If you’ve yet to pick up one or more of the Call of Duty: World at War map packs and just so happen to own an Xbox 360, now is the perfect time to do so.

Major Nelson has just let us know that all 3 of the game’s map packs will be getting a 50% price cut which means Map Pack 1, 2 and 3 will be going for 400 Microsoft Points until November 1st.

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Appropriately entitled Map Pack 3, this pack will include three multiplayer maps and an additional Nazi Zombie map. Pictured above is Revolution, one map to be included in said pack, with pictures of the other two maps, Breach and Battery, included after the break. Unfortunately, Treyarch released no screen shots of the new Nazi Zombie map, Der Riese.

With the success of World at War’s previous 2 map packs it’s no wonder that Treyarch would continue to release similar content. I mean, the game is published by Activision, remember?

via Kotaku

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Just like Epic, Treyarch has decided that they will hold a Double XP weekend for Call of Duty: World at War to celebrate the 4th of July. Just like Gears of War 2, this event will take place on July 3rd and run until July 6th.

Additionally, on July 3rd, Treyarch is gearing to launch a playlist update that will incoporate the recently released Map Pack 2 into the Core and Hardcore playlists.

For those of you who are waiting for a Double XP weekend to go prestige, now’s your chance.

Just as we reported to you yesterday Map Pack 2 has official hit Xbox Live and PSN for 800 Microsoft Points and $9.99 respectively for Call of Duty: World at War.

This is the map pack that includes the multiplayer maps Banzai, Corrosion and Sub Pens along with the all new Nazi Zombie map Shi No Numa.

The real announcement here however is that Playstation 3 owners will get the chance to play with World at War developers on Saturday June 11th from 1-5PM PST. Below are the PSN IDs that the developers will be playing under:

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Just in case you’ve gotten bored of the plethora of maps already released for Call of Duty: World at War, Activision and Treyarch are gearing up to drop the game’s second downloadable map pack which is set to launch tomorrow, June 11th.

This World at War pack will run you 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99 and will include 3 new multiplayer maps, Corrosion, Banzai and Sub Pens in addition to a new Nazi Zombie map, Shi No Numa.

New Nazi Zombie map? Count me in!

Call of Duty: World at War’s first map pack was nothing short of a huge success. So, it’s no surprise that Treyarch would produce a second map pack which is featured in the above video.

The video runs 8:34 and features the two maps Corrosion and Sub Pens being added to the pack. If you didn’t know, there’s also a new Nazi Zombie map entitled Shi No Numa being introduced.

I just wish the trailer showed said Nazi Zombie map, I mean it is my favorite feature in WaW. Futhermore, if you don’t have Call of Duty: World at War, now is the perfect time because Steam is offering the game for just $25.

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There you go. Expect Call of Duty 7 (with a subtitle, of course), some time in 2010 (as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is technically the sixth game in the series).

Treyarch is excited to announce that their first map pack for Call of Duty: World at War has managed to sell more than 2 million copies downloads since its March release:

“This is a huge milestone and we are so appreciative of our incredibly supportive community who continue to play and enjoy the game,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch. “We’re hard at work on Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 and look forward to delivering that in June.”

Sure it’s a good game and all but everyone who’s anyone loves the Nazi zombie feature that Treyarch introduced to the Call of Duty series. And, considering the forthcoming Map Pack 2 is going to include a new Nazi zombie map, it’s probably safe to say it will sell as good if not better than Map Pack 1.

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Noah Heller is said to be involved in the project; it should be noted that he was the senior producer on World at War, which basically confirms the participation of Treyarch. It isn’t exactly known why they are pursuing music from those eras. Vietnam War I get, but Cuban and African music? I’m guessing secret ops or covert operations.

The next game – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – is due out this fall on the usual platforms.

There’s no questioning the fact that both Call of Duty 4 and its succesor Call of Duty: World at War were huge successess.

Well, Activision isn’t pleased with these results and is looking to make even more of a killing with their forthcoming Modern Warfare 2.

In a recent conversation held with MCV, Activision brand manager Simon Wells was quoted to say the following:

“We want to propel this year’s title to be the biggest selling video game of all time. That may raise some eyebrows, but step back and look at the franchise’s trajectory through preceding launches, and this objective starts to look viable.”

