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Midnight Club: Los Angeles South Central skills could earn you free pizza

by Justin McElroy { Apr 6th 2009 at 11:00PM }

We were always envious of the elementary school eggheads that were rewarded for their Honor Roll placement with free pies from Pizza Hut. Finally, we get our sweet, decade-old revenge from a promotion that honors things that really matter, namely: Being good at Midnight Club: Los Angeles.

To mark the release of the "South Central" DLC for the game, those that download it can compete in the "Midnight Club: Los Angeles Pizza Hut South Central Showdown" for a chance at winning $599 worth of Pizza Hut gift cards. Because that's what the world's greatest Midnight Club player needs: $599 worth of excuses not to leave the house.

Midnight Club 'South Central' expansion delayed (again)

by Randy Nelson { Mar 20th 2009 at 2:00PM }

Oooh, look at the PS3 with its fancy-schmancy Midnight Club: Los Angeles "South Central" DLC. Aren't you fancy! No, we're not jealous that the DLC's release on 360 -- scheduled for yesterday -- has been delayed yet again. We're content to just sit here, spinning our wheels. It's kind of fun, really-- oh, who the Hell do we think we're kidding? This sucks, and we want answers. Rockstar?

"We are currently working as quickly as we can to resolve this issue, and we will notify everyone as soon as the DLC is made available." By "issue" you mean the "unforseen," last-minute bug CVG wrote about? Know what -- these delays are starting to bug.

"Thank you for understanding and your patience. Please note that this issue does not affect the DLC on the PlayStation Network -- it is currently live and available for download." Oh, we've noted it. Right here on a list titled "Reasons We'll Be Even Less Understanding and More Impatient if the DLC Doesn't Hit Next Week." It's right under reason No. 4: "We have anger issues."

Midnight Club's South Central DLC delayed a week

by Dustin Burg { Mar 11th 2009 at 9:29PM }

The streets of South Central will remain desolate for one more week, because Rockstar Games just informed us that Midnight Club: LA's game-expanding South Central DLC has been delayed.

Originally planned for release on Thursday, the 0

($0) "basic" and 800

($10) "premium" expansion DLC – which adds new neighborhoods and vehicles – will now be available for purchase off XBLM and PSN next Thursday, March 19. No reason was given for the delay.

As an apology for the DLC hold-up, Rockstar gave us a 1964 Chevy Impala ... trailer. You're forgiven?

Video: Cruising Midnight Club's South Central

by Dustin Burg { Mar 9th 2009 at 6:30PM }

Rockstar Games just released a new launch trailer for this Thursday's release of the Midnight Club: Los Angeles South Central downloadable content. As expected, the trailer showcases the DLC's new rides, a few of the expansion's streets and some of South Central's familiar landmarks, including Winchell's delectable donuts. Those friend rings of dough are "nom, nom, nom" good.

More details can be found over at the newly launched South Central website.

Midnight Club: LA South Central DLC gets March release

by Dustin Burg { Feb 25th 2009 at 11:57AM }

Thursday, March 12 is the date Midnight Club: LA gamers can expect the official release (not to be confused with the unofficial release) of the long awaited South Central DLC.

The South Central content will be available in two carbon dioxide emitting packs; one that's free and another that's paid. The free South Central Map Expansion enlarges the city 33% by adding four new neighborhoods and allows cross-play between those with the Premium content. The 800

($10) South Central Premium Upgrade pack is full of goodies, including nine new vehicles, 26 additional races, 12 battle maps, ten delivery missions, 100+ red light races, new music and various car customization options. Looks like someone is trying to keep up with the Joneses.

Gallery: Midnight Club: LA - South Central Expansion

Midnight Club: LA DLC released early by accident

by Jason Dobson { Jan 13th 2009 at 1:54PM }

Early risers were treated to an accident on Rockstar's virtual 405. According to multiple sources, someone left Midnight Club: LA's upcoming South Central DLC in neutral earlier today and it inadvertently rolled out to the Xbox Live Marketplace a bit ahead of schedule. The content has since been removed, though UGO Gamesblog reports via NeoGAF that those who downloaded the content found nothing changed, save for a partial listing of cars queued up for the DLC's eventual release. Among those sweet rides are the '09 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, '08 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X and '64 Chevy Impala.

Microsoft Europe's Xbox community manager Graeme Boyd acknowledged the snafu, writing in a statement that those who managed to snag the content should delete it as it was still being tested and "may not work properly," possibly causing problems with game saves. For now it seems eager racers will just have to wait for the content's official release sometime in early 2009 ... just sometime later than right now.

Source – Rockstar Fakeout: Midnight Club DLC Arrives, Is Pulled
Source – Midnight Club LA DLC warning

Midnight Club: LA races into South Central in early '09

by Jason Dobson { Dec 12th 2008 at 6:00PM }

Rockstar construction crews are hard at work laying down pavement for those already bored with Midnight Club's LA streets. The developer confirmed that it will release a "South Central Upgrade Map" for free next year, adding numerous LA landmarks and a new area equivalent to about a third of what's already on the disc.

Those looking to burn a little of their leftover holiday cash can also pick up the "South Central Content Pack," which will trick out the racing game with new character competitions, races, music and that all-important element of the LA landscape: The SUV. No release date for either download has been announced, though Rockstar notes that Xbox 360 and PS3 racers can look forward to rolling down the 105 Freeway sometime in early 2009.

