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Ask a hundred PC game developers about piracy, and you're likely to come away with at least as many ideas on how to keep games from being flown beneath the Jolly Roger. There's even those who have thrown up their arms already, sailing instead for calmer console waters or opting just to keep piracy 'in perspective.' However, when it comes to Mass Effect dev BioWare, fighting piracy is as trivial as simply making games that people want to buy by nurturing customer fidelity through DLC and engaging multiplayer options.

"That's ultimately the best, most successful path to prevent piracy," noted BioWare's co-CEO Ray Muzyka, "to have players that want your games, want to believe in them and think they're high-quality and realize they're going to get a lot of value out of them as platforms for long time afterwards." It's a great theory, though we imagine that getting players to want your game isn't exactly the problem; it's getting them to open their wallets for them that's the trick.

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]]>biowaredlcmass-effectmultiplayerpiracyJason Dobson2008-07-09T10:30:00+00:00Sony feels your pain, prepares more PAINhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/sony-feels-your-pain-prepares-more-pain/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/sony-feels-your-pain-prepares-more-pain/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/sony-feels-your-pain-prepares-more-pain/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The guilty pleasure that was is PAIN for PS3 is finally getting some substantial new content. By "substantial" we mean a new level - which will join the game's only level - called "Uncle Jimmy's Fun Spot Amusement Park." Sony and developer Idol Minds reckon it's more of an abusement park (their pun, not ours) and it's bringing more than just fresh scenery to the game.

Slated to arrive "this summer," the PAIN Amusement Park add-on will introduce new player-requested features, including online multiplayer and PlayStation Trophies. These are in addition to the abundance of added moving set pieces you can see in the above video. Looks like in the case of PAIN and new content, it does hurt to ask.

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]]>dlcidol-mindspainpsnsceasonyRandy Nelson2008-07-08T22:30:00+00:00Rumor: Rock Band 2 to feature all RB1 tracks as free DLC [update]http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/rumor-rock-band-2-to-feature-all-rb1-tracks-as-free-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/rumor-rock-band-2-to-feature-all-rb1-tracks-as-free-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/rumor-rock-band-2-to-feature-all-rb1-tracks-as-free-dlc/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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Rock Band 2 could provide download access to all of the tracks featured on the original Rock Band disc, according IGN Xbox 360 Editor Nate Ahearn. Responding to comments made by a poster in an IGN Insider "Grudge Match" that pits Rock Band 2 against Guitar Hero World Tour, Ahearn writes, "Immediately upon purchasing Rock Band 2 you'll have the ability to download a huge library of songs, as well as all of the songs off of the original disc as a free download."

Ahearn has apparently (and probably wrongfully) answered a long-standing question about the seamless continuity between the two catalogs; from the RB1 disc to the RB2 disc. Many purchasers of the original Rock Band -- marketed as a "platform" by its developers -- had hoped that as the franchise inevitably spawned, there would be no need to swap discs. Supposedly, the solution lies in downloading the first game's disc tracks onto the hard drive. Still, there are at least two important questions that need answering: (1) Can we pick and choose our RB1 songs, or do we download all of them as one "free download?" (2) Can any RB2 purchaser access RB1 songs for free, or do we need to validate our ownership of the first game? Expect the full reveal next week.

Update: According to IGN Xbox Team Editor-in-Chief Hilary Goldstein, "Nate goofed in writing that. He hopes that is allowed. Nothing about this has been announced and Nate's never even seen RB2. Sorry, guys." Honest mistake ... or covering tracks? We'll know next week. [Source - IGN Boards (registration required)]

[Via GameFAQs Boards]

Source - IGN Insider (registration required)

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]]>dlceaharmonixmtv-gamesrock-bandrock-band-2James Ransom-Wiley2008-07-08T14:55:00+00:00'Team Sneaking' mode added to Metal Gear Onlinehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/team-sneaking-mode-added-to-metal-gear-online/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/team-sneaking-mode-added-to-metal-gear-online/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/team-sneaking-mode-added-to-metal-gear-online/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Metal Gear Solid 4 may be in the can, but development of Metal Gear Online continues. When we last spoke with Kojima Productions associate producer Ryan Payton, he confirmed that the MGO team would be busy for some time expanding and patching the multiplayer Metal Gear experience. Today July 4 saw the release of one of the fruits of its labor: a new game mode.

