Downloadable content
has certainly become prevalent in the gaming world in the past couple years and
we’re seeing more and more use of it by publishers every day.
While some may look at
DLC as a means of companies taking money from gamers for content that should
already be included in the game you purchased, writing off all of it would be
wrong. There are some excellent add-ons out there, including the much
ballyhooed Mass Effect 3 extended cut ending for all those who complained about
not liking how Canadian studio BioWare wrapped up the trilogy earlier this
year.
But there are also
some good games out there in DLC land to download. Here are some you may want
to invest in:
* Fable Heroes (Xbox
Live Arcade): This colourful, more animated take on the Fable role-playing game
universe is aimed at attracting a younger audience. It’s a good primer for kids
who might be wanting to dip their toes into the RPG waters, although the combat
is a little wanting no matter how old you are.
* Euro 2012 ( XBLA,
PlayStation Network): A downloadable only addition to Electronic Arts FIFA 12
game, this DLC features all the stadiums and teams from the recently wrapped up
European soccer championship. So take heart, Italian fans, maybe you can
capture the title on this virtual pitch.
* Batman: Arkham City:
Harley Quinn’s Revenge (XBLA, PSN): If you love the Dark Knight’s two Arkham
adventures, this is a must-play for fans.
The sexy and deadly
Harley Quinn, also known as the Joker’s evil sidekick, has gathered a gang of
baddies and put Batman firmly in her sights as she seeks to avenge the events
of the main game.
Hey, any extra time
spent in the awesome Arkham City universe is well worth the time, effort and
expense.
* Jeremy McGrath’s
Offroad (XBLA, PSN): A decent arcade-inspired racing game with loads of
different modes to play with. The graphics aren’t anything to write home about,
but that’s beside the point when you and a pal are tearing across various
landscapes in all manner of offroad racing machines, or if you opt to do battle
with online opponents. Thankfully, it’s pretty fairly priced for what you get,
so the lack of ‘realism’ compared to some other racing titles where you can see
every pristine reflection on the surface of your ride shouldn’t really deter
you.
* Mass Effect 3:
Extended Cut (XBLA, PSN): Personally, I don’t think BioWare had anything to
apologize for when it came to how they opted to wrap up the game the way they
did earlier this year (and I got the worst possible ending of all of them). But
you have to give the Edmonton doctors, Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk, credit for not
only responding to the criticisms of ticked off gamers, but offering it online
for free.
Not going to ruin how
it now ends, but there’s another option available to you and it should satisfy
the crybabies out there.
* The Elder Scrolls V:
Skyrim: Dawnguard (XBLA): The first official DLC for the outstanding
role-playing game adds an interesting dimension to Bethesda’s signature title.
The plot sees the Vampire Lord Harkon trying to destroy the sun in order to
usher in an age where vampires can roam the world free from the ravages of
those nasty ultra-violet rays. Standing in the way is the Dawnguard. Will you
defend the sun and humanity or join the vampires and attempt to take over the
world? The choice is up to you.
Other recently titles
that popped up online include Dragon’s Lair, the second chapter of The Walking
Dead game and, of course, the crazy popular Minecraft game, which my children
are completely addicted to. I’ve now become one of those parents who looks at a
popular game (with horrible graphics) and says, what the heck do you like about
this so much? All you do is build stuff, dig holes and kill pigs and sheep?
Apparently I’m not as cool as I used to be.
Maybe someone will let
me download something to up my cool quotient again.
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