Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2015 AOL, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Destiny dev: DLC mistakes won't be repeated]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/26/destiny-dev-dlc-mistakes-wont-be-repeated/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/26/destiny-dev-dlc-mistakes-wont-be-repeated/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/26/destiny-dev-dlc-mistakes-wont-be-repeated/#comments Destiny designer Luke Smith recently addressed concerns over Bungie's future updates for the game. Namely, Smith said "the mistakes [Bungie] made with the DLC1 reward economy will not be repeated," in a NeoGAF thread, admitting the developer's previous attempts at expanding the first-person shooter with add-on content resulted in a few problems for players. Smith claims the developer will avoid mistakes such as "vendor gear invalidating the effort of [Vault of Glass] Raiders" and exotic gear upgrades resulting in a talent reset.

"Our philosophy about rewards/loot continue to evolve as we see how players play and react," Smith wrote. He noted that item drop rates appear to be "much improved" in the Crota's End DLC compared to Vault of Glass, and that Bungie plans to "improve acquisition stories and frequency" as well as "lessen the grind and get players to the fun parts of their arsenal faster." It issued a hot fix for Destiny in December to boost the drop rates for the Crota's End raid mission.
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JoystiqDestiny dev: DLC mistakes won't be repeated originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionadd-onbungiecrotas-enddestinydlcdownloadable-contentdrop-ratesfirst-person-shooterfpsissuesluke-smithmicrosoftmistakesplaystationproblemsps3ps4updatevault-of-glassxboxxbox-oneMon, 26 Jan 2015 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dos Anjos among cuatro fighters added to EA Sports UFC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/22/dos-anjos-among-cuatro-fighters-added-to-ea-sports-ufc/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/22/dos-anjos-among-cuatro-fighters-added-to-ea-sports-ufc/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/22/dos-anjos-among-cuatro-fighters-added-to-ea-sports-ufc/#comments A new content pack for EA Sports UFC is now available to download, adding four fighters to the mixed martial arts game's roster. The new fighters include light heavyweight bruiser Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and women's bantamweight fighter Holly Holm. The latest update also introduced two lightweight fighters: Eddie Alvarez and Rafael Dos Anjos.

EA Sports offered sixth other free content updates for its introductory UFC game since it launched in June 2014. The last update for the game added big-name legendary fighters to the mix in December, such as Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Mark Coleman and Brock Lesnar. Past updates introduced new game mechanics to EA Sports UFC as well, such as Finish the Fight, kick catching and manual taunts.
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JoystiqDos Anjos among cuatro fighters added to EA Sports UFC originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The latest trailer for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare shows off the game's upcoming downloadable content, Exo Zombies. Arriving as part of the first content pack, Havoc, Exo Zombies features the voice acting talents of John Malkovich, Bill Paxton, Rose McGowan and Jon Bernthal. The Havoc DLC pack will launch on January 27 for Xbox One and Xbox 360. Havoc also includes four multiplayer maps, the AE4 assault rifle and Widowmaker custom variant.

While the Havoc DLC can be purchased separately for $15, season pass holders will receive the pack at no additional charge. Advanced Warfare's $50 season pass grants access to three other pieces of downloadable content: Ascendance, Supremacy and Reckoning. Activision struck a deal with Microsoft to bring Advanced Warfare DLC to the Xbox platforms before it arrives on other systems, so the publisher has yet to offer a release date for Havoc on PS4, PS3 or PC.
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JoystiqExo Zombies invade Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisionadd-onCall-of-Dutycall-of-duty-advanced-warfaredlcdownloadable-contentexo-zombiesfirst-person-shooterfpshavocmicrosoftpcplaystationps3ps4sledgehammer-gamestrailerxboxxbox-onezombiesWed, 21 Jan 2015 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Fourth Evolve monster granted with pre-orders or separate purchase]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/13/fourth-evolve-monster-granted-with-pre-orders-or-separate-purcha/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/13/fourth-evolve-monster-granted-with-pre-orders-or-separate-purcha/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/13/fourth-evolve-monster-granted-with-pre-orders-or-separate-purcha/#comments Turtle Rock Studios' four-versus-one multiplayer shooter Evolve will receive a number of add-ons following the game's launch in February. For $25, the game's Hunting Season Pass will introduce four new playable hunters this spring, one for each class in the game. Each hunter will also be available for purchase for $7.49 each. Season pass holders will also get exclusive access to three monster skins at Evolve's launch: Magma Goliath, Magma Kraken and Magma Wraith.

