We really, really hope Smash Bros. Brawl gives us some reliable matchmaking by the time we finish procrastinating our tax returns, but if not, we can always fall back on Halo 3; the latter game is getting a nice shot in the arm this April 15th with three new maps.
Microsoft and Bungie announced today that 800 Microsoft Points will buy you Ghost Town, Avalanche (a tribute to 'fan favorite' Sidewinder, a map I personally despised) and an unnamed "returning classic" noted for its appeal to the small Slayer crowd. Any guesses? They also hint at some new Forge options...
Here's some brief map descriptions, but check out Bungie.net's interview with the designers and artists to get the whole story, and some high-res images of Avalanche :
Ghost Town
This map is a battle-scarred maze of narrow passages and dangerous ruins outside the once-prosperous city of Voi. Collapsed ceilings and shell-battered buildings provide both valuable cover and deadly traps, as catwalks and stairways take the fight from claustrophobic ground combat to dizzying rooftop battles. "Ghost Town" is a mid-sized map ideal for Team Slayer games and smaller objective types.Avalanche
"Avalanche" is a tribute to "Sidewinder," a Halo®: Combat Evolved fan favorite. This massive, vehicle-oriented objective map adds a twist to its classic predecessor with all new interiors, dramatically reshaped exteriors, and brand new vehicle variants. Take a ride and admire the visual variety from the cockpit of the retuned Hornet.???
The third map to be included in the Legendary Pack has yet to be announced, but stay tuned for full details on another returning classic … fans of smaller Slayer maps, it’s time to get excited.
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