Looks like its time to throw another victim on
the pile of DLC which crashes the game upon which it's intended to expand. This time around, it's
Crackdown 2's recently released
"Toy Box" pack, which is supposed to add the "Keys to the City" mode from the first game, as well as a handful of new weapons and items. According to a number of angry commenters on
Xbox.com, the 560 Microsoft Point ($7) download doesn't add this content as much as it ... well, removes
everything else.
For reasons unknown, a large number of players report that the game simply freezes up when trying to play after having downloaded the "Toy Box" pack. Some users report that clearing the system's cache and playing offline allows the game to load, but connecting to Live and downloading the game's latest update returns it to its non-functioning state. We've contacted Microsoft to find out what the problem is, and when we can expect a fix. You might want to consider keeping the "Toy Box" firmly closed for the time being.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]
Crackdown 2 players report crashing issues with 'Toy Box' DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Fo'
rizzle, Snoop Dogg be the
Rock Band DLCizzle next week. The track pack has been a
long, long ... long time coming, but it's finally here to bust out flows like ... no. Sorry, no. We can't do this.
Continue reading Rock Band Weekly: Snoop Dogg
Rock Band Weekly: Snoop Dogg originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In today's fast-paced world, we don't always have time to
read everything. You've got things to do, places to be -- you expect a high quality video showing you what will be available in an upcoming DLC pack. That's why we've posted this video showcasing
Crackdown 2's "
Toy Box" DLC. You're welcome!
Continue reading Crackdown 2 'Toy Box' DLC trailer gives us a taste of what's to come
Crackdown 2 'Toy Box' DLC trailer gives us a taste of what's to come originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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"You haven't been the same since I came back, Liara."
Millions of Shepards were frustrated when they got the cold shoulder from
Mass Effect 2's Liara.
Next week's "Lair of the Shadowbroker" DLC will finally give you "the chance to continue a relationship with Liara." But, as evidenced by this new trailer, you're going to need to chase down a lot of bad guys along the way. Thankfully, you'll be equipped with a new hovercraft.
Continue reading Mass Effect 2's Shadowbroker DLC exposed by new trailer
Mass Effect 2's Shadowbroker DLC exposed by new trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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There's a bit of a rash of
games breaking other games or
DLC breaking games these days, especially
when it comes to Achievements. Issues like these often leave a lot of people asking, "Where's my refund?" but, as my colleague Alexander pointed out, no one really knows where to direct that question, if anywhere.
Downloadable content isn't something you can simply take back to GameStop or sell on eBay. And even if you know where to ask, can you get a refund for broken content? That's the issue we'll set out to resolve in this
LGJ. To examine this, let's imagine a hypothetical: You buy
"Fabled Halos" from the Xbox Live Marketplace, and at a later date, you buy the "Broken Code" expansion DLC. Broken Code not only causes
Fabled Halos Achievements to stop working, but it also causes save game glitches with another title,
Fallin: New Scottsdale, and somehow gives you access to the full version of yet another game
Fortress Fighters. You're mad. The developer of
Fortress Fighters is mad. Whose fault is this and who has obligations to fix what?
Continue reading LGJ: Where's my refund?
LGJ: Where's my refund? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Embark on a quest for booty in the upcoming expansion, "Barnacle Bay," for
The Sims 3 -- er, wait, we're
mixing up packs here! Rather: You'll get to
explore a tropical paradise in the Barnacle Bay expansion pack, due this fall. Whether you decide to be a lowdown, dirty pirate on the hunt for treasure and grog, or a sightseeing tourist looking to soak up virtual sun, is up to you.
The Barnacle Bay area will be sold exclusively through The Sims 3 Store this fall. Within, you'll discover new locales such as Founder's Beach, Goldbeard Galleon Gallery and Pirate's Hideaway -- plus several other locations and NPCs that await your inner Magellan. The expansion pack will also include "nearly two dozen" new items.
Continue reading The Sims 3: Barnacle Bay expansion coming this fall
The Sims 3: Barnacle Bay expansion coming this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Two DLC packs are set to liven up
Split/Second this week (as if it needed any livening up). The Elite Vehicle Livery Pack adds new liveries for the Brawn, Vixen and Raptor cars and, as a nice bonus, it's free. Meanwhile, the High Octane Supercar Pack adds three new supercars and a new livery for the Ryback Cyclone. The High Octane Supercar DLC isn't free, but it's pretty close, clocking in at 160 MSP or $2 on Xbox Live and PSN, respectively.
Both DLC packs should be available today on Xbox Live, though currently only the Supercar Pack
is listed (along with an unannounced
Ryback Cyclone Special Edition pack). The Livery and Supercar DLC are slated to hit PSN tomorrow, September 1.
Continue reading Two new DLC packs crash into Split/Second
Two new DLC packs crash into Split/Second originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Anxious to 'splode more stuff in
Crackdown 2? Well, on September 2, you'll be able to access
the "Toy Box" DLC pack. The DLC will come in two different flavors: as a free download, players can access the "Keys to the City" cheat unlock, the "Thruster" ability and a new multiplayer mode called "Vehicle Tag;" or agents can shell out 560 MS Points ($7) for an enhanced version including five new weapons, two new vehicles, a couple of Avatar items and 10 additional Achievements to unlock.
Crackdown 2's 'Toy Box' DLC hits the streets on September 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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After the
Betrayal of Jimmy, it only makes sense that
Mafia 2 players would be present for Jimmy's Vendetta. 2K Games announced today that the next piece of
Mafia 2 DLC will be available on September 7 for $9.99 on PC and PS3, and 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox 360.
"Jimmy's Vendetta" adds "more than 30 new quests and leaderboard ranking" as players step into the role of Jimmy, taking care of business left unfinished by other mobsters. As you progress through the series of assassinations and car chases, we'll find out if the storyline sets up our idea for the next content pack, "Let's Leave Jimmy Alone for a While, He's Had Kind of a Rough Couple of Days."
Continue reading Mafia 2 faces Jimmy's Vendetta on September 7
Mafia 2 faces Jimmy's Vendetta on September 7 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Rock Band Aide, the premier fan site for Harmonix's soon-to-be-expanded rhythm game, reportedly uncovered a
thrilling pop-up advertisement while watching MTV sister station Palladia -- one which revealed a September 7 release date for the eight-song
Snoop Dogg track pack announced for
Rock Band a year and a half ago. A year and a half! Why, that was long before the December release of Mr. Dogg's chart-topping "Malice N Wonderland." How the times have changed!
We certainly hope the advertisement turns out to be accurate, as we're starting to feel a little impatient for the playable raps of the Doggfather. Then again, when the tracks were first announced, Snoop Dogg was still legally banned from entering the UK, a decision which was only
overturned this past March. We would have felt terrible if this Dogg embargo had somehow kept our overseas friends from getting their hands on the tracks.
[Thanks, Dirtybeefz!]
Rumor: Snoop Dogg tracks coming to Rock Band Sept. 7 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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