The VIP map packs are free for those who bought the game new, a VIP pass can also be purchased on the Xbox Marketplace for 1200 MS Points ($15).
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP 'Map Pack 5'
by Alexander Sliwinski 
on Jul 28th 2010 5:20PM
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The VIP map packs are free for those who bought the game new, a VIP pass can also be purchased on the Xbox Marketplace for 1200 MS Points ($15).
Reader Comments (51)
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 5:37PM SpaceFox said
@Skier
No it is NOT better. At least Activision releases new maps.
If DICE released some actual NEW, quality maps, I would easily pay $15 for some. But instead they give us this bullshit excuse for DLC that should have already been part of the game from day one.
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No it is NOT better. At least Activision releases new maps.
If DICE released some actual NEW, quality maps, I would easily pay $15 for some. But instead they give us this bullshit excuse for DLC that should have already been part of the game from day one.
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 6:05PM YoungJey said
@SpaceFox
Their not charging $15 for the maps, their free. Their charging $15 for the people who bought the game used but still want the DLC for those who bought it new(and gave more money to the devs and publisher). and you obviously don't even have the game otherwise you would know that their are actually good maps, so stop trying to justify the fact that you cant afford both top FPS's and much less at the full retail price.
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Their not charging $15 for the maps, their free. Their charging $15 for the people who bought the game used but still want the DLC for those who bought it new(and gave more money to the devs and publisher). and you obviously don't even have the game otherwise you would know that their are actually good maps, so stop trying to justify the fact that you cant afford both top FPS's and much less at the full retail price.
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 7:07PM Sly C said
@Raiki
"you obviously don't even have the game otherwise you would know that their are actually good maps, so stop trying to justify the fact that you cant afford both top FPS's and much less at the full retail price. "
umm, wow, overreaction much? people who are wild about the game also say that the packs are weak. just because he said that too doesn't mean he doesn't have the game. and implying that he's poor... classy.
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"you obviously don't even have the game otherwise you would know that their are actually good maps, so stop trying to justify the fact that you cant afford both top FPS's and much less at the full retail price. "
umm, wow, overreaction much? people who are wild about the game also say that the packs are weak. just because he said that too doesn't mean he doesn't have the game. and implying that he's poor... classy.
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 7:55PM jaydark123 said
@SpaceFox
Wow, you're a really ungrateful bastard. These maps are good. And having the other maps to play rush/conquest on is just as good. Some of these even feel like new maps. If you want new new maps then go fork over $15 a pop for some MW2 maps.
It's free, so I say you either shut it or find another game that gives you free new maps/dlc that is as good as BC2
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Wow, you're a really ungrateful bastard. These maps are good. And having the other maps to play rush/conquest on is just as good. Some of these even feel like new maps. If you want new new maps then go fork over $15 a pop for some MW2 maps.
It's free, so I say you either shut it or find another game that gives you free new maps/dlc that is as good as BC2
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 8:00PM SpaceFox said
You guys need to actually play these maps before jumping to assumptions that I'm wrong. I mentioned a few posts below, they're the most unbalanced maps I've ever played. Here's an in-depth review of these maps if youre so curious.
http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-bad-company-2-ng/1260820-great-alice-silence-presents-review-map-pack-5-a.html
And ungrateful? Oh yes, I am so ungrateful that DICE held these maps back from release only to spoon-feed to us 5 months later. They're only FREE because they should have been in the game originally.
DICE held them back purposely to make it seem like they were giving away free DLC, and you fell for their gimmick.
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 5:26PM GoonieGooGoo said
When did they unleash Map Pack 4?? (then again I haven't played in like 2 weeks)
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Posted: Jul 28th 2010 5:32PM SpaceFox said
This is the worst "map pack" yet, easily.
White Pass Rush is an unbalanced mess. Four out of the six MCOMs are in destroyable buildings, making Defending almost impossible.
Nelson Bay CQ is unbalanced too, the RU team needs to parachute in so the US team always gets their 2 flags first, and it's just bland. There are no vehicles, which is what Conquest has always been about in Battlefield. Pathetic DICE.
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White Pass Rush is an unbalanced mess. Four out of the six MCOMs are in destroyable buildings, making Defending almost impossible.
Nelson Bay CQ is unbalanced too, the RU team needs to parachute in so the US team always gets their 2 flags first, and it's just bland. There are no vehicles, which is what Conquest has always been about in Battlefield. Pathetic DICE.
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 6:00PM PlatinumSkeet said
@prodigy69
Agreed they have pretty much locked content away on the disc and instead of having it unlocked from day 1. This is complete b.s....
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Agreed they have pretty much locked content away on the disc and instead of having it unlocked from day 1. This is complete b.s....
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 6:38PM deathxrebirth said
@Iron Man
I feel the same. BF never felt right from the start to me (even though I LOVE navigating vehicles). I have always preferred the 'run and gun' style of MoH/CoD (even though I don't generally run and gun) :P
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I feel the same. BF never felt right from the start to me (even though I LOVE navigating vehicles). I have always preferred the 'run and gun' style of MoH/CoD (even though I don't generally run and gun) :P
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 6:10PM Nobledevil Gaming Optimist said
Nope, still not upset that I sold this game. I spent more time with the online mode than any other multiplayer game in my entire life except StarCraft, and it was definitely worth my time, but stuff like this isn't gonna get me back into it.
Good thing I'm a VIP, though, so if I ever do go back I can "get" these "maps" asap.
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Good thing I'm a VIP, though, so if I ever do go back I can "get" these "maps" asap.
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 6:57PM RadiantViper said
@(Unverified) Same, sold my game and this fake map packs don't make me regret it at all. Might pick it up again if they put out some worthwhile DLC.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2010 7:16PM SisypheanLife said
@(Unverified)
Yeah, once they started releasing paid content, I traded in my game. DLC just splits the community and the lack of new maps certainly doesn't help re-playability.
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Yeah, once they started releasing paid content, I traded in my game. DLC just splits the community and the lack of new maps certainly doesn't help re-playability.
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 6:48PM ginjanjnja88 said
The fact that you have to pay $15 if you buy it used is unfair and greedy on dices part , but the maps are very fun and i really enjoy the game. As for new maps , well the small matter of battlefield bad company 2 vietnam may satisfy peoples need for new maps.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2010 7:01PM Bubbameister33 said
@ginjanjnja88
That would be EA's fault not Dice's.
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That would be EA's fault not Dice's.
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 8:51PM SecrtAgentMan said
Still shoving out the same dribble that they always do; the same maps just with a different game mode.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2010 10:21PM x1Bryce1x said
You area blind naive fool if you cant see that they are incrementally releasing the full game and calling it DLC (Disk Locked Content) for the purpose of making money off used sales knowing that they made a crappy game and there would be a lot of traded in second hand copies. They will probably make more off 1 copy of BFBC2 being recycled over and over than from the initial sale.
THE MAPS ARE A LIE!!!!!
DICE YOU SUCK!!!!
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THE MAPS ARE A LIE!!!!!
DICE YOU SUCK!!!!
Posted: Jul 29th 2010 12:58AM jason9414 said
Rarely do I read the comments section on posts as I despise the tone of some if not most of the people who make comments. I wish I hadn't read the comments on this post. Just look at the above comments, most of you are rude aggressive idiots. If you don't use this tone when talking to someone in person, why use it in a comments section.
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Posted: Jul 29th 2010 1:02AM (Unverified) said
all you nerds need to stop moaning, at the end of the day it's free (as long as you bought the game new) and its better than mw2, so shut your noise.
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