Modern Warefare 2 "Resurgence" Map Pack

Modern Warefare will receive a new DLC map pack, "Resurgence" on June 03 2010 for 1200 Microsoft Points or $15 USD for the PS3.  The map pack will include two old maps and three new, same formula as its predecessor. 

The new maps include the two old ones hardcore Call of Duty fans may recognize, Vacant, a wide open Russian office complex and Strike, an urban town.  New maps include Carnival, an abandoned theme park.  Trailer Park, a super tight maze.  And Fuel, a "sniper heaven" and one of the biggest multiplayer maps to date.  Below are screenshots of all five of the new maps.

Violent Video Games Make You Smarter

Yep, that' right.  A team of researchers in the Netherlands said a quick study proves that violent video games like Call of Duty and Resident Evil can make you smarter.  The study shows that shoot-to-kill video games improve quick thinking and make players more able to cope with demands of modern life.  So go ahead, rack up endless hours of shooting mahem.

Free MW2 Night Vision Goggles for your Avatar

Activision and Microsoft in light of the recent release on the Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package DLC are now also giving away free Night Vision Goggles for your avatar. Gold and Silver XBOX Live Members (yes, that means everyone) can download the goggles for free through midnight Sunday in the Avatar Marketplace.

If you had previously purchased the Goggles, you will be refunded the full amount of Microsoft Points sometime between now and May 01 2010.

Modern Warfare 2 DLC Exclusive

Microsoft has recently told Eurogamer "We have a 30-day timed exclusive on the Modern Warfare content packs."  The first Modern Warre 2 DLC will be exclusive to the XBOX 360 for 30 days, it will then be available on other platforms.  The DLC starts arriving Spring 2010 but not exact dates have been yet announced.