Turtle Rock Studios also revealed the Behemoth, a fourth playable "tank of a monster" that transforms into a rolling boulder, available this spring for $15. The Behemoth will also be part of the Monster Expansion Pack, a bonus for those that pre-order or pre-purchase Evolve. That expansion pack itself features a free Savage Goliath skin at the game's launch.

Additionally, the developer revealed two special edition versions of the game today, each available for pre-purchase. Evolve's Digital Deluxe Edition features the monster-slaying game, its season pass and the Monster Expansion Pack for $80, available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. PC players get a special collector's edition to themselves as well: Evolve's $100 PC Monster Race Edition features the same goodies as the Digital Deluxe Edition as well as a fifth monster, two hunters and four monster skins that will be exclusive to PC Monster Race Edition players for 30 days.

Evolve will launch on February 10 and is available to pre-download starting today on Xbox One. While you can find a new trailer for the game to showcase the Behemoth after the break, stay tuned to Joystiq Streams at 4:00 p.m. ET today for a livestream of Evolve in action.
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JoystiqFourth Evolve monster granted with pre-orders or separate purchase originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k2k-games4v1add-onbonuscollectors-editiondigital-deluxe-editiondlcdownloadable-contentevolvehuntershunting-season-passmicrosoftmonsterspcpc-monster-race-editionplaystationpre-downloadpre-orderpre-purchaseps4season-passspecial-editiontake-twoturtle-rock-studiosxbox-oneTue, 13 Jan 2015 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Destiny patch repairs Crota's bum knee]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/12/psa-destiny-patch-repairs-crotas-bum-knee/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/12/psa-destiny-patch-repairs-crotas-bum-knee/http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/12/psa-destiny-patch-repairs-crotas-bum-knee/#comments Bungie issued a new patch for Destiny today, primarily providing fixes for issues with the Crota's End raid in the game's first expansion, The Dark Below. As the developer revealed late last week, the update zapped a glitch that allowed players to easily beat the raid boss, Crota, by unplugging one teammate's network cable. The "force quit" by one player previously caused Crota to enter an irrecoverable kneeling state, according to Bungie's patch notes.

Additionally, not only does the update fix a "rare case where the Shriekers would not spawn, preventing players from reaching the Deathsinger" enemy in the expansion, but the Deathsinger now has a chance to drop rare exotic gear and materials.

The Dark Below launched in December, bringing with it a slew of story missions and three Crucible arenas. The DLC is available for $20 on its own, or as part of Destiny's $35 season pass.
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisionadd-onBungiedestinydestiny-the-dark-belowdlcexpansionexploitfixmicrosoftpatchplaystationps3ps4season-passthe-dark-belowupdatexboxxbox-oneMon, 12 Jan 2015 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sunset Overdrive rigs up first DLC today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/23/sunset-overdrive-rigs-up-first-dlc-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/23/sunset-overdrive-rigs-up-first-dlc-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/23/sunset-overdrive-rigs-up-first-dlc-today/#comments The first downloadable expansion for Sunset Overdrive, Mystery of the Mooil Rig, is now available. The DLC adds new story missions to the third-person shooter as well as weapons, Amps, quests and other items. In it, players track a distress signal to an oil rig floating off the coast of Sunset City, where workers, mutants and monstrous creatures all seem pretty angry, as seen in the trailer after the break.

