Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Spider mech infests MechWarrior Online ahead of Double XP weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/16/spider-mech-infests-mechwarrior-online-ahead-of-double-xp-weeken/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/16/spider-mech-infests-mechwarrior-online-ahead-of-double-xp-weeken/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/16/spider-mech-infests-mechwarrior-online-ahead-of-double-xp-weeken/#comments Spider mech infests MechWarrior Online ahead of Double XP weekendIt may not have eight legs or carry hundreds of thousands of its young around on a moist, throbbing abdomen, but MechWarrior Online's new Spider mech is the game's "most maneuverable and agile of all Light Mechs," according to the press release tucked away after the break. The game's new mechanical jam is already available in its store and can also be seen in the gallery below.

Since jumping around is universally the most fun thing you can do in a giant robot, we're expecting to see a lot of the Spider during MechWarrior Online's first ever Double XP weekend event, which starts at 1 p.m. Eastern on Friday, January 18 and ends at 1 p.m. Eastern on Monday, January 21. The event's double XP bonuses stack with other XP buffs, so those with Premium accounts will get even more of a boost than they already do.

Gallery: MechWarrior Online (1/15/13)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-xpdouble-xp-weekendinfinite-gamesmechmechwarrior-onlinepcpirahna-gamesspiderspider-mechweekend-eventWed, 16 Jan 2013 01:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 hosting double XP this weekend, League Play now live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-hosting-double-xp-this-weekend-league/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-hosting-double-xp-this-weekend-league/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-hosting-double-xp-this-weekend-league/#comments Black Ops 2 XP weekend
Just in case you aren't already earning double XP in Max Payne 3 or Red Orchestra 2 this weekend, here's one more option for you to get twice as many progression points. Treyarch and Activision are hosting a double XP weekend in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, starting right now through Monday December 17 at 10am.

The dev team also introduced League Play into the game this week, so you can now ladder up and play against opponents matched to your skill, and there are various Clan Ops and other challenges available to go after as well. Saddle up!

JoystiqCall of Duty: Black Ops 2 hosting double XP this weekend, League Play now live originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionblack-ops-2call-of-duty-black-ops-2double-xpdouble-xp-weekendmicrosoftpcplaystationps3treyarchxboxFri, 14 Dec 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 pre-order bonus includes double XP launch weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/10/black-ops-2-pre-order-bonus-includes-double-xp-launch-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/10/black-ops-2-pre-order-bonus-includes-double-xp-launch-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/10/black-ops-2-pre-order-bonus-includes-double-xp-launch-weekend/#comments Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Nuketown map and Double XP launch weekendBlack Ops 2 will have a double XP event during its launch weekend, from November 16 - 18, tied to pre-orders. We've known for a while that pre-orders will get the Nuketown 2025 bonus map - now it looks like downloading that map will give players free access to the double XP party.

Nuketown 2025, a reimagining of the original Black Ops map, and the double XP access is available in pre-orders from Amazon, Best Buy, Gamestop, Target, Toys 'R' Us and Walmart for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC (including Steam).

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-duty-black-ops-2double-xpdouble-xp-weekendmicrosoftnuketownnuketown-2025pcplaystationpre-orderps3xboxWed, 10 Oct 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 2 offers double XP this weekend for ambitious nanosoldiers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/crysis-2-offers-double-xp-this-weekend-for-ambitious-nanosoldier/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/crysis-2-offers-double-xp-this-weekend-for-ambitious-nanosoldier/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/crysis-2-offers-double-xp-this-weekend-for-ambitious-nanosoldier/#comments Want to jump twice as high, run twice as fast, and shoot bullets that are twice the size of regular bullets? You ... um, can't. But, if you play Crysis 2 multiplayer this weekend, you'll be able to unlock the game's nanomechanical power-ups twice as quickly.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysis-2crytekdouble-xpdouble-xp-weekendeamicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxThu, 26 May 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops double XP weekend starts now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/04/call-of-duty-black-ops-double-xp-weekend-starts-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/04/call-of-duty-black-ops-double-xp-weekend-starts-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/04/call-of-duty-black-ops-double-xp-weekend-starts-now/#comments The road to prestige is paved with the bodies of millions of noobs. However, you can halve that number this weekend to get that arbitrary icon you're after -- a double XP weekend for Call of Duty: Black Ops is in full effect right now.

