When Microsoft announced that there would be new content coming to Modern Warfare 2—and the Xbox 360 would get it first—gamers had one of two reactions. People with 360s were excited, while other gamers complained that Microsoft seemed to be yet again locking down content by writing large checks. At CES we sat down with Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg, and asked about the business of getting exclusive content.
"I think about it like a sports team, when you sign a star athlete for your team... when you sign that free agent, I think it makes your team better. At the end of the day, we want to turn as many people as possible into Xbox 360 fans."
Greenberg talks about Microsoft's line-up of exclusive content this year as being incredibly strong. "And then to say, on top of that, to take the biggest game of last year, and be the exclusive place you can get that downloadable content first, I think that's a big deal. That's a big reason you'd want to buy an Xbox 360 instead of another console. So we think from a business standpoint that's part of the reason more people are buying the Xbox 360, more people are on Xbox Live, it's part of the reason more people are buying Modern Warfare 2—more than two to one our box vs. the PS3."
He points out the "bet" Microsoft put on Modern Warfare 2, by putting out the custom console and showing it off at E3, and says now Microsoft wants to follow up that trend by offering the content first.
Will any of this convince gamers that are angry that Microsoft isn't simply throwing money around? It's doubtful. The fact remains, however, that you'll have to own a Microsoft console if you want to play the newest Modern Warfare 2 content first. That's a powerful selling point.
Step into ‘the Void’ with the new "Dark Void" demo which is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. The demo weighs in at 838 MB.
Ancient gods known as "The Watchers," once banished from our world by superhuman Adepts, have returned with a vengeance. A sinister parallel world of hostile aliens, powerful weapons and deep mystery.... Dark Void’s unique combination of jet-pack powered dog-fighting and ground-based combat brings a thrilling new dynamic to video-gaming. Experience the seamless transition between flight and fight in this epic adventure from Capcom®.
Content: Dark Void DEMO Price: Free Availability: Not available in Australia, Japan and New Zealand
Dash Text: Dark Void is a sci-fi action adventure game that combines an adrenaline-fuelled blend of jet pack and cover-based combat. Set in a parallel universe, you play as Will, a pilot dropped into the mysterious Void, only to meet fellow humans struggling to survive and fight the malevolent alien race threatening Earth. Full game available 22.01.10. Download the demo today!
Dark Void from Capcom is scheduled for release January 22nd, 2010.
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Xbox Live Gold Members receive 50% off when they purchase "A Kingdom for Keflings" this week from the Xbox Live Marketplace. Normally 800 points, this week it’s only 400 points.
A Kingdom for Keflings offers an enjoyable and laid back city-building experience.
Join up to three of your friends via Xbox LIVE to cooperatively construct the kingdom of your dreams. The full version of A Kingdom for Keflings includes achievements to earn, more Keflings to attract and many more opportunities to fill your kingdom full of love!
A list of January 2010's Downloadable Content (DLC) for Guitar hero has been published on the jeuxvideo forums. The new downloadable track packs are rumoured to become available shortly for all GH junkies and music fans.
Vampire Weekend, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Masters of Modern Blues and a new Metal Track Pack are coming soon to a Guitar Hero game near you. Here is the leaked list and screenshot of this month's unconfirmed DLC.
Guitar Hero January 2010 DLC
Masters of Modern Blues:
"Lonesome Road Blues" by Joe Bonamassa
"Who I Am" by Tyler Bryant
"Broken Man" by Scott McKeon.
Vampire Weekend:
Holiday
The Kids Don't Stand A Chance
Cousins
Creedence Clearwater Revival:
Travelin Band
Bad Moon Rising
Proud Mary
Metal Pack:
Dethklok - Laser Cannon Deth Sentence
Shadows Fall - Still I Rise
Amon Amarth - Twilight of The Thunder God
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For those of you that have played through Dragon Age: Origins by now, you should be wondering what is next for you. You’ve retaken the Warden’s Keep and set the Stone Prisoner free, well if you chose to do so and downloaded the DLC. What is left for you to do now?
Bioware has the answer and it will come to you on January 5th, 2010. On that day you will be able to retake the land of the great battle in which many of your brethren in the Grey Warden’s as well as King Cailan fell victim to treachery as well as darkspawn. Yes that’s right, you get to travel back to Ostagar, and this time you’re the invading army, as Ostagar is now fully under the control of the enemy. This is your chance to avenge Duncan, your mentor, and well as King Cailan, and for those of you that forgot to, this is another chance for you to add “dog” to your party since Ostigar is where you unlock him, unless you used the human character. Here are some of the details about the DLC, which will be available for PC and PS3 for $5($4.99 for PS3) and Xbox 360 for 400MS points.
“Your memories of the battle of Ostagar will haunt you for years to come. It laid waste to your order and claimed the lives of many great men and women, including the brash young King Cailan and your mentor, Duncan.
Now, there are rumors that a fellow survivor of the battle has escaped from captivity and is seeking the Grey Wardens' help. The time has come for the Grey Wardens to make their return to Ostagar and exact their revenge upon the darkspawn.
Return to fallen Ostagar, discover the fate of a king, and reveal the true cost of betrayal.
Return to the battlefields of Ostagar, now thick with darkspawn encamped amidst the snow.
Looks like we got a little down loadable content for a game that has made a bit of an impact on the gaming scene with its MMO / FPS style, works out perfect for guys like me that picked this game up on Christmas.
Content: The Underdome
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan
Dash Text: (Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot is an add-on pack for Borderlands that includes a new cooperative arena game mode and a stash to store your gear. Are you god's gift to gun fights? Think you're the best? Wanna prove it? Then help us celebrate the grand opening of Marcus Bank (a subsidiary of Marcus Corp) by killing hundreds and hundreds of people in Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot, the only competitive arena around where your next of kin can be assured that you're coming back famous . . . or not at all. (All proceeds are kept by us). There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Terminator: Survivors confirmed for Xbox Series, PS5 & PC via Steam Play as a survivor in the aftermath of Judgment Day in Terminator: Survivors, a new open-world survival game by NACON (@Nacon). Build the resistance and defy the machines in Terminator: Survivors, com..
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Bioware has the answer and it will come to you on January 5th, 2010. On that day you will be able to retake the land of the great battle in which many of your brethren in the Grey Warden’s as well as King Cailan fell victim to treachery as well as darkspawn. Yes that’s right, you get to travel back to Ostagar, and this time you’re the invading army, as Ostagar is now fully under the control of the enemy. This is your chance to avenge Duncan, your mentor, and well as King Cailan, and for those of you that forgot to, this is another chance for you to add “dog” to your party since Ostigar is where you unlock him, unless you used the human character. Here are some of the details about the DLC, which will be available for PC and PS3 for $5($4.99 for PS3) and Xbox 360 for 400MS points.
