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 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Skyrim's first 'Dawnguard' DLC trailer loosed ahead of E3, coming 'this summer' for $20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/skyrims-first-dawnguard-dlc-trailer-loosed-ahead-of-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/skyrims-first-dawnguard-dlc-trailer-loosed-ahead-of-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/31/skyrims-first-dawnguard-dlc-trailer-loosed-ahead-of-e3/#comments Image
Despite Bethesda telling us we wouldn't see more news on upcoming Skryim DLC ahead of E3, here we are. The first trailer for the upcoming "Dawnguard" DLC went live this morning, care of Bethesda's Twitter account, which noted, "E3 arrives early!"

The trailer shows off some incredible additions to Skyrim, including winged creatures and giant vortexes and ... there's kind of a lot going on in this trailer, is what we're trying to say. Take a look for yourself just above.

Bethesda puts a 1600 MS Point ($20) price on the content, but still hasn't given a release date beyond "this summer."

JoystiqSkyrim's first 'Dawnguard' DLC trailer loosed ahead of E3, coming 'this summer' for $20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 May 2012 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dawnguarddlcdownloadable-contentelder-scrolls-5gameplaykinectmicrosoftpcplaystationps3skyrimthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimxboxThu, 31 May 2012 10:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 3 'Premium' service dated for June 4, alongside 'Close Quarters' DLC pack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/battlefield-3-premium-service-dated-for-june-4-alongside-clo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/battlefield-3-premium-service-dated-for-june-4-alongside-clo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/battlefield-3-premium-service-dated-for-june-4-alongside-clo/#comments ImageOur European friends at the PlayStation Blog made a bit of a mistake this morning, it seems, having accidentally outed an upcoming "Premium" service for Battlefield 3, as well as a date (June 4) and pricing across European/Australian regions (£39.99/€49.99/AU$79.99). The game's upcoming DLC pack "Close Quarters" also got a date and price: June 4, £11.99/€14.99/AU$23.95.

As you might imagine, someone at Sony quickly realized the issue and pulled the info ... but not before Google Cache caught it in its icy, permanent grip. We've reached out to EA and Sony for more info, but it sounds like the rumored Call of Duty Elite-esque service for Battlefield 3 is more than just a rumor.

JoystiqBattlefield 3 'Premium' service dated for June 4, alongside 'Close Quarters' DLC pack originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 May 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Furthermore, Awesomenauts' first update is coming down the pipe. The update will include balance fixes suggested by community members, though Ronimo adds that "so far the consensus appears that the game is already fairly well balanced, which is great." Indeed. Patch notes for the update should be coming next week.

Finally, Ronimo states that the launch went smoothly, with over half a million games played since launch, though some users have reported connection errors. The studio is working to resolve the issue, which seems to be related to NAT settings, and advises affected players to reset their routers and consoles as a temporary fix.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (New Character)

JoystiqFirst Awesomenauts DLC teased, update incoming originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 May 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsdlcdownloadable-contentdtpdtp-entertainmentmicrosoftplaystationps3ronimo-gamesxboxFri, 11 May 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's 'Arctic Strike' DLC due in July]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/ghost-recon-future-soldiers-arctic-strike-dlc-due-in-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/ghost-recon-future-soldiers-arctic-strike-dlc-due-in-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/ghost-recon-future-soldiers-arctic-strike-dlc-due-in-july/#comments ImageGhost Recon: Future Soldier's future soldiers had better bundle up, as Ubisoft's just-announced "Arctic Strike" DLC sounds like it'll require more than just a camouflaged windbreaker when it arrives on July 3. The DLC runs 800 MS Points or $10 on 360 and PS3 (respectively), and the PC version ... well, it seems not to exist. We've asked Ubi what's up with that.

The pack contains an unknown number of multiplayer maps, a new co-op "Guerrilla Mode" map, six new weapons, and an additional multiplayer mode. Ubi unfortunately hasn't shown anything of the content aside from the single image you see above, but presumably we'll hear more after the game's launch.

Continue reading Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's 'Arctic Strike' DLC due in July

JoystiqGhost Recon: Future Soldier's 'Arctic Strike' DLC due in July originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 May 2012 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Enter the Dominatrix arrives this fall, and it'll bring a whole new angle to the world of the Saints: "alien warlord Zinyak and his malevolent race" are apparently trying to grab up all the Earth's resources and/or women. It sounds like those freaking super powers will come in handy, eh? The dubious character seen above - named "Paul," innocuously enough - will also play some role, which remains to be seen. THQ says we'll hear more about Enter the Dominatrix this summer, so keep an ear flap on your gimp mask unzipped for now.

