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Fallout 4 DLC detailed, first new content to appear next month!
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2/16/16 11:30AM |
Fallout 4 was released three months ago, and we've all been enjoying the game while awaiting the details of Bethesda's DLC plans. The wait for news is over as Bethesda has announced their plans for new content, which will kick off next month!
Three priced releases were announced today: Automatron, a $9.99 piece of content arriving first in March. This content will feature new robotic enemies, as well as the ability to create your own robotic companion with a multitude of available components, including their voice.
Wasteland Workshop for $4.99 arrives in April and will offer players the chance to create their own arenas and pit enemies of all types against one another.
Lastly is Far Harbor for $24.99 coming in May. Bethesda states it will be their biggest piece of content created for their games thus far, and takes place in Maine as you take on a case to locate a missing girl while impacting the conflict there between the Children of Atom, synths, and the settlers.
Another great element about this announcement is the ability to sign-up for DLC betas. Users on both console and PC can sign-up to check out the content as Bethesda prepares for their official releases. The link to sign-up is right here!
The combined price of these three pieces of content are $39.97 at the moment, making the $29.99 price point of the Season Pass very tempting. Bethesda has also announced that more content will be released and this will result in an a price increase of the pass to $49.99, effective March 1st, 2016.
With only a couple of weeks left to grab the pass at its original price point, I think I'll jump in and pick it up in order to get the future content!
[Source: Bethesda.net ]
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Three priced releases were announced today: Automatron, a $9.99 piece of content arriving first in March. This content will feature new robotic enemies, as well as the ability to create your own robotic companion with a multitude of available components, including their voice.
Wasteland Workshop for $4.99 arrives in April and will offer players the chance to create their own arenas and pit enemies of all types against one another.
Lastly is Far Harbor for $24.99 coming in May. Bethesda states it will be their biggest piece of content created for their games thus far, and takes place in Maine as you take on a case to locate a missing girl while impacting the conflict there between the Children of Atom, synths, and the settlers.
Another great element about this announcement is the ability to sign-up for DLC betas. Users on both console and PC can sign-up to check out the content as Bethesda prepares for their official releases. The link to sign-up is right here!
The combined price of these three pieces of content are $39.97 at the moment, making the $29.99 price point of the Season Pass very tempting. Bethesda has also announced that more content will be released and this will result in an a price increase of the pass to $49.99, effective March 1st, 2016.
With only a couple of weeks left to grab the pass at its original price point, I think I'll jump in and pick it up in order to get the future content!
[Source: Bethesda.net ]
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2/24/15 10:30AM |
Rockstar Games has officially revealed the release date for GTA Online Heists. Players on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 will be able to finally partake in the heist missions on March 10th, while PC gamers will be able check out the content a month later on April 14th, the same day the game will available both in retail and digital form.
From Rockstar:
"The PC version of Grand Theft Auto V is our most graphically and technically advanced version yet, fully optimized to support a broad range of current hardware (system specifications) and features a host of PC-specific enhancements including greater levels of detail, deep configuration options and ultra-high-definition support – as well as the powerful new Rockstar Editor for recording, staging and editing original custom videos.
We thank GTA players worldwide for their patience in awaiting these big game updates and we are excited to bring both Heists and GTAV for PC to you very soon. Please stay tuned for lots more information in the weeks ahead and for now, check out some new screens showing action from Heists."
The long wait for this content is just about over, so enjoy the screens below and get ready to partake in some heists in the coming weeks!
[Source: Rockstar Games Newswire]
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Rockstar Games has officially revealed the release date for GTA Online Heists. Players on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 will be able to finally partake in the heist missions on March 10th, while PC gamers will be able check out the content a month later on April 14th, the same day the game will available both in retail and digital form.
From Rockstar:
"The PC version of Grand Theft Auto V is our most graphically and technically advanced version yet, fully optimized to support a broad range of current hardware (system specifications) and features a host of PC-specific enhancements including greater levels of detail, deep configuration options and ultra-high-definition support – as well as the powerful new Rockstar Editor for recording, staging and editing original custom videos.
We thank GTA players worldwide for their patience in awaiting these big game updates and we are excited to bring both Heists and GTAV for PC to you very soon. Please stay tuned for lots more information in the weeks ahead and for now, check out some new screens showing action from Heists."
The long wait for this content is just about over, so enjoy the screens below and get ready to partake in some heists in the coming weeks!
