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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JoystiqSpider mech infests MechWarrior Online ahead of Double XP weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Red Orchestra 2 celebrates Fall 2012 content pack with free Steam weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/red-orchestra-2-celebrates-fall-2012-content-pack-with-free-stea/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/red-orchestra-2-celebrates-fall-2012-content-pack-with-free-stea/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/13/red-orchestra-2-celebrates-fall-2012-content-pack-with-free-stea/#comments
The World War 2-themed shooter Red Orchestra 2 is having a free weekend on Steam and double XP special until Sunday at 4pm EST. The free Steam Weekend includes all of the game's content from the 'Game of the Year' edition along with the new Red Orchestra 2 'Fall 2012 content pack,' which features a fresh map and a number of updates.

Double XP bonuses are available to all players - whether they already own Red Orchestra 2, or participating in the free weekend. If you decide to add the game to your library, Red Orchestra 2 will be available for 75% off until Monday. Just think, 70 years ago this month, Russian soldiers were fighting for their lives in the freezing winter cold, and now you, with that hot chocolate and those footie pajamas, can have a fun afternoon pretending to do the same for free.

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JoystiqRed Orchestra 2 celebrates Fall 2012 content pack with free Steam weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealdiscountdouble-xpfreefree-steam-weekendred-orchestra-2red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingradsteamtripwiretripwire-interactiveweekendThu, 13 Dec 2012 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Halo 4 players cry out from atop Mt. Dew, 'Where's our double XP?' [Update: Microsoft responds]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/13/halo-4-players-cry-out-from-atop-mt-dew-wheres-our-double-xp/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/13/halo-4-players-cry-out-from-atop-mt-dew-wheres-our-double-xp/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/13/halo-4-players-cry-out-from-atop-mt-dew-wheres-our-double-xp/#comments The promotional union between Halo 4 and PepsiCo, the latter being proprietor of the vast Doritos and Mountain Dew empires, is drawing ire from the game's community today - not for the delicious blend of accelerated promotion and bold spices, but because it's not working. Players are running into issues getting their bonus experience points.

Halo 4 owners must register on a promotional website before applying their codes to the game, but even those who have done so are claiming their double XP rewards as missing in action. Microsoft has yet to respond to the Halo Waypoint forums in which the complaints originate.

We've contacted Microsoft to see if this is an acknowledged issue and, if so, what steps are being taken to rectify it. In the meantime, it may behoove you to hold back on the double XP and level up like the common people.

Update: A Microsoft spokesperson told Joystiq that the company is aware of the issue and has already resolved it. "Last week we were made aware that some users were not being properly rewarded Double XP, and we promptly addressed the situation. Double XP rewards are now working as intended. There are still a few users that we are currently working to credit their accounts with Double XP games that were lost."

[Thanks, Graeme.]

JoystiqHalo 4 players cry out from atop Mt. Dew, 'Where's our double XP?' [Update: Microsoft responds] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bugDoritosdouble-xpglitchHalo 4halo-4microsoftMicrosoft Corpmicrosoft-studiosMountain Dewmountain-dewPepsiCoSci/TechxboxTue, 13 Nov 2012 07:00:00 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).

JoystiqBlack Ops 2 pre-order bonus includes double XP launch weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-duty-black-ops-2double-xpdouble-xp-weekendmicrosoftnuketownnuketown-2025pcplaystationpre-orderps3xboxWed, 10 Oct 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 3 players get double XP this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/battlefield-3-players-get-double-xp-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/battlefield-3-players-get-double-xp-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/battlefield-3-players-get-double-xp-this-week/#comments While many Americans plan to celebrate their country's independence on July 4 with some cold brews and succulent BBQ, EA is making a case for staying indoors and playing Battlefield 3. The XP faucet is being turned on for Premium subscribers all week, and non-paying members get a bonus too.

Premium folks get the best part of the deal, naturally - all points earned will be doubled until July 8 at 11:59pm PT. Standard Battlefield 3 players may only enjoy the doubled end-match points until July 4 at 1pm PT, which actually turns out to be pretty decent timing. That's usually when Uncle Hank comes over with the real fireworks.

JoystiqBattlefield 3 players get double XP this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4th-of-julybattlefield-3dicedouble-xpeafourth-of-julyholidayjuly4microsoftpcplaystationps3xboxMon, 02 Jul 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 3 dishing out double XP this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/15/battlefield-3-dishing-out-double-xp-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/15/battlefield-3-dishing-out-double-xp-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/15/battlefield-3-dishing-out-double-xp-this-weekend/#comments Dedicated Battlefield 3 players might have planned on playing this weekend, and following through with that intention will net you sweet bonus points. For this weekend only - starting at 12:01am PT on Saturday and lasting until 11:59pm PT on Sunday - all Battlefield 3 players will earn double their end-round score.

This promotion applies to both Premium and non-Premium members - if you plunked down the cash for Premium, you'll also find double the points awaiting you in Close Quarters. You'll find double points spread across every map and every game mode, so long as you're playing on a ranked server.