Called "Team Sneaking," the mode is similar to "Sneaking" in that one team - not just Snake as in the latter mode's case - is invisible until detected and must hide from the opposing team until the Caution expires. The sneaking team also has an objective to complete inside their opponents' base.

Today's update also adds a "Headshots Only" option for game hosts. As the name implies, games with this modifier will only reward points for headshots. (Kills from shots to the body will actually subtract points from players' scores.) The update is live now and free of charge. Just fire up MGS4, head into MGO, and you're good to "Go! Go! Go!"

Gallery: Metal Gear Online

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]]>dlckonamimetal-gear-onlinemgoRandy Nelson2008-07-07T15:30:00+00:00Burnout Paradise 'Cagney' update for Xbox 360 delayed until July 14http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/05/burnout-paradise-cagney-update-for-xbox-360-delayed-until-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/05/burnout-paradise-cagney-update-for-xbox-360-delayed-until-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/05/burnout-paradise-cagney-update-for-xbox-360-delayed-until-july/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Fans of Criterion's vehicular vehicleslaughter sim Burnout Paradise were supposed to receive the title's third major update this coming Thursday, codenamed "Cagney". The vaudevillian actor-turned-downloadable content will give Paradisians the opportunity to play through more than 70 events online in FreeBurn mode -- unfortunately, Paradisians of the Xbox 360 variety will have to wait a bit longer than their PS3 counterparts to enjoy the free update.

Unsurprisingly, the source of the hold-up is the rigorous Xbox Live certification process, which took longer than Criterion had expected. Their new release date for "Cagney" is the following Monday, July 14 -- though this delay won't affect PS3 owners. Nor will it affect DS owners, restaurant entrepreneurs, professional poker players, the current Dalai Lama, or the actual James Cagney, who is, in fact, deceased.

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]]>burnoutburnout-paradisecagneycriterioncriterion-gamesdelaydlcfreeburnjames-cagneyracingupdatexbox-liveGriffin McElroy2008-07-05T19:30:00+00:00Zeppelin's Jimmy Page uncomfortable lending master recordings to rhythm gameshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/05/zeppelin-frontman-uncomfortable-lending-master-recordings-to-rhy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/05/zeppelin-frontman-uncomfortable-lending-master-recordings-to-rhy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/05/zeppelin-frontman-uncomfortable-lending-master-recordings-to-rhy/#commentsFiled under:


Many of us could write entire volumes of songs and bands we'd like to see in one or both of the reigning emperors of the rhythm genre, Rock Band and Guitar Hero -- we'd wager that included in everyone's wishlist is a track or twelve from the legendary early 70s rock outfit Led Zeppelin. Unfortunately, Zeppelin front man Jimmy Page recently hung a definitive "No Stairway" sign on the genre, citing his hesitance to lend game developers the band's valuable master tracks.

The reasons behind Page's apprehension are unknown -- perhaps it has to do with the recent news of the easily misplaceable nature of master recordings. We hope the group's co-founder can be persuaded to part with the recordings before the siren call of "Immigrant Song" swoons the games' developers, forcing them to include earnest but unsatisfying covers of Zeppelin's bigger tracks. Discerning ears know -- there really is no rock-scream like a Robert Plant rock-scream.

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]]>activisiondlcguitar-heroharmonixjimmy-pageled-zeppelinledzeppelinmaster-tracksrock-bandstairwaystairway-to-heavenGriffin McElroy2008-07-05T11:35:00+00:00New MGS4 camo DLC hits with LOLs aplentyhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/new-mgs4-camo-dlc-hits-with-lols-aplenty/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/new-mgs4-camo-dlc-hits-with-lols-aplenty/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/new-mgs4-camo-dlc-hits-with-lols-aplenty/#commentsFiled under: ,

We were starting to think that the new camo patterns available for download via Metal Gear Solid 4's "Extras" screen were going to be fairly mundane. Silly us! This is Hideo Kojima we're talking about here, and behind his stoic stare the guy has quite the sense of humor.

