NEWS CATEGORIES:



NEWS ARCHIVE >>
SOFTPEDIA REVIEWS >>
MEET THE EDITORS >>
Home / News / Tags / DLC

Stories about: DLC


More: next 50 >>

Resident Evil 5 Alternative Edition Will Come to America with a Lot of Things

Resident Evil 5 was one of the more innovative titles of the series, but that didn't prove to be something all that good. When the game designers decided to have the title take place during the daytime, they took a big risk and it was felt. Regardless of your enemies, their design, the sounds and the gameplay, t...

20 November 2009
06:37 GMT

Dragon Age: Origins Goes Back to Ostagar

Electronic Arts and BioWare have announced that they plan to release a new piece of downloadable content for Dragon Age: Origins, which was received in early November, in time for Christmas. The fresh content will be called Return to Ostagar and will allow players to go back to the area where the climactic battle nea...

20 November 2009
04:43 GMT

Microsoft Releases a Free DLC for Forza 3

Just three weeks have passed since Forza 3 was released, but it already seems like that was years ago. The racing sim was completely outshone by recent releases such as Borderlands, Dragon Age: Origins, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Assassin's Creed 2. But Microsoft hasn't forgotten about its game just ...

18 November 2009
06:01 GMT

GameStop Will Begin to Sell DLCs for the Consoles

As the biggest game retailer in the US, GameStop has strongly opposed the idea of downloadable content, as it should have, since it's its natural enemy. Despite the support of the concept from both developers and publishers, GameStop has stood firm in its decision to stay clear of the DLCs. Well, not anymore. It...

13 November 2009
06:49 GMT

The First Borderlands DLC Will Be Available on November 24

A little over two weeks have passed since the first additional content for Borderlands was announced, but Gearbox has already given it a release date. The DLC will become available on November 24 on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for $9.99 or for 800 Microsoft Points. The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned DLC has not received...

10 November 2009
06:44 GMT

The Dragon Age: Origins Limit Storage Issue Is Explained

Like every new idea that is born, downloadable content is something that was received with mixed reviews. Some people like the idea of prolonging a game's life by steadily adding new features, while others complain that it's just a money-steal, and the features present in the DLC could have been implemented...

6 November 2009
05:06 GMT

The High Price Is Hurting DJ Hero

Initial performance for DJ Hero, the most recent music game spin off from Activision, seems rather weak, with the title just breaking into the United Kingdom top 20 sales charts and with North American customers not flocking to pick it up, despite the fact that most reviewers praised it for the way it simulates the a...

4 November 2009
13:21 GMT

Fight Night Round 4 Gets a New DLC

Yesterday, Electronic Arts announced that it planned to release a new downloadable-content pack for its boxing simulator, Fight Night Round 4. The pack will be ready in the early days of December for both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. The DLC is priced at 800 Microsoft Points on the Xbox Live, while the PlaySta...

4 November 2009
05:43 GMT

Activision Prepares More DLC for DJ Hero

Activision has announced the first pieces of downloadable content for its recently released DJ Hero, with two packs set to arrive during November and more content planned as support for the title after that. Players who have gone through the 93 mixes that are part of the disc-based element of DJ Hero can now head to ...

4 November 2009
03:12 GMT

BioWare Has Long-Term Plans for Mass Effect 2

BioWare's new approach on its products consisting of making good games even better by extending their life cycles seems to add another title to the expanding concept. Apparently, the upcoming Xbox 360 and PC title Mass Effect 2 has some rumors flying around that it is going to receive a serious amount of downloa...

3 November 2009
06:43 GMT

Rock Band Gets a Nirvana and Foo Fighters DLC

Rock Band is getting a new pack from Harmonix and MTV Games. The two companies announced today a Grohl-packed pack with nothing but good songs. Most of the tracks will come from Nirvana and Foo Fighters, but it will also feature a song from Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. If the last name is less known, Nirvana easily c...

2 November 2009
10:21 GMT

Grand Theft Auto Set to Move Out of Liberty City

This week, Rockstar and 2K Games are hitting gamers with a double blow of GTA IV content. Those who have picked up The Lost & Damned downloadable pack can now get, also via Xbox Live, a new add on, called The Ballad of Gay Tony. And those who have not been interested in exploring alternative stories for GTA can now p...

29 October 2009
17:21 GMT

Sins of a Solar Empire Gets Game of the Year Edition

Stardock and Ironclad Games have announced that they are set to release a Game of the Year Edition version of Sins of a Solar Empire, one of the best real time strategy games of 2008. The new pack should arrive on October 30, just in time for Christmas and will be integrating all of the patches launched for the game,...

