If you're a regular reader, you probably already know why we use the word "exclusive" in quotes so often. But if you're not, you might not know that it's because of situations like this, where the Xbox 360 "exclusive" Modern Warfare 2 DLC (a five map pack titled "Stimulus Package") is suddenly announced as heading to PlayStation 3 and PC. In fairness, as detailed by Microsoft to Eurogamer back in January, we already knew this particular exclusivity deal had a built-in expiration date.
What we didn't know, however, was an official release date for the PS3 and PC versions. Infinity Ward community man Robert Bowling revealed the May 4 US release date for PSN via Twitter, also detailing a May 5 release date worldwide for PS3s and May 4 for PCs worldwide. Though he doesn't specify, we have to imagine that pricing will remain in line with the content's $15 tag on XBLM. We've followed up with Bowling for clarity's sake and will let you know the solid pricing details as soon as we hear back.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 6:06PM Got Horchata said
@4117
Although I agree that Halo is better than MW2, calling MW2 a PS3 exclusive sort of game makes you an idiot. Have you played the PS3? There are plenty of great FPS' *cough* KZ2*cough* and if you call it generic it only proves your intense fanboyism and that you haven't played the game.
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Although I agree that Halo is better than MW2, calling MW2 a PS3 exclusive sort of game makes you an idiot. Have you played the PS3? There are plenty of great FPS' *cough* KZ2*cough* and if you call it generic it only proves your intense fanboyism and that you haven't played the game.
Posted: Apr 8th 2010 6:16PM mywhitenoise said
What's up with the weird comment system? They seem out of order. Is there a way to sort them from Oldest to Newest?
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 7:09PM The Aquacharger said
Because it works like any game. Let's just say there's a game titled "A" and one is "B" for simplicity.
So, A becomes a big huge hit. Everyone loves it, it's sold over tens of millions of copies! Everyone's having fun with it. Well, most people are doing just that, having fun with it. Sure they'll talk about it online with people who enjoy it, or their friends. Then there's those who take it to the next level, and that is they put every game to A's standard. To where if it's not exactly like A it's a POS.Then, if anyone mentions another game then they get pissed. Because they don't agree that A is the end all of all games. That, to them, A is just another game in the field of games meant to be enjoyed. So, they rant and rave about how A (and it's sequels) are basically gifts from god her self (Dogma refference). So, they need to prove (and I use this term loosely) to you that A is a gift from god her self by any means neccessary. So, they rant and rave of how this other game is god awful and a POS while A is a gift from god.
Now onto game B.
Game B sold poorly. It sold about 100k copies and that's after a year of being fully released. However, B has a strong cult following. To the fans of B it's their game. It's not the only game, but it's one of the greatests. When B gets bad mouthed they then unleash a fury no fan of game A will ever understand or be able to mimic. Along with, when someone says they've never heard/played game B they get insulted and isntantly talk up game B to make the person want to go out and buy it.
And that is why most comments about Halos are made by utter tools, as you said. Because those're the only ones who feel the need to defend the game, when no one is bad mouthing it.
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So, A becomes a big huge hit. Everyone loves it, it's sold over tens of millions of copies! Everyone's having fun with it. Well, most people are doing just that, having fun with it. Sure they'll talk about it online with people who enjoy it, or their friends. Then there's those who take it to the next level, and that is they put every game to A's standard. To where if it's not exactly like A it's a POS.Then, if anyone mentions another game then they get pissed. Because they don't agree that A is the end all of all games. That, to them, A is just another game in the field of games meant to be enjoyed. So, they rant and rave about how A (and it's sequels) are basically gifts from god her self (Dogma refference). So, they need to prove (and I use this term loosely) to you that A is a gift from god her self by any means neccessary. So, they rant and rave of how this other game is god awful and a POS while A is a gift from god.
Now onto game B.
Game B sold poorly. It sold about 100k copies and that's after a year of being fully released. However, B has a strong cult following. To the fans of B it's their game. It's not the only game, but it's one of the greatests. When B gets bad mouthed they then unleash a fury no fan of game A will ever understand or be able to mimic. Along with, when someone says they've never heard/played game B they get insulted and isntantly talk up game B to make the person want to go out and buy it.
And that is why most comments about Halos are made by utter tools, as you said. Because those're the only ones who feel the need to defend the game, when no one is bad mouthing it.
Posted: Apr 8th 2010 7:23PM The Aquacharger said
Why is my comment above the one I replied to? Seriously Koystiq?