Update: THQ confirmed to us that Enter the Dominatrix is a standalone expansion and Season Pass owners will have to pay $30 like everyone else.

Update 2: To be extra extra clear, THQ explained to us that Enter the Dominatrix is a standalone "boxed retail product" that can be played without owning the original Saints Row: The Third disc. It will be available solely at retail (on disc) at launch this fall.

Continue reading Saints Row: The Third gets 'freaking super powers' this fall in 'Enter the Dominatrix' expansion

JoystiqSaints Row: The Third gets 'freaking super powers' this fall in 'Enter the Dominatrix' expansion originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 May 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This summer will see four additional map packs dropping, and the fall will bring two more. Should all of this be conflicting with your good budget sense, Rockstar's season pass is returning from LA Noire, this time offering a 35 percent discount over buying each pack individually. The pass costs $30.

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JoystiqMax Payne 3 DLC plans laid out, grab all with Rockstar pass originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 May 2012 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As advertised, Battlefield 3's "Close Quarters" DLC takes the scope of the game's multiplayer and shrinks it to roughly the size of a few hallways. That kind of shrinkage can lead to some ... embarrassing situations.

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JoystiqBattlefield 3's next DLC gets up close and personal originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SSX's Zoe doesn't care that you're comfy with reality - she's got a bone to pick with physics in general, actually. And she's taking that bone to the slopes, as evidenced in the latest DLC trailer for this year's SSX. The DLC arrives next week on May 1.

Continue reading SSX dares you to continue defying reality with latest DLC vid

JoystiqSSX dares you to continue defying reality with latest DLC vid originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcdownloadable-contentea-canadaea-sportselectronic-artsgameplaymicrosoftmount-eddiemt-eddieplaystationps3ssx-2012xboxzoe-payneTue, 24 Apr 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA['No plans' to pull or charge for Mass Effect 3 'Extended Cut' DLC after expiration date]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/05/no-plans-to-pull-or-charge-for-mass-effect-3-extended-cut-dl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/05/no-plans-to-pull-or-charge-for-mass-effect-3-extended-cut-dl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/05/no-plans-to-pull-or-charge-for-mass-effect-3-extended-cut-dl/#comments Regardless of the seemingly arbitrary April 12, 2014 expiration date attached to this morning's announcement of Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, EA told Joystiq it has "no plans to ever pull that content down or charge for it." That goes for "the foreseeable future after the April 12 date." According to a company rep, the expiration addendum was only attached due to EA's internal policy of putting expiration dates "on all 'no additional cost' content."

Announced this morning, Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut aims to assuage fan concerns over the trilogy's finale by adding "additional cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes" beyond the content already on the game's disc(s). Following Mass Effect 3's early March launch, fans responded with mixed feelings toward its conclusion, some going as far as to raise a chunk of money in a donation protest (the money was later returned).

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will arrive on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC this summer for free (and will remain as such, regardless of required legal notes).

Update: We're currently clarifying with Child's Play regarding the status of the donated funds.

Joystiq'No plans' to pull or charge for Mass Effect 3 'Extended Cut' DLC after expiration date originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowaredlcdownloadable-contenteaea-biowareelectronic-artsextended-cutmass-effect-3mass-effect-3-extended-cutmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxThu, 05 Apr 2012 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Mass Effect 3 'Extended Cut' DLC free this summer, offers 'further clarity to the ending']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/05/mass-effect-3-extended-cut-dlc-free-this-summer-offers-furth/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/05/mass-effect-3-extended-cut-dlc-free-this-summer-offers-furth/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/05/mass-effect-3-extended-cut-dlc-free-this-summer-offers-furth/#comments EA this morning announced Mass Effect 3's "Extended Cut" DLC, which adds to the game's ending and will arrive for free at some point this summer. According to the publisher, the content will add "additional cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes," which will apparently offer fans "further clarity to the ending of Mass Effect 3" and "deeper insights into how their personal journey concludes."

The additional content comes as a response to a group of fans who felt the third game ended in an unsatisfactory manner. That outcry apparently had a serious effect at BioWare internally, as project lead Casey Hudson says the team has, "reprioritized [its] post-launch development efforts to provide the fans who want more closure with even more context and clarity to the ending of the game, in a way that will feel more personalized for each player."