JoystiqBattlefield 3 dishing out double XP this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-3battlefield-premiumclose-quartersdicedouble-xpeamicrosoftpcplaystationpremiumps3xboxFri, 15 Jun 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: 'Killzone 3 Multiplayer' goes free-to-play today on PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/psa-killzone-3-multiplayer-goes-free-to-play-today-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/psa-killzone-3-multiplayer-goes-free-to-play-today-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/psa-killzone-3-multiplayer-goes-free-to-play-today-on-psn/#comments
Today marks the release of Killzone 3's multiplayer as a free, standalone product. To celebrate this occasion and mark the game's first anniversary, Sony will turn up the juice this weekend with a double XP event.

Dubbed Killzone 3 Multiplayer, the free standalone product features the Guerrilla Warfare, Warzone and Operations game modes, including all launch and DLC maps from Killzone 3 proper. Players are free to partake until they attain Sergeant I rank. To continue past then, you'll have to pony up $15.

Double XP kicks off on Friday at 8am PT and lasts until 2am PT on Monday. Those playing the free version of Killzone 3 multiplayer will not earn double XP this weekend.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-xpfree-to-playGuerrilla-GamesKillzone-3playstationps3psnsceaTue, 28 Feb 2012 16:00:00 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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JoystiqCrysis 2 offers double XP this weekend for ambitious nanosoldiers originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 May 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysis-2crytekdouble-xpdouble-xp-weekendeamicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxThu, 26 May 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Killzone 3 welcomes back players with double XP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/killzone-3-welcomes-back-players-with-double-xp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/killzone-3-welcomes-back-players-with-double-xp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/killzone-3-welcomes-back-players-with-double-xp/#comments After giving PSN proper resuscitation last Sunday, Sony has detailed plenty of measures to win back the loyalty of potentially lost players. This weekend, Killzone 3 players get something more than the sheer pleasure of being able to play a video game online again: double experience until Monday, May 23 at 3AM EST.

Cryptically, the post concludes there is "even more" to be announced "at a later date." By "even more" we imagine Sony means "even more freebies" and by "at a later date" we imagine -- well, actually, that last one's pretty cut and dry now, isn't it?

JoystiqKillzone 3 welcomes back players with double XP originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 May 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-xpguerrilla-gamesKillzone-3playstationps3sceaFri, 20 May 2011 22:00:00 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.

JoystiqCall of Duty: Black Ops double XP weekend starts now originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionCall-of-Duty-Black-Opsdouble-xpdouble-xp-weekendmicrosoftpcplaystationps3treyarchxboxFri, 04 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Black Ops serving up double XP all weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/05/psa-black-ops-serving-up-double-xp-all-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/05/psa-black-ops-serving-up-double-xp-all-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/05/psa-black-ops-serving-up-double-xp-all-weekend/#comments That's right, your time spent perusing the internet is all for naught -- you could be greedily lapping from a Call of Duty: Black Ops chalice filled to the brim with crisp, cool experience points. The gist of the intel is this: Treyarch's hosting a double experience multiplayer event until February 7 at 8am PST, across all platforms.

The event was set in motion to celebrate the launch of "First Strike" on the Xbox 360 -- oh, you left? You're not even reading this anymore? Gotcha.

JoystiqPSA: Black Ops serving up double XP all weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionCall-of-Duty-Black-Opsdouble-xpmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxSat, 05 Feb 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Red Dead Redemption doubling XP until 2011]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/24/red-dead-redemption-doubling-xp-until-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/24/red-dead-redemption-doubling-xp-until-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/24/red-dead-redemption-doubling-xp-until-2011/#comments Who needs a double XP weekend, when you can have a double XP week? Rockstar is giving fans of Red Dead Redemption's multiplayer modes ten days to start raking in twice as many experience points than normal. Starting today and going all the way until January 3rd, you'll get double XP for all activity in any online mode. The promotion is happening on both Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, so jump online and shoot some zombie bears or something.

JoystiqRed Dead Redemption doubling XP until 2011 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-xpmicrosoftplaystationps3psnRed-Dead-RedemptionrockstarxboxFri, 24 Dec 2010 10:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Redeem double XP in Red Dead Redemption this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/24/redeem-double-xp-in-red-dead-redemption-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/24/redeem-double-xp-in-red-dead-redemption-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/24/redeem-double-xp-in-red-dead-redemption-this-weekend/#commentsWe really wanted to tie the double XP offer in Red Dead Redemption to Thanksgiving in a thematic way, but there's little in common between the two things. They celebrate different periods of American history, and shooting a bunch of banditos and varmints is pretty far away from ... not dying of starvation.

Actually, there is one nice way to connect the two -- the "gluttony" theme, but Rockstar done already used it in its announcement of the event, which runs from Thursday through Sunday. "Stuff Yourself with 4 Days of Red Dead Redemption Double XP." So clever! That leaves us with, like, "this deal is no turkey!" We're going to go cry into a pecan pie now. Enjoy some RDR this weekend.