[Source: Rockstar Games Newswire]
12/16/14 12:00PM |
I know we've been here before, but GTA Heists are just around the corner!
Rockstar Games has released a trailer for the upcoming content that players have been waiting for since GTA Online was announced. IGN also has additional details on the content, which you can check out from the link below the trailer.
From Rockstar Games:
"GTA Online Heists are coming early in 2015 - check out the new trailer for the four-player co-op mode for Grand Theft Auto Online that allows players to plan, prepare and execute multi-tiered Heists across Los Santos and Blaine County. These will require tight communication and coordination, with players taking on specified roles at each point to accomplish multiple objectives on the way to each Heist’s epic finale. Featuring new gameplay, new vehicles, new weapons, new clothing and much more."
[Source: Rockstar Games Newswire | IGN Heist Article]
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I know we've been here before, but GTA Heists are just around the corner!
Rockstar Games has released a trailer for the upcoming content that players have been waiting for since GTA Online was announced. IGN also has additional details on the content, which you can check out from the link below the trailer.
From Rockstar Games:
"GTA Online Heists are coming early in 2015 - check out the new trailer for the four-player co-op mode for Grand Theft Auto Online that allows players to plan, prepare and execute multi-tiered Heists across Los Santos and Blaine County. These will require tight communication and coordination, with players taking on specified roles at each point to accomplish multiple objectives on the way to each Heist’s epic finale. Featuring new gameplay, new vehicles, new weapons, new clothing and much more."
[Source: Rockstar Games Newswire | IGN Heist Article]
The Dark Below Destiny expansion arrives December 9th, contains higher level cap, new crucible maps and story/strike missions
10/30/14 12:30PM |
The first Downloadable expansion for Destiny is coming December 9th, as detailed on the Destiny blog. It will be available on all platforms, with exclusive content for Sony players.
Titled 'The Dark Below', the expansion raises the level cap to 32, which brings with it the ability to use new weapons and accessories, as well as new Crucible maps to challenge other players on.
From Destiny Blog:
"Your legend grows. Reach new heights of prestige and glory by increasing your Light Level to 32, acquiring exclusive new weapons, armor and gear, and facing new cooperative and competitive challenges as your adventure continues.
After years hiding amongst the Hive shadows, a new character, Eris, has come forth bearing an ominous warning: The Hive seek to summon a god, Crota, to destroy the Earth. Find her in the Tower to complete her quests and three new story missions, increase your Light, and earn the weapons and armor you’ll need to face what waits in the dark below.
Summon your courage, Guardians. Crota waits in the dark below. Gather your most trusted allies to form a Fireteam, six Guardians strong. Don your best, battle-hardened weapons and armor. Master the depths of the Hellmouth. Face Crota, and live, and glory and reward are yours for the taking."
When it releases in about a month, the expansion will cost $19.99 if purchased for non-season pass holders.
[Source: Destiny Blog]
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The first Downloadable expansion for Destiny is coming December 9th, as detailed on the Destiny blog. It will be available on all platforms, with exclusive content for Sony players.
Titled 'The Dark Below', the expansion raises the level cap to 32, which brings with it the ability to use new weapons and accessories, as well as new Crucible maps to challenge other players on.
From Destiny Blog:
"Your legend grows. Reach new heights of prestige and glory by increasing your Light Level to 32, acquiring exclusive new weapons, armor and gear, and facing new cooperative and competitive challenges as your adventure continues.
After years hiding amongst the Hive shadows, a new character, Eris, has come forth bearing an ominous warning: The Hive seek to summon a god, Crota, to destroy the Earth. Find her in the Tower to complete her quests and three new story missions, increase your Light, and earn the weapons and armor you’ll need to face what waits in the dark below.
Summon your courage, Guardians. Crota waits in the dark below. Gather your most trusted allies to form a Fireteam, six Guardians strong. Don your best, battle-hardened weapons and armor. Master the depths of the Hellmouth. Face Crota, and live, and glory and reward are yours for the taking."
When it releases in about a month, the expansion will cost $19.99 if purchased for non-season pass holders.
[Source: Destiny Blog]
7/1/14 5:00PM |
For a limited time only, GTA Online players will be able to unlock some Fourth of July themed content, as announced today on Rockstar's Newswire feed. The content is currently available now as an automatic update, which will begin as soon as Grand Theft Auto 5 is started. It includes new properties to own, several new vehicles, and two Independence Day-themed weapons.
