new campaign coming in september L4D

[Negate]

August 4, 2009 - Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress, and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the next major downloadable content (DLC) update for its co-operative zombie thriller, Left 4 Dead (L4D), the #1 new game title on Xbox 360 and PC in 2008

Entitled "Crash Course," the latest DLC delivers new single-player, multiplayer and co-operative gameplay to both platforms. Targeted for release in September, "Crash Course" 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

While containing both Survival maps and a Co-operative Campaign, the primary goal of "Crash" is to deliver a complete Versus mode experience in just 30 minutes, resulting in a streamlined version of the game's existing Versus campaigns. A recharge timer for infected teammates has also been added, and item spawn behavior has changed for more balanced gameplay.

"Since the release of Left 4 Dead last November, the design team has been excited about creating new experiences for this world and allowing players to do the same, by releasing much of our internal toolset, like the Survival Pack and Authoring Tools," said Gabe Newell. "We're working with the fans toward the ongoing entertainment value of the product."

Left 4 Dead is an action horror game from Valve that blends the social entertainment experience of multiplayer games such as Counter-Strike and Team Fortress with the dramatic, narrative experience made popular in single player action game classics such as the Half-Life series of games. Released in November of 2008, L4D has earned over 50 industry awards from outlets around the world and sold almost 3 million copies worldwide.
Left 4 Dead: Crash Course is targeted for release in September and will be available free of charge on the PC and for 560 Gamer points on Xbox Live.

You can read a little more about it Here
It is something even if it will be pretty close to l4d2 time.

[CaffeinePowered]

"Crash Course" 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

Wait...what?

L4D is supposed to have a story?

[KarthXLR]

I'll believe it when I see it.

[Badgerman of DOOM]

[quote author=negate link=topic=3404.msg103723#msg103723 date=1249407917]
"Crash Course" 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

Wait...what?

L4D is supposed to have a story?
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Initially, all the campaigns were supposed to be connected, but they decided to scrap the idea in favor of 4 standalone scenarios. Looks like they decided to revive the idea. I don't like that.

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[quote author=Caffeine link=topic=3404.msg103724#msg103724 date=1249408278]
[quote author=negate link=topic=3404.msg103723#msg103723 date=1249407917]
"Crash Course" 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

Wait...what?

L4D is supposed to have a story?
[/quote]

Initially, all the campaigns were supposed to be connected, but they decided to scrap the idea in favor of 4 standalone scenarios. Looks like they decided to revive the idea. I don't like that.
[/quote]

TBH Neither do I, I like the individual "movie" set up, reminds me of how old horror films would be shown in grindhouse double features (in before someone who was actually alive when such things were shown in theaters)

[SAVAGE-0]

I think it's pretty obvious they are doing it to appease the people who have their panties in a knot about l4d2 coming out instead of more DLC... I'd bet anything they'll deliver on their sept date to build a little more confidence within the l4d community... PR play is my guess

[Honest]

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[quote author=Caffeine link=topic=3404.msg103724#msg103724 date=1249408278]
[quote author=negate link=topic=3404.msg103723#msg103723 date=1249407917]
"Crash Course" 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

Wait...what?

L4D is supposed to have a story?
[/quote]

Initially, all the campaigns were supposed to be connected, but they decided to scrap the idea in favor of 4 standalone scenarios. Looks like they decided to revive the idea. I don't like that.
[/quote]

TBH Neither do I, I like the individual "movie" set up, reminds me of how old horror films would be shown in grindhouse double features (in before someone who was actually alive when such things were shown in theaters)
[/quote]

I kind of wanted more than just "Here are some zombies, use the guns to shoot them." but then again that would have grown old with L4D's gameplay style.

But that also grew old so durp.

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[quote author=Coordinator Ruby link=topic=3404.msg103731#msg103731 date=1249409152]
[quote author=Caffeine link=topic=3404.msg103724#msg103724 date=1249408278]
[quote author=negate link=topic=3404.msg103723#msg103723 date=1249407917]
"Crash Course" 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

Wait...what?

L4D is supposed to have a story?
[/quote]

Initially, all the campaigns were supposed to be connected, but they decided to scrap the idea in favor of 4 standalone scenarios. Looks like they decided to revive the idea. I don't like that.
[/quote]

TBH Neither do I, I like the individual "movie" set up, reminds me of how old horror films would be shown in grindhouse double features (in before someone who was actually alive when such things were shown in theaters)
[/quote]

I kind of wanted more than just "Here are some zombies, use the guns to shoot them." but then again that would have grown old with L4D's gameplay style.

But that also grew old so durp.
[/quote]

i want l4d without guns

you punch out zombies till you get a sword or an axe or something

that would be amazing

[Dave]

your an idiot.

[Surf314]

Is it only 2 maps? Also I'd rather them put in more support for custom content than release content on their own TBH. I don't have a sense of entitlement to them developing more content for free, but all of their games have tremendous support for custom content and that is a major reason why people buy them.

Edit: left out two important words

[beep beep diglett]

Is it only 2 maps? Also I'd rather them put in more support for custom content than release content on their own TBH. I don't have a sense of entitlement to them developing more content for free, but all games have tremendous support for custom content and that is a major reason why people buy them.

how hard is it to let people dl maps when they join a server

ffs

[Wedge]

The two maps is because it's setup mainly for Versus play (which doesn't sound like a bad idea, 5 is too long for a VS match pretty often).  Also L4D2 is going to run entirely in sequence between the campaigns.

[KorJax]

Yeah, I heard the two maps though are really fucking good for versus/etc tho so that's cool.

[Mr. Face]

Yeah, I heard the two maps though are really fucking good for versus/etc tho so that's cool.

I honestly like Campaign more. Funner for the team and so much less ragers.

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[quote author=KorJax link=topic=3404.msg103866#msg103866 date=1249442264]
Yeah, I heard the two maps though are really fucking good for versus/etc tho so that's cool.

I honestly like Campaign more. Funner for the team and so much less ragers.
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campaign is for dicking around

i actually havent ever completed a online campaign with friends

but only 2 maps? bawwww

[Mr. Face]

[quote author=Mr. Face link=topic=3404.msg103870#msg103870 date=1249442730]
[quote author=KorJax link=topic=3404.msg103866#msg103866 date=1249442264]
Yeah, I heard the two maps though are really fucking good for versus/etc tho so that's cool.

I honestly like Campaign more. Funner for the team and so much less ragers.
[/quote]

campaign is for dicking around

i actually havent ever completed a online campaign with friends

but only 2 maps? bawwww
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It's not all dicking around, only slightly.
Concidering you have never completed one with friends then it says that you do it for dicking around.
You should play with me and Headcrab some time.

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[quote author=Mr. Face link=topic=3404.msg103870#msg103870 date=1249442730]
[quote author=KorJax link=topic=3404.msg103866#msg103866 date=1249442264]
Yeah, I heard the two maps though are really fucking good for versus/etc tho so that's cool.

I honestly like Campaign more. Funner for the team and so much less ragers.
[/quote]

campaign is for dicking around

i actually havent ever completed a online campaign with friends

but only 2 maps? bawwww
[/quote]
It's not all dicking around, only slightly.
Concidering you have never completed one with friends then it says that you do it for dicking around.
You should play with me and Headcrab some time.
[/quote]

versus is the only good gamemode imo

its hard to not be a dick in expert campaign