So yes, expect the sort of promotion that was done with Halo 3 to return for Modern Warfare 2. Call of Duty branded Mountain Dew Game Fuel anyone?

The DLC was released on March 19 for $10. It offers played four new multiplayer maps, including one for the Nazi Zombies mode. It is also due out on PC, though release details are yet to be revealed.

Interestingly, it did better than the DLC for Call of Duty 4, which took nine days to break the million mark.

Players will fight through the burning streets of Berlin in “Nightfire,” take position in the deadly jungles of “Knee Deep” and carefully traverse the bombed out underground of “Station.” The Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 will also add another heart-pounding chapter to the four-player co-op Nazi Zombie mode with “Verruckt”

The map pack is available on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation(R)Store for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system for $9.99. The Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 will be made available for Windows(R) PC at a future date to be announced.

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A new trailer showcasing the new “Verrückt” Nazi Zombie map for Treyarch’s Call of Duty: World at War has hit the internet today.

Featuring in the video is a general low down of the map along with an important feature; perks in the form of cola’s. You’ll be able to drink cola found in various machines that give you powerups like the ability to shoot faster and the ability to quickly revive a downed teammate.

Sounds cool, but how will it stack up against the much loved original zombie map?

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Major Nelson has recently announced on his blog that the demo for popular FPS Call of Duty: World at War has hit Xbox Live for download.

Featured in the demo is the campaign mission “Hard Landing, which players will be able to venture through in both single player and online co-op with up to 4 players.

The game has been out a while but this is definitly good for those looking to play it before they buy it and haven’t had an opportunity until now.

Activision has recently updated the official Call of Duty: World at War site with news of a new map pack set to hit this March. Included in the pack are 4 all new levels, one of which is a zombie level that we heard of earlier today.

The four maps will be entitled: Nightfire, Station, Knee deep, and Verrückt (which is the zombie map). Upon reading the following description, taken from the game’s official website, Perks-a-cola really caught my eye; A perk vending machine of sorts? Fine in my book given a zombie infestation!

More on the levels below:

Nightfire
In “Nightfire,” players take to the streets of a war-ravaged Berlin with only the flames of the burning city to expose the enemy.
Station
“Station” offers a bombed out underground train station littered with hidden passageways and destroyed subway cars.
Knee Deep
“Knee Deep” takes place on the island of Peleliu in a once tranquil village turned chaotic Japanese command center.
Verrückt (Zombie Asylum)
The fan favorite 4-player co-op Nazi Zombies Bonus Mode returns with “Verrückt,” a terrifying Zombie asylum featuring more weapons, perks via the addition of Perks-a-Cola machines, electroshock defenses and the endless zombie horde.

Unfortunately there are no date specifics or hints to how much the pack will cost, bummer.

In addition to more commonplace levels that will be included in the upcoming map pack, there will be yet another zombie level coming. On the game’s forums community manager JD_2020 confirmed the rumors circulating that there would be a new zombie level included in the first map pack, adding a tongue-in cheek comment regarding the zombie warning on road signs.

Daniel Suarez, executive producer on the title, told MTV Multiplayer that they’re aiming to put out some ‘untraditional‘ content packs. Treyarch is aiming for two or three of these content packs, which could include anything from a map editor to more multiplayer modes that take the gritty real-world game and propell it in another strange direction. Announcements regarding the DLC will begin next year.

The game was released last week, hitting all platforms imaginable in the market. No specific per-console breakdown of sales was provided, so it cannot be said which platform was more popular.

World at War was developed by Treyarch; it was built on the CoD4 engine. Call of Duty 6 is being worked on by series creator Infinity Ward for release in 2009.

They will distribute PC keys to all registered users of CallofDuty.com, including any new users who signup after the PC beta is released. No release date for the PC beta was given.

The full game is due out November 11 on PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and DS.

"I can’t say that there won’t ever be a WWII Call of Duty game again, but … it’s gratifying that we’re able to show the close for once, rather than the opening," he said. "The war is over and both campaigns have a very clear ending."

To illustrate his point, Heller pointed out some parts of the great war that is yet to be explored: "People definitely haven’t seen the final charge of the Red Army, people haven’t seen what the fighting was like in Okinawa."

Call of Duty World at War is in development at Treyarch. It is currently in beta.