No specific information is given about what said content will be, but we sure hope it means we won't see other DLC packs delayed or scrapped as a result. Studio co-founder Ray Muzyka notes,"With the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut we think we have struck a good balance in delivering the answers players are looking for while maintaining the team's artistic vision for the end of this story arc."

Extended Cut will arrive on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC "this summer." It will remain free for download until April 12, 2014, at which point who knows what'll happen.

JoystiqMass Effect 3 'Extended Cut' DLC free this summer, offers 'further clarity to the ending' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No other description is given for the content other than "Harley Quinn DLC," nor is release date or pricing info, though Robin is noted in one Trophy as a playable character. Moreover, that Trophy addresses an event known as, "Harley Quinn's Revenge," which sounds to us an awful lot like the potential name for the content. We've reached out to WB for more info, and will keep an eye on the sky for any Bat clues.

[Thanks, Josh.]

JoystiqTrophies suggest Batman: Arkham City getting Harley Quinn DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Batman-Arkham-Asylum-2Batman-Arkham-Citydlcdownloadable-contentharley-quinnplaystationps3rocksteady-studiostrophiestrophywarner-broswarner-bros-interactivewarner-bros-interactive-entertainmentwb-interactivewbieTue, 03 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty Elite subs getting four more pieces of unnamed MW3 content this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/call-of-duty-elite-subs-getting-four-more-pieces-of-unnamed-mw3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/call-of-duty-elite-subs-getting-four-more-pieces-of-unnamed-mw3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/call-of-duty-elite-subs-getting-four-more-pieces-of-unnamed-mw3/#comments If those 20 pieces of planned DLC for Modern Warfare 3 weren't enough for you, perhaps four additional bits will do the trick. Activision is sharing the four-piece bonus with Elite subscribers throughout the coming months, but isn't saying exactly what the content will be. All we know is that it'll be interspersed throughout the planned Elite content "season."

Elite's platform ubiquity is increasing as well, with the service's planned launch on tablets coming in the near future. Nearly 2 million folks have already snagged the app across both iOS and Android -- that's quite a few, considering approximately 7 million folks are Elite users. Activision promises a variety of (specified) updates to Elite's functionality over the next few months.

Gallery: Call of Duty Elite (GDC 2012)

JoystiqCall of Duty Elite subs getting four more pieces of unnamed MW3 content this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionbeachheadbeachhead-studioscall-of-duty-elitecall-of-duty-modern-warfare-3cod-elitedlcdownloadable-contenteliteinfinity-wardmicrosoftmodern-warfare-3pcplaystationps3ravenraven-softwarexboxThu, 15 Mar 2012 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 3's lack of DLC: DICE general manager explains]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/13/battlefield-3s-lack-of-dlc-dice-general-manager-explains/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/13/battlefield-3s-lack-of-dlc-dice-general-manager-explains/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/13/battlefield-3s-lack-of-dlc-dice-general-manager-explains/#comments Battlefield 3 launched on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in late October of 2011. Approximately a month and a half later, the game's first expansion arrived: "Back to Karkand." Aside from a handful of tweaks since, EA's DICE studio has kept relative radio silence. So much so, in fact, that one prominent Battlefield fan site publicly declared its own silence until DICE spoke up (the developer released a missive the following day).

It is with this recent history -- now four months since Battlefield 3's last content drop, and another three months before "Close Quarters" is set to launch -- that we approached a recent interview with DICE general manager Karl-Magnus Troedsson. In short, what in the world is taking so damn long?

"The reason that we haven't followed up with even more content more quickly, there's a couple of practical reasons," Troedsson told us. "Part of that is that we just need to spend a lot of focus getting the game out. The ambition was to get more packs out earlier, but sometimes you have to prioritize between the base product and what you're doing afterwards." Troedsson also argued that DICE's approach was thematic, not "piecemeal" (Call of Duty's approach), which was a deliberate choice on his studio's part.

"If you prefer to have smaller piecemeal packs every now and then, you can go with that. We prefer to do something bigger that has a specific theme, that has maps, weapons, assignments, persistent upgrades, all this kinda stuff," Troedsson said. Could his studio have gotten out this content earlier? "Probably," he said, but DICE ran into its own limitations. "Sometimes we have limitations to what we can and can't do."

