Entries in 'dlc' (357)

Riccitiello compares piracy to pre-owned

Riccitiello compares piracy to pre-owned

John Riccitiello has stated that the emerging force that is post-release downloadable content is the key tool in battling both the pre-owned market and piracy.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 9th 2009 at 10:21AM in News
Analyst: GTA franchise has peaked

Analyst: GTA franchise has peaked

While we still don’t know exactly how many copies of both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony have been downloaded by Xbox 360 owners, the secrecy ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2009 at 7:15AM in News
MW2 DLC could make $140m

MW2 DLC could make $140m

As well as rapidly easing past the half-billion dollar revenue milestone just days after its global release earlier this month, Broadpoint AmTech analyst Ben Schachter has predicted that Activision could ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 26th 2009 at 1:31PM in News
PES 2010 update next week

PES 2010 update next week

Konami has confirmed that it will be issuing a free downloadable update for Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 on November 24th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 19th 2009 at 4:08PM in News

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Dragon Age DLC generates $1 million

Dragon Age DLC generates $1 million

Downloadable content sales for Dragon Age: Origins have already surpassed the $1 million mark.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 13th 2009 at 10:29AM in News
US: GameStop to sell DLC

US: GameStop to sell DLC

GameStop has announced its customers will soon be able to purchase DLC at the tills.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 13th 2009 at 10:14AM in News
RE5: Alternate Edition will be DLC

RE5: Alternate Edition will be DLC

The Alternative Edition of Resident Evil 5 will be heading to PSN and Xbox Live Marketplace as DLC.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 10th 2009 at 1:22PM in News
Fight Night DLC announced

Fight Night DLC announced

Electronic Arts has announced it will be releasing a new downloadable content pack for Fight Night Round 4 in early December.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 3rd 2009 at 10:57AM in News

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Uncharted 2 “exceeding expectations”

Uncharted 2 “exceeding expectations”

Its critical reception is almost unparalleled, and whilst global sales numbers remain under wraps for the time being, developer Naughty Dog has said that its latest release Uncharted 2 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2009 at 12:36PM in News
Free DLC coming to PES 2010

Free DLC coming to PES 2010

As retail prepares for tomorrow’s release of Pro Evolution Soccer 2010, Konami has pledged to support the title with free downloadable content going forwards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 22nd 2009 at 3:12PM in News
DLC delivers $45m boost for World at War

DLC delivers $45m boost for World at War

After what must have been a prolonged period of number crunching, Gamasutra has concluded that 15 per cent of the total revenue generated by Call of Duty: World at War ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 22nd 2009 at 1:00PM in News
Episodic Fable II arrives

Episodic Fable II arrives

Microsoft’s interesting experiment in episodic content has officially kicked off with the release of Fable II Episode 1 on Xbox Live.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2009 at 12:18PM in News

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Super Street Fighter IV announced

Super Street Fighter IV announced

As was rumoured yesterday, Capcom overnight announced a major update to last year’s celebrated fighter in the shape of new standalone title Super Street Fighter IV.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2009 at 11:27AM in News
Big SFIV news coming tomorrow

Big SFIV news coming tomorrow

A teaser site from publisher Capcom promises that some exciting news for fans of acclaimed battle Street Fighter IV is on the way tomorrow – though question marks remain concerning ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 28th 2009 at 4:52PM in News
Dreamcast games coming to PS3

Dreamcast games coming to PS3

MCV can reveal that SCEA is currently in discussions to bring a number of Dreamcast titles exclusively to PSN.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 22nd 2009 at 12:39PM in News
ERA: ‘Don’t get greedy with DLC’

ERA: ‘Don’t get greedy with DLC’

Publishers have been urged not sell too much bonus content at a premium to consumers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 21st 2009 at 2:58PM in News

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PS3’s Fallout content dated

PS3’s Fallout content dated

Bethesda has at long last set the date for the long-awaited arrival of Fallout 3’s numerous DLC releases on PS3, with the first offering – Broken Steel – set to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 17th 2009 at 4:12PM in News
Kotick turns $50 into $500

Kotick turns $50 into $500

With increasing development costs putting upwards pressure on new releases to maximise their sales potential, Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has explained that modern releases can now make ten time ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 16th 2009 at 11:21AM in News
Guerrilla “steps back” from Killzone 2

Guerrilla “steps back” from Killzone 2

On the same day that a brand new map pack (entitled Napal & Cordite) is due for release, Dutch games developer Guerrilla Games has stated that it is to step ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 23rd 2009 at 5:07PM in News
Industry must address horse armour 'joke'

Industry must address horse armour 'joke'

“Right now, when you mention downloadable content, someone will mention a horse armour joke, and we need to get around that,” says Tom Armitage, a writer for creative design consultancy ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 15th 2009 at 4:35PM in News
Fallout 3 DLC delayed on PS3

Fallout 3 DLC delayed on PS3

Having already missed its initial June release window, publisher Bethesda has confirmed that its DLC for popular post-nuclear RPG Fallout 3 has been delayed until later in the year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 14th 2009 at 1:26PM in News
MK vs DC suffers digital content snub

MK vs DC suffers digital content snub

Ed Boon, the lead developer of Midway’s Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe has confirmed that the DLC that had been previously touted for the game will not now be released ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 8th 2009 at 11:54AM in News
Riccitiello: Retail revenues will feel the squeeze

Riccitiello: Retail revenues will feel the squeeze

Software sales currently account for around 80 per cent of the games market – that could decline to 50 per cent in the next two years, according to EA boss ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 9th 2009 at 5:28PM in News
MICROSOFT: Exclusive Beatles Rock Band DLC on Xbox Live

MICROSOFT: Exclusive Beatles Rock Band DLC on Xbox Live

Microsoft has announced Xbox Live exclusive downloadable content for The Beatles: Rock Band.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 1st 2009 at 7:48PM in News
Bethesda speaks out on Fallout 3 DLC retail packs

Bethesda speaks out on Fallout 3 DLC retail packs

Publisher Bethesda has explained its decision to release its Fallout 3 DLC at retail, stating that the broader market is simply not willing to download games.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 29th 2009 at 11:39AM in News