As detailed earlier this month, players have two new movement options in Mystery of the Mooil Rig: Water Dive and Water Slam Bounce, the former allowing players to briefly submerge while the latter flings them high in the air after performing a melee smash into the water. The expansion costs $10 on its own, though it is free for those with the $20 season pass. Sunset Overdrive's season pass grants players access to three DLC packs in total, offering a variety of quests, outfits, weapons and more.
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JoystiqSunset Overdrive rigs up first DLC today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Escape from Durgesh Prison was revealed as part of Far Cry 4's season pass in October, which gives buyers access to multiple add-on missions including the season pass-exclusive DLC, The Syringe. Those without the $30 season pass can still pick up Escape from Durgesh Prison separately for $10. Far Cry 4 launched in November and received praise for its "interesting and absorbing" world in our review.
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JoystiqFar Cry 4 plans a prison break for January 13 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Assignment's follow-up is The Consequence, which sticks by Kidman's side before the third DLC, The Keeper, arrives. The Evil Within launched in October and was met with mixed reviews, including our own that noted the game "requires so much repetition that it can't possibly maintain any sense of tension or unease, and its story is told so aimlessly that you'll likely forget the plot between scenes." The game recently received a 1 GB update to fix various bugs and improve its performance.
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JoystiqFirst Evil Within DLC 'The Assignment' due in early 2015 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While our review of EA Sports UFC found it to be a "barebones fighting game," the publisher has introduced a handful of free updates since its June launch. This week's four legends join 14 other fighters that were added to the Xbox One and PS4 game, such as Diego Sanchez and Matt Brown. The free updates also added a number of game mechanics like "Finish the Fight," manual taunts, kick catching and guillotine takedown reversals.
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JoystiqBrock Lesnar among MMA legends now in EA Sports UFC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While DICE did not specify what it had in store for further DLC, it did acknowledge the "many requests of re-creating classic Battlefield maps within the Battlefield 4 universe." The developer opened a poll to the public to see which maps from the previous games in the series would be most popular among fans, available here. The next entry in the series, Visceral Games' Battlefield Hardline, was delayed to March 17, 2015.
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JoystiqDICE promises more Battlefield 4 DLC, surveys classic maps originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Likewise, the Risk Management Survival Skills pack ($3.99) includes five new skills that are otherwise $0.99 each. Lone Wolf boosts players that separate from their team, Second Chance grants a bonus health kit to those in danger, Jack of All Trades boosts grab-bag level one skills, Lucky Break increases supply box hauls and the special execution-improving Lethal Efficiency skill. Speaking of which, the game's Special Executions pack costs $2.99 and offers new animation sets for takedowns across nine weapon categories, each one costing $0.99 on their own.

Lastly, Naughty Dog introduced two new gestures packs for $2.49 each, with individual gestures going for, you guessed it, $0.99. The developer noted that some of the special execution animations didn't make the cut for the game's PS3 version due to the system's memory constraints.
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JoystiqThe Last of Us gets weapons, skills, gear in new DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Originally introduced in Borderlands 2, the now series-standard Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode resets story progress and starts players out on a more difficult journey that features tougher enemies and better-quality loot. The Pre-Sequel requires players to complete True Vault Hunter Mode and reach level 50 before granting access to Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's True Vault Hunter Mode will launch via an Xbox 360 title update on December 11, and a patch for the PlayStation 3 and Steam versions will arrive on December 16. A difficulty-specific add-on, The Holodome Onslaught, will premiere on December 16 across all available platforms.