Players on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC have access to the additional experience until 8AM PST/11AM EST on Monday, March 7, at which point planting a tomahawk in some chump's back will lose just a bit of its luster.

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You've been riding that sorry excuse for a burro long enough, don't you think? Wouldn't you like your Red Dead Redemption multiplayer avatar to skirt around the dusty plains on a sleek, muscular stallion? Don't you want him to wield only the most polished, modern armaments? You need to get that fool's level up -- a task which will be made easier this weekend, when Rockstar will double the XP you earn when playing the game's online multiplayer component.

The promotion began at 1 pm EST today, and runs until midnight EST on Sunday, August 15. Saddle up -- provided you can actually afford a saddle for your aforementioned budget-priced donkey.

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Epic is planning an extra XP event for Gears of War 2 that will coincide with next week's San Diego Comic-Con, tied to producer Rod Fergusson's Twitter account -- and designed to promote it, of course. The more followers he gets, the more XP gamers can earn during the upcoming event.

It's the second massive XP handout the game has received over the last few weeks, the previous being the title's big July 4 promotion event. It's no surprise: with the game's flagging community, online woes and stiff competition, Epic's needed to come up with something to get players back.

[Thanks, Chris]

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Odds are you were already planning to play some Uncharted 2 this weekend -- it's a great game and with the extra time off due to the holiday, why not? Well, Naughty Dog informs us that this weekend will yield players double the cash, upping the per-match ceiling for earnings to $150,000. Whoever said money can't buy you happiness clearly never played Uncharted 2.

The cash faucet was turned on this morning and will flow until Wednesday, July 7 at 10am PDT. Now get out there and earn some ducats!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-cashdouble-xpdouble-xp-weekendnaughty-dogUncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThievesFri, 02 Jul 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Earn double XP in Modern Warfare 2 this Memorial Day weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/earn-double-xp-in-modern-warfare-2-this-memorial-day-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/earn-double-xp-in-modern-warfare-2-this-memorial-day-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/earn-double-xp-in-modern-warfare-2-this-memorial-day-weekend/#comments Wait, you're telling us that you still haven't hit 10th Prestige? Is this some sort of joke? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been out for like, a hundred years. Whatever the reason for your pathetic, amateurish ranking, you can give yourself a boost by playing during this three-day Memorial Day weekend, when Infinity Ward will be offering double experience across all of the game's cornucopia of platforms.

There, now you have no excuse. Unless you're having, like, a cookout or pool party during the extended weekend. Or if you're going to a baseball game. Or if you're going to the beach ... Those are all pretty great excuses, we suppose.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-modern-warfare-2double-xp-weekendinfinity-wardmemorial-daymodern-warfare-2psnxbox-liveTue, 25 May 2010 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield Heroes deploys a double XP weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/22/battlefield-heroes-deploys-a-double-xp-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/22/battlefield-heroes-deploys-a-double-xp-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/22/battlefield-heroes-deploys-a-double-xp-weekend/#comments From today through 5:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, May 23, Battlefield Heroes players can input the following code to earn double the XP they normally would for playing: 5RH4-G9WR-MVV2-Q4E7. Just enter the code on this page, then it's off to the races -- er, the battlefield, rather.

You've got to give it up to DICE, who has managed to keep its free-to-play shooter fresh through steady content updates -- the latest of which includes a new map and mode centered around jetpacks. And that, folks, is how you enlist over three million players.

