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Gears of War 2 hops on the double XP bandwagon

by David Hinkle { May 14th 2009 at 11:30AM }

Double XP weekends are usually only reserved for Halo 3, Call of Duty 4 and Call of Duty: World at War, but now that's about to change. For every enemy you chainsaw or shred with your precious shotgun (or just kill, frankly) in Gears of War 2 this weekend, you'll receive double the experience points. It all starts on Friday, May 15, at 5 AM EST, when Epic will throw the switch and let the rushing river of XP flow. You'll have until Monday, May 18, at 9 AM EST to take advantage, and the double XP will count across all playlists and match types. So, break out the WD-40, grease that chainsaw up, and get ready to show the Locust what's what.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Double XP in Halo 3's 'Rocket Race' this weekend

by David Hinkle { Mar 26th 2009 at 6:45PM }

For those of you still stuck on that floating ring in space, know that your time spent trying to escape from its parasitic residents in Halo 3 this weekend will earn you double the experience points. That's right, it's another Double XP weekend, and Bungie has dropped word that this weekend's playlist will be Rocket Race and it's open for one and all starting right ... wait for it ... now!

More than just a favorite of the Joystiq staff, Rocket Race is a custom playlist that tasks teams of 2 to ride through a series of checkpoints for, uh, points. One person is the driver, and the other has infinite rockets and must try to keep the opposing teams away from the checkpoints.

A Legendary weekend of Halo 3 double EXP

by Dustin Burg { Mar 13th 2009 at 5:00PM }

A new Halo 3 double EXP weekend is going on right now through Monday morning, March 16. To participate, make your way into Halo 3's Legendary Brawl Double EXP playlist. But note, the Heroic and Legendary maps are required -- the Mythic maps are not necessary for this weekend's EXP earning, but "don't be surprised" when they show up in a future double EXP event. So, dust off your Mjolnir armor and bring along some extra teabags (for the caffeine boost, of course) because it's gonna be a long and (hopefully) memorable weekend.

World at War offers up double XP all weekend long

by Dustin Burg { Mar 5th 2009 at 5:15PM }

In celebration of last week's Makin Map DLC release, Call of Duty: World at War soldiers will receive double XP all weekend long. From Friday through the early morning hours of Monday, March 12, double XP will be enabled on all gaming platforms including PS3 and Xbox 360. Twice the experience points is an added incentive to get online over the weekend, though we doubt hardcore World at War gamers really need convincing. It's still a nice gesture, though, Treyarch.

CoD4: 50% off Variety Maps, new playlist and double XP

by Dustin Burg { Feb 18th 2009 at 2:15PM }

Call of Duty 4's own Robert "fourzerotwo" Bowling just posted that, all next week, there will be a huge CoD4 celebration. One that's full of money savings, experience earning and new playlist playing.

Beginning Tuesday, February 24, the Variety Map Pack will be priced at 50% off the normal 800

/ $10 admission fee. Then, on Friday, February 27, Infinity Ward will welcome gamers into the multiplayer mix by flipping the CoD4 double XP switch to the "ON" position. Finally, fourzerotwo himself will be pulling an all-nighter Friday night and adding a new Hardcore Headquarters playlist for the double XP killing shenanigans. It's a week-long Call of Duty 4 party, just without the booze, party streamers and all the post-party cleanup.

Gallery: Call of Duty 4: Variety Map Pack

World at War: We love the smell of Double-XP in the morning

by Xav de Matos { Jan 30th 2009 at 11:40AM }

War is hell ... unless you're getting twice the experience. This weekend, Call of Duty: World at War is once again rewarding players with double experience for all multiplayer modes. Not enough for you? World at War is also introducing two brand new game types into its playlist rotation: Team Tactical and Mercenary TDM. Team Tactical is a 4v4 playlist that pits two teams up against each other in random objective scenarios, while Mercenary TDM does not allow for parties in favor of random team match-ups.

New playlists have gone live today for both Xbox 360 and PS3 players. The Double-XP event will run from today, January 30, until February 1. Happy hunting.

[Thanks, Rhinosaur]

Halo 3 celebrates Cinco de Mayo with double XP

by Justin McElroy { May 2nd 2008 at 1:45PM }

Everyone knows that Cinco de Mayo celebrates when Mexican Spartan forces destroyed a batch of French Covenant troops in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. So it seems only fitting that the bravery and sacrifice of those armored soldiers be honored with a Halo 3 Double XP weekend (which has already kicked off) and a new playlist for Fiesta (which spawns players with random weapons) called "Cinco de Mayo."

Two words of warning before you begin jamming cervezas and the right trigger: 1. Everyone can get double XP but you need the Heroic and Legendary map packs to play in "Cinco de Mayo." 2. The party only lasts until Tuesday, with the fiesta becomes a siesta.

Halo 3 Double XP Weekend: Legendary Brawl

by Terrence Stasse { Apr 17th 2008 at 7:00PM }

The Double XP just keeps on coming doesn't it? This week's Halo 3 flavor playlist is known as Legendary Brawl and is a ranked free-for-all playlist that requires the new Legendary Map Pack. While that is a bit unfortunate, most out there bought this pack now that the first one is now free (basically six maps for $10). Since the playlist is both ranked and every man for himself, Bungie notes that it'll be a good opportunity to finish off your achievements. The twelve man games are online now, and will be until 2am Pacific time on Monday.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Another COD4 Double XP Weekend: April 25-27

by Terrence Stasse { Apr 17th 2008 at 9:15AM }

These things are certainly becoming popular, we guess devs discovered that people like getting twice the reward for normal "work." Last time the event was the release of COD4's first map pack. This time it's the same thing, only for PS3, and since the maps are already out on 360, we get the Double XP Weekend too. The specific start and stop times for North America are from 12:01 AM on Friday, April 25 to 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 27. And for those European gamers the Double XP Weekend is completely different, beginning at 12:01 AM GMT on Friday, May 2 and concluding at 11:59 PM GMT on Sunday, May 4. Mark your calenders gamers!

Bungie brings back the SWAT

by Xav de Matos { Mar 28th 2008 at 4:15PM }

Red team go! Bungie has announced that they will be reactivating Team SWAT for Double XP this weekend in Halo 3 social matchmaking after the original playlist was removed last week. Beginning at today at 2PM PST and ending on at 2AM PST on Monday. In order to balance the playlists Team Hardcore has been removed to make way for the upcoming MLG playlist that is set to go live as soon as the Double XP weekend ends on Monday. Time to get tactical folks!

[Thanks to everyone and their dog for sending this in!]

Team SWAT makes its limited Halo 3 debut

by Dustin Burg { Mar 20th 2008 at 3:15PM }

Just a little reminder for our obsessive Halo 3 gamers, right now Bungie just rolled out Team SWAT into Halo 3's search-able matchmaking playlists. The social Team SWAT playlist, a Halo 2 gametype where Spartans are stripped of their motion tracker and shields, will be available through March 23rd and offer up twice as many experience points as part of their previously announced Double XP Weekends. The same type of weekend funnery that the limited Griffball playlist was a part of. So, hop online, practice your headshots and rack up the XP. We know we'll be participating and winning ... often.