But without any other announced projects, and EA's Danger Close taking responsibility for its own multiplayer section in the coming Medal of Honor game (DICE handled the previous game's multi), it's unclear what other responsibilities are keeping DICE from pushing out Battlefield 3 support content more quickly. We'll just have to assume the majority of the studio is head down on a super secret sequel to Mirror's Edge.

Beyond "Close Quarters," DICE has two more content packs announced for Battlefield 3, including "Armored Kill" in fall and "End Game" in winter. And yes, Call of Duty's Elite DLC drops continue monthly.

Gallery: Battlefield 3 (Close Quarters - Ziba Tower)

JoystiqBattlefield 3's lack of DLC: DICE general manager explains originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There will be two more expansions for the game following the June expansion. "Armored Kill" will focus on additional weapons, larger maps, and new drivable vehicles. The second pack, called "End Game," features cover art depicting a lunatic holding a knife. That's the extent of what we know about that one so far.

The news of this expansion comes at a critical time. Frustrations in the Battlefield 3 community has been bubbling into potential action, and EA has maintained radio silence until now.

JoystiqBattlefield 3: Close Quarters announced for June, two more packs incoming originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-3battlefield-3-armored-killbattlefield-3-close-quartersbattlefield-3-end-gameDICEdlcdownloadable-contentEAea-diceElectronic-Artsexpansionmicrosoftpcplaystationps3q3-2012release-datexboxWed, 07 Mar 2012 08:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom: Street Fighter X Tekken DLC on-disc to ensure compatibility]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/05/capcom-street-fighter-x-tekken-dlc-on-disc-to-ensure-compatibil/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/05/capcom-street-fighter-x-tekken-dlc-on-disc-to-ensure-compatibil/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/05/capcom-street-fighter-x-tekken-dlc-on-disc-to-ensure-compatibil/#comments Over the weekend, it was discovered that forthcoming downloadable content for Street Fighter X Tekken already exists on the game disc itself, meaning that purchasing said content actually boils down to simply unlocking it. Some fans were riled by the revelation, enough so that Capcom has issued a statement on the matter.

According to the publisher, the DLC was placed on the disc in order to "save hard drive space and to ensure for a smooth transition when the DLC is available." Capcom community manager Brett Elston elaborated that including the DLC on the disc will allow all users to play against one another, regardless of whether or not they have purchased the DLC. Having a single, unified version of the game, said Elston, allows "everyone to participate in the update without additional patches or hiccups."

Another reason for the on-disc content, said Elston, is Capcom's promise to avoid a "super" version of SFxT akin to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Capcom's full statement can be found after the break.

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JoystiqCapcom: Street Fighter X Tekken DLC on-disc to ensure compatibility originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The content claims to add 15% more space to the overall world map in Reckoning as well, and introduces new enemy types, dungeon areas, and loot. More importantly, though, it introduces Gravehal Keep, a fancy new domicile for your fate-less explorer to, presumably, throw garish parties. No pricing was given for the content, but we'd wager a dollar that it'll cost at least $10 when it arrives later this month.

Update: EA confirmed the price at 800 MS Points/$9.99 across all platforms.

Gallery: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (The Legend of Dead Kel)

Joystiq'The Legend of Dead Kel' is Reckoning's second DLC, arrives on March 20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>38-studiosbig-huge-gamesdlcdownloadable-contenteaea-partnerselectronic-artskingdoms-of-amalur-reckoningmicrosoftoriginpcplaystationps3q1-2012release-datesteamthe-legend-of-dead-kelxboxWed, 29 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[AC: Revelations' 'Lost Archive' DLC dives into the life of Subject 16]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/ac-revelations-lost-archive-dlc-dives-into-the-life-of-subje/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/ac-revelations-lost-archive-dlc-dives-into-the-life-of-subje/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/ac-revelations-lost-archive-dlc-dives-into-the-life-of-subje/#comments
You remember that weird dude in Assassin's Creed: Revelations' Animus hub world? The one with all the ridiculous existential questions, who had clearly lost his mind many moons before Desmond's arrival? Apparently that dude is the focus of the next DLC pack for AC: R, The Lost Archive, as a retailer-leaked video reveals.

The game's listing on Zavvi reportedly had the above video before it was pulled, though the retail site still lists some details about the third DLC pack's contents. Beyond the campaign stuff you'll be running through as Subject 16, the Lost Archive DLC comes with three character skins, Ezio's Turkish-flavored assassins armor, a fancy robe from Altair, and Brutus' armor.

