X3F TV -- Gears of War 2: Flashback Map Pack

by Xav de Matos { Nov 6th 2008 at 12:00PM }

Tomorrow, one of the most anticipated titles of the year ships with a sizable bonus regardless of which version you pick up. On top of the ten included multiplayer maps in Gears of War 2, Epic Games has included a download code within each new copy of the game to download five additional maps. Taken from the original Gears of War, the Flashback Map Pack not only adds a dose of nostalgia to the Gears of War 2 multiplayer experience but it keeps the action fresh with new designs for each of the maps in the pack.

The waters of Canals have been frozen, Gridlock has been taken over by lush vegetation, Tyro Station seems to have had an upgrade in tech, Mansion appears more abandoned than ever before and Subway had dried up and now rains pieces of ash from the ongoing war.

Want to see the changes for yourself, in action? Check out our video that includes footage from the in-game Battle Camera.

[iTunes] Subscribe to X3F TV directly in iTunes.
[Zune] Subscribe to the X3F TV directly (Zune Marketplace link coming soon).
[RSS] Add the X3F TV feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically.
[MP4] Download the MP4 directly.

Tags: epic, epic-games, flashback-map-pack, flashback-maps, gears-2-launch, gears-of-war-2, joystiqfeatures, microsoft-games-studios, x3f-tv

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Chester @ Nov 6th 2008 12:32PM

Can anyone tell me if your playing co-op in this game and unlock an achievment, will both profiles get the cheevo's. Thanks for the help!

Vcize @ Nov 6th 2008 3:08PM

Depends on the achievement, I would imagine, just like in Gears 1.

Like if one of you finds a war journal, it counts for both of you, but the kills are seperate.

Insulslayer @ Nov 6th 2008 12:37PM

Video not working for anyone else? :(

HazyCloud @ Nov 6th 2008 12:50PM

Works for me. Firefox user.

DBoyFlex @ Nov 6th 2008 12:56PM

Works fine, also firefox user.

TORO @ Nov 6th 2008 1:06PM

Might as well continue the trend, works fine, FireFox user ;)

I like all the background sounds, especially inside the Mansion...it sounds very empty! If that makes sense haha

JCarpio @ Nov 6th 2008 1:54PM

works for me.. Google Chrome user

SadisticHam @ Nov 6th 2008 12:56PM

These videos never work for me when hosted on that site.

I did find this funny though (Gears 2 clip, like 5 seconds no spoilers):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-LKQHROX7o

Not to sure why now i think about it.

boojbooj @ Nov 6th 2008 12:58PM

Video works for me too, IE user.

NBA Kirkland @ Nov 6th 2008 1:04PM

Xav, is the "download code" just an MS 5x5 code? Or some other type (e.g. Rock Band 2).?

insulslayer @ Nov 6th 2008 1:11PM

Weird. I'm a firefox user too, but still not working. These videos usually work fine for me. If it matters I'm also on a Mac.

ChuckJ @ Nov 6th 2008 1:20PM

Note to those who obtained this early vie internet:

Obviously you should be aware that to obtain this map pack, you'll have to purchase the game. Only downside so far to the leaked version.

Been playing this game for a couple days. Really, really like it. However, on multiplayer, the chainsaw is the bitch weapon of Gears 2. It is no longer the shotgun. You can shoot at a guy who is a couple feet away and he can keep coming at you just revving up the chainsaw, as soon as he is close enough, youre toast.
I hate getting hacked by the chainsaw. I think id rather return to the shotgun being powerful like in Gears 1. In this one, if you are in a close battle, might as well have your chainsaw out. Youll see once you start playing.

Vcize @ Nov 6th 2008 3:06PM

Arg, that is what I was afraid of.

juan @ Nov 9th 2008 11:28AM

hello chuckj, i rented this game to try it out but my copy didnt come with the code for the maps, can you tell me if they are all the same or if they are all different

Decembermaloy @ Nov 6th 2008 1:31PM

In South Africa, none of the LE have the 48hr+ Lancer + Old maps codes in the boxes as far we know. Is this true for other regions?

skin.bintin @ Nov 6th 2008 1:38PM

Been playing since the NZ Midnight release about 8 hours ago, and all the idiots playing Pirated copies were spewing they couldn't use the Limited Editions Golden Weapons or get into games being played on the Flashback Map Pack.

I hate that cheap pricks don't pay their way for my favourite hobbie, but it's great to hear them whinge!

007craft @ Nov 6th 2008 2:25PM

I think the whole point of this code is to deter people who pirate the game. Its the only explination. Pirate game, no unique code, cant play online matchmaking. This might be the xboxs solution to pc cd-keys without blatently throwing cd-keys upon us, but calling them dlc packs. Its win win for them because they trick regular folk into thinking they get free dlc when in reality, their only typing in a cd-key. I wouldnt be surprised if the maps were on the disc itself. Pirate away for 1 player, want multiplayer, buy the game. Just like on pc. And unlike pc, setting up custom servers for multi on pirate copies is just not a possiblity.

I dont have a modded 360 so it does not effect me, but my friend does. Hes forced to buy the game so he can play with me and our other friends online.

Vcize @ Nov 6th 2008 3:07PM

Not only pirated games, but used games also.

juan @ Nov 9th 2008 11:28AM

are the codes for the maps all random then? i rented the game and my copy didnt come with the code, and i was wondering if they were all the same or different,

RedSonRising @ Nov 6th 2008 3:22PM

can anyone confirm the Flashback map pack codes cant be downloaded with rented copies of Gears of War 2?

i really want to play gridlock again but im not buying the game for a lil while. just too many games out right now..

anyone know how long the Flasback maps are going to be available???

Keroro @ Nov 9th 2008 10:17AM

Ask them for the case, copy down the code

juan @ Nov 9th 2008 11:28AM

i rented gears of war 2 and my rented copy did not come with a code for the maps, can anybody tell me if they are all the same so i can get it from someone else or if they are all different and i cant do anything about it

jason @ Nov 10th 2008 7:04PM

wel I just want to said dat I bough the game and once I put the code in for the maps and it keeps telling me dat is not valid so if anyone could tell me if the maps would be downloadable someone plizzzzzzzzzzz tel me if u know when the maps come out. my email if any info on the maps metal_killer13@hotmail.com