx
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:35:45 AM

Got dem...levels look beautiful and da maps r sweet

Comment #9 by PineappleJoe
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:40:07 AM

Got these maps just now, they look great and will play them properly after work, think it's a bit cheap that the new ranking system is tied into them but ho hum. X

Comment #10 by demiesta
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:41:49 AM

i hope i can download it in holland, im going to download it right when i get home.
i realy can't wait for it.

Comment #11 by ibeatnu69
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:46:42 AM

Balls! The online blows big hairy ____!Single player was much better!Gears 1 online was great. These should have been free or atleast 400MP. Balls I say Balls!

Comment #12 by SpyTip
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:50:27 AM

We already had to pay for the combustable map packs at 800ms already. Why the hell they are making us pay another 800ms for more maps on a multi player game thats not only has so much lag but is pretty much bs over all.

Comment #13 by demiesta
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 08:54:42 AM

ohh pleas comment 11. stop crying and start playing.
you say you dont like and then you want it for half prise?
so you pay 400 and not 800 come on thats weak!!!

Comment #14 by CheesyToast111
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 09:08:03 AM

I don't know whether to get them, the combustible maps were really disappointing and until they fix the constant bad connection online I can't be bothered.

Comment #15 by blackout529
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 09:11:34 AM

Sickk! Ima download these when I get home...

And don't worry about all the haters they just need to something to hate on.

Comment #16 by Lil Miss Death
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 09:31:34 AM

demiesta #10 let me know if it works for u thanks xx

Comment #17 by DemonI81
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 09:41:30 AM

Balls! I'm a child trying to use cool slang! Balls!

Comment #18 by Welchy786
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 09:46:46 AM

I have the maps.
They are well worth the money and all you hater are just a bunch of cheap arses. Online is great aswell, you lot are just no good at the game. Get good at it then comment back, otherwise dont talk.

Comment #19 by wesker
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 09:56:22 AM

i cant download it it says its not available from your location

Comment #20 by Lil Miss Death
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 10:33:53 AM

same ere tasosole its not availible in germany and japan but im in holland grrrr its all over the world its just not working for random peeps fucking epic and microsoft

Comment #21 by xPSYCHOxKILLA_x
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 10:50:55 AM


Cant wait to download and play these

Comment #22 by DDcup x
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 10:53:19 AM

Online is dissapointing, otherwise i would buy.

Comment #23 by ufostomper
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 10:54:39 AM

to anyone who wants to get the horde achievements with me let me know hit me up on live the gamertag is ufostomper

Comment #24 by paddymc09
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 10:57:37 AM

downloading now one of the best games out

Comment #25 by vitalskills
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 10:58:12 AM

You can download it in holland I already downloaded it playing horde right now at wave 48 so couple more minutes for 50 the maps are realy great ^^

Comment #26 by Lil Miss Death
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 11:02:56 AM

im in holland and all i get is its not available from your location

Comment #27 by vFSvStinkywonv
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 11:24:24 AM

is the fuel depot still the same?

Comment #28 by Raider
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 11:27:42 AM

Wow they are actually charging for a map that was free in the last game. Considering its still broken compleetly online i'm not even going to touch this.

Comment #29 by JCFG
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 11:44:57 AM

I'll buy them soon, since I'm already going to for lvl 100 anyway.

Comment #30 by ufostomper
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 11:46:16 AM

anyone wanna do the new horde achievements

Comment #31 by Homicidal_inc
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 12:06:05 PM

Its Time to Get Homicidal On Some Whinny Bitches!

Comment #32 by ManicMangoiow
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 12:16:24 PM

Fuel depot FTW!!!

Comment #33 by iamtheSCARECROW
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 01:16:07 PM

Gears of war 2 Limited Edition: $70
Combustible Map Pack: $10
Snowblind Map Pack: $10
After 3 Updates still having to deal with Horrible Lag, Stand By & Quitting Hosts: PRICELESS!

Comment #34 by Homicidal_inc
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ 02:29:18 PM

I just Played All 4 Maps And Owned On all 4 maps! Stop Bitchen and Play FOD Or Gaylo. And Stop wearing your sisters thongs!

Comment #35 by imdanshort
Wednesday, April 01, 2009 @ 02:53:43 AM

All you people bitching about the cost or multiplayer shut up! If ur a fan of the title then its a small price 2 pay when u have such good HD graphics and story. Learn to be a fan bitch

Comment #36 by CalumD1993
Sunday, April 12, 2009 @ 04:33:29 PM

Anyone for Horde on Snowblind?


GT: CalumD1993


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