JoystiqRedeem double XP in Red Dead Redemption this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-xpmicrosoftpcplaystationps3red-dead-redemptionrockstarthanksgivingxboxWed, 24 Nov 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gears of War 2 XP bonus driven by Twitter]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/14/gears-of-war-2-xp-bonus-driven-by-twitter/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/14/gears-of-war-2-xp-bonus-driven-by-twitter/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/14/gears-of-war-2-xp-bonus-driven-by-twitter/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comic-condouble-xpdouble-xp-weekendepic-gamesGears-Of-War-2microsoftMicrosoft-Game-StudiosRod-Fergussonsan-diego-comic-conxboxWed, 14 Jul 2010 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 2 celebrates independence with double cash]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/02/uncharted-2-celebrates-independence-with-double-cash/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/02/uncharted-2-celebrates-independence-with-double-cash/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/02/uncharted-2-celebrates-independence-with-double-cash/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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[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]

JoystiqBattlefield Heroes deploys a double XP weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 22 May 2010 02:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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.!

JoystiqMAG doling out double the XP this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-xpdouble-xp-weekendmagmultiplayersceaZipper-InteractiveThu, 29 Apr 2010 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Modern Warfare 2 double XP weekend starts Apr. 2 on Xbox Live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/19/modern-warfare-2-double-xp-weekend-starts-apr-2-on-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/19/modern-warfare-2-double-xp-weekend-starts-apr-2-on-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/19/modern-warfare-2-double-xp-weekend-starts-apr-2-on-xbox-live/#comments Infinity Ward community manager Robert Bowling has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will host its first worldwide double XP weekend from April 2 until April 5 on Xbox Live, just a few days after the "Stimulus Package" maps are set to arrive.

Unfortunately, in conveying this to Joystiq readers -- many of whom are statistically likely to be interested in the news -- we've expanded a perfectly concise tweet into a pompous, self-referential article and unfairly reduced the internet's available supply of letters and punctuation.

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JoystiqModern Warfare 2 double XP weekend starts Apr. 2 on Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Uncharted 2: Multiplayer

JoystiqPSA: Uncharted 2 double cash weekend, Santa hats in play originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In addition to double XP, Guerrilla will host a Killzone 2 "retro tournament" using only the Beach Head and Southern Hills maps from the second DLC pack, both remakes of Killzone 1 maps. If you don't have the DLC yet and don't want to drop "money" on it you'll want to check out Killzone.com -- free codes will be given away later this week.

JoystiqBe thankful, Killzone 2 double XP multiplayer starts this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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JoystiqGuerrilla Games taking a break from Killzone 2, turning on double XP this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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!]

JoystiqGears of War 2 hops on the double XP bandwagon originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 May 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

JoystiqDouble XP in Halo 3's 'Rocket Race' this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:45:00 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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When it rains collector's editions it certainly pours! Jumping on the bandwagon set up by EA for special editions of Dead Space and Mirror's Edge, Activision has announced a special Collector's Edition of Call of Duty: World at War. Various treats are available with the package which includes the upcoming World War II shooter. Goodies included are:
  • Call of Duty: World at War videogame (surprise!)
  • World at War branded canteen
  • FG 42 Machine Gun available on Day 1 (Usually a Level 45+ weapon)
  • One week of Double-XP goodness (Actual week unknown)
  • Colored Clan Tag (In-game multiplayer character indicator)
  • Stylish tin box to place above-listed treats
So far only the Xbox 360 and PC have had Collector's Editions confirmed. The Xbox 360 edition will retail for $80 while the PC will ask $70 for the set.

[via VE3D]

JoystiqCall of Duty: World At War gets Collector's treatment originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Attention cyber-soldiers: Infinity Ward has dropped word that the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map pack will be made available for half price (400MS points) this weekend. Attempting to gain popularity for the struggling title, players will also be able to earn Double XP during ranked games beginning September 12, 12AM PDT and running through September 14 at midnight -- the same time-frame for the discounted maps.

If you'd like to show your support for a title that barely made a splash during its release downloading the four map package would be a nice start. Infinity Ward needs your help and are even offering Limited Edition Prestige gamerpics for free as yet another bonus. Save a developer. Help this struggling franchise. Oh, wait. We were thinking of Soldier Of Fortune for some reason. Never mind, Modern Warfare sold like a bajillion copies.

Ed. Note: Bajillion is SO a word.

JoystiqDouble XP, half-price maps invade Modern Warfare this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When the Joystiq staff goes back to Call of Duty 4, it's usually because we're tired of getting our asses handed to us on a little silver platter in practically every other first-person shooter. Before too long we pine for the one game we've played enough that we're not embarrassed to admit to our team that we write about video games professionally.

But, according to Infinity Ward spokesman Fourzerotwo, we'll have additional reason to go back Sept. 13-14, when CoD 4 will be offering up double XP on PSN and Xbox Live. Come, play with us, and tremble before our staggering (and doubly rewarding) moderate competence.

JoystiqCall of Duty 4 getting double XP Sept. 13-14 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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