It’s not even Friday yet, and Harmonix has announced it’s next batch of songs scheduled for release, including some Lady Gaga (!) songs, along with Eric Cartman’s own version of Poker Face. Since Guitar Hero content for each month is revealed at the beginning of a month, we can tell you the next DLC a bit earlier! Read on for the full track listing!
You should be fine with those 100 songs for a good month or tw-
What’s that? You want more? You’re in luck! Along with a new, constantly updating stream of Rock Band Network DLC, Rock Band Music Store DLC will still be updated on a weekly basis, while Guitar Hero still gets it’s (now rather flimsy looking) 3 songs per week. So… what’s comin’ next week?
Yea, you read that right! With today’s suprise launch of the Rock Band Network, over 100 new songs have been added for your enjoyment. This is the largest DLC content release at a single time for any videogame to date.
From big to small, bands of all sizes can now have their songs added to Rock Band for everyone to enjoy, and if you have a band and would like to add your own music to Rock Band, just head on down to creators.rockband.com, and download the necessary tools! Soon, your own music could be playable in Rock Band.
For the full track listing of every new song available, read on!
After the last week of conflict between Activision and Infinity Ward, IW founders Jason West and Vince Zampella, have announced they are filing suit against Activision over “substantial royalty payments” they are owed, along with the rest of the Infinity Ward team. Jason West says, “We were shocked by Activision’s decision to terminate our contract. We poured our heart and soul into that company, building not only a world class development studio, but assembling a team we’ve been proud to work with for nearly a decade. We think the work we’ve done speaks for itself,” with Vince Zampella adding “After all we have given to Activision, we shouldn’t have to sue to get paid.”
Along with unpaid royalties, West and Zampella are also fighting for “the contractual rights Activision granted to West and Zampella to control Modern Warfare-branded games,” meaning, if they indeed win, Activision will lose control of all future Modern Warfare titles, letting the two take the Modern Warfare franchise to any publisher they feel fit.
Keep on watching, folks… this will get messy.
[Via Kotaku]
Even though one of the bands spilled the beans yesterday on some of the music coming out this week, it’s our job to reveal the rest of what’s coming out next week! On to the music!
Get your Level 50 Hunters, Sirens, Berserkers and Soldiers ready for a new challenge, as the newest Downloadable Add-On for Borderlands, The Secret Armory of General Knoxx, is about to be released tomorrow! With it, arrives a shiny new level cap, raising the current cap to Level 61 (Sorry, OCD players…), a fresh batch of ultra-rare and powerful weaponry, multiple new vehicles including one all four players can ride in, and new enemies and evil antagonists to eliminate with your acid rocket launchers.
Don’t expect the enemies to be pushovers when you’re a level 61. The AI has been tweaked, meaning, that’s right… even tougher enemies for you to take out. That is, if you can. Pricing will be the same as past content packs, that being 800 MSP, or $10 USD.
Did you feel like something was missing last week? You’re not alone, as the Black Sabbath DLC pack was, for some unspecified reason, unable to be released this week. Want to see what’s schedules for next week? Read on, and cross your fingers that the next Track Pack won’t be pulled, either!
If you’re one of the, um… zero people that still plays Def Jam: Icon on Xbox Live, listen up! EA plans to shut down online support for a few of it’s older titles. If you play any EA games more than around two years old, you might want to check this list of Xbox and Xbox 360 titles that will soon be losing any online capabilities. Read on to see the list of games being killed off.
We’ve got some awesome selections next week, from Otis Redding to the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Read on for all of next week’s DLC!
After removing Original Xbox Downloadable Content much earlier than the scheduled shutdown of Xbox Live for Original Xbox consoles and games, angering elder Halo 2 players wanting to replay their past favorite, the content has been restored, with help from Bungie, and the rest of the Xbox Live community. Time to get some final Halo 2 multiplayer gameplay in before it’s permanently shut down. If you’ve got any DLC in mind you’ve previously downloaded from Xbox Live that you want back, get it while it’s still available! If may be removed once again once April comes along…
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The Digest: A unique turn-based strategy game that will either thrill you to the core or make you want to jam freshly-sharpened pencils in your eyes. To put it right out there - Greed Corp is not a game for those new to the strategy genre. While the premise of the game is rather simple, it has many elements that will drive an unseasoned TPS player to madness without a lot of hesitation. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: February 24, 2010 PUBLISHER: Xbox LIVE Arcade DEVELOPER: Valcon Games LLC / W!Games ESRB RATING: “E” for Everyone GENRE: Strategy & Simulation PRICE: 800 MS Points ($10)
The recommendations in this guide are geared toward the Hardcore/Insanity difficulty. Since almost all enemies have an extra layer of protection or two (Armor/Barrier/Shield), this takes into account which combinations are most effective at stripping away an enemies defense. On the lower level difficulties, where you don’t need to worry about extra defensive layers, then feel free investing points into other abilities such as Pull, Throw, Cryo Blast, etc. When you mainly only need to take into account enemy health, then that’s where classes such as the Adept and Vanguard, shine.
The Digest: 2K Marin dives back into the depths of Rapture to experience life like never before, as a Big Daddy. As a giant walking through the depths of the unknown, 2K Marin and Digital Extremes deliver all of the excitement from the original game, while improving it, and add a great multiplayer that will be sure to keep you playing this game for months. The Fact Sheet RELEASE DATE: February 9, 2010 PUBLISHER: 2K Games DEVELOPER: 2K Marin, 2K Australia, Digital Extremes, and 2K China ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature GENRE: Shooter
The Digest: Somewhere in some secret lab, someone decided to combine the DNA of Dante from Devil May Cry, Ryu Hayabusa of Ninja Gaiden and Kratos from God of War. The result had to be the creation of one bad ass... Witch. I wouldn’t normally picture a witch carrying guns, but carrying guns on her boots? Yeah, only a witch could pull something like that off. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2010 PUBLISHER: Sega DEVELOPER: Platinum Games ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature GENRE: Action
The Digest: I'd like to note right away that I won't be talking about the game at all in this review - one of our other team members is taking care of that soon. This review is specifically about the contents of the Collector's Edition set for Bioshock 2 and whether or not it justifies the additional $40 price tag. In short, the answer is yes. Read on to find out what all it includes, how it is packaged and see photos of the items. This isn't your normal junky bunch of plastic action figures and gimmick items, ...
