Guide:- DLC – DL-Dos and DL-Don’ts

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: this generation of consoles has seen the way publishers and developers make money change irreversibly. As every console is designed to be connected to the internet 24/7, game makers can offer us extra content including new missions, characters, costumes, and even new game modes… for a price.

The rise of DLC (Downloadable Content) has led to some truly wonderful gaming experiences, but at the same time some truly terrible gaming sins have been all too regularly committed. Today The Newb Review makes note of the DLC Dos and Don’ts: dishing out praise to those that produce particularly good DLC, and condemning those that have earned our scorn through their shameful practices.

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Tue, July 6 2010 » Guides & Tips » 1 Comment

DLC Review: Resident Evil 5: Desperate Escape

Game: Resident Evil 5: Desperate Escape Format: Xbox 360 Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Despite being about one year old, Capcom have recently released two large downloadable add-ons for Resident Evil 5. The first add on, Resident Evil 5: Lost in Nightmares, was a fantastic blend of old school Resident Evil survival horror with the more [...]

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Tue, March 16 2010 » PC/Mac, PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360 » 1 Comment

DLC Review: Resident Evil 5: Lost In Nightmares

Game: Resident Evil 5: Lost in Nightmares Format: Xbox 360 Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom With the arrival of this generation of consoles and the advent of paid for downloadable content, the life span of your average game has increased dramatically. While most games receive their additional content within a few months of release, Resident Evil [...]

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Tue, February 23 2010 » PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360 » 3 Comments