Case in point: the two new OctoCamo patterns available today. Called "Laughing Camo" and "Raging Camo," they cover Snake in text when equipped (which doesn't exactly sound like the best thing for, you know, stealth gameplay). These patterns aren't about hiding from enemies, though ... their effects are actually seen when you get near them. They cause PMC soldiers and other foes to break out into laughter and howling on sight, rendering them temporaily stunned. (Making the new camo settings something you'll want to use only on your second, third, fourth, or fith play-through, lest you ruin a "pure" first-time experience.)

Taking on The Patriots and getting kooky with Kojima? That's what we call a fun way to spend the Fourth.

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]]>dlchideo-kojimakojima-productionsmetal-gearmetal-gear-solid-4mgs4Randy Nelson2008-07-04T23:00:00+00:00"On the Seven7th Day" Bungie shows you Cold Storagehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/on-the-seven7th-day-bungie-shows-you-cold-storage/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/on-the-seven7th-day-bungie-shows-you-cold-storage/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/on-the-seven7th-day-bungie-shows-you-cold-storage/#commentsFiled under:


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Confused about what exactly you need to do to play the new Halo 3 multiplayer map, Cold Storage, come Monday, Bungie Day? Let Bungie's Luke & Co. explain it all in the "On the Seven7th Day" vidoc, embedded after the break. In short, you need the Heroic map pack (don't worry, it's free), the Legendary map pack (it's being dropped from $10 to $7.50 on Monday) and then, of course the Cold Storage map which, they want you to know, will be free not only on Bungie Day but every day. You also get a good idea of what the map - a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved's "Chill Out" - has got to offer.

Oh, and what's this about celebrating Bungie's independence as a multi-game studio by announcing a game on Bungie Day? Seven guys in a shoebox? Just banter or a tease of what Bungie's got planned for Monday? No, seriously, we're asking you here ...

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]]>BungieDLCHalo-3Halo3Christopher Grant2008-07-04T13:16:00+00:00More N+ on the way to XBLAhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/more-n-on-the-way-to-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/more-n-on-the-way-to-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/more-n-on-the-way-to-xbla/#commentsFiled under: ,

A little ninja scampered across our screen to bring news that Metanet, developer of N+, has three level packs for the Xbox Live Arcade version of the game ready and waiting. According to a post on Metanet's blog, the downloadable content has already been submitted to Microsoft for certification, although it has yet to receive a release date.

The post also reveals that one of the three packs will be free, and that, in total, the DLC-drop contains more than 750 new maps (roughly 300 of which are mutliplayer levels). The maps are reportedly "a lot better than the ones that came with N+" due to the fact that Metanet has "had more time to learn what works." We know what works: 750 more reasons to love the stylish and seductively simple ninja platformer.

[Via Video Games Blogger]

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]]>dlcmetanetn-plusxblaxblmxbox-live-marketplaceRandy Nelson2008-07-03T16:00:00+00:00We'll Halo there: 'Cold Storage' map free on July 7http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/well-halo-there-cold-storage-map-free-on-july-7/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/well-halo-there-cold-storage-map-free-on-july-7/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/well-halo-there-cold-storage-map-free-on-july-7/#commentsFiled under: , ,


click for more pics of Cold Storage

Like the rumbling of thunder in the distance, an unstoppable force is audibly and rapidly approaching us. Soon, a cacophony of clicks will ring through our ears, the reverberating result of posting an article which not only concerns Halo 3, but prominently features the word "free." What have we done?

Bungie's Luke Smith has announced via Bungie.net that "Cold Storage," a chilly new multiplayer map for everybody's favorite cyborg shoot-em-up, will be downloadable -- for free -- from the Xbox Live Marketplace beginning Monday Bungie Day, July 7. The map will be implemented in regular rotation in playlists that require the Legendary Map Pack, which will also drop from 800 MS Points ($10) to 600 MS Points ($7.50) on the same day. If you haven't tried those environments out yet, now's the time to join in on the gradual extermination of Earth's population.

[Update: Check out a tour of Cold Storage, along with a tease of what Bungie's got in store for Bungie Day, here.]

