The spotlight wasn't on video games this week as Barack Obama became President, but MTV Multiplayer was still bringing you new topics of discussion every day (except our day off!), and as we sit back and enjoy the weekend, here are the five stories you talked about the most this week on the blog. Read More...
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The Week In Multiplayer - Our 5 Most Discussed Stories
Posted 1/24/09 8:00 am EST by Patrick Klepek in DLC, fallout 3, Grand Theft Auto IV, Lost, Lunchtime Video, madden, NPDs, Numbers, PS3, Sales, The Week in Multiplayer, Wii, Wii Play
Bethesda Won't Commit To PS3 'Fallout 3' Getting Ability To Play Post-Ending
Posted 1/23/09 2:00 pm EST by Patrick Klepek in DLC, fallout 3, PS3
"Fallout 3" players have criticized their inability to keep exploring the wasteland after finishing the main storyline, and while that feature is coming to Xbox 360 and PC users via downloadable content, Bethesda Softworks told us there are currently no plans to update the PlayStation 3 version with the same feature. Read More...
'Grand Theft Auto IV' Downloadable Content Pricing Revealed
Posted 1/22/09 2:00 pm EST by Patrick Klepek in DLC, Grand Theft Auto IV, Xbox 360
We're close to the February release of "Lost and Damned," Rockstar Games' first set of Xbox 360-exclusive downloadable content for "Grand Theft Auto IV," and one of the biggest questions about the content has been how much it would cost, but now we know: $20. Read More...
Microsoft Won't Explain Why Some 'Lips' DLC More Expensive Than Others
Posted 1/16/09 6:00 pm EST by Patrick Klepek in DLC, Money, Music Games
If you're wondered why the next few weeks of "Lips" downloadable content has one song oddly priced above the others, you're not alone, but even after we asked, Microsoft's logic remains unclear; the company would not disclose to us how they price songs. Read More...
I Keep Buying -- But Not Playing -- 'Rock Band' DLC
Posted 1/14/09 2:00 pm EST by Patrick Klepek in DLC, Music Games, rock band
Almost once a week, I log onto Xbox Live and purchase new downloadable content for "Rock Band" because individual songs and track packs seem so cheap -- even though I haven't played "Rock Band" in months and don't know when I'll turn it on next.
Bruce Spingsteen DLC Coming To 'Guitar Hero'
Posted 1/13/09 12:30 pm EST by Patrick Klepek in DLC, guitar hero, Music Games
"Guitar Hero: World Tour" owners will receive a mix of old and new music inside the just-announced Bruce Springsteen downloadable track pack arriving temporarily for free on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and Wii Store on January 27.
Roy Orbison 'Rock Band' DLC Intended For People Who Don't Know Who Roy Orbison Is
Posted 1/9/09 10:00 am EST by Patrick Klepek in DLC, Music Games, rock band
Most "Rock Band" players might not know who Roy Orbison is, but a good rock song is a good rock song, argued the late Roy Orbison's wife, Barbara Orbison, in an early morning phone interview with us this week.
Ninjas Infiltrate New 'Fallout 3' DLC Screens
Posted 1/8/09 1:00 pm EST by Tracey John in DLC, fallout 3, Screenshots, Xbox 360
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Today Bethesda released new screenshots of the first "Fallout 3" DLC called "Operation Anchorage" due later this month for the Xbox 360. Set in the game's past, the DLC has players fighting the Chinese army. So what's this "ninja" doing here? Take a look. Read More...
Harmonix Announces New 'Rock Band' Holiday Song Track Pack
Posted 12/18/08 12:00 pm EST by Tracey John in DLC, guitar hero, Music Games, rock band, Rock Revolution
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Last week, I complained about the lack of holiday-themed DLC for band games.
So I followed up with the makers of "Guitar Hero: World Tour," "Rock Band" and "Rock Revolution" to see if they had any last-minute holiday songs up their sleeves.
Today, MTV Games and Harmonix are announcing through Multiplayer the December 23 release of the "Rock Band" "Rockin' the Holidays 2008" downloadable track pack, which includes three songs: "Hanukkah Blessings" by Barenaked Ladies, "Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You" by Billy Squier and The Pretenders' version of "Blue Christmas." Each track will be $.99 (80 Microsoft Points) each or for $2.99 (240 Microsoft Points) for the pack.
Meanwhile, a Konami rep confirmed that "Rock Revolution" will not get any holiday songs. Activision also told me that there won't be any holiday music available for download for "Guitar Hero: World Tour," but wanted to remind me that new, exclusive songs for Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana and The Eagles are available this month. And on December 23, players will get three free Reggae tracks from Pepper, Slightly Stoopid and Expendables. (And Patrick did find some homebrew holiday songs on GHTunes created by its players.)
Also, a reader correctly pointed out that "Wii Music" has two Christmas songs: "Jingle Bell Rock" and "O Christmas Tree."
So will this satisfy your holiday band game needs, or is this too little too late?
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Here's What You Can Buy In 'Home' So Far, For A Total Of 26 Dollars
Posted 12/12/08 3:30 pm EST by Patrick Klepek in DLC, Home, Money, PS3
Like many other PlayStation 3 owners, I finally made it into "Home" this morning.
Home may only be in open beta, but that isn't stopping Sony from charging users who want to start fitting their virtual apartment and character with more goodies.
We had been told it wouldn't be that expensive.
There are only a few handful of items available right now. If you were to purchase everything that Sony has made available, it'd only cost you $26.12, with the most expensive item being a $4.99 summer home. Most items are $0.49, however. Will it stay that way?
For a complete list of what's available to buy in "Home," keep reading.
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