[Multiplatform] Left 4 STOP THROWING PIPE BOMBS AT THE TANKS

Currently grabbing the demo (on 360) for this, and I already have a pre-order down, but I am now wondering if there's going to be enough GFFers on the 360 version, hopefully so.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Just saw that news about the free DLC this morning and have to say hell yeah, great news. Definitely happy about the 360 getting in on the free action too.

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Originally Posted by Encephalon

Anyone else have it on 360?

Hell yes. I should be around at some point over the easter weekend (probably not until Sunday though), but consider me down.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

The free survival pack DLC is coming on the 21st April, so next week, and Valve have updated the L4D blog with details on what to expect, and some information on how they designed the mode:

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Survival Mode pits your team against never ending waves of infected. Sounds simple. Just trap the survivors in a small part of a map, unleash the hordes, and record the longest time. Survival Mode, which will be released next week, is actually a bit more than that.

Our goals for Survival Mode are to deliver a mode of play distinct from Campaign or Versus, have games that regularly last under ten minutes, and emphasize competition with team play through leaderboards.

Survival Mode draws on the planning and communication aspects of a successful Finale or Crescendo event, while taking it to another level. It rapidly hits a fever pitch that only a well coordinated team will be able to successfully survive. Everything from simply covering a reviving teammate, to making every shot count to minimize reloads becomes crucial in Survival Mode.

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Originally Posted by Tails

I'm off tonight though if we can get some fags rounded up.

I'm down. I'm always up for some L4D action, though you bastards always seem to be playing whilst I'm asleep (gits).

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Bacon Man

2) The closer to the entire team you can throw your Molotov, the better.

2-a) If you are Skills, it was always an accident.

This is definitely Skills's special move. I've yet to play a game of L4D with him where he hasn't set me on fire at least once during a game.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I was going to say I'd be down, but 9-10pm your time, pfft, sod that I'll be asleep. Oh well, another time perhaps.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Blue Falcon

About half of you have my phone number. If I'm not there, text it or call it, as I have a small number of things to get done tonight before I settle in.

Yeah, because that worked so very well yesterday when Daravon rang you and I texted you. -_____-

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Originally Posted by SailorDaravon

I like how we've invited you repeatedly much earlier than that, but you're always busy with Saints Row 2, or you say you're about to get off but then you're on Saints Row 2 for another 45 minutes -_-.

I wasn't really feeling in the mood for any versus last night, and didn't want to fuck up your party because I wasn't feeling it (plus I was trying to finish up the last bits I wanted to do in SR2, which I did). If I'm around tonight give me a shout and I'll see what I'm feeling like.

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Originally Posted by Frank's Bank

I'm finally buying this. First thing this morning. It'd be nice to have a GFFer show me the ropes, if anyone could spare the time for a new player.

Dude, you know I'll be on after work (4pm-ish my time, so about 11 yours). Hit me up squire, you know I'm down.

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Depending on when you guys get around to playing (probably way past when I'll be hitting the hay), I'd be down from some Left 4 Dead.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

More on that good news, tinged with "fuck you Microsoft" for 360 owners:

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Left 4 Dead is getting some new content in September with a new content pack called "Crash Course." The content "bridges the gap between the end of the 'No Mercy' campaign and the beginning of 'Death Toll' in the original game, expanding the game universe with new locations, new dialogue from the original cast, and an explosive finale."

Are you excited yet? The content will include Survival maps and a co-op campaign, but the real story is in a revamped version of the Versus mode. The goal is to be able to play a complete game in 30 minutes. "A recharge timer for infected teammates has also been added, and item spawn behavior has changed for more balanced gameplay," Valve explains.

There's not much more information to share, although PC gamers have it over on 360 fans: the update will be free via Steam, but will cost 560 Microsoft points ($7) on Xbox Live.

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Sounds like it'll be ace, though bloody annoying that 360 owners have to pay. That can only be down to Microsoft controlling pricing strategy, unless Valve just hate console players.

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Me too, I'm down.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Hmmm, perhaps not if they're randomly going to up the price for what should be free:

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Left 4 Dead add-on Crash Course has been released on Steam and Xbox Live Marketplace, as Valve said it would be.

Valve didn't tell us the Xbox 360 version would cost 800 MS Points (£6.80/€9.60), however - 560 MSP (£4.76 / €6.72) was the previously announced price. It's not clear whether this is intended or simply an error. Tom's downloading the add-on for Xbox 360 now.

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What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I have no idea of Steam adheres to regions, but bear in mind that Eurogamer is a European gaming site (and that version is the UK focussed one). Though it is possible that it hasn't hit Steam yet.

Also, from the same (updated) page:

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Update: Xbox Live's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has Tweeted that the higher price-point is an error, and the content should cost 560 MSP. He suggests holding off until Xbox Live admins rectify the mistake.

FELIPE NO

Not sure if we need to start an L4D2 thread to avoid muddying the waters here (so to speak), but I'm guessing most people who picked up L4D1 might have gone and grabbed the sequel, especially since it's ace.

Anyways, any of the 360 crew down for doing some Versus or Scavenge mode stuff today (afternoon/evening for US folk, evening/night for Europe - sort of times)?

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For 360 players, apparently dedicated servers should be working (I'd be willing to give this a go at some point tonight):

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We have upgraded our network infrastructure to better accommodate the huge response to L4D2. 360 players will now have lag-free servers. We've also added more dedicated servers.

We will continue to monitor the situation and add resources as needed.

Thank you for your patience. Now quit reading this, get out there and kill some zombies!

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Jam it back in, in the dark.

We didn't really get anything going last week, though I'll admit I was somewhat distracted by Assassin's Creed II so partly my bad, but is anyone down for getting some L4D2 action going this week, or indeed later today?

I might be on playing other things, but hit me up with a message as I'll be down for jumping over to some zombie shootan times.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

A few people were on last night, but if anyone's going to be around today (well, this afternoon/evening for US folks I guess) then drop me a message as I'd be down for doing more Versus/Scavenge, or even just playing some campaign stuff.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Sorry you couldn't join in with us last night Ence, but we had a full 4 and were in the middle of a game (until Xbox Live decided to explode that was). But yeah, I'm down for more L4D2 whenever, just hit me up when I'm online.

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