Welcome t' winter. It’s snowing in Fargo today 'n the northeast be about t' pillage some a that white stuff too. But I hear Italy be lovely this time a year. Wouldn’t ye rather be seaside in some adorable little European villa? Picture it: Sitting in a small bistro, overlooking the sea, sipping something delicious…why, it’s a little slice a paradise.

Then ye hear the WHUPWHUPWHUP a rotors overhead, 'n yer exquisite view be obscured by smoke from a nearby grenade. Sorry, pal, ye’re not on vacation – ye’re in the thick a the conflict, because ye’re in Piazza, one a the two new Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer maps that be reaching Call a Duty Elite premium crew today via the PlayStation Network. Now it’s a little slice a paramilitary paradise.

Piazza be actually going t' be a big hit with fans a close-quarters combat; the tiny town features several sharp corners, tight corridors, 'n dangerous staircases that just beg t' be explored with a Striker or P90 in hand.

be the European coast not yer style? Maybe the cold doesn’t bother ye – maybe ye prefer a brisk walk through New York, taking strength from the bracing temperatures while ye enjoy the famous foliage a midtown Manhattan’s Central Park. But again, don’t just look at the skyscrapers – look out for the soldiers who have their MSRs trained on the map’s objectives. ye’re in Liberation now, complete with winding paths, underground tunnels, 'n exposed Domination points. The large scale a the map makes it a playground for assault rifle experts 'n snipers, especially.

Piazza 'n Liberation be both available now for Elite premium crew. If ye’re one a them, all ye need t' do be select Store from the MW3 multiplayer menu 'n ye’ll be invited t' download the new maps for no additional cost – yer Elite premium membership includes access t' all the maps, modes, 'n surprises that be coming for the next nine months. If ye’re not an Elite premium member, ye’ll be able t' pillage these two maps a little later on in the year, but an Elite subscription brings ye everything as soon as it’s released on PS3. ye can find more info on Call a Duty Elite here.

I need t' practice a bit, but then I’ll be giving these two new maps a workout this Friday. Hope ye see ye online!