[Via Big Download]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefieldBattlefield-Heroesdicedigital-illusionsdouble-xpdouble-xp-weekendeaea-diceElectronic-ArtsSat, 22 May 2010 02:15:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Modern Warfare 2 'Stimulus Package' DLC assaults PSN tomorrow]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/psa-modern-warfare-2-stimulus-package-dlc-assaults-psn-tomorr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/psa-modern-warfare-2-stimulus-package-dlc-assaults-psn-tomorr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/psa-modern-warfare-2-stimulus-package-dlc-assaults-psn-tomorr/#comments Looking to bolster your map count in Modern Warfare 2? Tomorrow, the Stimulus Package DLC deploys on PSN for $14.99, bringing with it five additional maps -- three brand-new; two return from Modern Warfare. For a quick rundown of the locales straight outta Robert "fourzerotwo" Bowling's mouth, check out his post on the PlayStation Blog.

If you haven't managed to scrounge up enough change from under the couch cushions, don't fret: Infinity Ward is also turning on double the XP this week. So, even if you can't afford a stimulus package of new maps, you can at least whet your appetite for delicious experience points.

Gallery: Modern Warfare 2 (Stimulus Package)

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JoystiqPSA: Modern Warfare 2 'Stimulus Package' DLC assaults PSN tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 May 2010 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-modern-warfare-2double-xpdouble-xp-weekendinfinity-wardmodern-warfaremodern-warfare-2psnstimulus-packageMon, 03 May 2010 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[MAG doling out double the XP this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/mag-doling-out-double-the-xp-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/mag-doling-out-double-the-xp-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/29/mag-doling-out-double-the-xp-this-weekend/#comments You know how you were going to drive upstate to attend your sister-in-law's wedding this weekend? Forget it. There's a MAG double XP weekend going down and you've been drafted for duty.

According to the missive on the MAG site detailing this weekend's operations, the promotion is currently underway and will last until 11:59PM PT Sunday night. Veterans who already have an XP bonus need not worry: this stacks on top of their current modifier. Also, a word of caution: make sure you complete every match, because the modifier isn't applied until the end. We wouldn't want you evacuating the battlefield, leaving all of those delicious points behind.

So ... what are you still reading this for? Go get yourself some points! For S.V.E.R.!

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-xpdouble-xp-weekendmagmultiplayersceaZipper-InteractiveThu, 29 Apr 2010 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Uncharted 2 double cash weekend, Santa hats in play]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/psa-uncharted-2-double-cash-weekend-santa-hats-in-play/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/psa-uncharted-2-double-cash-weekend-santa-hats-in-play/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/psa-uncharted-2-double-cash-weekend-santa-hats-in-play/#comments In our rush to the yule late this past week, we nearly forgot to mention that Nathan Drake and Nathan Drake lookalikes (Drakealikes?) have the chance to earn double cash (read: XP) this weekend in Uncharted 2's multiplayer mode. Donning the ubiquitous red cap (and apparently two brand new invisible hands), those taking Drake online will encounter not just jollier looking foes, but also "double for all kills and medals," according to Naughty Dog marketing man Arne Meyer on the PlayStation Blog. The temporary XP boost kicked in on Christmas Eve (December 24) at 10AM PST and goes until tomorrow at 11AM PST, so there are still at least another 24 or so hours to shoot some of those dastardly Drakealikes in multiplayer.

Gallery: Uncharted 2: Multiplayer

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Listen up, COG soldiers! That new 'All Fronts' and 'Dark Corners' DLC isn't the only new development in the war against the Locust, as command has revealed that Gears of War 2 players will receive double XP all week long. This boost in our supply of experience points will be available to all fighting on the Dark Corners public playlist front, as well as in public and private horde skirmishes. You should already see a boost in your supply of XP and HQ has determined that this abundance of points should last us until August 3, so use them wisely. Now get out there and scratch some grubs!

JoystiqGears of War 2 celebrates new DLC with week of double XP originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now that Killzone 2's latest DLC pack, Napalm & Cordite, has released, Guerrilla Games is ready to take a break from it all. Guerrilla Games described the situation on the EU Playstation blog (it has since been removed), stating that working on the retail release, patches, DLC and official site updates has been tiring work, prompting a break to "reflect on what is actually out there." Uh, disappointed fans who crave new content?

