Homefront Xbox patch live, 'wide range of exciting DLC' inbound
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In what is, perhaps, the least funny April Fools' Day gag yet, THQ has released a new patch for the Xbox 360 version of Homefront, which fixes the "profile freezing" issue that has plagued the game; similar to the one found in S.H.R.A.P.N.E.L. Squad. A few problems:
1. THQ made the announcement yesterday. (Sorry guys, against the rules)
2. The profile freeze is an actual bug -- what's funny about that?
3. The patch was actually released, so it's barely even a prank at this point.
THQ got closer with its tease of a "wide range of exciting DLC" that's in the works, but where are the hilarious details? Does the DLC turn all the guns into rubber chickens? Put bananas peels all over the battleground? You have to give us something.
1. THQ made the announcement yesterday. (Sorry guys, against the rules)
2. The profile freeze is an actual bug -- what's funny about that?
3. The patch was actually released, so it's barely even a prank at this point.
THQ got closer with its tease of a "wide range of exciting DLC" that's in the works, but where are the hilarious details? Does the DLC turn all the guns into rubber chickens? Put bananas peels all over the battleground? You have to give us something.
Reader Comments (34)
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 11:04AM Matt606 said
Justin McElroy.
He's a monster.
He's a monster.
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 11:09AM LEONLEONLEON said
When will i be able to play homefront on my PS3? WIll it ever happen?
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 11:40AM LEONLEONLEON said
@LEONLEONLEON Im actually afraid of trying to go online with it. Can freezes cause damage?
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Posted: Apr 1st 2011 3:48PM Architecture said
@LEONLEONLEON
Still that bad, huh? Trade-in value at Best Buy is still $38. Since I picked this up at $42 a couple weeks ago at Wal-Mart, I'm tempted to get (most of) my money back.
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Still that bad, huh? Trade-in value at Best Buy is still $38. Since I picked this up at $42 a couple weeks ago at Wal-Mart, I'm tempted to get (most of) my money back.
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 11:32AM Red Runner said
When they say "exciting DLC", do they mean more fast food chain advertisements beyond White Castle?
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 11:41AM LEONLEONLEON said
@Red Runner Maybe they mean new maps? :O that would be unexpected.
Lets just hope it isnt single player DLC, Because that was certainly a chore.
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Lets just hope it isnt single player DLC, Because that was certainly a chore.
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 11:34AM Godslegion said
I'm running college internet and unfortunately I have to purchase all my online games for my 360 not PS3. But luckily I have not experienced any issues.
Fun as hell online!
Fun as hell online!
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 5:01PM Godslegion said
@sammo21
Yeah, I was just remarking I am lucky to not have any issues thus far given my internet situation, and I am really enjoying the online.
That is all gentlemen.
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Yeah, I was just remarking I am lucky to not have any issues thus far given my internet situation, and I am really enjoying the online.
That is all gentlemen.
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 11:44AM carbonize said
You mean there are people who haven't traded this in for Crysis 2 yet?
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 11:55AM sammo21 said
Actually releasing this game and people enjoying it is the biggest april fools of them all.
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 12:11PM ChomskyKnows said
the 2 people that bought this game are laughing...
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 12:59PM Bumblemuk said
Sorry Kaos, if you and THQ had maybe put as much time into actually making your game instead of hyping it up with press releases talking about how amazing you think you are... I might still be playing it.
As it is, your "exciting DLC" is something you've been talking about since before you even released the final game. And that's pathetic. Maybe you idiots should have focused on YOUR game instead trying to beat COD by becoming a COD wannabe. Because COD wins again, by default. I hate admitting that because I hate COD.
Have fun aiming your PR bullshit at the twelve people that might still be playing it you amateurish idiots.
As it is, your "exciting DLC" is something you've been talking about since before you even released the final game. And that's pathetic. Maybe you idiots should have focused on YOUR game instead trying to beat COD by becoming a COD wannabe. Because COD wins again, by default. I hate admitting that because I hate COD.
Have fun aiming your PR bullshit at the twelve people that might still be playing it you amateurish idiots.
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 1:25PM original fred said
I will never get tired of your wit, Joystiq.
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 2:14PM MRL3G3ND said
I can't tell whether this is a joke of a bad joke, or a complete joke altogether
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 4:17PM Negatron said
@MRL3G3ND
Well the situation here is that we have a bad joke within a bad joke,possiby beneath a reaally bad joke...
(Daaaah pum tum pumpum tumtum pumpum daaaahh)
Going that deep we are going to need something strong enough to "Kick" us out of this joke....
(Daaah pumpumtumtumtumpumtum Daaaaahh)
I say look at the posts pic! Small town american civilians and a Pilot taking on a Unified Korean Army, that managed to infiltrate a faltering USA. (They defeat all of Korea in less that 4 hours!)
*Gasps back to reality!*
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Well the situation here is that we have a bad joke within a bad joke,possiby beneath a reaally bad joke...
(Daaaah pum tum pumpum tumtum pumpum daaaahh)
Going that deep we are going to need something strong enough to "Kick" us out of this joke....
(Daaah pumpumtumtumtumpumtum Daaaaahh)
I say look at the posts pic! Small town american civilians and a Pilot taking on a Unified Korean Army, that managed to infiltrate a faltering USA. (They defeat all of Korea in less that 4 hours!)
*Gasps back to reality!*
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 2:51PM DaDragonsFire said
Is THQ going to do anything for the weeks I was not able to play the game after shelling out $60 for it? I am not one to whine about games, I can appreciate the work that goes into them, yes even the bad ones, But come on, really??
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 8:25PM Tisoyboy2 said
Despite the limited times I lost connection to online matches, the game turned out great. No real complaints. Would like a weapons pack to be released. Mk20 and a HK CAWS. Atleast 3 more SMG & 3 assualt rifles. The small variety presently in the game doesn't motivate me to level up more then 2 weapons.
Posted: Apr 1st 2011 8:29PM Tisoyboy2 said
Trade? Why trade it fro Crysis 2 when you should be able to own them both. Crysis is an excellent game. However, I still play Homefront more. Its all about the battle points.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2011 10:44AM Migz7 said
Homefront's multiplayer is aweome. Some may not like it but for me, it's a nice mix of vehicle and on-foot combat. It's my current go-to shooter.
Posted: Apr 4th 2011 6:03PM iceveiled said
Did people really pick up crysis 2 and go straight to multiplayer without bothering with single player? :-\
You're doing it wrong. The campaign is awesome in crysis 2. Gave me 11 hours of awe anyway. Fantastic stuff.
You're doing it wrong. The campaign is awesome in crysis 2. Gave me 11 hours of awe anyway. Fantastic stuff.
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