We're less than a week away from Infinity Ward finally delivering fans from "mapathy," the fake disease it came up with to describe fan boredom with the same old Modern Warfare 2 maps. In this newly released video, we gain a better appreciation for the disorder, as well as the upcoming cure: The $15 "Stimulus Package", due March 30 on Xbox 360.
If you play so much Modern Warfare 2 that you've grown bored of it, we're not sure "buy more of it" is the best life choice from a big picture perspective, in fact, we'd probably suggest something like "enjoying the sunshine with friends" or "gardening." But hey, who are we to argue with Infinity Ward's scientific research?
[Via Xbox 360 Digest]
Mapathy explained by Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package promo
by Justin McElroy 
on Mar 25th 2010 12:55AM
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Reader Comments (126)
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 12:57AM Lemon of Top said
yeah, still not gonna buy it.
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:30AM Morisato13 said
This is why I didn't jump into MW2. I played CoD4 and it was fun, but after a while it got boring because everything is the same. Once all the hiding spots are found, it becomes no more fun and feels repetitive.
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:31AM Morisato13 said
Oh, and before you say that's all FPS games.... yeah... I know :(
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 8:15AM AutobotIronhide said
@sam
I'd be lieing to you if I told you anyone cared.
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I'd be lieing to you if I told you anyone cared.
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 11:07AM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
I WANT TO PUNCH THE DIM WITTED FCK THAT CAME UP WITH THE WORD "MAPATHY".
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 12:19PM usualyksint said
Whoa now Mr Planet, Mapathy is a serious condition.
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 3:04PM robotoid said
"with new places to run, jump and blow up unsuspecting motherBEEPckers"
What susprises me/depresses me the most is how, with lines like that, it's like they're actually encouraging players to be the insulting name-calling jerks most of them are... it's sad.
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What susprises me/depresses me the most is how, with lines like that, it's like they're actually encouraging players to be the insulting name-calling jerks most of them are... it's sad.
Posted: Mar 30th 2010 4:25PM juliewithout said
They better make this Map Pack insanely good for gamers will surely revolt! Opinions:
http://LNK.by/ee5
Kudus!
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http://LNK.by/ee5
Kudus!
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 12:59AM darthnilloc said
Yeah, we know our game is boring, but instead of allowing users to create their own maps or releasing maps for free how would you like to PAY for some? :)
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:01AM (Unverified) said
wow was going to buy it but... 15 bucks!? nevermind that seriously ill just stick to bc2 then
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 2:10AM That Burning Sensation said
Already have it, but for 15 bucks I'll go to Chili's or something
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 12:36PM Spookimitsu said
For an effing QUARTER OF THE PRICE of the original Disc? No way. I'll just wait 3 years till its free, then I'll start playing again.
i mean i like MW2 and all, but thats ridiculous. Oh well I guess its back to BFBC2
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i mean i like MW2 and all, but thats ridiculous. Oh well I guess its back to BFBC2
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:01AM RKN said
Funny how some of the maps are you know, recycled from the 1st game?
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:15AM jeffreyhaywood said
i was actually thinking about buying it when it said there were 5 maps including 2 'remakes' but than i found out the 2 old maps are LITERALLY the same.. ill pass
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 2:04AM That Burning Sensation said
Yeah, it's like they're mocking us.
"Yeah we know our months old MW2 maps are boring now, so here are some reeeally old ones from the other game you liked better!" - Your friends from Infinity Ward
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"Yeah we know our months old MW2 maps are boring now, so here are some reeeally old ones from the other game you liked better!" - Your friends from Infinity Ward
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 10:48AM aristokrat said
But what if they flipped 'em? It'd be totally different then, right?
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:01AM petepete said
yup, they convinced me
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:01AM (Unverified) said
Hasn't everyone switched over to Bad Company 2 by now?
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:09AM worldpattern said
Oddly, it's entirely possible to play and enjoy both games. Weird concept, right?
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:20AM (Unverified) said
Oddly, it's entirely possible to ask a question and not get a smartass remark. Weird concept, right?
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:27AM Morisato13 said
Smart ass questions get smart ass responses... it's the way of the world.
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:27AM sonicspike41 said
I'm upvoting both of you for being so silly with your replies.
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:29AM RageOverdose said
Oddly, it's entirely possible to ask good question instead of a stupid one Weird concept, right?
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:02AM Gombard said
I like the game, I really do. But for $15 and it includes rehashed levels and NO extra Spec Ops? No thank you. I understand companies are out to make money on products, but this is gouging in my opinion..
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:02AM Dr Blight said
Going to need a bloody stimulus package to buy it. 15 bucks makes Game Room look reasonable.
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:03AM (Unverified) said
I'm sad that I will be buying this. Everyone on my friend's list plays MW2 religiously.
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:21AM (Unverified) said
I got for PS3.. so I'll be getting it whenever that version drops.
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:05AM PeterPanana said
$15 is a joke for something that once came as free for saying "Thanks for buying our game!" Now it's more like "people bought our game so let's just see how much more we can sucker them into." and to make matters worse, whether people agree with the price or not, cod makes you need the new maps practically or you will get booted from lobbies every other round. And to call it a stimulus package, it's more like stimulate activisions checkbook package.
Posted: Mar 25th 2010 2:46AM (Unverified) said
But when compared to the awesomeness in updates to Burnout: Paradise (not comparing gameplay but update content), Modern Warfare 2 seems like it just doesn't give a crap. By the way, isn't it possible that if you're suffering from Mapathy you've simply spent too much time with one game?
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Posted: Mar 25th 2010 1:06AM Nirvash Planeteer Power of Capt said
In addition to "enjoying the sunshine with friends" or "gardening", You could also play Bad Company 2.
Oh yeah, I just went there.
Oh yeah, I just went there.
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