29 October 2009
04:44 GMT

Brutal Legend Gets Tears of the Hextadon

Brutal Legend has been bound to receive an expansion pack for quite a while now, but details regarding it have not escaped the mouths of the officials. That has changed, as the downloadable-content pack has finally been revealed to the world. Tears of the Hextadon will become available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStatio...

28 October 2009
11:01 GMT

Free Dark Elves Update Coming to Blood Bowl

Cyanide Studio is announcing that it is getting ready to release a free update for its Blood Bowl video game, which will add a whole-new race to the experience, the Dark Elves. The new content will be offered for free to all those who have bought the game and will arrive at some point in November, making for a very g...

27 October 2009
09:07 GMT

Uncharted 2 DLC Out Before Christmas

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is already a hit with us here at Softpedia (and you can find out exactly why by taking a peek at the review we have up), but it also has the potential to be one of those games that we come back to again and again. One of the reasons is the multiplayer component, which is especially engaging...

26 October 2009
05:42 GMT

The Halloween DLC for Rock Band is More of a Trick than a Treat

MTV Games and Harmonix are somewhat getting into the Halloween spirit with their new downloadable content pack for Rock Band. It's only a halfhearted play by the company, since the only real artist in the list with a spooky “touch” is Rob Zombie and all other pale in comparison to his creepy presence...

26 October 2009
04:13 GMT

One Month ETA for Operation Flashpoint DLC and Patch

Codemasters has announced that it plans to release new content for Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising before one full month passes from the official release of the game. The developers are also planning to release a patch alongside it, mostly to make the game work a little smoother on most configurations. The state...

23 October 2009
14:21 GMT

Elven Legacy Gets the First Expansion, Ranger

Paradox Interactive has launched the first expansion for Elven Legacy. Set to be one out of a set of three, Elven Legacy: Ranger is available as a downloadable content only, as the other two expansions will probably be as well. The DLC brings two new heroes, 16 new campaign missions, new artifacts and spells and new ...

22 October 2009
05:28 GMT

Queen Is Coming to Rock Band 2

Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that Queen, one of the biggest rock bands in the world, is set to arrive in Rock Band 2 via downloadable content, with ten of their most important songs being offered this week for the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii version of the music simulation videogames.Rec...

19 October 2009
15:51 GMT

SOCOM Receives Very Generous DLC

A little under a week has passed since SOCOM: Confrontation turned one year old in North America. We need to mention its specific age for different areas on the globe because even though games tend to be exactly the same, their age varies depending on the different economical profile the country fits. This is mainly ...

19 October 2009
09:31 GMT

Madden 10 Title Update Brings Exploit Fixes, Better Passing

Electronic Arts is really doubling down on its efforts to make sure that Madden 10 manages to satisfy the needs of football lovers. The company, which has launched the game during the traditional August time frame, has already put out one title update for the game and one downloadable content pack and has announced n...

19 October 2009
05:36 GMT

Borderlands Gets First DLC

When the Fallout series was brought back to life so wonderfully by Bethesda many hoped that this would be, like any other game, an inspiration for other companies to come out with their own great games. After all, nothing brews progress like a little competition. Except maybe for criticism, or even better, some good ...

16 October 2009
04:00 GMT

Motion Comic Prequel Announced for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

It seems that Sony, the publisher, and Naughty Dog, the developer studio, are really keen on making sure that Uncharted 2 attracts as many players as possible. Taking a page out of the book of Electronic Arts, the two are trying to expand the appeal of the videogame by delivering content related to it via a new motio...

14 October 2009
16:21 GMT

A Brutal DLC Pack for Rock Band

Rock Band will receive some new songs in the form of yet another DLC bundle and this time it will have an odd source of inspiration. This pack seems to be inspired by the release of the upcoming game Brutal Legend, as three of the songs come straight from its soundtrack. Brutal Legend is expected to hit the shelves n...

12 October 2009
06:41 GMT

The Beatles Rock Band DLC Might Come to an End

Everything that involves the Beatles is unique as if it acts in a world of itself. The DLC packs for The Beatles Rock Band are no exception and it seems that the work that needs to be done to create one is far greater than that required for any other updates. Harmonix will continue to provide downloadable content for...