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JoystiqUltimate Vault Hunter Mode coming to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Resogun Defenders will launch early next year, and will be part of the game's $8 season pass. The season pass includes the "Heroes" DLC, which hit digital shelves in June. Housemarque will also issue a free content update alongside Defenders codenamed "Challengers," which offers new challenges for players across Resogun's existing modes.
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JoystiqResogun Defenders brings two new modes to PS4 next year originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Trauma is one of five Survivor Mode add-ons for Alien: Isolation, the first being Corporate Lockdown, which launched in October. The next three pieces of DLC for the mode are Safe Haven, Lost Contact and The Trigger. All five packs are part of the game's $30 season pass, which happens to be half-off on Steam today along with the game itself ($25). Each pack is available for purchase individually for $8.
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JoystiqStep into Alien: Isolation's 'Trauma' center in second DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As with Zen Studios' other tables, the add-on will launch for multiple Zen Pinball and Pinball FX games on December 10 and December 11. It will cost $2.99 (€2.99/£2.49) for Zen Pinball 2 and Pinball FX 2 players on PS4, PS3, Vita, PC, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Wii U. Those playing Zen Pinball, Zen Pinball HD and Marvel Pinball on iOS and Android will need to pay $1.99 (€1.79/£1.49) to access the Venom table in those games.
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JoystiqMarvel's Venom infects Zen Pinball games next month originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Dark Below will launch on December 9 and adds new gear and maps to the game, which are also shown in today's video. The DLC will cost $20, and it is also part of the Destiny's $35 season pass program. Those that buy the expansion will also receive a new Sparrow vehicle capable of performing some fancy tricks.
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JoystiqNew trailer for Destiny's The Dark Below glances at gameplay originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Information on future Destiny add-ons has been prone to spill across the web in the past few months; Bungie confirmed a leak of two DLC packs' mission names and descriptions in September, followed by the discovery of an entire map on Venus for the House of Wolves expansion in October.

The Dark Below will launch on December 9 for $20, and is part of the game's $35 season pass program. Aside from The Dark Below's story missions fixated on the Hive's plans to summon a pretty mean god known as Crota, the DLC adds a special Sparrow vehicle to the game that allows players to perform tricks at high speeds. Bungie will also add some free content to the game at The Dark Below's launch, such as additional gear and five additional bounty slots.

hose still on the fence about playing Bungie's latest FPS can check out the game's trial, which launched this week with the ability to transfer players' demo progress to the full version of the game, should they choose to upgrade.
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JoystiqDestiny's Dark Below DLC trailer leaks originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisionadd-onBungiecinematicdestinydestiny-the-dark-belowdlcdownloadable-contentexpansionleakleakedmicrosoftplaystationps3ps4the-dark-belowtrailervideoxboxxbox-oneThu, 20 Nov 2014 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mewtwo may become premium DLC for Super Smash Bros.]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/20/mewtwo-may-be-become-premium-dlc-for-super-smash-bros/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/20/mewtwo-may-be-become-premium-dlc-for-super-smash-bros/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/20/mewtwo-may-be-become-premium-dlc-for-super-smash-bros/#comments Nearly one month ago, Nintendo revealed legendary Pokemon Mewtwo as a playable fighter for Super Smash Bros, available only to those that own both the Wii U and 3DS versions of the game. Expected to arrive in spring 2015, the downloadable character will be free to the dual-Smash players, but new information on Club Nintendo notes that all players may have access to Mewtwo down the road. While it's no guarantee, the promotion page includes a footnote that the "Mewtwo DLC may be available for purchase in the future," as corroborated by the game's Japanese site.

To make the prospect of purchasing the Pokemon character in Super Smash Bros. cloudier, Game Director Masahiro Sakurai told Video Gamer this week in regards to paid DLC for the games that the development team isn't "working on anything at the moment." Those looking to guarantee that they'll get a download code for Mewtwo will need to register their copies of both Smash Bros. games on Club Nintendo by March 31, 2015. Super Smash Bros. will launch on Wii U tomorrow in North America and November 28 in Europe. For more information on the game, be sure to check out our review.
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JoystiqMewtwo may become premium DLC for Super Smash Bros. originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forgotten Shores explores a few new gameplay ideas that developer Ustwo didn't fit into the original 10 levels, resulting in more steps to complete the latest puzzles. As designer David Fernández Huerta put it, the developer is "asking the player to think ahead a bit more" in Forgotten Shores. Gray also noted that Monument Valley recently celebrated 1.4 million downloads since its April launch, a steady climb since it hit one million downloads in July. As for Android players, the Forgotten Shores update will be available "very soon," Ustwo noted on Twitter.
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JoystiqMonument Valley gets eight new levels on iOS today originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>add-onbonus-levelsDLCin-app-purchasesiosipadiphoneLevelsmobilemonument-valleypuzzleupdateustwoustwo-studioWed, 12 Nov 2014 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Towerfall expands into the Dark World on PS4 in 2015]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/11/towerfall-expands-into-the-dark-world-on-ps4-in-2015/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/11/towerfall-expands-into-the-dark-world-on-ps4-in-2015/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/11/11/towerfall-expands-into-the-dark-world-on-ps4-in-2015/#comments Towerfall Ascension's forthcoming Dark World expansion will arrive on PS4 early next year, developer Matt Thorson revealed via PlayStation Blog. The update adds new playable archers, four levels, power-ups and more to the archery combat platformer. The developer also upped the number of team deathmatch levels per tower to five in the expansion.