From Rockstar:
"Demonstrate your exceptionalism and own the road from sea to shining sea with two new star spangled rides, the Sovereign motorcycle and the super-sized Liberator monster truck. And protect your rights the same way our Founding Fathers did with the latest addition to Ammu-Nation's antiques collection, the high-powered Musket... or channel your inner Jack Howitzer with the spectacular Firework Rocket Launcher.
Seven new properties have also been added to the Dynasty 8 rolls, including locations in Paleto Bay and Vinewood Hills that provide plenty of yard space to scorch the grass with your very own Fireworks show. Use up to 12 varieties with different fuse lengths to create a spectacle that would make even the most battle-hardened Republican Space Ranger shed a tear. If you prefer rickety amusements operated by minimum wage teenage workers over incendiary lawn displays, then venture down to Pleasure Pier where you can now ride the Ferris Whale and the Leviathan Roller Coaster.
This limited-time update also features an overabundance of patriotic flare: show off nationalistic pride with a "Made in the U.S.A." t-shirt, a backwoods mullet or let the eagle soar with an animal mask featuring this great nation's most fearsome and majestic creatures."
Be sure to check out the content before it's gone!
[Source: Rockstar Games Newswire]
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For a limited time only, GTA Online players will be able to unlock some Fourth of July themed content, as announced today on Rockstar's Newswire feed. The content is currently available now as an automatic update, which will begin as soon as Grand Theft Auto 5 is started. It includes new properties to own, several new vehicles, and two Independence Day-themed weapons.
From Rockstar:
"Demonstrate your exceptionalism and own the road from sea to shining sea with two new star spangled rides, the Sovereign motorcycle and the super-sized Liberator monster truck. And protect your rights the same way our Founding Fathers did with the latest addition to Ammu-Nation's antiques collection, the high-powered Musket... or channel your inner Jack Howitzer with the spectacular Firework Rocket Launcher.
Seven new properties have also been added to the Dynasty 8 rolls, including locations in Paleto Bay and Vinewood Hills that provide plenty of yard space to scorch the grass with your very own Fireworks show. Use up to 12 varieties with different fuse lengths to create a spectacle that would make even the most battle-hardened Republican Space Ranger shed a tear. If you prefer rickety amusements operated by minimum wage teenage workers over incendiary lawn displays, then venture down to Pleasure Pier where you can now ride the Ferris Whale and the Leviathan Roller Coaster.
This limited-time update also features an overabundance of patriotic flare: show off nationalistic pride with a "Made in the U.S.A." t-shirt, a backwoods mullet or let the eagle soar with an animal mask featuring this great nation's most fearsome and majestic creatures."
Be sure to check out the content before it's gone!
[Source: Rockstar Games Newswire]
6/1/14 1:00PM |
Lifeline is the second downloadable piece of content for State of Decay and features some great new ways to enjoy the core SoD gameplay. First up is 'Rucks in Trucks', a much requested feature that allows you to add rucksacks to the back of vehicles allowing more items to be obtained in the world with less trips required to the dangerous zombie infested world from your home base shelter.
The second is a brand new map to explore alongside a new cast of survivors, including the soldiers which you're able to control, who can be leveled up like the original group of people.
Just like with main game, things start off rather quickly, although you begin Lifeline with some serious firepower. The new content comes with an array of new weapons to use against the undead and you're able to be a bit less stingy with your weapons as ammo is not as scarce as usual. Simply put, you're able to fire at will and deal some real damage as you set out to complete the core Lifeline missions.
I'll have more to say on the content with my written review, so look out for that soon!
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Lifeline is the second downloadable piece of content for State of Decay and features some great new ways to enjoy the core SoD gameplay. First up is 'Rucks in Trucks', a much requested feature that allows you to add rucksacks to the back of vehicles allowing more items to be obtained in the world with less trips required to the dangerous zombie infested world from your home base shelter.
The second is a brand new map to explore alongside a new cast of survivors, including the soldiers which you're able to control, who can be leveled up like the original group of people.
Just like with main game, things start off rather quickly, although you begin Lifeline with some serious firepower. The new content comes with an array of new weapons to use against the undead and you're able to be a bit less stingy with your weapons as ammo is not as scarce as usual. Simply put, you're able to fire at will and deal some real damage as you set out to complete the core Lifeline missions.
