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Dice States They Do Not Ever Want to Charge for BC2 Maps

News | April 1, 2010 9:12 am
Activision and Modern Warfare 2 have been taking some heat this week, first about the steep 1200 Microsoft Point price tage of their new Stimulus Map pack, and then even more on the issues they had during the release of the map pack. In direct response to this release, Dice, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 developer, released a free map pack entitled the VIP 2 Map Pack, which went live on the same day. Both EA and Dice seem to be happy with the result of releasing this map pack.

In an interview with Xbox World 360 magazine, Patrick Bach, senior producer at DICE, stated that

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We don't ever want to charge for our maps and insisted to EA that this attitude was crucial when it came to keeping our community happy and playing together,



Bach went on to tell say that a "generous" amount of DLC is planned for Bad Company 2. First off, I will be amazed if both EA and Microsoft continue to allow free maps for one of the 360's hottest multiplayer titles. As we learned from Epic and Gears of War, the developer does not set the price points for DLC: Microsoft has the final say. I think its great that they are even trying, though, and shows a real appreciation for their customers. If they can keep it up, they may just be able to topple the giant that is Modern Warfare 2. Only time will tell...

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Re: Dice States They Do Not Ever Want to Charge for BC2 Maps
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To bad there VIP Map Pack is priced the same as MW2 pack and does not even provide new maps to play...
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Good for DICE but too bad they're in bed with EA.
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That's why I like bad co over mw...sure e.a. is douchey at times. I like those dice folks attitudes.
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