Gallery: Halo 3: Cold Storage Map

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]]>BreakingNewsBungieCold-StorageDLCFPSHalo-3Halo3Master-ChiefXbox-LiveLudwig Kietzmann2008-07-03T15:00:00+00:00Rumor: Ninja Gaiden II receiving Mission Mode July 25http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/rumor-ninja-gaiden-ii-receiving-mission-mode-july-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/rumor-ninja-gaiden-ii-receiving-mission-mode-july-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/rumor-ninja-gaiden-ii-receiving-mission-mode-july-25/#commentsFiled under: ,


Ninja Gaiden 2 will receive Mission Mode as DLC on July 25, according to a post on NeoGAF. Mission Mode, if similar to the original iteration introduced in Ninja Gaiden Black, drops Ryu into an arena setting and lets him go on a flippin' awesome ninja killin' spree. There is currently no price attached to the new Mission Mode DLC.

The possibility of a Mission Mode should come as good news to NG II players who don't find dressing up Ryu like a Ken doll a worthwhile activity. But, let's be honest, if it's anything like the original Mission Mode, shouldn't it have been shipped with the game or, and we're hoping this is the case, at least be free?

[Via X3F]

Gallery: Ninja Gaiden II

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]]>dlcninja-gaidenninja-gaiden-2ninja-gaiden-iiryu-hayabusaxbmAlexander Sliwinski2008-07-03T10:27:00+00:00Ninja Gaiden 2 'horse armor' now on salehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/ninja-gaiden-2-horse-armor-now-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/ninja-gaiden-2-horse-armor-now-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/ninja-gaiden-2-horse-armor-now-on-sale/#commentsFiled under:

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Let's face it, we hardcore gamers are always looking for an excuse to play ninja dress-up. After obliterating tens of thousands of nameless, demonic foes, what greater satisfaction could there be than in donning a leopard print bodysuit and doing it all over again? That's the thing, palette swaps used to be bonuses for our hard-earned mileage; easter eggs buried at the end of the playing field. Not premium DLC.

In the real world, buying a sassy lil' getup can be a cathartic release. In virtual land you just feel like a chump. So Tecmo, Team Ninja, Microsoft, whoever, take your Ninja Gaiden "horse armor" and shove it!

... Still reading? You're not actually interested in -- boy, this is awkward ... Okay, here ya go fella:

Update your "in-game look" with these new Ninja Gaiden 2 costume packs (200 Microsoft Points each):
  • Biometal Hayabusa Costume is "organically forged to the body with liquid cooled channels and reinforced armor"
  • Shadow Walker Hayabusa Costume is a "futuristic interpretation of classic cloth ninja garb, reinforced in all the right areas" (wink, wink)
  • Fiend Hayabusa Costume is "inspired by the Hayabusa namesake, the falcon; this demonic costume mirrors the intensity of Ryu's vengeance and fury" (when he's not wearing a tutu)
Did you know? Each costume pack comes with 5 (five!) color variations!

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]]>dlchorse-armorninja-gaiden-2team-ninjatecmoxblmJames Ransom-Wiley2008-07-02T17:59:00+00:00Guitar Hero III getting free 'Top Gun Anthem' DLChttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/guitar-hero-iii-getting-free-top-gun-anthem-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/guitar-hero-iii-getting-free-top-gun-anthem-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/guitar-hero-iii-getting-free-top-gun-anthem-dlc/#commentsFiled under: , ,

In celebration of this week's Fourth of July holiday, Activision plans to serenade Guitar Hero III players with in-your-face patriotism and ambiguous homo-eroticism -- that's right, the "Top Gun Anthem" will be available as a free download on July 3rd. The film's instrumental theme, obtainable from both Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, is sure send your fingers up and down your instrument as you dream of being Val Kilmer's wingman. No, Tom Cruise's wingman!

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]]>ActivisionDLCGuitar-HeroGuitar-Hero-IIILegends-of-RockMusicPSNTop-GunXbox-LiveLudwig Kietzmann2008-07-01T11:55:00+00:00The Best of The Who Rock Band set list revealedhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/the-best-of-the-who-rock-band-set-list-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/the-best-of-the-who-rock-band-set-list-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/the-best-of-the-who-rock-band-set-list-revealed/#commentsFiled under: , ,

We didn't have to wait long to find out what tracks would be replacing Who's Next album DLC in Rock Band. The Who Official Band Website has published a press release revealing the 12 song "Best of" collection, featuring 3 songs from Who's Next (Baba O'Riley, Going Mobile and Behind Blue Eyes). All the tracks are presented in their master recordings.