I'll have more to say on the content with my written review, so look out for that soon!
5/26/14 12:00PM |
The second piece of downloadable content for State of Decay is set to arrive this Friday for Xbox 360, Undead Labs have announced. State of Decay: Lifeline takes place in a new town with a new cast of characters to play and interact with along with a slew of new updates, including the ability to use vehicles to transport multiple ruck-sacks of items, a much requested feature among fans. All of this new content will be available for $6.99 when it arrives at the end of the week.
This new ability will be available to all State of Decay players via a title update, so it will work with the regular game and the first DLC package Breakdown.
No word just yet on the PC release of Lifeline, but I'm sure it will be announced soon.
In the meantime, check out the trailer for the new DLC below!
[Source: Undead Labs]
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The second piece of downloadable content for State of Decay is set to arrive this Friday for Xbox 360, Undead Labs have announced. State of Decay: Lifeline takes place in a new town with a new cast of characters to play and interact with along with a slew of new updates, including the ability to use vehicles to transport multiple ruck-sacks of items, a much requested feature among fans. All of this new content will be available for $6.99 when it arrives at the end of the week.
This new ability will be available to all State of Decay players via a title update, so it will work with the regular game and the first DLC package Breakdown.
No word just yet on the PC release of Lifeline, but I'm sure it will be announced soon.
In the meantime, check out the trailer for the new DLC below!
[Source: Undead Labs]
5/12/14 12:30PM |
Set to arrive tomorrow for GTA Online is the next free DLC for the game titled 'The High Life Update'. The new content will feature new high-end apartments to purchase and explore, the ability to own multiple housing properties, four new vehicles, and the new Bullpup Rifle.
Rockstar has also stated that the much anticipated heists for GTA Online will be coming shortly, as well as new single-player content, hopefully in the vein of GTA IV's Lost & Damned and Ballad of Gay Tony DLC.
E3 is also next month, so let's hope that a Xbox One, PC, or PS4 version of GTA 5 will be announced!
[Source: Rockstar Games Newswire]
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Set to arrive tomorrow for GTA Online is the next free DLC for the game titled 'The High Life Update'. The new content will feature new high-end apartments to purchase and explore, the ability to own multiple housing properties, four new vehicles, and the new Bullpup Rifle.
Rockstar has also stated that the much anticipated heists for GTA Online will be coming shortly, as well as new single-player content, hopefully in the vein of GTA IV's Lost & Damned and Ballad of Gay Tony DLC.
E3 is also next month, so let's hope that a Xbox One, PC, or PS4 version of GTA 5 will be announced!
[Source: Rockstar Games Newswire]
4/2/14 1:30PM |
The long wait for playable Heists in GTA Online may soon be over, as Rockstar has announced a slew of new updates coming this Spring. Along with this highly anticipated feature, there will also be DLC titled High Life, which will bring new vehicles, apartments, and the ability to own multiple apartments, so the money earned online will be very useful to players soon.
Having Multiple properties is a much requested feature from fans, and it looks like Rockstar will answer when the High Life Update comes out.
Content Creators will also be happy to know that there will be editable Capture modes, so soon you'll be able to create deathmatch, races, and capture modes for players to download with the chance that Rockstar will verify the coolest creations.
Refinements will also be coming to GTA Online like the reversal of the game physics for stunt players, meaning the changes made to how bikes and cars behave online will be more like the offline mode, so tricks will be easier to pull of.
It's nice to see how committed Rockstar is to the online portion of their biggest game, and soon we'll all get to check out these new updates!
[Source: Rockstar Games Newswire]
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The long wait for playable Heists in GTA Online may soon be over, as Rockstar has announced a slew of new updates coming this Spring. Along with this highly anticipated feature, there will also be DLC titled High Life, which will bring new vehicles, apartments, and the ability to own multiple apartments, so the money earned online will be very useful to players soon.
Having Multiple properties is a much requested feature from fans, and it looks like Rockstar will answer when the High Life Update comes out.
Content Creators will also be happy to know that there will be editable Capture modes, so soon you'll be able to create deathmatch, races, and capture modes for players to download with the chance that Rockstar will verify the coolest creations.
Refinements will also be coming to GTA Online like the reversal of the game physics for stunt players, meaning the changes made to how bikes and cars behave online will be more like the offline mode, so tricks will be easier to pull of.
