Yeah, this looks like it is going to be pretty good. $50 a year is not bad at all, and is totally worth it to play on Live. Also I didn't read the article, but I know only 2 maps will be available for free download initially, and slowly but surely all the rest will eventually be free for download. If you don't want to wait though, you could pay the $19.99 for all 9 right away. I think..