"Downloadable content obviously has its downsides, and I myself have repeatedly pointed to it as a huge problem for the industry. It seems like a way for developers to quickly cash in or milk a successful game to death—and that’s all true, in most cases. However, DLC is nothing new, and we’ll probably never see it disappear. It’s a permanent installment of gaming and has been since the beginning of time—but why exactly has it popped up in the gaming industry, of all forms of entertainment?"
A detailed guide that covers all the weapons in Helldivers 2, definitive tier list that details how effective they are.
The new Escape from Tarkov Unheard Edition has the community in an outrage after promising exclusive access to the new PvE mode for $250 USD.
$250? Do they not know all the other games that already exist or will be made in the future that can do similar?
The Nerd Stash: "The Wasteland is unforgiving, and there are a ton of brutal ways to die in the Fallout universe. We listed out the absolutely worst ones."
i honestly don't spend much on money on DLC tbh. i mostly just buy singleplayer content like fallout 3 & GTA IV. multiplayer content i hardly buy ever the only games i've bought all MP DLC for were COD 4, Modern Warfare 2, Uncharted 2, Red Dead Redemption, & Resident Evil 5 but thats it. i don't play much Multiplayer.
I buy single layer dlc only and that's even for some games most of the times I pass. If there is value and price is right I like that
Many times when dlc launches it gets to be on sale but after 6-12 months the price is a regular race of $9.99 or 14.99 and never put on sale again. So a more varied sale pricing for dlc would be a welcome addition
i dont hate them i just ignore those rip off methods they exist and i'm very happy gamer without them.
I made a mistake and bought the Gold and Silver Triad DLCs for Sleeping Dogs the other days. I must've misread the description and thought they are extra missions/quests to help you gain more/extra XPs (-5 Police XPs for being clumsy...really? The Triad don't seem to mind if you bungled 100 jumps but the HK police sure does demand a high physical standard for their snitches).
Anyway, I discovered later that those DLCs not only give me extra XPs but automatically upgraded my skills except for the Kungfu ones that require the statues. I was torn between relief (the game is slightly easier now)and annoyance (the games is too easy now).
"praising the companies that don't use it"
From Software
Also props to THQ for giving the dlc for Darksiders 2 for free if you bought on release off their store. This should be the new standard.