New Halo: Reach Map Pack

3 new maps have been announced for Reach today. Hopefully no one has posted this already :P Maps look good!

Here's the link:http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=29224

With these maps, Bungie includes more achievements worth 250G and they release November 30th.

Maps are as Follows

Anchor 9

Tempest

Breakpoint

Looks deadly. Now let's see the price tag.

Looks deadly. Now let's see the price tag.

speedfreak48t5p

I won't be buying this map pack, this should really be free seeing as halo reach already lacks maps to play on and all the maps are really really small.

3 maps + 250 gamerscore + 800MS points = not worth it!!!

glad the maps are big. I wish the maps had more interactive stuff likes gates opening and closing or bridges forming.

I won't be buying this map pack, this should really be free seeing as halo reach already lacks maps to play on and all the maps are really really small.

3 maps + 250 gamerscore + 800MS points = not worth it!!!

Getix-01

I won't be buying this map pack, this should really be free seeing as halo reach already lacks maps to play on and all the maps are really really small.

3 maps + 250 gamerscore + 800MS points = not worth it!!!

Getix-01

And there are plenty of big maps in Reach. Hemorrhage, Paradiso, Spire and Boneyard.

[QUOTE="Getix-01"]

I won't be buying this map pack, this should really be free seeing as halo reach already lacks maps to play on and all the maps are really really small.

3 maps + 250 gamerscore + 800MS points = not worth it!!!

orb_03_2006

I don't know of many shooters that launched with less than five maps and the ones you listed had more than that. Besides does that really justify 800MS point price tag.

[QUOTE="orb_03_2006"][QUOTE="Getix-01"]

I won't be buying this map pack, this should really be free seeing as halo reach already lacks maps to play on and all the maps are really really small.

3 maps + 250 gamerscore + 800MS points = not worth it!!!

__Chris__

I don't know of many shooters that launched with less than five maps and the ones you listed had more than that. Besides does that really justify 800MS point price tag.

[QUOTE="Getix-01"]

I won't be buying this map pack, this should really be free seeing as halo reach already lacks maps to play on and all the maps are really really small.

3 maps + 250 gamerscore + 800MS points = not worth it!!!

orb_03_2006

Ok... The game has tons of maps. Sure, most of them are just variants of forge world, but still maps. So it did't launch with 75645534534 maps? Oh well. Most games don't even launch with 5 maps. Gears of War, Call of Duty, etc. So I think it's worth it. The Halo 3 map packs were $10 and only had 3 maps, but yet they were worth it. And besides, the maps are freaking huge!!!

Actually, I'd say most games do ship with more than five. I'd say it's usually around ten, which Reach is close to, more than that if you count the forge variants. I'd say Reach ships with a fair amount of maps and it makes up for any short comings with the forge map editor. I wouldn't use Gears as an example and certainly not Call of Duty. Gears 1 shipped with ten and Gears 2 shipped with fifteen counting the free map pack it included. Most of the Call of Duty games ship with around fifteen maps.

As for weather the map pack is or isn't worth it, personally I don't think three maps for ten dollars is really a good price. I mean, you could purchase an entire xbox live arcade game or a movie for that much. Now, it is pretty much standard and fair, I guess, if you compare it to the standard prices for map packs. It's not like Bungie is doing anything unheard of here, it's regular practice. Still, I'll probably chump up and buy it since I'm a big Halo fan and I'd probably get my money's worth because I'll probably play them alot, but it's definitely not a good price for the average joe whom only sits down to play some matches on the weekends occasionally.

[QUOTE="__Chris__"]

[QUOTE="orb_03_2006"] Ok... The game has tons of maps. Sure, most of them are just variants of forge world, but still maps. So it did't launch with 75645534534 maps? Oh well. Most games don't even launch with 5 maps. Gears of War, Call of Duty, etc. So I think it's worth it. The Halo 3 map packs were $10 and only had 3 maps, but yet they were worth it. And besides, the maps are freaking huge!!!chaoscougar1

I don't know of many shooters that launched with less than five maps and the ones you listed had more than that. Besides does that really justify 800MS point price tag.

MW2's map pack prices are ridiculous. They have the best selling game of all time but the can't just give us some maps, no lets charge 1200 MS points... not to mention some of the maps are just old ones ported over.

[QUOTE="__Chris__"]

[QUOTE="orb_03_2006"] Ok... The game has tons of maps. Sure, most of them are just variants of forge world, but still maps. So it did't launch with 75645534534 maps? Oh well. Most games don't even launch with 5 maps. Gears of War, Call of Duty, etc. So I think it's worth it. The Halo 3 map packs were $10 and only had 3 maps, but yet they were worth it. And besides, the maps are freaking huge!!!chaoscougar1

I don't know of many shooters that launched with less than five maps and the ones you listed had more than that. Besides does that really justify 800MS point price tag.

Its upsetting what the industry is doing to us gamers. Reach makes 200 million + and charging us extra for maps that were strategically excluded from the disc. HALO 2 DLC was handled the best. you had a choice of buying it early, wait for a DLC disc or wait until there all free.

back to topic. considering I play Reach almost everyday the $10 will be forgotten quickly. and I gladly support Bungie because they do a lot for the community.

Be cool if it was free for people who bought the Legendary edition.

Its upsetting what the industry is doing to us gamers. Reach makes 200 million + and charging us extra for maps that were strategically excluded from the disc. HALO 2 DLC was handled the best. you had a choice of buying it early, wait for a DLC disc or wait until there all free.

back to topic. considering I play Reach almost everyday the $10 will be forgotten quickly. and I gladly support Bungie because they do a lot for the community.

