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   Actually, just six of the maps will be brand spanking "new", but let's not get into details straight away. First things first: Capcom announced (or rather confirmed) that their Xbox 360 exclusive action game, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition will receive several downloadable map packs over the coming months, and that the first such pack should be released via Xbox Live Marketplace on (or around) March 9. Users wishing to download it will have to surrender 400 Microsoft Points, or in some real-life currencies, $5 / €4.65 / £3.40. That's $2.50 for one single map - not a bad deal at all... for Capcom.

   The first pack will contain two new multiplayer levels, called "Radar Field" and "Island 902". Radar Field is described as a "close quarters facility which is under construction and has a giant radar that provides an excellent vantage point", while "Island 902" is more like "a sprawling Pacific-themed battlefield with several islands connected by bridges as well as vast underwater areas".

   Afterwards, at some point, they will also release the "Battleground" map that was originally offered exclusively to those who purchased the Limited Edition. This, however, will be a free release for all Lost Planet players, regardless of how much (extra) money they spent on the original version.

   Capcom has yet to set the pricing and release schedule for the following packs, but assuming that all of them will have the same price (400 Microsoft Points / pack of 2 maps), minus the free "Battleground" map, players can expect to pay a total of 1200 Microsoft Points - or $15 - for six new multiplayer maps. If that sounds reasonable to you, than by all means, go for it!

   Micro-payments are really great and everything, when the core product is free. Ask the Koreans.