Thorson announced the Dark World update in September, and has since detailed several improvements to the game via his blog. Dark World will add the Vainglorious Ghoul red archer to the game's roster along with her ghostly ship as one of the levels, The Amaranth. The final tower of Towerfall's expansion, known as Cataclysm, features procedurally-generated levels to keep the action fresh for multiplayer bouts. Dark World will also include power-ups such as Prism Arrows and Trigger Arrows, the latter behaving like remote mines.
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JoystiqTowerfall expands into the Dark World on PS4 in 2015 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This video for Far Cry 4 teases the game's add-on Valley of the Yetis mission, available as part of the game's season pass. Ubisoft's next Far Cry adventure will launch on November 18 for PC, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360 and PS3.

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JoystiqFar Cry 4's season pass trailer is abominable originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lord of the Hunt will be available for purchase later this year and will be part of the game's $25 season pass program. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor launched in late September for PS4, Xbox One and PC, and the game's Xbox 360 and PS3 versions will arrive on November 18 after being delayed last month. The game's season pass also includes an exclusive Guardians of the Flaming Eye mission as well as another piece of story DLC, The Bright Lord.
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JoystiqShadow of Mordor is the ultimate Beastmaster in new DLC screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Oct 2014 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>add-ondlcexpansionlord-of-the-huntmicrosoftmiddle-earthmiddle-earth-shadow-of-mordorMonolithMonolith-Productionspcplaystationps4screenshotsseason-passWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIExbox-oneThu, 30 Oct 2014 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Endless Legend gets modding tools in new add-on]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/30/endless-legend-gets-modding-tools-in-new-add-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/30/endless-legend-gets-modding-tools-in-new-add-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/30/endless-legend-gets-modding-tools-in-new-add-on/#comments The team at Amplitude Studios is having a busy week, having just launched Dungeon of the Endless in full on Steam a few days ago. Now, it's offering a "Shades of Alteration" add-on for another game in its strategy series, Endless Legend. The free DLC adds a Halloween-themed quest to the 4X fantasy-strategy game called "A Tale from the Dark Season," which rewards players with an undiscolsed prize.

The update also introduces modding tools to the game, allowing players to create and tweak a number of game elements to their content. Players will be able to add new faction traits, items, skills, city improvements, technology and quests to Endless Legend, as well as adding or changing resources, text and 2D assets in the strategy game using the new mod tools. Endless Legend launched on Steam in September after its near five-month stay on Early Access. The game's Classic Pack is available on PC or Mac for $35, whereas the $45 Emperor Pack adds bonus in-game items.
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JoystiqEndless Legend gets modding tools in new add-on originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Oct 2014 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Dark Below raises the game's level cap to 32 and adds five bounty slots as well as new weapons and gear, including legendary and exotic items. It also features three competitive arenas - Pantheon, Skyshock and The Cauldron - as well as the cooperative strike mission The Will of Crota and the six-player raid mission Crota's End. PS4 and PS3 players will have access to The Undying Mind, a strike mission that will be exclusive to PlayStation platforms until "at least fall 2015." The expansion was announced during Sony's Gamescom press conference in August. Descriptions of the expansion's content, though determined to not be final at the time, were leaked in September.
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JoystiqThe Dark Below expands Destiny on December 9 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisionadd-onBungiedestinydestiny-the-dark-belowdlcdownloadable-contentexpansionmicrosoftplaystationps3ps4release-datethe-dark-belowxboxxbox-oneWed, 29 Oct 2014 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Costume Quest 2 drags Sackboy to PS4, PS3 next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/25/costume-quest-2-drags-sackboy-to-ps4-ps3-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/25/costume-quest-2-drags-sackboy-to-ps4-ps3-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/25/costume-quest-2-drags-sackboy-to-ps4-ps3-next-week/#comments Double Fine's dress-up RPG Costume Quest 2 will launch on PS3 and PS4 next Tuesday, October 28, publisher Midnight City announced. The PlayStation versions of the game will also receive an exclusive Sackboy costume modeled after the hero of Media Molecule's popular platforming brand, LittleBigPlanet.

