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Modern Warfare 2 Avatar nonsense hits Xbox Live tomorrow photo

Last week we talked about Modern Warfare 2's upcoming Avatar gear, some of which was suggested might be free. Well, it's out tomorrow, but it sure as heck ain't free! Step right up folks, for a cavalcade of digital clothing that will cost you plenty of fake Moon Money.

Robert Bowling confirmed via Twitter that Infinity Ward was uploading new MW2 Avatar stuff and showed off the Ghost outfit pictured. He also made sure to let PS3 owners know they weren't being left out, with a selection of Dynamic Themes planned for the Black Box o' Blu-ray.

Bowling said also that he asked for some free goodies, but was "denied" by some mysterious authoritarian entity. So there you go. If you've got some money left after buying the Prestige Edition, the premium strategy guide, and the energy drink, you'll have plenty more content to buy!








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Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 23:36
Darren Nakamura
These should be Achievement rewards, like those from Left 4 Dead 2.
slayer the player's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 23:40
slayer the player
@dexter activision turing thier nose at money ha
Silverback 55's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 23:45
Silverback 55
Aside from L4D2, are there any games that have announced a reward system for our Avatars? It seems devs are content charging 2 bucks because they know we will pay for it.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 23:50
Xzyliac
Nonsense! Woohoo!
slayer the player's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 23:55
slayer the player
@silverback the only i know of are 'splosion man and halo waypoint L4D2 not withstanding
hood_954's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 00:01
hood_954
I sure hope they eventually release some sort of game or app (ala home) that allowed us to use these worthless pieces of virtual crap. LOL who am I kidding.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 00:08
Darren Nakamura
Will you pay for this, though, Silverback? I know I won't, and I adore Modern Warfare.
NuDimon's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 00:15
NuDimon
Bowling said also that he asked for some free goodies, but was "denied" by some mysterious authoratarian entity. Kotick? :p
Silverback 55's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 01:16
Silverback 55
No Dex, I wont pay for it. I'm picky about what I waste money on.

/says the guy who has his NFL team jersey on his avatar
argi's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 06:32
argi
These are consoles we're talking about - *nothing* is free. And soon the PC too if Activision have their way...
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 07:55
CRAZYAPE69
I have to say im more interested in the dynamic theme. My wipeout one is getting old now
MCChampaignMillionaire's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 08:23
MCChampaignMillionaire
Maybe...looks kinda cool...nahh just kiddin :P Avatar bullshit sucks ass
MesonW's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 08:31
MesonW
Unless Avatar clothes or props drop to around 20msp, count me out.
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 08:51
TheDreadHawk
Probably costs like 400MSP. I have only bought one product from the avatar marketplace and it was due to the fact that my MS Points were an uneven number and I'm OCD for even numbers...
RenegadePanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:17
RenegadePanda
Why didn't they just make it an avatar award, which I'm pretty sure MS has less overall control over. Then it could be free and only for people who are somewhat decent at the game. I downloaded Waypoint this morn and got all the fixin's there, all of which are more interesting, and free.

Of course, the MW and Band Hero stuff was mysteriously unavailable despite the adverts telling me about it all. So I have no idea what most of it is.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 11:17
Holyetheline
I will never pay for this shit, Jim.
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 11:51
Char Aznable
Less of this, more free avatar rewards please.
HYRULESKNIGHT's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 11:54
HYRULESKNIGHT
yeah ill stick with my free odst gear, gotta love waypoint for that...looks like only three games have avatar gear that I know of

Left 4 dead 2
Splosion man
Odst (through waypoint)

wish more would support it, but then again can it be much better than ODST gear?...no
Br0th3rGr1mm's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 12:03
Br0th3rGr1mm
Buying any Avatar crap should make your Gamertag Flash hot pink so other players can immediately identify a fiscal idiot....
Clown Baby's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 15:03
Clown Baby
Somebody tell Bowling about Avatar Awards if he wants to give us free stuff.
DustyBlue's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 17:23
DustyBlue
A Modern Warfare 2 dynamic theme is so much more epic.
Tom Renn's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 19:51
Tom Renn
I hope they have unlockable Gamer pictures for in game achievements instead of giving these as unlockables.
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