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Modern Warfare 2 'Stimulus Package' sells over 2.5M units in a week

Alexander Sliwinski — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:58:00 EST

Activision announced today that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 "Stimulus Package" set a new Xbox Live record -- clearly, mapathy had set in. According to Microsoft's figures, the DLC pack was downloaded over one million times in 24 hours, surpassing 2.5 million units within a week. All at $15 a pop.

To recap: 2.5 million of you are totally okay with a $15 map pack so, if this happens again, we aren't going to be there to kiss the boo-boo if it's suddenly $20. Just so we're on the same page.

Gallery: Modern Warfare 2 (Stimulus Package)

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Mapathy explained by Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package promo

Justin McElroy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:55:00 EST

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]

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XBLM listing reveals 5 maps, 2 CoD4 remakes in MW2 'Stimulus Package' DLC

Ben Gilbert — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:30:00 EST

We may have to wait until March 30 for Modern Warfare 2's first DLC, the "Stimulus Package," but thanks to an Xbox Live Marketplace listing for the map pack, we aren't in the dark anymore as to its contents. The blurb reveals the pack will contain "5 additional action-packed maps," including three all new ones ("Bailout, Storm, and Salvage"), as well as two remakes from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare ("Crash" and "Overgrown").

"Bailout" is said to be "a multi-layered apartment complex," while "Storm" is described as "an open industrial park littered with heavy machinery," and "Salvage" is "a snowy junkyard fortified by stacked debris and crushed cars." Presumably, if you're reading about the details of unreleased a MW2 map pack, you already knew that "Crash" is a "war-torn urban environment" and "Overgrown" is set in a large dry creek. No pricing is set, unfortunately, though you can ogle the XBLM listing for now if it makes you feel any better (though we wouldn't suggest it).

[Update: Clarified Stimulus Package DLC date of release.]

[Thanks CL4P-TP!]

XBLM listing reveals 5 maps, 2 CoD4 remakes in MW2 'Stimulus Package' DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bad Company 2 to offer free March 30 'mapathy' cure

David Hinkle — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:20:00 EST

Oh man, EA's pursuit of Modern Warfare 2 just got hot, as DICE has announced via the Battlefield Blog that on March 30 -- the same day the Stimulus Package DLC will boost Modern Warfare 2's map count -- Battlefield: Bad Company 2's VIP members will receive the free "VIP Map Pack 2," which adds a Conquest mode scenario to the Arica Harbor map and Rush mode to Laguna Presa.

Both maps aren't new to the game, however neither has been available for play in the "unlocked" game modes noted above. So, that kinda qualifies as a "map pack," right? Regardless, it's free, as DICE boldly proclaims in its jab at Activision and Infinity Ward: "How to avoid 'mapathy' without paying!"

[Thanks, Qwaint]

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First Modern Warfare 2 map pack coming to Xbox Live on March 30

Kevin Kelly — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST

Infinity Ward community manager Robert Bowling has pointed us toward a new self-help website filled with good news: new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 mutliplayer maps are coming to Xbox Live on March 30. While the powers that be at Activision might have ousted the creators of the game, they haven't affected the delivery of eagerly awaited new maps.

People afflicted with "mapathy," your cure is on the way. PS3 players ... well, you'll have to suffer a bit longer. Have you spoken to your FAMAS-ist about a prescription?

[Thanks Legion!]

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