The Best of The Who Rock Band Edition (1600 MS points / $20) -- All songs are also sold individually (160 MS Points / $2)
  • "Amazing Journey"
  • "Baba O'Riley"
  • "Behind Blue Eyes"
  • "Eminence Front"
  • "Going Mobile"
  • "Leaving Here"
  • "My Generation" (LIVE)
  • "Real Good Looking Boy"
  • "Sea & Sand"
  • "Summertime Blues" (LIVE)
  • "Who Are You"
  • "Young Man Blues" (LIVE)
Videos of the songs can be found after the break. The Best of The Who is expected the week of July 15.











(Note: We couldn't for the life of us find the original version, so here's a Pearl Jam cover.)











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]]>breakingnewsdlceaelectronic-artsharmonixrock-bandrock-band-dlcthe-whowhos-nextRoss Miller2008-07-01T03:30:00+00:00Rumor: PS2 game downloads coming to PS Storehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/rumor-ps2-game-downloads-coming-to-ps-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/rumor-ps2-game-downloads-coming-to-ps-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/rumor-ps2-game-downloads-coming-to-ps-store/#commentsFiled under: ,

Looks like Sony's planning to hog even more of your sweet, sweet download bandwidth via the PlayStation Store, if a rumor posted on the N4G forums is to be believed. According to the post, downloadable PS2 games will be announced at E3 next month and will appear on the store this summer.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is prominently featured in the "leaked" image; the other games we can make out are Fantavision, Red Faction, Ridge Racer V, Smuggler's Run, SSX, and ... well, we're not quite sure what that last one is. Keen-eyed readers to the comments page! the last one is The Bouncer. Thanks, readers!

The info supposedly originates from a Sony Europe insider, who informed the poster that the roll-out will actually occur in Europe before the rest of the world. (Which is contrary to Sony's usual M.O.) This rumor comes on the heels of an actual official announcement by Sony that it will finally introduce a movie / video download service for PS3 this summer. It seems like this summer will see the PS3 experience evolving quite a bit, especially if this rumor pans out.

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]]>dlcplaystation-storerumorsonyRandy Nelson2008-06-30T14:58:00+00:00Rainbow Six Vegas 2 trailer explains Fan Pack contentshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/28/rainbow-six-vegas-2-trailer-explains-fan-pack-contents/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/28/rainbow-six-vegas-2-trailer-explains-fan-pack-contents/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/28/rainbow-six-vegas-2-trailer-explains-fan-pack-contents/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Ubisoft recently released a video explaining some of the major changes included in their upcoming free expansion to Rainbow Six Vegas 2, and we think it's a fairly safe bet that fans will be pleased. Included in said trailer is a look at the much-requested additions that should make Call of Duty 4 feel sincerely flattered, such as the new grenade indicator and post-elite ranks, as well as the three "new" (see: re-lit and re-textured) maps which will also be made available. Also included are details concerning the new "High Stakes" mode, where health regeneration will be disabled, and where players will amass extra experience points by verbally disparaging the skills of their Low Stakes brethren. We can't wait!

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]]>clancydlcexpansionfan-packmap-packr6v2rainbow-six-vegas-2tom-clancyubisoftGriffin McElroy2008-06-28T21:00:00+00:00Rainbow Six Vegas 2 getting free multiplayer maps in Julyhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/rainbow-six-vegas-2-getting-free-multiplayer-maps-in-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/rainbow-six-vegas-2-getting-free-multiplayer-maps-in-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/rainbow-six-vegas-2-getting-free-multiplayer-maps-in-july/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Despite vowing to "never go back to Vegas," Ubisoft is still more than willing to expand the gambler's paradise from afar via downloadable content. Terrorists vs. bandits (some one-armed, others well-armed) showdown, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, will be getting a free "Fan Pack" on Xbox Live, PSN and Ubisoft's website in July, sure to bring a smile to the two million or so people who purchased the game.

