GRAW Chapter 2 Hands-On from teamxbox.com
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..... and let us be the first to tell you that what Red Storm put together here is worth nearly any amount of Microsoft Points. The amount and quality of the content in Chapter 2 is what impresses us.
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Game Types
As if you didn't have enough options to deal with already, Red Storm has thrown two new twists into the pot.
Team Battle is an epic fight that expounds on the standard objective type war by including A.I. unit support. You may see some A.I. friendlies throw down suppressive fire with a light armored vehicle, or mix it up in the trenches via infantry support. It looks as though there can be up to twenty five pieces of A.I. support per team, so you can imagine what kind of skirmishes ensue when the server is full of gamers. It's worth mentioning that the A.I. units are only responsible for offensive support, and will not get involved in handling objectives that are a part of the briefing.
Team Blind Siege puts one team on the offensive, while the other squad must defend a central waypoint. The beauty of this mode is that the defenders have no clue as to when, where, or how the attack will occur, as all lines of communication are severed.
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There are four amazing new maps that will come with Chapter 2. Along with these maps are fresh campaign co-op missions which allow a whole squad of human ghosts run through a single story.
Each map is as intricate and detailed as any of those included with GRAW, and in some cases, more interesting. The central theme to each new map seems to be varying vertical height, whether in the form of a hilly depot, or the lofty deck of an oceanliner. This creates more "sitting duck" scenarios, and other advantages which come from having the higher ground.
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In keeping with their theme of providing mil-spec weapons, equipment, and wardrobe, Red Storm has added two new camo types to the Chapter 2 fray. The Canadian CADPAT is a computer-generated woodsy camo that does well in Jungle Mines and River Depot.
Known worldwide as one of the best concealing patterns, British DPM- or Disruptive Pattern Material- has been included for those looking for a fresh look, or a bit better cover while in the thick of it.
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Think of Chapter 2 as a booster to an already stout game. The included maps are as good and in some instances better than the stock set, the new weapons are potent without causing imbalance, and additional game types is something you don't find every day in DLC.
We expect the price to be pretty much in check, which means that most online GRAW matches will be running this new material. So what are you waiting for? Oh yeah, Chapter 2 hasn't come out yet. Our bad! But keep your eyes peeled at the end of June for Chapter 2. Ghost out.
GRAW Chapter 2 Hands-on from IGN.
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Starting next week, Xbox Live subscribers will have the opportunity to download this new package, simply entitled Chapter 2.
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M486 : This sucker is powerful and loud. When you kill somebody with this, it's like a shot heard 'round the world.
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Believe it or not, while I loved the new maps, I think I actually liked the newly lit maps a little bit more. The reason is simple. I know these maps. They're familiar to me, but the change in lighting alters everything. Dark, night levels from the retail build are all of a sudden lit up in full daylight. You can see where you're going and see the landscape with a much better eye as to where to head, hide, snipe, or run to or from. Likewise, maps that were bright before and that received sunset lighting actually look beautiful. They're really pretty. The multiple colors bleeding from red to orange to yellow and the soft lighting across the landscape create a different mood. I tremendously like morning mist of Old Town, which fit the level perfectly.
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The Chapter 2 Package, which should cost a few bucks, is coming next week. Ubisoft didn't clarify a price, but we reckon it will go for about $5-$10. Also, the exact date was not revealed. We suspect its arrival will be around mid-week. All publishers waiting to release downloadable content must wait for Microsoft to fully certify the content, which can take two days or three weeks, which is why most publishers also don't announce an exact date for their content. They don't always know until the actual day of release. Is it worth $5-$10 bucks for this new pack? Hell yes. The Chapter 2 package is generously laden with all kinds of content, most of which is extremely useful -- from five new guns to four totally new maps, to eight re-lit maps. I'm personally buying it, so watch out suckers.
Chapter 2 Preview videos from GT tv (30MB SD or 90MB HD).
Mid next week for real? Can't wait!!

At $5-$10 should mean around 400-800 MS points.
This post has been edited by terranova: Jun 16 2006, 11:28 AM