It's nice to see how committed Rockstar is to the online portion of their biggest game, and soon we'll all get to check out these new updates!
[Source: Rockstar Games Newswire]
| 12/10/13 8:00PM |
-Review Disclaimer-
A copy of Breakdown was provided for reviewing purposes by Undead Labs
-Review Disclaimer-
A copy of Breakdown was provided for reviewing purposes by Undead Labs
Never ending Apocalypse
State of Decay: Breakdown is the first piece of downloadable content from Undead Labs, and does alot to satisfy players who want more from the base game of SoD in terms of pure survival and freedom to explore.
Breakdown contains no new story game elements, meaning you can simply scavenge and fight off zombies without the need to advance the plot, giving you a chance to really dig into the heart of the game and play out your survivor scenarios as if you're Rick Grimes from the Walking Dead.
This content also provides a challenge that is welcomed both in terms of the undead horde who increase in numbers and strength as you progress, as well as the tough choices of what items and which people to take with you when it's time to pack up in the RV and leave for a new version of the same map with harder enemies and less items.
Breakdown adds hours upon hours of fun, and the asking price of $6.99 is a great deal for this robust piece of DLC.
Breakdown contains no new story game elements, meaning you can simply scavenge and fight off zombies without the need to advance the plot, giving you a chance to really dig into the heart of the game and play out your survivor scenarios as if you're Rick Grimes from the Walking Dead.
This content also provides a challenge that is welcomed both in terms of the undead horde who increase in numbers and strength as you progress, as well as the tough choices of what items and which people to take with you when it's time to pack up in the RV and leave for a new version of the same map with harder enemies and less items.
Breakdown adds hours upon hours of fun, and the asking price of $6.99 is a great deal for this robust piece of DLC.
After grabbing the small download, Breakdown is presented as a menu option right alongside the original game, so saves and leaderboard scores are kept separate from the original game.
Once you select to play the new content, you're able to view the characters you can play as, with a random option serving as the initial available choice with playable heroes who must be unlocked by completing specific challenges that range in difficulty as the other option available.
Wanna play as the ninja survivor? Be prepared to rack up some stealth kills, a task that is easier said than done alongside the many new challenges to unlock the other characters available for use.
The random option puts you as a regular survivor with a random set of inventory items and then you're off to find a place to stay. While survival is the basic feature, you'll still need to search for the RV if you plan on making it to the next town, which is the same land but with a tougher challenge each time.
You can choose to stay on the first map of Breakdown, but you'll eventually run out of supplies, so leaving will be the only way to keep going and prove your might as a survivor.
You can choose to stay on the first map of Breakdown, but you'll eventually run out of supplies, so leaving will be the only way to keep going and prove your might as a survivor.
To leave, you'll have the find the randomly placed RV, repair the vehicle, and choose who to take with you. It's important to focus on this task, but you'll still have to search for new survivors, build up your inventory of useful items, and swap out characters to reduce fatigue and damage.
Most of the achievements and challenges go up to level 6, but you can keep going, if you're able to withstand the horde that becomes more menacing each level afterwards.
Most of the achievements and challenges go up to level 6, but you can keep going, if you're able to withstand the horde that becomes more menacing each level afterwards.
In the regular version of State of Decay, I barely lost characters toward the end of the game because I had a nice amount of supplies and upgraded the area where I was living, but in Breakdown I wasn't so successful at keeping people alive.
The content in Breakdown is meant to be challenging which I really enjoy about the content, and I've had to unfortunately see several of my characters get ripped apart as I progressed.
Some may be put off at this element, but it's what really makes Breakdown worth playing in my opinion. So be careful, avoid large groups, and your chances of survival will greatly increase.
Recent Reviews
Overall, Breakdown is made for those who want more out of State of Decay, with less of the story getting in your way. It's challenging, fun, rewarding and can provide hours of content as you check out the new weapons and heroes to utilize.
+ Gameplay challenges and playable heroes to unlock
+ Fair asking price for what is provided
+ Sandbox play
- No new vehicles to cruise around in and locations to explore
Reviews on the thebuttonpresser.com are based out of a '1-5 controller' Scoring system. Purchased games by the reviewer contain no annotation, but review copies are always known to the reader via a review disclaimer.