The Digest: Like all Indie games, Creed Arena uses a basic premise for the game. This works well as the focus is solely on game play. The dual shooter views come in handy, but they usually cater to the particular weapon you’re wielding. While it is a solid first attempt by developer Safari Studios, there are certainly improvements to be made. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: January 1st, 2010 DEVELOPER: Safari Studios Platform: Xbox LIVE® Indie Games GENRE: Shooter PRICE: 400 MS Points
The Digest: Mass Effect 2 is nothing short of a masterpiece. The days of Square Enix ruling this market are long gone as BioWare continues to set the standard for future RPG’s. Improving upon all facets, while fixing many of the problems that plagued the first, the second chapter is leaps and bounds ahead. Using a combat heavy focus with a plethora of new weapons and powers, I can safely move this into one of my all time favorite games. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: January 26th, 2010 PUBLISHER: Electronic Arts ...
Hello All! Today I’ve got another Xbox360 accessory review for you, this one though is for your controllers. Buying the charge and play kits can be expensive, and it’s cheaper to just buy a battery by itself as we know. The problem here is that you’ll need at least one charging cable, and then if you’ve got four controllers you have to share that cable with all of them so charging can take quite a while. Konnet has sent me over the Power Pyramid Xbox360 Controller Charging Station for review today. The Power ...
The Digest: Famously known for their Worms franchise, developer Team 17 has gone back to their roots. This remake of the Amiga classic does what the title suggests. While improving upon the originals top-down view with an isometric camera angle and improved graphics and sound, Alien Breed Evolution will have you wishing Ripley was right by your side. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: December 16th, 2009 PUBLISHER: Team 17 DEVELOPER: Team 17 ESRB RATING: T (Teen) GENRE: Action PRICE: $10 (800MSP)
With 2009 having wrapped up a strong year in gaming, you can expect more of the same in the next 12 months. While there are a plethora of other games that will garner plenty of attention and praise, here’s a list of what we here at Xbox 360 Digest are most excited for. In chronological order of release date (Confirmed & Expected), hit the jump to see the list.
Most of the reviews we’ve done here are games, but I think it’s time we got started with some accessory reviews as well. MobileFun is a company based out of the UK and they carry mobile stuff like phones and accessories. They also carry game related products so they sent me over a nice little, inexpensive starter kit for the Xbox360 for review. It’s aptly named the Xbox 360 Starter Pack and it includes a nice long HDMI cable, full sized headset and a remote that is similar to the Xbox one but only smaller. The price is about $30, ...
The Digest: Assassin's Creed II creates a phenomenal sequel, while incorporating the most lethal Italian on this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. The improvements made to the formula established in the first Assassin’s Creed are what will fans of the series playing while bringing new fans into the fold. Now, me writing this review and you reading this review is robbing us of some valuable AC2 time!! THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: November 17th, 2009 PUBLISHER: Ubisoft DEVELOPER: Ubisoft Montreal ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature GENRE: Action PRICE: $59.99
The Digest: Borderlands has to be one of, if not THE sleeper game of the year. If you’re not prepared, you’ll see the wrong game coming. This is a game that I felt took inspiration from the original Xbox title Deus EX with its brand of RPG/FPS gameplay or as those in the “know” call it, RPS (Role Playing Shooter). I’m not in the “know”, but it says it on the back of the box. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: October 20th, 2009 PUBLISHER: 2K Games DEVELOPER: Gearbox Software ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature GENRE: RPS (Role Playing Shooter) PRICE: $59.99
The Digest: After much hype and promise, the Microsoft gem, Forza, has returned for another generation of simulation goodness. Turn 10 has been hitting hard from the very first Forza, and with this latest release, I can assure you that they’re not showing any signs of slowing down. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: October 27, 2009 PUBLISHER: Microsoft Game Studios DEVELOPER: Turn 10 Studios ESRB RATING: “E” for Everyone GENRE: Racing PRICE: $59.99 PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
The Digest: Alright, fine... I'll put down my controller long enough to type a review... Today was a prevalent day for Xbox 360 owners, showing us the release of two heavy-hitting sequels. Assassin's Creed 2 was launched, the follow up to the ever-popular and ever-repetitive Crusade action game. Hopes were high that the sequel would retain the joyous elements of the first title, while fixing the things that made it a tedious punch in the face after a few hours. But alas, I am poor, so I am only here to comment about the other big-time release for today: Left ...
The Digest: Another amazing performance from Rockstar. Grand Theft Auto as usual, with a brand new storyline, weapons and vehicles all set in the massive, detailed Liberty City. For the $39.99 price tag, definitely a must-buy. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: October 29, 2009 PUBLISHER: Rockstar DEVELOPER: Rockstar ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature 17+ GENRE: Action PRICE: $39.99 PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
The Lowdown: The King is back. Several new layers of realism have been added to create the best basketball experience to ever make it to the console. While some minor technical issues hold this title back from reaching it's full potential, this 10th anniversary edition is the basketball game to own. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: October 6th, 2009 PUBLISHER: Visual Concepts DEVELOPER: 2K Sports ESRB RATING: “E” for Everyone GENRE: Sports Simulation PRICE: $59.99