It looks like the Lost Archive may aim to link Revelations to the barely detailed next Assassin's Creed franchise entry, but we can't be sure just yet. We've asked Ubisoft for more details and will update this post if we hear more. The Lost Archive DLC launches on February 28 for $15 on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network.

JoystiqAC: Revelations' 'Lost Archive' DLC dives into the life of Subject 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forget about EA sending copies of Mass Effect 3 into space -- that's child's play. THQ is taking things one step further and sending the Steelport gangstas into space with the latest Saints Row: The Third DLC pack. It's included if you have a Season Pass, otherwise it goes for 560 MS Points ($7).

Gallery: Saints Row: The Third (Gangstas in Space)

JoystiqSaints Row: The Third takes gangstas to space ... today! originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Revealed by Epic executive produce Rod Fergusson, each map is described as taking place in the middle of or in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Gears of War 3 'Season Pass' holders will get the content free when it launches on March 27. No price was established for the DLC, but previous multiplayer DLC was made available for 800MS Points ($10).

In addition to the maps, the DLC includes four character models, three of which were previously available as a pre-order bonus (seen after the break); five new weapon skins for immediate use; and two skins only unlockable via the Forces of Nature content. It's a good thing we didn't bronze our Lancers, because it looks like more grubs need killing.

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JoystiqGears of War 3 'Forces of Nature' DLC emerges March 27 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're just gonna tell you up front: you're gonna wanna skip to about 50 seconds into this trailer before you see any gameplay featuring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's "Overwatch" map in action. And you're gonna want to do that, as the first part is just Rob Riggle talking total nonsense. But the map part? Aces.

JoystiqModern Warfare 3's 'Overwatch' map DLC kills you before you fall 70 stories originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-modern-warfare-3cod-elitedlcdownloadable-contenteliteinfinity-wardmicrosoftmodern-warfare-3overwatchpcplaystationps3raven-softwaresledgehammer-gamesxboxWed, 15 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NeverDead DLC coming Feb. 21 with new playable character and modes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/neverdead-dlc-coming-feb-21-with-new-playable-character-and-mod/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/neverdead-dlc-coming-feb-21-with-new-playable-character-and-mod/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/neverdead-dlc-coming-feb-21-with-new-playable-character-and-mod/#comments Konami's making sure NeverDead lives up to its name with the first downloadable content pack, available on February 21. "NeverDead Expansion Pack Volume 1" will let you try a new playable character and play co-op challenges with pop star Nikki Summerfield. The pack will also let you visit an expanded version of the Asylum level, with three new challenges, including taking hold of "score zones," racing across the map through a series of traps and hazards, and a mode called Onslaught, in which you unlock the zone section-by-section by defeating enemies.

The expansion will also give segmented hero Bryce Boltzmann two new costumes to dress up in, and you can see some shots of the content in the gallery below. Our NeverDead review called Summerfield a "whiny pop singer," but hey, maybe spending a little more time with her will make you see her in a whole new light.

Gallery: Neverdead Expansion Pack Volume 1

Continue reading NeverDead DLC coming Feb. 21 with new playable character and modes

JoystiqNeverDead DLC coming Feb. 21 with new playable character and modes originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One thing we know Dead Island is extraordinarily good at is its trailers. The latest undead reel, seen above, explains the coming military-based, accented Ryder White DLC, hitting North America's XBLA and PSN January 31 for $9.99 (800 MS Points), and Europe on February 1 for £7.99.

JoystiqDead Island 'Ryder White' DLC drops a video bomb on your loved ones originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-islanddeep-silverDLCdownloadable-contentmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnryder-whitetechlandxblaxboxxbox-live-arcadezombiesThu, 26 Jan 2012 13:35:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: AC Revelations 'Mediterranean Traveler' DLC out today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/psa-ac-revelations-mediterranean-traveler-dlc-out-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/psa-ac-revelations-mediterranean-traveler-dlc-out-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/psa-ac-revelations-mediterranean-traveler-dlc-out-today/#comments It's not unusual to feel as if you can't get enough of Ezio -- that's part of his legendary charm, after all -- and today you can break off a little more with the Assassin's Creed: Revelations Mediterranean Traveler DLC pack. Mediterranean Traveler includes new trophies/achievements, and three new and three fan-favorite maps from Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood: Jerusalem, Constantinople and Dyers for the new, and Firenze, San Donato and Siena for the old.

