Tag Archives: dlc

Tue, Dec 13, 2011 | 03:52 GMT

Coming Soon to the Xbox Live Marketplace: Indie DLC, Joe Danger Special Edition

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This week’s Xbox Live Marketplace update includes an indie DLC push.

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Sun, Dec 11, 2011 | 21:53 GMT

Stranger’s Dream DLC goes back to the Bastion December 14

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Gleefully return to Supergiant’s indie darling this week thanks to its first piece of DLC.

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Sun, Dec 11, 2011 | 21:38 GMT

Dungeons of Dredmor: Realm of the Diggle Gods expansion inbound

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Gaslamp Games has announced an expansion to its light-hearted rogue-like Dungeons of Dredmor. Called Realm of the Werediggle, the new content goes on sale “sooner than you imagine, unless you’re a very imaginative person indeed,” and adds in a new batch of the dungeon crawler’s trademark skill trees. Shoot eye lasers, polymorph into a bat, and transform into a werediggle. Check out a trailer through the break.

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Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 05:46 GMT

Resistance 3 Brutality DLC drops this week

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A new DLC pack is on the way for Resistance 3, bringing with it a Grim onslaught. Vindication!

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Tue, Nov 29, 2011 | 22:20 GMT

Magicka: The Stars Are Left due today

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This launch trailer for upcoming Magicka expansion The Stars Are Left really channels the Lovecraft vibe – right up until, in true Magicka style, it doesn’t.

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Mon, Nov 28, 2011 | 02:44 GMT

Batman: Arkham City brings Batcave Challenge Room

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The official Batman: Arkham City Twitter brings word of three DLC packs to go on sale on December 20. Two feature challenge maps previously exclusive to certain retail offerings – the Iceberg Lounge and Joker’s Carnival – while the third is brand new content, the Batcave. No word yet on platforms or pricing.

Thanks, Kotaku.

Mon, Nov 28, 2011 | 00:08 GMT

Rumour – First Modern Warfare 3 DLC details surface

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Kotaku reports leaked screenshots turned up over the weekend of the first batch of DLC for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The now-deleted screens were accompanied by rumours that the five maps contained therein would be called Morning Wood, Concrete, Park, Italy and Overwatch. Interestingly, Overwatch is the title of a map included in Modern Warfare 2.

Activision has indicated Modern Warfare 3 will receive 20 DLC packs; Call of Duty Elite premium members receive all DLC ahead of its general release.

Wed, Nov 23, 2011 | 02:35 GMT

European Final Fantasy XIII-2 pre-order bonus detailed

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Square Enix is letting Europeans in on the transforming weapon madness too, offering Noel’s Muramasa weapon as a pre-order bonus through “certain retailers”. It can be a sword, a spear, or I don’t even know, some sort of enormous sword thing. The new bonus comes in addition to a number of extras included in a previously detailed pre-order pack. Final Fantasy XIII-2 releases in early 2012 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Thanks, Joystiq.

Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 00:15 GMT

GameStop announces a second Final Fantasy XIII-2 pre-order bonus

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If you pre-order your copy of Final Fantasy XIII-2 at GameStop, and happen to be a member of the PowerUp Rewards scheme, you’ll receive a second pre-order bonus on top of the previously-announced alternate costume for Serah. The Genji Bow is a transforming weapon that allows for both ranged and melee attacks, and even increases Serah’s attack speed.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 is expected on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in early 2012.

Thanks, GameInformer.

Thu, Nov 17, 2011 | 21:57 GMT

Ultimate Marvels vs Capcom 3 costume DLC dated, priced

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Gamespot has posted a gallery and full run-down of Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3′s alternate costume DLC packs, complete with dates and pricing. There’s a bewildering selection to choose from and some handy bundles if you’ve just gotta catch ‘em all.

The upated fighter is out now on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and expected on Vita at launch.

Thanks, Capcom Unity.

Thu, Nov 17, 2011 | 21:34 GMT

Epic uses DLC to combat used game trade

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Extending the lifespan of games by producing DLC is one way to stop you trading it in, according to Epic Games.

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Tue, Nov 15, 2011 | 02:27 GMT

Mega Man X appears as DLC character skin in UMvC 3

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The Internet got very excited about an image from the official Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 guide which seemed to show Mega Man X would be coming to the game as DLC, but Joystiq has word it’s just a skin for the existing Mega Man character. Aww.

The updated fighter arrives this week on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with a Vita version to follow. See the latest trailer here.

Thanks, GameInformer.

Sun, Nov 13, 2011 | 22:35 GMT

Last minute Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 pre-order bonuses detailed

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Capcom has an impressive number of alternate costume DLC packs on the way for Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, and if you haven’t got a pre-order in yet, you could score yourself a freebie.

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Thu, Nov 10, 2011 | 22:39 GMT

Halo: Anniversary map DLC available day one

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Those who don’t pick up Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition can still check out its new multiplayer maps, thanks to a release date map pack compatible with Halo: Reach.

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Fri, Nov 11, 2011 | 19:40 GMT

Skyrim to receive day-one patch, “substantial” DLC on 360 first

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Bethesda plans to make its Skyrim DLC big and bold rather than quick and easy, but won’t shy away from patching.

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Fri, Nov 04, 2011 | 02:05 GMT

Study – Just 44% of US gamers buy games

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A new report suggests a large number of self-identified gamers don’t buy games, preferring to share with friends and family.

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Tue, Nov 01, 2011 | 18:59 GMT

Gears 3 DLC now available after earlier “technical difficulties”

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Epic has announced that the Horde Command Pack, the first of the Gears of War 3 DLC, is now available for download after technical issues delayed its release earlier this morning.

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Thu, Oct 27, 2011 | 22:38 BST

Saints Row: The Third Initiation Station shown off in video walkthroughs

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If an introduction from a pair of lingerie-clad models didn’t sell you on Saints Row: The Third’s character creation suite, the Initiation Station, maybe this informative look at its features will.

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Thu, Oct 27, 2011 | 07:58 BST

Dead Rising 2: OTR adds killer Cyborg Skills DLC

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Watch Frank West unleash his inner-Terminator in this video showing off the Cyborg Skills DLC pack.

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Wed, Oct 26, 2011 | 10:18 BST

Dungeon Siege 3 DLC incoming

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A new desert area and new abilities are available in the Treasures of the Sun DLC for Square Enix’s multiplayer RPG adventure romp – emerge from the depths and go catch a tan.

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