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 11:07PM DeepFriedSushi said
kz2 has amazing graphics but the other than that its terrible.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 5:50PM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said
$15 for DLC + 1 week Live Gold ($.96 value). Now there are no monthly fees for PS3, right? So the price should be reduced to $14.04 to keep things fair.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 5:50PM (Unverified) said
Already 2.5 mil idiots out there that brought the pack, lets not be one yah?!?
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Posted: Apr 9th 2010 1:54AM Manifest37 said
I better see a report 2 weeks later stating how the maps only sold 2.5 units!
(.5 due to sharing.)
I swear, if purchases surpass even 100, I'll be up in this bitch like Ricky from I love Lucy: "PS3 users, you have some 'splanin' to do!!"
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(.5 due to sharing.)
I swear, if purchases surpass even 100, I'll be up in this bitch like Ricky from I love Lucy: "PS3 users, you have some 'splanin' to do!!"
Posted: Apr 8th 2010 6:58PM The Aquacharger said
Never mind it is! I came here through Joystiq PS.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 5:53PM (Unverified) said
No... It doesn't sound cool.
I'd prefer if it didn't come to PS3. I don't want that s*** on my console, yo!
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I'd prefer if it didn't come to PS3. I don't want that s*** on my console, yo!
Posted: Apr 8th 2010 7:19PM (Unverified) said
Maybe people like MW2 as well as Halo. I know, crazy thought.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 7:59PM sonicspike41 said
Because Halo and MW2 play exactly the same, right?
I love me some Halo, but you can't just substitute one for the other. It don't work that way.
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I love me some Halo, but you can't just substitute one for the other. It don't work that way.
Posted: Apr 9th 2010 2:54AM Katana Master said
Like what these 2 dogs said does it make us a bad person for playing other games?
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Posted: Apr 9th 2010 5:41AM (Unverified) said
Halo 3 is outdated compared to Modern Warfare 2.
You'd have to compare Reach to MW2 when it comes out.
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You'd have to compare Reach to MW2 when it comes out.
Posted: Apr 8th 2010 6:06PM deathxrebirth said
Nope, because the 360 was the beta test ;)
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 7:32PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
would be funny if it were just $10 as well....then they lower the price on the 360 version to $10.....
better yet...leave the 360 version as $15 and say that its cheaper on PS3 because the PS3 community just wont pay $15 for it so it wont sell
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better yet...leave the 360 version as $15 and say that its cheaper on PS3 because the PS3 community just wont pay $15 for it so it wont sell
Posted: Apr 8th 2010 5:52PM (Unverified) said
Too bad there are 2.5 mi of your console-mates that disagree, yeah its too bad we only have the GOTY game.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 6:04PM ThatStuffsLethal said
Bobby Kotick's mom likes to do it.. Sometimes they do it together.. His father even likes to watch them do it..
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 6:41PM CrimsonRyan said
Here's one in response to the pool in the screenshot.
"I won't be buying this. Looks like... The pool's closed..."
http://epiconeliner.com/
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"I won't be buying this. Looks like... The pool's closed..."
http://epiconeliner.com/
Posted: Apr 8th 2010 5:52PM (Unverified) said
You make it sound like MW2 is an exclusive, or that Halo is the only game for 360... oh wait...
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Posted: Apr 8th 2010 6:03PM (Unverified) said
Why? Is that your stupid fanboy fantasy?
Don't worry. Xbox 360 players already get screwed over by paying $50 a year for live, and buying glorified Halo expansions for full price.
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Don't worry. Xbox 360 players already get screwed over by paying $50 a year for live, and buying glorified Halo expansions for full price.
Posted: Apr 8th 2010 6:13PM The MARIO said
@Criptic.
Actually is 30$ to 40$ dollars a year on average now, and that's not a lot of money for a better service that PSN and i think some people here would agree with me it's not a fanboy comment.Im both 360 and PS3 user and im not getting screwed on my 360 maybe because i have a job and i can afford a yearly card, maybe your mom gets mad because she has to keep buying them for you every year this year she didn't so your screwed.
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Actually is 30$ to 40$ dollars a year on average now, and that's not a lot of money for a better service that PSN and i think some people here would agree with me it's not a fanboy comment.Im both 360 and PS3 user and im not getting screwed on my 360 maybe because i have a job and i can afford a yearly card, maybe your mom gets mad because she has to keep buying them for you every year this year she didn't so your screwed.
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