Mediterranean Traveler is part of the Revelations Season Pass for PC, a $23 deal that includes all DLC for 20 percent less than purchasing the packs individually. For those condemned to paying full price, Mediterranean Traveler is available to download for $9.99 on PSN and PC, and for 800 MS Points (while they last) on XBLM.

Gallery: Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack (1/24/12)

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JoystiqPSA: AC Revelations 'Mediterranean Traveler' DLC out today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As is the case with most things involving Saints Row: The Third, writing about the latest trailer for upcoming DLC "Genkibowl VII" would really do it no justice. To experience the madness, you must see if for yourself, which is why we've got this trailer for you just above.

Continue reading Saints Row: The Third's Genkibowl VII DLC is just as batshit crazy as you'd expect

JoystiqSaints Row: The Third's Genkibowl VII DLC is just as batshit crazy as you'd expect originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've been shooting dudes for nearly three months since Modern Warfare 3's early November launch, but that Elite pass has yet to offer more than a chance to watch your buddy Tim's lame gameplay clips. That's all about to change! The first DLC is nearly upon us, and here is your first tour.

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JoystiqTour the killing fields of Modern Warfare 3's first DLC with latest media originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While all the DLC is seeing prices cut in half, the game itself varies in price depending on where you buy it. Here in the US, it'll run you $29.99 (25 percent off). Of course, if you don't already own the game and you buy it plus all this DLC, you'll be spending $5 more than the cost of the "Game of the Year" edition, which includes all the DLC plus a "brand-new hardcore single-player mode." Weigh your options wisely, partners!

JoystiqXBLM discounts Red Dead DLC in ninth day of savings originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12-days-of-dealsdlcdownloadable-contentmicrosoftRed-Dead-Redemptionrockstarrockstar-gamesrockstar-san-diegoundead-nightmarexblmxboxxbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceThu, 29 Dec 2011 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Halo prices dropped across the board on XBLM today, discounts on other titles in the pipeline]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/27/halo-prices-dropped-across-the-board-on-xblm-today-discounts-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/27/halo-prices-dropped-across-the-board-on-xblm-today-discounts-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/27/halo-prices-dropped-across-the-board-on-xblm-today-discounts-on/#comments It's pretty unlikely at this point that you own an Xbox 360 without a copy of Halo: Reach in some form or another. But if for some crazy reason you just got an Xbox 360 and you're still missing out on Bungie's swan song to the Spartans, Microsoft's got a digital version of the game discounted alongside all of its DLC (well, most of it, anyway -- the Anniversary Map Pack is sadly absent).

There's also a handful of Avatar clothing/items, as well as the always thrilling "Anchor 9 Premium Theme," you big collector, you. Head to Xbox.com's Halo: Reach section to see how today's discounts apply to your region.

Should Halo not be your particular bag, a whole mess of other deals are being offering in the coming days and weeks, mostly of the Hasbro variety. Major Nelson has conveniently compiled them for you right here.

JoystiqHalo prices dropped across the board on XBLM today, discounts on other titles in the pipeline originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deal-of-the-weekdiscountsdlcdownloadable-contentHalo-Reachhasbromicrosoftxblmxblxxboxxbox-live-marketplaceTue, 27 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Duke Nukem Forever DLC introduces The Doctor Who Cloned Me this Tuesday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/10/duke-nukem-forever-dlc-introduces-the-doctor-who-cloned-me-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/10/duke-nukem-forever-dlc-introduces-the-doctor-who-cloned-me-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/10/duke-nukem-forever-dlc-introduces-the-doctor-who-cloned-me-this/#comments To be honest, we thought Duke's DNA was too invincible to be cloned, but here we are. A new set of DLC for Duke Nukem Forever drops on Tuesday, adding new single-player and multiplayer content. Dr. Proton has cloned Duke in Area 51 and now Duke's gotta eradicate 'em all. Sounds like par for the course.

On the multiplayer side, The Doctor Who Cloned Me also adds four new multiplayer maps to the game: Sky High, Command, Drop Zone and Biohazard. You can see some images of the DLC in our gallery below.