12 October 2009
04:34 GMT

Legends Car Pack Coming to Forza Motorsport 3 on Launch Day

Turn 10, as the developer, and Microsoft, as the publisher, have announced that their upcoming racing title Forza Motorsport 3 is set to get a downloadable content pack adding both a slew of new cars and some fresh tracks to the game. The add on, called Legends Cars Pack, will be free for all those who pick up a new ...

8 October 2009
16:11 GMT

Resident Evil 5 Alternative Edition Is Coming to America

Two weeks ago, during the 2009 Tokyo Game Show, Capcom announced the release of Resident Evil 5 Alternative Edition. The game was ready to hit the Japanese market but hadn't received the finishing touches needed for the North American launch. One of the aspects that have to be set straight is the matter in which...

6 October 2009
04:42 GMT

Rock Band DLC, New Songs, More Fun

There's a new DLC coming to Rock Band next week and it brings even more songs. The pack includes three tracks from both The Raconteurs and Electric Six. The latter's famous “Gay Bar” is included, so prepare to drop your prejudice and jam along on this totally addictive song. Among other artists ...

5 October 2009
05:55 GMT

First Modern Warfare 2 Map Pack Comes in Spring 2010

Modern Warfare 2, the first person shooter from Infinity Ward and Activision, is set to be released on November 10, 2009 and will probably attract millions of gamers. Some of them will buy the videogame for the single player campaign, which will probably be as tight and explosive as that from the first title in the s...

1 October 2009
07:19 GMT

Left 4 Dead Gives Crash Course in Zombie Survival

Left 4 Dead gets brand-new DLC and it's just another map or lesser detail like most DLCs. Valve lives up to its promise to continue to take care of the L4D community and releases Crash Course as a downloadable content. With just over a month away from Left 4 Dead 2's launch, the first game still gets enough...

30 September 2009
06:51 GMT

Guitar Hero World Tour DLC Price Cut

The "Deal of the Week" promotion offered by Microsoft continues with another game on sale. After the price cut that Pinball FX got last week, now it's time for Guitar Hero World Tour DLC to give value for less of a price. Tracks that at one time would have been 160 Microsoft points or $2, are now just $1.50 or 1...

29 September 2009
15:01 GMT

No Demo Planned for Modern Warfare 2

Infinity Ward has delivered the news that it is not planning on putting together a Modern Warfare 2 demo and that the game will not even get a beta stage, closed or opened, before it is released on November 10 on the Xbox 360 from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 from Sony and the PC through Games for Windows Live. The T...

29 September 2009
05:25 GMT

Red Faction: Guerrilla Smasher Pack Says It All

More smash and bang is about to become available for Red Faction: Guerrilla fans as, after already releasing two DLC packs, game developer Volition revealed that a third one was in the making. The DLC will be called The Smasher Pack and will continue to march on the same road the previous one did. With a focus on mul...

28 September 2009
05:24 GMT

Rock Band 2 Update: Wireless Mics, DLC and Other Goodies

According to game developer Harmonix, the next installment in the Rock Band series will bring a great change and, on that note, the announcement made in July revealed the creation of the Rock Band Network. As part of Microsoft's XNA Creators Club, musicians will be able to create playable versions of their own t...

28 September 2009
02:47 GMT

AFL Legacy Pack For Madden NFL 10 Ready for Download

Electronic Arts is announcing that the AFL Legacy Pack is now available on both the Xbox Live Marketplace and on the PlayStation Network, offering players a chance to celebrate 50 years since the birth of the American Football League. The package is priced at 560 Microsoft Points or 6.99 dollars. The biggest impact ...

25 September 2009
03:45 GMT

PSN Update Brings New Titles, Demos and Price Cuts

The weekly PlayStation Store update brings several new downloadable games for Sony console owners through the PlayStation Network. Zombie Apocalypse is now available for $10, as well as the Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge, which will take up a cruel 2.17 GB of space on your drive. To match ...

25 September 2009
03:07 GMT

New Arkham Asylum DLC Comes Out Tomorrow

A second downloadable content release for Batman: Arkham Asylum will be made available by Eidos tomorrow. "Prey in the Darkness" will feature two new maps, just like the previous DLC. It will offer a new mission for each of the challenge rooms, with the Heart of Darkness offering high-paced combat while the Hothouse ...

24 September 2009
04:22 GMT

Sergeant Johnson DLC for Halo 3: ODST Costs About 1,200 Dollars

Microsoft seems to be going through a weird period. First, it announced that, for two weeks, the Xbox 360 Elite, which is at the moment retailing for the lowered price of 299 dollars, was set to receive a 50-dollar rebate between September 22 and October 5. And, now, the company has set the price for the Sergeant Joh...

