Capcom's promised Lost Planet multiplayer update has hit, a week early, and the changes are worth getting ever-so-slightly pumped about. Xbox 360 owners have the following tweaks to enjoy:

• In the pre-game lobby, a country flag icon will be shown next to the Gamertag of each player. This will be especially helpful for determining location of the match host.
• In the pre-game lobby, an icon will be added next to each player's Gamertag, indicating connection strength, speed and rating.
• In Team Elimination, Post Grab and Fugitive modes, an indicator will be added next to the Gamertag of the person who is speaking.
• At the post-match Results screen, an indicator will be added next to the Gamertag of the person who is speaking.
• At the post-match Results screen, Gamertags of the players who have left the session will be darkened.

In addition, a number of bug fixes have been addresed. Hit up Brian Dunn's Lost Planet blog for details and sexy pics (of the updates, not Mr. Dunn). Michael McWhertor

New Multiplayer Update Is Out! Details! [Lost Planet Community]