Update: It seems GameSpot has pulled this story, though as of this update the story headline is still displayed on GameSpot's 360 page. For what it's worth, Kotaku is reporting the same thing, so we're not sure exactly why GameSpot's article has been pulled. See our original post below.
Gamers with the Xbox 360 version of Team Fortress 2 have had kind of a rough time. First we see the PC version get Medic updates and achievements, then the Pyro gets the same treatment, and now our good friend the Heavy is getting his own update (not to mention the Sandvich). We 360 gamers have sat idly by as PC gamers get to romp about with new weapons and there's a even a new map on the way. It's time to cheer up fanboys, because Valve has confirmed to GameSpot that all of the TF2 content released thus far should be hitting the Xbox 360 before the end of the year.
And now be sad again, because it looks like it's going to cost you. In an interview with VideoGaming247, Valve boss Gabe Newell spoke about the updates saying, "On the consoles, they want us to charge money for them, because that's in their model, and our model is very much more to grow the community by giving out free updates." Boy, we like the sound of Valve's model much better. From the sound of things, it's soundling like Microsoft wants Valve to charge for their content even if Valve doesn't want to (now that sounds familiar).
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8-22-2008 @ 5:07PM
Rick said...
Yeah, ok. So, 360 players will get the chance to pay for only the updates that are available by the time the DLC is released...and we get to pay for it. Fine, I don't mind paying that much. But Valve will likely continue free updates on the PC version into next year until they update all the classes (if there's some sort of release schedule on each class update, I'm not aware of it, so someone correct me if there is one). Then we'll get to pay for what, another 1 or maybe even 2 DLC packs on the 360 to bring us up to date with the PC version? And we only have to wait a year or more for that to happen? Sounds great. NEXT.
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8-22-2008 @ 5:11PM
Sentox6 said...
It's "soundling", eh? :P Sorry.
I love my 360... but anyone who plays any variety of FPS with a controller is crazy in my book.
It's interesting that we still get all that Burnout Paradise content for free, though. Perhaps because the PS3 is a competitor for that game.
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8-22-2008 @ 11:34PM
Nick said...
I felt the same when I started playing on a Console, but now I can't imagine playing on a PC.
Maybe it's just that I suck hardcore either way ;)
I just have more fun on my console. I don't have to worry about keeping my system up to spec, I get to have it hooked into my awesome sound system and flat screen TV in another room, and it just WORKS.
If I do get an updated HTPC with a rockin' video card, maybe I'll look elsewhere, but even then - what MS has done with Live, it makes me want to come back again, and again, and again, and again. It's just easy, fun and again - it works.
So count me in. I'll pay this time, next time and the time after that. I JUST WANT IT.
10-15-2008 @ 2:25AM
Scorch said...
Your book is messed up then, I have tried the pc version of tf2, I found the controls to be sloppy, in-accurate, and just not as fun.(even after 10 hours of practice.)
The thing is, it all has to do with what you're used to, reguardless of how 'bad' you think console controls are for fps, some of us are actually good at fps on consoles, and can excel at it with little effort. In fact, most of us console gamers feel the same way about you pc gamers.
8-22-2008 @ 5:17PM
Mr.ESC said...
Damn you Microsoft...I'm still goign to buy that anyway and to be honest I knew that was coming.
Oh well.
Of couse that I could get it for PC with mods and everything.
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8-22-2008 @ 5:18PM
Mr.ESC said...
*going
8-22-2008 @ 5:18PM
Jonman said...
Today's Penny-Arcade post sums up this nicely.
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8-22-2008 @ 5:20PM
MC Double Def DP said...
Bill Gates still gets his money, even from beyond the grave.
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8-22-2008 @ 5:31PM
Tep said...
That's pretty dumb, the community for Team Fortress 2 is dead and there are only about 5-10 people playing at anytime. So yeah Valve, go ahead put all that hard work for an update you're small but caring community won't buy.
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8-22-2008 @ 5:43PM
Shashwat said...
So the DLC will cost 10 bucks. That's half the cost of TF2 on Pc. guess i will just buy it for pc then.
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8-22-2008 @ 5:44PM
Shashwat said...
I mean to say it will cost "at least" 10 bucks.
8-22-2008 @ 5:46PM
Conor said...
How much to fix the lag issues eh?
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8-23-2008 @ 1:36AM
PAGETWO STM said...
hey man lag is due to people who have shit connections i host 16player matches every night with no lag what so ever find some one who can host and it wont be an issue or if any one on x3f whats to hit me up for a lag free game all are welcome
8-23-2008 @ 8:44AM
MDJ2010 said...
Yeah I rarely have lag issues, and quite frankly only have an 8Mb broadband line, but its just sooo much fun. I really can;t wait for this update. Shame that it's probably going to drop around Gears 2 release date. Although it'll allow for a less stressful option from the Gears 2 mp, which is going to be manic!
8-22-2008 @ 5:55PM
ZenGaijin said...
I can't wait it sucks it took so long and that we have to pay but at least its there.
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8-22-2008 @ 6:21PM
DsK UK said...
I thought MS had a policy of "if it's free on another platform, it'll be free on ours"
Also, if this is the case, how come all those burnout paradise updates have been free?
...Taking that small quote sounds more like they could be talking bout EA (which isn't surprising) as they published the orange box
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8-22-2008 @ 6:23PM
LuckyEMS said...
fuck TF2 finish Episode 3 already
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8-22-2008 @ 9:42PM
Krugmik said...
Please Troll Somewhere else LuckyEMS, This is for people who love Orange Box for TF2
8-22-2008 @ 8:54PM
Rob A said...
patience now, would you rather them rush it, and make a real turd, or let them take their time and do it right?
8-22-2008 @ 8:06PM
Alexander said...
I thought the publisher decides the price of DLC, not Microsoft? Isn't that why Gears of War's DLC whas 10 bucks?
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