Screenshots of New Halo 2 Maps

Here are some screens of the April 17th upcoming Halo 2 Maps

Here is Desolation (Click to enlarge):

Here is Tombstone (Click to enlarge):

New Halo 2 Maps - April 17th

Official Press Release:

Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the upcoming release of two new, eagerly awaited downloadable maps for “Halo® 2.” The maps will be available as premium downloadable content for Xbox® and Xbox 360™ on April 17.

Fans of the original “Halo” have long requested the addition of some of their favorite maps to the critically acclaimed multiplayer experience of “Halo 2.” These re-creations, developed by Bungie and Certain Affinity Inc., are a perfect way to thank fans for their support as they surpass 800 million hours of “Halo 2” gaming on Xbox LIVE®.

The two maps will bring new life to ancient battlefields and legendary skirmishes, as both are new, improved and redesigned remakes of fan favorites from the original “Halo: Combat Evolved.” For the price of $4 for the pair, these maps bring a fresh burst of action to the seminal “Halo 2” online multiplayer experience. Both of the maps will be available through the “Halo 2” in-game content downloader for both Xbox and Xbox 360.*

The king of “Halo” maps has returned at last. Hang ’Em High, arguably the most popular multiplayer map for the original title, has been reimagined for “Halo 2” as Tombstone, with all-new graphics, features and a few hidden surprises. Now fans will enjoy the dangerous catwalks and trenches that made this the most requested “Halo” multiplayer map ever, with a modernized “Halo 2” flavor.

The second map, Desolation, is a symmetrical, Deathmatch-oriented map and a beautiful remake of the original Derelict. With new graphics and effects and a massive gameplay overhaul, the old favorite is now faster-paced and more balanced than ever — perfect for intense “Halo 2” combat.

“Halo 2” is the sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed “Halo: Combat Evolved” and represents the second chapter in the epic “Halo” trilogy. Since its launch in fall 2004, “Halo 2” has maintained its place as the most popular Xbox LIVE title ever. To date, gamers have logged more than 800 million hours of “Halo” multiplayer action on Xbox LIVE, and they are eagerly awaiting “Halo 3,” slated for release this fall. The “Halo” franchise is among the biggest worldwide entertainment properties in history and continues to change the way people think about interactive entertainment.

Guitar Hero II for XBOX 360 pre-orders available at Amazon.com now

Good news! Amazon.com has just started taking a limited numbers of pre-orders for the long awaited Guitar Hero II for the XBOX 360. Amazon is limiting one copy per customer…

If you have Amazon Prime then you can have the game overnighted for just 3.99. That means that you should have the game the day its released, on April 3rd, as Amazon will usually ship the day before the release.

Pre-Order your copy of Guitar Hero II for XBOX 360 now!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in New York

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were spotted in New York, causing a few problems as traffic was at a near standstill as drivers stopped to look at the Turtles..

The new TMNT video game across various platforms went on sale yesterday, and the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie just happens to open this weekend..

Cowabunga dude!

Worms on Xbox Live Arcade - Wednesday, March 7 (800 points)

I just got a press release saying that “Invertebrates Invade! “Worms” Now Available on Xbox Live Arcade.” However it seems that maybe this email was sent prematurely, or is just worded in a confusing way, as the email clearly states the game will be released on Wednesday, March 7 at 0800 GMT (1 a.m. PST). The XBLA game will be 800 points.

Here is the full press release:

Invertebrates Invade! “Worms” Now Available on Xbox Live Arcade

Worms have evolved and are taking no prisoners! Team17 Software Ltd. brings its popular “Worms” franchise to Xbox Live® Arcade, delivering the first turn-based strategy game to the platform. “Worms” will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360™ beginning Wednesday, March 7 at 0800 GMT (1 a.m. PST).

“Worms” is a cleverly balanced turn-based strategy game in which teams of heavily armed worms battle across bizarre, randomly generated landscapes for supremacy. Each team takes turns picking off opposing team members using crazy weapons, tools and other utilities along with whatever foul strategies they can devise. The simple and cute appearance belies the deep strategy of a game that is easy to play but difficult to master.

“Worms” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft® Points.

GAME FEATURES

· A mix of strategy and arcade action that, although simple to understand, contains real depth and massive replayability

· Turn-based multiplayer action for up to four players locally or over Xbox Live*

· An assortment of game options:

o Landscape on which to do battle

o Turn and round times

o Starting weapon arsenal for each team

· Three detailed tutorials to introduce the mechanics to first-time players

· Twenty increasingly difficult single-player challenges

· Three graphical themes for play

· A random landscape generator to ensure that no two landscapes are ever the same

· Twenty-two weapons and utilities to deploy against your enemies

· Many customizable elements, including what worms and teams are named, what worms say, and which gravestone they have when they die

· High-definition visuals and many graphical improvements throughout the game

· Twelve achievements

· Weekly, monthly and overall leaderboards

WHERE CAN I GET IT?

You can download “Worms” beginning Wednesday, March 7, at 0800 GMT/1 a.m. PST on Xbox Live Arcade.

“Worms” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points, and rated E10+, Mild Cartoon Violence.

More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.

* Multiplayer gameplay over Xbox Live requires Xbox Live Gold Membership.