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Capcom has announced an expanded and updated version of extravagant brawler Marvel vs Capcom 3. Called Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, it includes a total of 12 new characters spread across the two universes, meaning a total of 50 characters will be included on the disc. Online functionality and overall …
Read More »Retail drives 50% of DLC sales
Half of gamers say they wouldn’t purchase downloadable in-game content if it wasn’t for retail merchandising. The findings were revealed in a survey by US retail chain GameStop, which says the bulk of its digital content is made up of DLC sales. A statement about GameStop from research firm Baird …
Read More »GameStop sales to hit $1.5bn in 2014
US games retail giant GameStop is expected to reach revenues of $1.5bn in 2014 due to an increased digital push. Financial research firm Baird predicts sales volume from GameStop properties will grow from $500m this year, with a growth rate of 50 per cent each year going forwards. It came …
Read More »COD Annihilation dated for PS3 and PC
Annihilation, the third map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops, will be released for PS3 and PC on July 28th. The DLC features four new maps, including a Cuban golf course and an American drive-in theatre, as well as a new scenario for the ever popular Zombies mode. Annihilation …
Read More »Mass Effect 3 gets Origin-exclusive content
Publisher EA is making good on its promise to reward those who shun rival retailers and buy direct from its own portal by dishing out freebies with upcoming RPG Mass Effect 3. It has announced that the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game purchased on the Origin Store will include …
Read More »Digital gamers spend £24 a month
Gamers are spending over 20 every month on digital content. MCV’s survey into the habits and opinions of download-loving gamers showed that on average regular users of these services spend 24 on apps, virtual items, DLC, downloads and subscriptions. We surveyed 633 gamers that regularly use services like PSN, XBLA, …
Read More »OPINION: Honesty Pass
This latest few hundred words of early-morning, blurry-eyed ranting may come on the back of Sony’s confirmation of the PSN Pass. But it’s not aimed at Sony. Well, it is, insomuch as it’s aimed at absolutely every publisher in the industry. There are divisive opinions about what has become known …
Read More »Red Dead getting more DLC
In a surprise present for the title’s many millions of fans, Rockstar has announced that it hasn’t finished yet with DLC for 2010 smash hit Red Dead Redemption. The last add-on for the game was October Undead Nightmare. Available both digitally and in a box at retail, the expansion saw …
Read More »Treyarch hints at more Black Ops DLC
There could be more map packs in the works for Call of Duty: Black Ops. Treyarch’s studio head David Vonderhaar hinted that the latest entry in the best-selling FPS franchise could break the series’ tradition and release more than three DLC add-ons. Speaking to Digital Spy, he said: I can’t …
Read More »Forza 4 grabs BMW exclusive
Microsoft has announced a partnership with BMW that will see its upcoming 2012 M5 model appear first in Forza 4. Those who buy the 59.99 Limited Collector’s Edition will also gain access to 25 additional cars, with the 2012 M5 appearing as the cover star of the SKU – which …
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