The Sackboy costume will be available for free to PS4 and PS3 players as part of an update to the game. To unlock it, quest-goers must find four pieces of the costume tucked away in the game. While there's no set release date for the Sackboy update, it is expected to go live "in the coming weeks." Costume Quest 2 is already available to PC, Mac and Linux players via Steam for $14.99. No launch date has been announced for the Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Wii U versions as of yet.
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JoystiqCostume Quest 2 drags Sackboy to PS4, PS3 next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 Oct 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Hitman 2 levels are locked to players at the outset, but can be accessed in one of two ways just like the game's "Airport Box" update in July. Players will naturally unlock the Hitman 2 set by progressing through the game or can choose to pony up an extra dollar (€0.99/£0.69) to access the eight puzzles. The update brings the total number of levels in Hitman Go up to 91. Developer Square Enix Montreal's next mobile Hitman spinoff, Hitman: Sniper, soft-launched in Canada on iOS earlier this month and will arrive in the rest of the world this winter.
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JoystiqHitman Go adds Hitman 2-inspired levels, on sale this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Oct 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>add-onandroidhitman-2hitman-2-silent-assassinhitman-goiosipadlevelsmobilesaleSquare-Enixsquare-enix-montrealupdateFri, 24 Oct 2014 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[No one man should have all that Power of Shadow Middle-earth DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/21/no-one-man-should-have-all-that-power-of-shadow-middle-earth-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/21/no-one-man-should-have-all-that-power-of-shadow-middle-earth-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/21/no-one-man-should-have-all-that-power-of-shadow-middle-earth-dlc/#comments Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor received a free DLC pack today that adds three new runes and a playable character skin to the game. The Power of Shadow add-on introduces the Black Hand of Sauron skin for protagonist Talion. Players can also toy with the One with Nature, Ascendant and Elven Grace runes.

One with Nature grants players immunity to poison attacks from Uruk captains and Ghuls. Likewise, players get double focus time for ranged combat with the Ascendant rune. Finally, Elven Grace increases players' defense, cutting the damage taken by enemy strikes in half. Monolith recently introduced a new photo mode to the game via an update. Shadow of Mordor will get a few other content packs as part of its season pass program that add new story missions.
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>add-onDLCdownloadable-contentfreemicrosoftmiddle-earthmiddle-earth-shadow-of-mordormonolithMonolith-Productionspcplaystationpower-of-shadowps4Warner-Bros-Interactive-Entertainmentwbiexbox-oneTue, 21 Oct 2014 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Link's Master Cycle makes spirit tracks in Mario Kart 8 DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/15/links-master-cycle-makes-spirit-tracks-in-mario-kart-8-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/15/links-master-cycle-makes-spirit-tracks-in-mario-kart-8-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/15/links-master-cycle-makes-spirit-tracks-in-mario-kart-8-dlc/#comments The first downloadable content pack for Mario Kart 8 will include a special motorcycle inspired by the Legend of Zelda series, Nintendo revealed on Twitter. The Master Cycle features Link's iconic Hylian Shield on the side and a body shape that vaguely resembles a horse. Seen in the concept art above, the cycle also sports a blue and gold paint job and a Triforce on the front wheel.