Gallery: Duke Nukem Forever (The Dr. Who Cloned Me)

JoystiqDuke Nukem Forever DLC introduces The Doctor Who Cloned Me this Tuesday originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqRaam's Shadow DLC showcased in latest Gears of War 3 screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcdownloadable-contentepicepic-gamesGears-of-War-3microsoftmicrosoft-game-studiosmicrosoft-studiosraams-shadowxboxThu, 08 Dec 2011 12:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 3's 'Back to Karkand' expansion arrives on PS3 Dec. 6, 360 and PC on Dec. 13]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/battlefield-3s-back-to-karkand-expansion-arrives-on-ps3-dec/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/battlefield-3s-back-to-karkand-expansion-arrives-on-ps3-dec/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/battlefield-3s-back-to-karkand-expansion-arrives-on-ps3-dec/#comments As promised, EA and DICE are delivering Battlefield 3's first expansion, "Back to Karkand," in December, though today we learned from the Battlefield blog that there's a specific date: December 6. Given that all of Battlefield 3's expansions will arrive one week early on PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and PC versions of said DLC won't arrive until December 13.

If you've missed the variety of videos showcasing Back to Karkand, the pack is composed of four maps from previous Battlefield games, all remade in Battlefield 3's "Frostbite 2.0" game engine. Put more simply: there will be a few more places to murder folks online, as well as a variety of new vehicles with which to do so.

The pack will be free for folks who picked up the "Limited Edition" version of BF3 at launch, and will cost $15 for the have-nots.

JoystiqBattlefield 3's 'Back to Karkand' expansion arrives on PS3 Dec. 6, 360 and PC on Dec. 13 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In case you didn't believe DICE when the studio informed us that Battlefield 3's destruction engine would be more destruction-ey in the upcoming "Back to Karkand" expansion, the latest trailer should convince you. Just look at all that debris!

JoystiqBattlefield 3's 'Back to Karkand' expansion clearly has a problem with structures originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've had a full day to let the madness that is Saints Row: The Third sink in. Now what? Well you'll need a gun that shoots fish guts, obviously. Volition is delivering just that for $1.99 in the "Shark-o-Matic" gun, along with a separate $2.99 cheats pack for dirty, dirty cheaters.

Shacknews spotted both packs popping up -- alongside the expected $20 "season pass" -- in all three versions of the title as of this morning, kicking off what is said to be a whopping 40 weeks of additional content. Beyond the upcoming (free) CheapyD DLC, we know of three mission packs -- "Genkibowl VII," "Gangstas In Space," and "The Trouble With Clones" -- as well as the Nyte Blayde DLC pack that THQ has in store for SR3 players. Presumably we'll see more ... uh ... next week!

JoystiqSaints Row: The Third DLC kicks off with invincibility, 'Shark-o-Matic' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Assassin's Creed: Revelations ("Ancestors" DLC)

JoystiqSee the DLC 'Ancestors' of Assassin's Creed: Revelations originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What began as a bit role (a random pedestrian) turned into a full-on downloadable pack, adding Cheapy to the game as a "homie." Like in Saints Row 2, homies can be called to help out during missions or whenever you may need them. Cheapy says he recorded "approximately 150 lines" for the character, all done from his Tokyo, Japan apartment with direction over Skype from Volition devs.

He's not sure when the pack will be available (though he's been told it's coming out sooner than later), and it'll be free for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC players.

[Image of CheapyD's custom character in Saints Row 2, via MTV Multiplayer]

JoystiqCheapAssGamer's CheapyD will be your homie (in Saints Row: The Third) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If fixes to "minor stability and quest progression issues" don't get you excited, perhaps the prospect of "bigger and more substantial" downloadable content will, as teased by Bethesda creative lead Todd Howard earlier this week. "We're not going to do be doing a lot of it. Our high-level thinking is that there'll be not as many," he told Wired, before he explained the company's Fallout-esque approach to Skyrim's DLC. "We'll start hitting on everything after vacation," Howard added. Looks like we'll just have to busy ourselves with infinite dragons in the meantime. Darn.

JoystiqSkyrim is getting a day one patch, more DLC than you can shake a giant sword at originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apparently some form of community functionality will be attached to player creations, allowing other users to "view, play, and vote" on various levels. Outside of some cursory details -- the editor will allow players to create and share both single-player and co-op levels -- little is known about how editing will work, or if the DLC will arrive on both PC/Mac and consoles.

With Steam support on all but one console, the Xbox 360, we wouldn't be surprised if the second Portal 2 DLC doesn't arrive everywhere. But then Valve head Gabe Newell indicated differently in a recent interview, so we just can't be sure. We've reached out to Valve for some clarity.

