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Guitar Hero III Muse DLC arrives on the XBLM
Rock Band DLC welcomes Blondie Clash Youth
There's no better way to end the week than with a hefty helping of confirmed Rock Band downloadable content for next week. It's one of those small things that makes life all the more enjoyable and brighter. Anyway, let's get to it. Next Tuesday, May 13th Harmonix will be adding "Hanging on the Telephone" by Blondie, "Train in Vain" by The Clash and "Kool Thing" by Sonic Youth to the Rock Band DLC library. Each track will be 160 Microsoft points and only available individually, which means no money saving three pack for you. So ... yippy for Blondie?
GRID demo speeds onto the XBLM
Codemasters just released a new demo to the Xbox Live Marketplace for their upcoming street racer Race Driver GRID and yes, this demo surprised us too.The 795MB GRID demo allows gamers to race around in and experience three different regions including Europe Touring Cars at Jarama Circuit, U.S Muscle cars at San Francisco and Japanese Drift Racing at Yokohama Docks. We're also told that GRID demo players in Europe will have a chance to win a BMW 3-Series, if they can log the fastest lap time in the Jarama Euro Touring cars championship. So, no more complaining that European Live gamers don't get any exclusive offers. Mmkay? Download the GRID demo, see if it's your cup of racing tea and try and win team X3F a new BMW. Dibs on riding shotgun.
Would You Rather ... Episodic Edition
In our continuing effort to bring you fresh and interesting content, X3F presents Would You Rather ... a weekly feature that asks you the hard questions. The point? If you had to choose one or the other, which would you go for?
This week for WUR we're talking episodic content. With games like Penny Arcade: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness on the horizon for XBLA we're wondering what your opinion is on distribution and pricing.
Assuming that when it's all said and done you'd spend the same amount on an entire season of content, which would you prefer? Purchase an entire season of content for a final total price and download each episode when they are available (akin to one of the purchase models of Sam & Max from GameTap) or purchase each episode/content pack separately like the current Xbox Live Marketplace model?
Feel free to share the reasons for your vote in the comments. We'll share the results of the poll during the next edition of Would You Rather ... which hits X3F every Wednesday.
Last weeks WUR results can be find after the jump ... steal this info!
Rock Band 'Scene' DLC now available
Whoops. With all the Rock Band news and rumors we reported on earlier today, we totally forgot to mention today's new Rock Band downloadable content. Color us embarrassed. This week (as was revealed last Friday) we're being treated to three new tracks from Fall Out Boy, Angels & Airwaves and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs all available for purchase off the XBLM seperatly or grouped together for savings as a "Scene Pack". Check the break for a complete breakdown of today's DLC and start making a Rock Band scene already!
Rock Band DLC: Fallout Boy, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Angels & Airwaves
Available for purchase off the Marketplace on Tuesday, May 6th will be a set of three Rock Band tracks that'll be priced at 160 Microsoft points each or grouped together as a "Scene Pack" for 440 points. The three DLC tracks include "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race" by Fallout Boy, "Date With The Night" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs and "It Hurts" by Angels & Airwaves. Oh how excited we are to make a scene! W00t!
Ace Combat 6 DLC totals $120+ and growing
We've joked around about the amount of and how crazy expensive Ace Combat 6's downloadable content is, but never really pulled out our calculators to get the full picture. But the crew at 1UP did and their findings will make AC6 fanboys' jaws fall to the floor.Let's get to it. The grand total of all of AC6's DLC (including new jets, skins, new missions and multiplayer modes) equals an astonishing $121.83 or 9,750 Microsoft points. Add to that the cost of the game itself and you've got a $181 "complete" AC6 experience. Outrageous! After doing the math, 1UP was able to ask NAMCO about the numerous / crazy expensive DLC and were given the standard we "pay very close attention to user feedback and comments", blah, blah, blah marketing runaround. But most interesting is the fact that NAMCO refused to answer 1UP's questions about certain items' pricing, what was up with the Beautiful Katamari paid unlocks and how they'll treat Soul Calibur IV DLC. On second thought, maybe NAMCO has taken the crown from EA for being most evil DLC developer.
GHIII to get a three pack of Muse DLC
Activision just sent word that a three song pack of new Guitar Hero III downloadable content is making its way to the XBLM featuring British rockers Muse. The Muse Track Pack will be available for purchase on Thursday, May 8th and feature their three hits "Exo-Politics", "Supermassive Black Hole" and "Stockholm Syndrome" all for (what we expect) to cost 500 Microsoft points. You can check out the complete press release after the break.
Conflict: Denied Ops gets an Eagle Pack
As was mentioned previously when it was initially scheduled for release on April 22nd, a new Conflict: Denied Ops Eagle Pack is now available for purchase off the Xbox Live Marketplace. Joy! But before Denied Ops fanboys (all eight of you) get too excited, know that this DLC isn't cheap.For 800 Microsoft points ... ahem, 800 Microsoft points this 727MB download will add five new multiplayer maps to the mix including Lost City, Tank Yard, Sanctuary, Killing Zone, and Adrift. And did we mention that this Denied Ops DLC will cost 800 Microsoft points? Heck, it doesn't even come with an update to make the game fun ... humph to that!
The Dr. offers free Pepper XBLM downloads
Kung Fu Panda demo crane kicks the XBLM
Rock Band Smashing Mother DLC now on XBLM
If you care to peel yourself away from Grand Theft Auto IV this morning and want to spend even more money on gaming related goods, then make your way to the Xbox Live Marketplace for three new Rock Band DLC tracks. Though, if you can't find any reason to quit your GTAIV gaming extravaganza, we'll fully understand.For the rockin' diehards who need their weekly Rock Band fix, this week's Rock Band DLC features three new tracks from the Smashing Pumpkins and The Mother Hips with each track only available separately for 160 Microsoft points. Check the break for a complete DLC roundup.
Rock Band to get Mother Hips and Pumpkins DLC
HMXJohnlok, taking over hmxsean's duties, just announced next week's Rock Band DLC and what more can be said then it being smashing-mother-pumpkin-hips-tacular!
Available next Tuesday, April 29th for 160 Microsoft points each (and NOT available as a three pack) are master tracks from The Mother Hips including "Red Tandy" and "Time Sick Son of a Grizzly Bear" as well as the Smashing Pumpkins' "Zero". In other news, we are still in the dark regarding the release of The Who and Nirvana's full album DLC ... humph!
Lost Odyssey Triple Bonus Pack now on XBLM
Remember the Lost Odyssey downloadable content we mentioned yesterday? You know, the Triple Bonus Pack DLC that is actually available to non-Japanese Xbox Live regions? The same Lost Odyssey DLC that's 200 Microsoft points and includes three new items including the "Shattered Bond", "Killer Machine" and the "Memory Lamp"? Oh, you do remember? Good, because it's now available to all Xbox Live regions for purchase off the Marketplace. Enjoy!Lost Odyssey DLC available to all this Friday
Finally, after numerous pieces of downloadable content have graced the Japanese Marketplace, Lost Odyssey fans in other Live regions will get in on the DLC fun.A new 200 Microsoft point Lost Odyssey DLC bonus pack will release on Friday, April 25th to North America (and, more than likely, to the European) XBLM and feature a new dream sequence and a few new items. "The Shattered Bond" will allow plays to experience a new dream, the "Killer Machine" ring will give extra protection against magic-powered weapons and the "Memory Lamp" will let players re-live previous dreams. The DLC may be a tad bit on the expensive side, but at least it's available outside of Japan. Right?