In less depressing news, the US PlayStation blog countered the EU team with some happier news, revealing that a double XP weekend is in full effect in celebration of the latest DLC pack, Napalm & Cordite. And, hey, if you haven't picked up any of the new maps yet, maybe the DLC bundle package is for you. Nothing goes better with double the XP than new maps and weapons, after all.

Source - Yay! Double XP weekend
Source - No! Guerrilla Games "stepping back" from Killzone 2 [Via CVG]
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Double XP weekends are usually only reserved for Halo 3, Call of Duty 4 and Call of Duty: World at War, but now that's about to change. For every enemy you chainsaw or shred with your precious shotgun (or just kill, frankly) in Gears of War 2 this weekend, you'll receive double the experience points. It all starts on Friday, May 15, at 5 AM EST, when Epic will throw the switch and let the rushing river of XP flow. You'll have until Monday, May 18, at 9 AM EST to take advantage, and the double XP will count across all playlists and match types. So, break out the WD-40, grease that chainsaw up, and get ready to show the Locust what's what.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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For those of you still stuck on that floating ring in space, know that your time spent trying to escape from its parasitic residents in Halo 3 this weekend will earn you double the experience points. That's right, it's another Double XP weekend, and Bungie has dropped word that this weekend's playlist will be Rocket Race and it's open for one and all starting right ... wait for it ... now!

More than just a favorite of the Joystiq staff, Rocket Race is a custom playlist that tasks teams of 2 to ride through a series of checkpoints for, uh, points. One person is the driver, and the other has infinite rockets and must try to keep the opposing teams away from the checkpoints.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiedouble-xpdouble-xp-weekendfpshalo-3xbox-liveThu, 26 Mar 2009 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[A Legendary weekend of Halo 3 double EXP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/13/a-legendary-weekend-of-halo-3-double-exp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/13/a-legendary-weekend-of-halo-3-double-exp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/13/a-legendary-weekend-of-halo-3-double-exp/#commentsA new Halo 3 double EXP weekend is going on right now through Monday morning, March 16. To participate, make your way into Halo 3's Legendary Brawl Double EXP playlist. But note, the Heroic and Legendary maps are required -- the Mythic maps are not necessary for this weekend's EXP earning, but "don't be surprised" when they show up in a future double EXP event. So, dust off your Mjolnir armor and bring along some extra teabags (for the caffeine boost, of course) because it's gonna be a long and (hopefully) memorable weekend.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiebungie-studiosdouble-xp-weekendhalo-3Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[World at War offers up double XP all weekend long]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/05/world-at-war-offers-up-double-xp-all-weekend-long/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/05/world-at-war-offers-up-double-xp-all-weekend-long/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/05/world-at-war-offers-up-double-xp-all-weekend-long/#commentsIn celebration of last week's Makin Map DLC release, Call of Duty: World at War soldiers will receive double XP all weekend long. From Friday through the early morning hours of Monday, March 12, double XP will be enabled on all gaming platforms including PS3 and Xbox 360. Twice the experience points is an added incentive to get online over the weekend, though we doubt hardcore World at War gamers really need convincing. It's still a nice gesture, though, Treyarch.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-dutycall-of-duty-world-at-wardouble-xp-weekendshootertreyarchworld-at-warThu, 05 Mar 2009 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[CoD4: 50% off Variety Maps, new playlist and double XP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/18/cod4-50-off-variety-maps-new-playlist-and-double-xp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/18/cod4-50-off-variety-maps-new-playlist-and-double-xp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/18/cod4-50-off-variety-maps-new-playlist-and-double-xp/#commentsCall of Duty 4's own Robert "fourzerotwo" Bowling just posted that, all next week, there will be a huge CoD4 celebration. One that's full of money savings, experience earning and new playlist playing.