The download not only adds three new maps -- the re-lit "Murdertown" and "CQB Training," as well as "Calypso Casino" -- but new multiplayer ranks and several tweaks to weapons, gadgets and other aspects of the game. Read up on all the changes over at the official site.

[Thanks, MisfitToy]

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]]>DLCFPSPSNRainbow-SixRainbow-Six-Vegas-2UbisoftXbox-LiveLudwig Kietzmann2008-06-27T19:00:00+00:00Frontlines gets free map on Xbox Livehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/frontlines-gets-free-map-on-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/frontlines-gets-free-map-on-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/frontlines-gets-free-map-on-xbox-live/#commentsFiled under: ,


It's been a while (read: forever) since we've seen someone playing Frontlines: Fuel of War on our 360 friends list. But if a company wanted to re-energize (create?) a game's fans base, we can think of few ways to do it better than this: Five maps are being doled out for the game, all for free with the first being free. [Update: The other four maps will be sold in a pack at a later stage.] According to Microsoft mouthpiece Major Nelson, it just hit Xbox Live today.

This first entry adds an automatic shotgun, rocket jeep and Red Star Transport Helicopter and is called "The Boneyard," which, considering the fate of Frontlines (and Frontlines PS3) is a choice almost too hilarious to contemplate.

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]]>dlcfrontlines-fuel-of-warthqxbox-liveJustin McElroy2008-06-24T02:00:00+00:00Rock Band Weekly: Weezer gets set to Doolittlehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/20/rock-band-weekly-weezer-gets-set-to-doolittle/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/20/rock-band-weekly-weezer-gets-set-to-doolittle/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/20/rock-band-weekly-weezer-gets-set-to-doolittle/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Last week's announcement of The Pixies' Doolittle was a bit premature, but the full album is definitely coming next week. Additionally, three Weezer tracks from the new Red Album (none of which are titled Pork and Beans) are also coming out next week. All songs are master tracks for pristine rocking ability.

Fun Fact: Weezer's Rivers Cuomo cites Pixies as a major influence. They recorded a cover of the song Velouria for the tribute album Where is My Mind?

Weezer Pack (440 MS points / $5.49) -- All songs are also sold individually (160 MS Points / $2)
  • "Dreamin"
  • "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived"
  • "Troublemaker"
The Pixies' Doolittle (1520 MS points / $19) -- All songs are also sold individually (160 MS Points / $2)
  • "Crackity Jones"
  • "Dead"
  • "Debaser"
  • "Gouge Away"
  • "Here Comes Your Man"
  • "Hey"
  • "I Bleed"
  • "La la Love You"
  • "Monkey Gone To Heaven"
  • "Mr Grieves"
  • "No 13 Baby"
  • "Silver"
  • "Tame"
  • "There Goes My Gun"
Videos for Doolittle can be found here. After the break, peep the three Weezer tracks. The songs will be available next Tuesday and Thursday on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 respectively.




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]]>dlcdoolittleeaelectronic-artsharmonixpixiesrock-bandrock-band-weeklythe-pixiesweezerRoss Miller2008-06-20T15:30:00+00:00Space race: Nintendo working on Wii storage 'solution'http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/18/space-race-nintendo-working-on-wii-storage-solution/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/18/space-race-nintendo-working-on-wii-storage-solution/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/18/space-race-nintendo-working-on-wii-storage-solution/#commentsFiled under:

Nintendo Europe senior marketing director Laurent Fischer has pulled an about-face. His comments last week hurt the feelings of "geeky" Wii owners seeking more space for their WiiWare and Virtual Console downloads. Fischer now tells GamesIndustry.biz that the console maker is "perfectly aware of the issue" and is "working on a solution" that won't involve any add-on hardware (i.e. a hard disk or USB device).

Not being privvy to every last internal working of the Wii, we can only speculate that Nintendo is concocting a method - perhaps via a firmware update - for allowing downloaded games to be played directly from an SD card (much like we'd hoped for when the console first went on sale). There may be a chance this "solution" gets revealed at E3, depending on just how long Nintendo's tech heads (dare we say geeks?) have been working on it.

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