The Master Cycle is one of four new vehicles arriving in the November DLC pack, another being Mario's B Dasher kart from Mario Kart DS. The pack will also include three new playable racers, Link, Tanooki Mario and Cat Peach, as well as eight race tracks. Mario Kart 8's first piece of DLC will cost $8 on its own, though players will be able to pick it and another pack up in a two-for-one bundle for $12. The second DLC pack is Animal Crossing-themed and will arrive in May 2015.
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The content pack requires a 64-bit version of Windows 7 or Windows 8 as well as a minimum of 8 GB of system RAM and a video card with at least 6 GB of RAM. Digital Foundry put together a comparison video with the PC version's ultra textures and a PS4 copy of the game, found after the break. For more footage of Shadow of Mordor in action, check out Tuesday's hour-long archived Joystiq Streams.
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Watch Dogs was given a Wii U release date earlier this month; it will launch on November 18 in North America and November 21 in Europe. The game arrived on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in May. The Bad Blood DLC launched yesterday for those systems, though Ubisoft is still working to get the add-on in the hands of Xbox 360 owners "in the upcoming days."
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>add-onbad-blooddlcdownloadable-contentnintendoUbisoftUbisoft-Montrealwatch-dogswii-uThu, 25 Sep 2014 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Third Trials Fusion DLC plunges into the Abyss on October 7]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/09/24/third-trials-fusion-dlc-plunges-into-the-abyss-on-october-7/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/09/24/third-trials-fusion-dlc-plunges-into-the-abyss-on-october-7/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/09/24/third-trials-fusion-dlc-plunges-into-the-abyss-on-october-7/#comments The third piece of downloadable content for Trials Fusion will launch on October 7, Ubisoft announed today. Invitingly called "Welcome to the Abyss," the pack adds 10 tracks and 24 challenges to the motorcycle-flipping game, as well as five new achievements. The pack is part of Trials Fusion's season pass, though players can pick it up alone for $4.99.

Welcome to the Abyss is set in "mysterious underground ruins" with ancient machines "powered by strange relics." The DLC includes over 100 new objects for use in the game's track editor as well. Trials Fusion launched in April for PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC, reaching one million copies sold in July. Ubisoft expects every piece of DLC for the game to be available by May 2015.
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>add-ondlcdownloadable-contentmicrosoftpcplaystationps4redlynxseason-passtrackstrialstrials-fusionubisoftwelcome-to-the-abyssxboxxbox-oneWed, 24 Sep 2014 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Need for Speed Rivals 'Complete Edition' revs up for October]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/09/18/need-for-speed-rivals-complete-edition-revs-up-for-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/09/18/need-for-speed-rivals-complete-edition-revs-up-for-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/09/18/need-for-speed-rivals-complete-edition-revs-up-for-october/#comments The "Complete Edition" of Need for Speed Rivals will launch on October 21. The special edition package includes all of the game's previously-issued DLC, six packs in total. NFS Rivals' Complete Edition will arrive on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, and will launch three days afterwards in Europe on October 24. The Complete Edition does not appear to include the game's Ultimate Racer Pack, which is only available on PC and Xbox platforms, the game's official site noted.

