Black Label Suicides

By the way, if you decide not to read all that stuff regarding future plans for Halo 2, you might want to note that everyones stats and rankings will be cleared in the near future.  So, you might as well get some practice in the matchmade games, since it won't mean anything if you screw up.

me thinks i read sum where that there will be a 9 map pack wit extra crap released on a disc for about 20 buks so ppl wit out live can also get updates, of course ppl wit live can use it still ill probably hunt it down

Looks good - I'll be spendin' the $ when they are available

KINGACE wrote:

me thinks i read sum where that there will be a 9 map pack wit extra crap released on a disc for about 20 buks so ppl wit out live can also get updates, of course ppl wit live can use it still ill probably hunt it down

Right on king, this summer, the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack will be available in June for about 20 dollars, like king said. 

And me too cyrus, I will get sucked into paying for them as they come out also.  Unfortunately I will also have to pay for the disc in addition so I can put the levels on my modded xbox.  These levels better be worth it.. 

Should be available 6/28/05.
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/256424.asp

Well ill be playin them free maps with you guys, fuck the 5.99 ones i aint paying for maps in almost any game.

I must say, I am not too impressed with the four new levels....I think Containment is great....the others don't impress me that much, Sancuary might be good, we'll have to see how they turn out in matchmaking.

By the way stats clear the first week in May, I was also led to believe during that week the four new maps will be put into matchmade games

Here are some anwsers to a wide range of topics that Bungie has recently spoke of....(new gametypes, significant upcoming dates, etc.)

http://http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=weeklywhatsapril22&p=3106844  

Another Weekly Update!

http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=weeklywhatsapril29&p=3194652

Here is some information on the remaining 5 maps...

Relic is a big map set on a sandy islet on Delta Halo. A large Forerunner structure runs along its spine, and in CTF games, is a primary flag point. The structure contains loads of weapons, a teleport (that has to be unlocked) and plenty of hiding places. The varying terrain, and a human base at the tip of the island, provide lots of variety. We like playing single flag CTF with middle to large sized teams on it.

 Relic

Backwash is set in a swamp on Delta Halo. You can tell it's Delta Halo because Penitent Tangent is floating around humming to himself. The mist and trees provide plenty of cover, and a central power generating structure is a great place to get ambushed with a shotgun. The map works really well for Slayer, Oddball, and King of the Hill, but CTF and Assault are challenging too.

Backwash

Terminal is a larger, asymmetric map with lots of vertical levels, two parking lots, and oh yeah, a superfast out of control train hurtling through the map in either direction. It's a very, very flexible map that works for all sorts of Gametypes. CTF, snipers, team Slayer, you name it. Good use of vehicles and an Earth setting give it a scary, gritty feeling. There are also lots of hiding places.

Gemini is a deceptively big and mostly indoor level set on High Charity. The Covenant environment is dark and foreboding, and the twisty corridors and teleporters make it a tough level to navigate when you're pursuing a flag carrier, for example. Learning shortcuts here is key to success, and note the location of the enormous Prophet statue…

Elongation is a remake of Longest, set aboard an orbiting spacecraft, actually a supply ship near the Cairo. Two moving conveyor belts move materiel and supplies (crates) along the central spine of the structure, while smart players try to stay above the fray as long as possible. Fantastic for small team CTF and Assault matches, but just as much fun for slayer mayhem. Don't forget to look out of the windows. Pretty out there…

 

 

CTRL+C, CTRL+V  lol

Hands on report, for the final 5 maps:

http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox/1066/Halo-2-Multiplayer-Map-Pack/p1/

Availability

On July 5th, the retail version of the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack will be released and the maps will also be available for download via Xbox Live on the same date. The first 4 maps including Containment, Warlock, Sanctuary and Turf have are currently available. Containment and Warlock can be downloaded over Xbox Live for free thanks to sponsorship from Mountain Dew, while Sanctuary and Turf cost a measly $5.99. Xbox Live subscribers will be able to download the remaining 5 maps for $11.99 on July 5th. Eventually Bungie plans on releasing all 9 maps for free, but we don’t have an official date for this as players will need to show a little patience if they aren’t willing to shell out the money for the maps now. The retail version of the Map Pack will also include a few extra features that won’t be available online, such as a behind the scenes documentary that takes viewers inside Bungie’s studio. There is also an animated bonus feature that showcases unseen events that happened during the Old Mombasa mission of Halo 2 that expands the gameplay experience a bit by focusing on events that transpired away from the campaign that players experienced.

Man this is gunna be even better, i hear this cost like $20 is that right?

I hope so i got a 20 sittin here infront of me

yeah, it is going to be 20 dollars