23 September 2009
08:11 GMT

Trophies May Come for Valkyria Chronicles

After getting three pieces of downloadable content and a sequel on the PlayStation Portable, Valkyria Chronicles might still get the Trophy support. Dedicated fans of the series received good news as a post on the PlayStation Blog from Sega Assistant Community Manager Aaron Webber said that the feature could still be...

22 September 2009
05:48 GMT

When It Comes to Charity, All You Need Is Love

In spite all the violence people complain the media is conveying into the mind of the young, it seems the fuzzy “Hello Kitty” feeling is still well rooted in people's soul. The “All You Need is Love” DLC for Harmonix's Beatles Rock Band has become the fastest selling DLC in the Rock...

21 September 2009
04:22 GMT

No DLC or Wireless Multiplayer for PSP Minis

Concurrent with the release of the PlayStation Portable Go!, which is set to be launched shortly, Sony has announced that it plans to introduce a new line of small titles called PSP Minis, which are set to be quick-to-create, easy-to-approve and -to-download by the player, offering experiences akin to those offered b...

21 September 2009
03:53 GMT

Pearl Jam's Backspacer Coming to Rock Band on Sunday

If you are a Pearl Jam fan and own Rock Band, you definitely need to circle September 20 on your calendar. And, if you already have a mark to distinguish it, then add another one, as, in addition to picking up the new album of the band, called Backspacer, you will also be able to get your hands on it as a set of play...

18 September 2009
14:01 GMT

Fallout 3 GoTY Arrives on October 13

Bethesda Softworks is preparing a bit of an event regarding its one-year anniversary of Fallout 3. The developer and publisher of the highly acclaimed, post-nuclear, role-playing game will release the Game of The Year Edition on October 13. The title will come out for the PlayStation 3, PC, Xbox 360 and include all t...

18 September 2009
05:07 GMT

Madden Time Travels to the Past with the AFL Legacy Pack

EA Sports is wasting no time in offering new content for Madden NFL 10. The American football videogame was released in August and the first add on pack for it is set to arrive on September 24. It will be called the AFL Legacy Pack and it's aimed at those gamers who are interested in relieving the past of the fo...

10 September 2009
14:19 GMT

No DLC for Halo 3: ODST

Bungie is saying that there's a very good chance Halo 3: ODST, which is set to be released on September 22 exclusively on the Xbox 360, will not be getting any downloadable content mainly because of the work that development studio needs to do on Halo: Reach, the prequel to the series that is set to arrive in 20...

8 September 2009
16:31 GMT

Resident Evil 5 Might Get More DLC

It seems that Resident Evil 5, the zombie shooter from Capcom, could be on its way to getting more content via DLC packs. The game was released back in March and was well received by gamers but the campaign, even if highly replayable, was pretty short and the multiplayer modes rather limited.Capcom is probably thinki...

7 September 2009
12:32 GMT

No Clear Plans for DLC for Final Fantasy XIII

The entire gaming industry seems crazed with downloadable content lately. Bethesda has put out no less than 5 decently sized DLC packs for Fallout 3, extending the interest in their post apocalyptic role playing experience by about one year.Other titles almost obligatorily get one DLC pack and some of them have even ...

3 September 2009
12:49 GMT

Guitar Hero 5 Doesn't Like World Tour Songs

Guitar Hero 5 is now out and music simulation fans can pick it up and then play around with its new features, like the seamless drop in and drop out feature and the fresh Band Moment.They might enjoy playing songs from bands new to the music sim genre, like Arctic Monkeys, A Perfect Circle, Brand New, Eagles of Death...

2 September 2009
18:01 GMT

Ballad of Gay Tony Gets First Impressive Screens

It's not September 1 yet, the date on which the trailer for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content is set to be released, but we have pretty new screenshots from The Ballad of Gay Tony to take a look at as we wait fore the fresh content of one of the best videogames of last year.Rockstar is beginn...

31 August 2009
05:35 GMT


More: next 50 >>

Windows tabGames tabDrivers tabMac tabLinux tabScripts tabMobile tabHandheld tabGadgets tabNews tab

SUBMIT PROGRAM   |   ADVERTISE   |   GET HELP   |   SEND US FEEDBACK   |   RSS FEEDS   |   ENTER NEWS SITE   |   ENGLISH BOARD   |   ROMANIAN FORUM