Gallery: Portal 2 (Map Editor)

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JoystiqPortal 2's second DLC is an 'in-game editor,' arrives 'early next year' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>co-opdlcdownloadable-contentin-game-editormacmap-editormicrosoftpcplaystationportal-2ps3valvevalve-softwarexboxFri, 21 Oct 2011 15:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Gran Turismo 5 DLC delayed to October 25]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/gran-turismo-5-dlc-delayed-to-october-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/gran-turismo-5-dlc-delayed-to-october-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/gran-turismo-5-dlc-delayed-to-october-25/#comments When it comes to release dates pertaining to the Gran Turismo series, fans know better than to expect developer Polyphony Digital to actually meet those deadlines. It should come as no surprise, then, that Gran Turismo 5's first big DLC release, originally intended to launch on October 18, will now be drifting to October 25 in North America.

As previously explained, the DLC can either be purchased in one big $11.99 bundle, or piecemeal as tracks, cars, racing gear, and paint jobs. Sony apologized for the delay but didn't provide a reason for it. Instead, the company will include a "special bonus" with the DLC on October 25, so you've got that going for you.

JoystiqGran Turismo 5 DLC delayed to October 25 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaydlcdownloadable-contentGran-Turismo-5playstationplaystation-networkplaystation-storepolyphony-digitalps3psnq4-2011release-datescesceaTue, 18 Oct 2011 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Rock Band celebrates Facebook milestone with Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Breaking Benjamin, and Dream Theater]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/06/rock-band-celebrates-facebook-milestone-with-stevie-wonder-cold/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/06/rock-band-celebrates-facebook-milestone-with-stevie-wonder-cold/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/06/rock-band-celebrates-facebook-milestone-with-stevie-wonder-cold/#comments In honor of the Rock Band Facebook page topping 2 million "Likes," Harmonix decided to let news loose a bit early about some varied, excellent artists arriving on Rock Band 3's DLC service in the "coming weeks and months." We're actually inclined to skip right over two of the groups -- Breaking Benjamin and Dream Theater -- as they've both already had DLC tracks added to RB3 in the past. Here are the two brand new biggies: Stevie Wonder and Coldplay. We simply cannot say "Hooray!" loudly enough.

No mention is made of which songs specifically will be launched, but Coldplay, Breaking Benjamin, and Stevie Wonder all have full track packs on the way, while Dream Theater's keeping it more low key with a single. Perhaps if you go "like" the Facebook page we can get Stevie Wonder right now? Maybe just one track, even?

[Thanks, libregkd]

JoystiqRock Band celebrates Facebook milestone with Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Breaking Benjamin, and Dream Theater originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And hey, if for some crazy reason you don't already own Portal 2, we're not sure we can continue this relationship. But we've got a way you can get things fixed up: pick up the game on the cheap right now, for just $14.99 (that's 50 percent off, folks).

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JoystiqPSA: Portal 2's 'Peer Review' DLC now available, full game for half price on Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcdownloadable-contentfreemacmicrosoftpcpeer-reviewplaystationportal-2ps3psapublic-service-announcementq4-2011release-datesteamvalvevalve-softwarexboxTue, 04 Oct 2011 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Island 'Bloodbath Arena' DLC launch held up by work on main game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/30/dead-island-bloodbath-arena-dlc-launch-held-up-by-work-on-main/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/30/dead-island-bloodbath-arena-dlc-launch-held-up-by-work-on-main/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/30/dead-island-bloodbath-arena-dlc-launch-held-up-by-work-on-main/#comments We don't take kindly to publishers making us into liars here at Joystiq, so you can imagine how we feel about Dead Island dev Techland announcing a delay in the release of its upcoming Bloodbath Arena DLC after originally pinning a "late September" window on it. Spittin' mad, you might say. As it turns out, rather than Bloodbath Arena ... erm ... flowing to the game by the end of this month (that's today) as originally planned, it's been moved to an undetermined date.

Techland tries weaseling out of responsibility for its blatant disrespect of our Serious Journalistic Integrity[TM] by blaming, "Further polishing of the main game," as the reason for said delay. "We know that fans are eagerly waiting for it and apologise for any inconvenience," the post additionally notes, taunting us further. Apparently a "release update" will come next week, but after all we've been through this morning, who can we even trust anymore?!

JoystiqDead Island 'Bloodbath Arena' DLC launch held up by work on main game originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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