Beginning Tuesday, February 24, the Variety Map Pack will be priced at 50% off the normal 800 / $10 admission fee. Then, on Friday, February 27, Infinity Ward will welcome gamers into the multiplayer mix by flipping the CoD4 double XP switch to the "ON" position. Finally, fourzerotwo himself will be pulling an all-nighter Friday night and adding a new Hardcore Headquarters playlist for the double XP killing shenanigans. It's a week-long Call of Duty 4 party, just without the booze, party streamers and all the post-party cleanup.

Gallery: Call of Duty 4: Variety Map Pack

JoystiqCoD4: 50% off Variety Maps, new playlist and double XP originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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War is hell ... unless you're getting twice the experience. This weekend, Call of Duty: World at War is once again rewarding players with double experience for all multiplayer modes. Not enough for you? World at War is also introducing two brand new game types into its playlist rotation: Team Tactical and Mercenary TDM. Team Tactical is a 4v4 playlist that pits two teams up against each other in random objective scenarios, while Mercenary TDM does not allow for parties in favor of random team match-ups.

New playlists have gone live today for both Xbox 360 and PS3 players. The Double-XP event will run from today, January 30, until February 1. Happy hunting.

[Thanks, Rhinosaur]

JoystiqWorld at War: We love the smell of Double-XP in the morning originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everyone knows that Cinco de Mayo celebrates when Mexican Spartan forces destroyed a batch of French Covenant troops in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. So it seems only fitting that the bravery and sacrifice of those armored soldiers be honored with a Halo 3 Double XP weekend (which has already kicked off) and a new playlist for Fiesta (which spawns players with random weapons) called "Cinco de Mayo."

Two words of warning before you begin jamming cervezas and the right trigger: 1. Everyone can get double XP but you need the Heroic and Legendary map packs to play in "Cinco de Mayo." 2. The party only lasts until Tuesday, with the fiesta becomes a siesta.

JoystiqHalo 3 celebrates Cinco de Mayo with double XP originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 May 2008 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Double XP just keeps on coming doesn't it? This week's Halo 3 flavor playlist is known as Legendary Brawl and is a ranked free-for-all playlist that requires the new Legendary Map Pack. While that is a bit unfortunate, most out there bought this pack now that the first one is now free (basically six maps for $10). Since the playlist is both ranked and every man for himself, Bungie notes that it'll be a good opportunity to finish off your achievements. The twelve man games are online now, and will be until 2am Pacific time on Monday.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqHalo 3 Double XP Weekend: Legendary Brawl originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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These things are certainly becoming popular, we guess devs discovered that people like getting twice the reward for normal "work." Last time the event was the release of COD4's first map pack. This time it's the same thing, only for PS3, and since the maps are already out on 360, we get the Double XP Weekend too. The specific start and stop times for North America are from 12:01 AM on Friday, April 25 to 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 27. And for those European gamers the Double XP Weekend is completely different, beginning at 12:01 AM GMT on Friday, May 2 and concluding at 11:59 PM GMT on Sunday, May 4. Mark your calenders gamers!

JoystiqAnother COD4 Double XP Weekend: April 25-27 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Red team go! Bungie has announced that they will be reactivating Team SWAT for Double XP this weekend in Halo 3 social matchmaking after the original playlist was removed last week. Beginning at today at 2PM PST and ending on at 2AM PST on Monday. In order to balance the playlists Team Hardcore has been removed to make way for the upcoming MLG playlist that is set to go live as soon as the Double XP weekend ends on Monday. Time to get tactical folks!

[Thanks to everyone and their dog for sending this in!]

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Just a little reminder for our obsessive Halo 3 gamers, right now Bungie just rolled out Team SWAT into Halo 3's search-able matchmaking playlists. The social Team SWAT playlist, a Halo 2 gametype where Spartans are stripped of their motion tracker and shields, will be available through March 23rd and offer up twice as many experience points as part of their previously announced Double XP Weekends. The same type of weekend funnery that the limited Griffball playlist was a part of. So, hop online, practice your headshots and rack up the XP. We know we'll be participating and winning ... often.

JoystiqTeam SWAT makes its limited Halo 3 debut originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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