Midnight Club: LA South Central DLC in early '09

by Dustin Burg { Dec 12th 2008 at 4:30PM }

Today, Rockstar Games announced that fresh Midnight Club: Los Angeles downloadable content will be released early next year, giving fans an entirely new part of the city to explore.

The South Central Upgrade Map DLC will be a free download and encompass about a third of what Los Angeles offers. Nestled inside the new map will be additional competitions, races, music and new cars (including an SUV) to cruise around new locations like the Shrine Auditorium and Crenshaw Plaza. Free DLC rocks ... get it? Rockstar ... rocks, yeah ...

Gallery: Midnight Club: LA - South Central Upgrade Map

Midnight Club: LA patch makes life easier

by Dustin Burg { Dec 9th 2008 at 10:45AM }

Thought Midnight Club: Los Angeles was a wee bit too difficult for you? Well, normally, we'd just tell you to man up and force you into a non-stop 16 hour Midnight Club gaming marathon to improve your skills.

But you lucked out and won't have to go through such verbal and physical torture, because Rockstar just released a Midnight Club: LA title update that improves the AI so that it dynamically adjusts to your skill level. The patch also adds additional leaderboards and quickens the multiplayer match searching process. Kids these days ... man up.

Deals: iTunes music with Fable 2, $45 games and more

by Dustin Burg { Oct 19th 2008 at 2:15PM }

It's Sunday and that means we've already sifted through retailers' ads and found the best Xbox 360 gaming deals. Why? Because we want to save you cash and because it counts towards our government mandated community service hours. Let's get to it ...

This week, Best Buy is giving away a free drum shade with purchase of Rock Band 2 bundle and Target is selling NBA Live 09 and SoulCalibur IV for $55. Over at Circuit City, they're giving out free $15 iTunes gift cards with purchase of Fable 2 (LE), a free strategy guide with Far Cry 2, a free t-shirt with the Rock Band 2 bundle and a $10 gift card with Midnight Club: LA. Circuit City is also selling GTAIV, Mercenaries 2, The Force Unleashed and Madden 09 for $45. Have fun shopping.

Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of October 19th

by Jem Alexander { Oct 19th 2008 at 10:00AM }

Even though the release list for this week is painfully long (for our wallets, at least), we can't help but feel that something is missing ... Nevermind. When you see this week's releases you'll have no trouble putting the week-long delay of LittleBigPlanet at the back of your mind. There are literally too many to choose from -- and this is just one week's worth of games. Here's the full release list:

US Games

EU Games

Far Cry 2 (Collector's Edition available at GAME)
Dead Space
MotoGP 08
Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Spider Man: Web of Shadows
Monopoly
Blitz The League II

Asian Games

NBA Live 09

Release dates are constantly subject to change, so be sure to check with your local store if you're uncertain. Also, feel free to import your games from other regions -- your PS3 loves exotic food. But keep in mind that DLC always needs to be purchased from the corresponding region. So if you have a US copy of Rock Band 2 you're going to be buying your tracks from the US PSN Store.

Midnight Club: LA release skids, delayed yet again

by Dustin Burg { Sep 5th 2008 at 11:15AM }

Originally set for release the second week of September, it was revealed that Rockstar's Midnight Club: Los Angeles would be delayed into the second week of October. Now, thanks to a Take-Two Q3 fiscal report, we learn that Midnight Club: LA has been delayed a few more weeks. The newly new retail release is October 21st for North America and October 24th for Europe. Hopefully, Rockstar can deliver by the end of October. That said, we wouldn't be all that surprised to see it slip into November.

[Via RockstarWatch, Thanks Firecatman]

No split screen or demo love for Midnight Club: LA

by Dustin Burg { Aug 4th 2008 at 3:30PM }

With the release of Rockstar's Midnight Club: Los Angeles rapidly approaching this October, don't expect to see any demo gracing the Xbox Live Marketplace. Or even split screen multiplayer. According to AddictGaming, a Rockstar rep informed them that neither split screen will be included or a game demo will be releasde for Midnight Club: LA. Something about a demo not being able to fully encapsulate what is the Midnight Club experience ... blah, blah, blah ... sure.

[Thanks, Joseph Humphrey]

Midnight Club: Los Angeles midnight movie

by Randy Nelson { Jul 30th 2008 at 3:00AM }

With the game speeding towards an October 7 release, Rockstar has rolled out a new trailer for its latest underground street racer, Midnight Club: Los Angeles. In case you were wondering what an open world racer with an ... open world on the level of GTA IV would be like, this (ahem) fast and furious footage is your answer. And, if you're watching this between 12am and 1am PST, it's also incredibly appropriate.

It's interesting to see Rockstar San Diego fleshing out the story aspect of this sequel, right down to seeing your character behind the wheel during races. Although it's definitely the complex world detail matched with the pedigree of this series that really gets our motors running.

Video: In pursuit of Midnight Club: Los Angeles

by Dustin Burg { Jul 29th 2008 at 4:45PM }

Rockstar San Diego just released a new Midnight Club: Los Angeles trailer today, showcasing how street racing in LA is done. And if you ignore the in-game advertisements for Pizza Hut, Hollywood Video, DUB, The Coffee Bean and Zaxby's (just to name a few), we think Midnight Club fanboys will be satisfied. Enjoy the trailer love.