GEARS OF WAR HIDDEN FRONTS PACK NOW FREE
I’m still feeling a bit under the weather, so I’m keeping today’s update short. As promised by Microsoft, the Hidden Fronts map pack for Gears of War is now available as a free download. The pack includes four new multiplayer maps which I’ve taken the liberty of listing below;
- Bullet Marsh
- In this Kryll-infested swamp, an old generator still powers the area lights. A few stray bullets could easily knock out the generator, leaving you to fend for yourself against the Kryll.
- Garden
- This overgrown and crumbling conservatory still has a working fertilization and pesticide system. This system can pose a serious hazard to anyone who ventures into the greenhouse without first venting the air.
- Process
- Fight for control of this subterranean Imulsion processing plant, still active despite the cessation of the Pendulum wars.
- Subway
- Timgad’s Central Subway station used to serve as a central hub for commuters. Now the tunnels are crawling with Locust.
So there you have it – if you’ve been waiting for this pack to go free, head on over to the Live Marketplace and download it.
- Gears of War – Official website
- Free Gears of War Hidden Fronts Map Pack – Xbox.com
THE LATEST FROM BEN HECKENDORN – THE NESTARI
It’s been awhile since we last checked in with console hacker extrordinaire Ben Heckendorn, so we figured it would be time to head over to his website and see what he’s been up to. Turns out, it’s another handheld system – the NEStari.
This time, Ben has taken an Atari Flashback 2, one of those "Nintendo on a chip" systems and some technical know-how and built a combination Atari 2600 / NES handheld. I don’t know about you, but I really do wish I had this guy’s technical expertise – I’d probably spend all day building consoles. (ok, I’d at least spend all day starting console projects)
Be sure to check out his earlier projects if this is the first time you’re visiting his site – you’ll probably be drooling in no time flat.
- The NEStari – BenHeck.com