The standard version of NFS Rivals launched in November alongside the latest home consoles from Sony and Microsoft. The racing game was added to the EA Access vault earlier this month, allowing subscribers to play the full game at will. EA did not list a price for the Complete Edition, though pre-orders are expected to be available shortly. The game-and-DLC bundle will replace a new entry in the series this year, the first time in 13 years that EA has gone without a brand new Need for Speed game. The next entry will arrive in 2015.
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JoystiqNeed for Speed Rivals 'Complete Edition' revs up for October originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The other two maps, The ATAC Tower and The Canal, feature cooperative multiplayer action. Players that want to check out those two levels must also own Killzone: Shadow Fall Intercept, either in its add-on expansion form or the standalone version. The DLC launched in June, while the lone Intercept download arrived last month. For an extensive look at Intercept, check out our archived stream of the DLC from July.
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JoystiqKillzone: Shadow Fall drops three new multiplayer maps originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The developer did offer a rather terrifying live-action trailer to announce the downloadable cross-over, found after the break. The sequel to Dennaton's graphic top-down shooter, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, will launch later this year.
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JoystiqPayday 2's Hotline Miami DLC sounds terrifying originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The DLC packs set to arrive alongside the game are The Dark Knight Pack, the Man of Steel Pack and the Batman 75th Pack, each with themed missions with story elements and free play modes. The latter has players following the exploits of the Joker and Harley Quinn as they set up "a variety of celebration set pieces," then play as the varying Batmans (Batmen?) through the hero's many years of existence. Future packs will include new playable characters, vehicles and levels. Each piece of DLC can be purchased individually for $2.99. Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham will launch November 11 for PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Vita, Wii U and 3DS. The game will also be featured in a PS3 bundle, slated to launch with the game.
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JoystiqLego Batman 3 goes beyond Gotham with DLC, season pass originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Monolith's adventure based in the Tolkien-o-verse was previously expected to launch on October 7 before Warner Bros. moved the game's launch up last month to late September (October 3 in the UK). The publisher did not offer a price for the season pass, though it's not the only method of obtaining extra goodies for Shadow of Mordor; PS4 owners that pre-order the game will receive exclusive "PlayStation Legion Missions." Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is in development for PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.
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JoystiqYou shall use this season pass for Shadow of Mordor add-ons originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Aug 2014 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While GameStop already secures exclusive content for some major releases, this means the retailer may involve itself earlier in the development process than usual. As Sebastian clarified to GamesBeat, the retailer would be "getting involved at the time of game development where there could be some content exclusive to [the retailer] included in the game." GameStop spokesperson Jackie Smith also added that the company is working with development partners "to get both physical and digital exclusives for our customers."
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JoystiqGameStop may seek exclusive content during a game's development originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>add-onBairdcolin-sebastiancontentdevelopmentDLCexclusiveExclusivitygamestopInvestingInvestmentrw-bairdTue, 08 Jul 2014 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live discounts Child of Light, Thief this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/01/xbox-live-discounts-child-of-light-thief-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/01/xbox-live-discounts-child-of-light-thief-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/01/xbox-live-discounts-child-of-light-thief-this-week/#comments Microsoft's Deals with Gold discounts Thief by 40 percent ($35.99) on Xbox One this week. Additionally, both Xbox Live Gold and Silver members can enjoy discounts on Assassin's Creed 4 add-ons on both Xbox One and Xbox 360, getting the game's season pass, Blackbeard's Wrath, Guild of Rogues, Freedom Cry and Illustrious Pirates DLC for 30 percent off each.

As for the Xbox 360-specific deals, Gold subscribers can pick up Child of Light at 33 percent off this week ($10.04) as well as Flashback and Cloudberry Kingdom for 67 percent off ($3.29 each). Four games are slashed by 75 percent this week: I Am Alive, From Dust and Call of Juarez: Gunslinger are $3.74 each while Freefall Racers is $2.49. Lastly, both Gold and Silver subscribers can pick up Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 at 67 percent off ($19.79) as well as its World Challenge DLC at half-off ($2.49). All deals are good through next Monday, July 7.
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JoystiqXbox Live discounts Child of Light, Thief this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The new levels give players additional puzzles to solve using the jetpack attached to Benjamin, a young square in search of the Fountain of Youth. Benjamin's Flight offers a "new story about hope and the wild impetuosity of youth," but honestly, we were already sold on the jetpacks part. Bossa Studios is offering Thomas Was Alone at a discount to celebrate the free update for a limited time; it is currently $5.99 (£3.99), down from $9 (£6/8 euros) when it launched on iPad in May.
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JoystiqThomas Was Alone updated for iPad with new friends, jetpack originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In-game goodies found in the packs include accessories, knives, profile pictures, emblem shapes, dog tags, experience point boosts and paints The battlepacks are available to purchase through Origin, the developer's Battlelog site, Battlefield 4's in-game store as well as through the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store. The next game in the series is reportedly known as Battlefield Hardline and is being developed by Visceral Games, according to assets leaked by EA earlier today.
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JoystiqYou can now buy Battlefield 4 item packs with real money originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 May 2014 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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