BLAS1AN

3?TrapMuzik92

Yes. 3 maps

How do you know these maps were purposely left out? You should focus your anger at publishers instead of devs though. It's the publisher that decides the map pack prices. You can still wait for price drops and free releases. It'll take significantly longer than it did for Halo 2 but if you feel strongly about it thats probably what you should do.vashkey

Yes I know it's Microsofts (publishers) doing. I always wait for the prices to go down or free. not because I cant afford it but because I dont agree with the charges.

you really dont think DLC is purposely left out? they would have to leave it out to make more money. This is MS strategy. Just like when they bought the rights to MW2 and GT4 DLC early release

[QUOTE="vashkey"]How do you know these maps were purposely left out? You should focus your anger at publishers instead of devs though. It's the publisher that decides the map pack prices. You can still wait for price drops and free releases. It'll take significantly longer than it did for Halo 2 but if you feel strongly about it thats probably what you should do.BLAS1AN

Yes I know it's Microsofts (publishers) doing. I always wait for the prices to go down or free. not because I cant afford it but because I dont agree with the charges.

you really dont think DLC is purposely left out? they would have to leave it out to make more money. This is MS strategy. Just like when they bought the rights to MW2 and GT4 DLC early release

[QUOTE="BLAS1AN"]

Its upsetting what the industry is doing to us gamers. Reach makes 200 million + and charging us extra for maps that were strategically excluded from the disc. HALO 2 DLC was handled the best. you had a choice of buying it early, wait for a DLC disc or wait until there all free.

back to topic. considering I play Reach almost everyday the $10 will be forgotten quickly. and I gladly support Bungie because they do a lot for the community.

DJ_Magneto

I agree that not ALL DLC is held back on purpose. you make a good point with reach. It is packed with game modes and map editing capabilities to make the purchase worthy. but to your point that the content didnt make it on time for the disc..In this case then dont you thiink the DLC should be free or the game should have a lower price? (I know its not going to happen)

[QUOTE="BLAS1AN"]

[QUOTE="vashkey"]How do you know these maps were purposely left out? You should focus your anger at publishers instead of devs though. It's the publisher that decides the map pack prices. You can still wait for price drops and free releases. It'll take significantly longer than it did for Halo 2 but if you feel strongly about it thats probably what you should do.vashkey

Yes I know it's Microsofts (publishers) doing. I always wait for the prices to go down or free. not because I cant afford it but because I dont agree with the charges.

you really dont think DLC is purposely left out? they would have to leave it out to make more money. This is MS strategy. Just like when they bought the rights to MW2 and GT4 DLC early release

Yes. Reach is already a worthy purchase for what it provides on disc. what makes me think DLC is with held is the Kane & Lynch DLC 2 weeks after game release and content already on Res Evil you pay extra for.

Be cool if it was free for people who bought the Legendary edition.

istreakforfood

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"][QUOTE="__Chris__"]

I don't know of many shooters that launched with less than five maps and the ones you listed had more than that. Besides does that really justify 800MS point price tag.

__Chris__

MW2's map pack prices are ridiculous. They have the best selling game of all time but the can't just give us some maps, no lets charge 1200 MS points... not to mention some of the maps are just old ones ported over.

Where's my Headlong remake >:(

[QUOTE="istreakforfood"]

What I really want, besides a good official remake of Hang'em High, is more Invasion maps. It is disappointing that only 1 of the new 3 will include Invasion variants. That makes the total for invasion maps go to what, 3?Agent_Kaliaver

you didnt like the hang 'em high remake on bungie file share? there perfect

[QUOTE="Agent_Kaliaver"][QUOTE="istreakforfood"]

What I really want, besides a good official remake of Hang'em High, is more Invasion maps. It is disappointing that only 1 of the new 3 will include Invasion variants. That makes the total for invasion maps go to what, 3?BLAS1AN

you didnt like the hang 'em high remake on bungie file share? there perfect

Am I the only one that thinks that Tempest looks exactly like that one "Race" level? And why is everyone so happy that these maps are so big? They will just turn into sniper fests with the DMRs.... Smaller maps are better cause at least you can find people.

Usually I would say this isn't worth it, but it's Halo.

It's already a far superior game compared to MW2 and Medal of Honor. I'm probably going to be playing it for years. So this is a must buy for me.

definitely not paying $10 for 3 maps. The game only had I believe 8 maps when released? And a few were made out of forge. Bungie is getting greedy, so I'm going to sell Halo for $45 and get a new game.

10 bucks for 3 maps is too much money the only way i will fork out the money is if i cant play with my friends without it.

Where's my Headlong remake >:(

NevecLP

I would love it if Bungie included some classic halo 3 maps like the pit or narrows in future map packs

I would love it if Bungie included some classic halo 3 maps like the pit or narrows in future map packs

superapo

[QUOTE="istreakforfood"]

Be cool if it was free for people who bought the Legendary edition.

Agent_Kaliaver

Uh, already? Ugh, I guess I'll think about it. I'll probably end up buying them eventually.Wakanoid

[QUOTE="superapo"]

I would love it if Bungie included some classic halo 3 maps like the pit or narrows in future map packs

chaoscougar1

i cant wait for this

Probably wont get these until some time next year. Black Ops comes out in November so I will more than likely be playing that.

^

800 MS points = $10

250 achievement points are added