Developer- and Publisher-specific Articles: DLC

Zen Pinball 2 launches on eShop for Wii U

Zen Pinball 2 is now available to download from the eShop for Wii U. The free download includes trials for each of the launch tables, as well as the ability unlock the full versions of current and future tables. Pinballers will be able to play on the GamePad with direct play, challenge others locally via splitscreen or hotseat modes, and compete in various challenges for placement in a national ranking system as well as in global tournaments. Several tables are currently available, incuding three Marvel table packs, the three-table Classic pack, and a handful of singles, including Epic Quest and Plants vs. Zombies.

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DLC, Wii U

Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut announced for Wii U

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Directors Cut (Wii U) Announcement - Screenshot 1

In the ‘pleasantly surprising news’ category, Square Enix has announced that they will be releasing a Director’s Cut of Eidos Montreal’s action role-playing game Deus Ex: Human Revolution. What should excite Wii U owners the most isn’t the GamePad support for touchscreen hacking and map editing, Miiverse integration, inclusion of the Missing Link DLC, developer commentary, or improved graphics, control, and AI. No, they should be excited about the overhauled boss fights. Not that the other stuff isn’t worth getting excited about, because they should make a great game even better, it’s just that the boss fights were absolutely terrible.

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DLC, Wii U

Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal live for Assassin’s Creed III

Assassin's Creed III (360, PC, PS3) The Betrayal DLC Launch Announcement - Screenshot 1

The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal, the second entry in Assassin’s Creed III’s three-part add-on, has launched for 360 and PC. PS3 owners will be able to download it tomorrow. Continuing from The Infamy, The Betrayal finds Ratonhnhaké:ton making his way to Boston to link up with a new ally. During his journey, he unlocks the power of the eagle, which enables short-distance flight.

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DLC, PC News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Resident Evil 6 x Left 4 Dead 2 crossover update coming this spring

Resident Evil 6 x Left 4 Dead 2 (PC) Announcement - Screenshot 1

Capcom is known to enjoy a good crossover, whether it’s pitting the Street Fighter cast against Tekken’s or having them face the wrath of Mega Man. With their recent announcement, Resident Evil 6 x Left 4 Dead 2, they’ve moved beyond Ryu and company and embraced their undead side. The crossover will bring all four members of Left 4 Dead 2’s cast, as well as the Witch and Mini Tank monsters, into Resident Evil 6’s The Mercenaries No Mercy mode. On the flip side, Resident Evil 6’s Lepotitsas, Napads, and Ogromans will invade Left 4 Dead 2.

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DLC, PC News

Zen Pinball 2 to launch next week on eShop for Wii U

Zen Pinball 2 (PC, PS3, Wii U) Announcement - Screenshot 5

Zen Studios’s pinball platform Zen Pinball 2 will be available next week on eShop for Wii U. The free download includes trials for each of the launch tables, as well as the ability unlock the full versions of current and future tables. The Wii U version of Zen Pinball 2 will hit the shop with three Marvel table packs (Avengers Chronicles, Marvel Pinball, and Vengeance and Virtue), the three-table Classic pack, and a handful of single tables, including Epic Quest and Plants vs. Zombies.

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DLC, Wii U

Metal Gear Rising VR Mission DLC now on PSN, new DLC detailed

Metal Gear Rising (360, PS3) Trailers and PS3 DLC Announcement - Screenshot 2

The VR Mission DLC pack for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is now available for PS3. The 30-challenge drop is a nod to Metal Gear Solid’s VR Missions, which feature a variety of difficult scenarios for Raiden to complete as quickly (and painlessly) as possible, and is free until April 13.

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DLC, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall announced, Daud to be playable

Dishonored (360, PC, PS3) The Knife of Dunwall DLC Announcement - Screenshot 1

Arkane Studios will be showing the other side of the coin with a new downloadable add-on for Dishonored, The Knife of Dunwall. The upcoming drop, slated to launch on April 16 for 360, PC, and PS3, will put players in the shoes of Daud, the assassin who killed the Empress and kicked off the events in Dishonored. Players will explore new areas and have access to all of his weapons, gear, and abilities, as well as the support of the mercenary band the Whalers.

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DLC, PC News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Dead Space 3 – Awakened DLC now available for consoles, PC

Dead Space 3’s storyline continues today with the release of the content DLC pack Awakened. The new expansion, playable in single player and co-op, picks up where Dead Space 3 left off, with Isaac Clark and John Carver attempting to repair the Terra Nova and return to Earth. Their plans quickly go awry once Clark begins to hallucinate and distrust sets in between the two as the Necromorphs close in.

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DLC, PC News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Sleeping Dogs – Year of The Snake DLC launches for consoles, PC

Sleeping Dogs (360, PC, PS3) Year of the Snake DLC Launch Announcement - Screenshot 1

Another new content pack has launched for Sleeping Dogs, Year of The Snake. The add-on takes place after the main storyline as Wei Shen, now back in the ranks of the Hong Kong Police Department, is tasked with taking down a murderous doomsday cult, the Cult of the Snake. He must find and stop the cult before midnight, their designated Judgment Day. Additions include new missions, side activities, outfits, abilities, a tear gas launcher and an electroshock pistol.

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DLC, PC News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

(Xbox 360 Reviews) Pinball FX2 – Star Wars Pinball

(Xbox 360 Reviews) Pinball FX2 – Star Wars Pinball

“This is no mere cash-in, but a terrific tribute to the movies, while also somehow managing to be a great set of pinball games along the way.”

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Xbox 360 Reviews