Publishers- Microsoft Studios
Release Date- November 29th, 2013
Price- $6.99 MSRP
Review Platform- Xbox Live Arcade
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12/9/13 3:30PM |
Tomorrow will see the release of the beta for the GTA Online content creator, Rockstar have announced. The creator will allow players to make their own races and deathmatches across San Andreas, as well as the ability to upload them for others to play.
The creator will also allow Rockstar Games to choose user created content to be featured in future playlists, creating a nice incentive for players to provide fun content for others to check out.
Rockstar has also stated that the anticipated release of online Heists for GTA Online will be coming in 2014, as well as new Story DLC for the single-player which will feature Micheal, Trevor, and Franklin taking on new missions together.
The Next-generation may be here, but Rockstar will still be proving plenty of content for players on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
[Source: Rockstar Newswire]
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Tomorrow will see the release of the beta for the GTA Online content creator, Rockstar have announced. The creator will allow players to make their own races and deathmatches across San Andreas, as well as the ability to upload them for others to play.
The creator will also allow Rockstar Games to choose user created content to be featured in future playlists, creating a nice incentive for players to provide fun content for others to check out.
Rockstar has also stated that the anticipated release of online Heists for GTA Online will be coming in 2014, as well as new Story DLC for the single-player which will feature Micheal, Trevor, and Franklin taking on new missions together.
The Next-generation may be here, but Rockstar will still be proving plenty of content for players on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
[Source: Rockstar Newswire]
11/19/13 1:30PM |
The first pack for GTA Online is here with the free Beach Bum Update. The update contains several new missions, jobs, weapons and vehicles as well as a patch for the game that fixes several issues including the duration of being labeled a bad sport, preventing the vehicle duplication glitch where players can re-sell cars for fast money, and a slew of others that hindered the overall online experience.
The new weapons and vehicles found the pack will also be available in the single player portion of GTA V, online or alone you can enjoy the new items that the Beach Bum pack contains.
"Chill out with the free Beach Bum Update featuring all new beach-inspired customization options including striped board shorts, neon short shorts, inane tribal tattoos and shaggy hair. Cruise the Great Ocean Highway in new vehicles including the Paradise beach van, Bifta dune buggy, or take to the seas in the luxurious Speeder speedboat. Compete in new activities around the beaches of Los Santos and Blaine County including new Races, Deathmatches, Parachuting, Gang Attacks and more, or totally ruin everyone’s vibe with new weapons like the brutal new broken bottle melee weapon and SNS Pistol."
Here's hoping the content creator and online heists are right around the corner after this update!
[Source: Rockstar Newswire]
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The first pack for GTA Online is here with the free Beach Bum Update. The update contains several new missions, jobs, weapons and vehicles as well as a patch for the game that fixes several issues including the duration of being labeled a bad sport, preventing the vehicle duplication glitch where players can re-sell cars for fast money, and a slew of others that hindered the overall online experience.
The new weapons and vehicles found the pack will also be available in the single player portion of GTA V, online or alone you can enjoy the new items that the Beach Bum pack contains.
"Chill out with the free Beach Bum Update featuring all new beach-inspired customization options including striped board shorts, neon short shorts, inane tribal tattoos and shaggy hair. Cruise the Great Ocean Highway in new vehicles including the Paradise beach van, Bifta dune buggy, or take to the seas in the luxurious Speeder speedboat. Compete in new activities around the beaches of Los Santos and Blaine County including new Races, Deathmatches, Parachuting, Gang Attacks and more, or totally ruin everyone’s vibe with new weapons like the brutal new broken bottle melee weapon and SNS Pistol."
Here's hoping the content creator and online heists are right around the corner after this update!
[Source: Rockstar Newswire]
11/16/13 1:30PM
Infinite Raptures
Burial at Sea is a two-part release, and the first episode gets you right into the situation while re-introducing players to Rapture, the underwater city with a slew of interesting inhabitants and ongoing events.
If you've already finished Bioshock Infinite, you'll find the content in Burial at Sea to be a rewarding experience in terms of story in this first episode, but if you haven't, Burial at Sea may be a bit confusing as the narrative does factor in some of the elements found toward the end of Infinite's original campaign.
By itself, Burial at Sea Episode One is very well put together and contains some elements that pay homage to the original Bioshock, but I only wished the experience lasted a bit longer in the end.
If you've already finished Bioshock Infinite, you'll find the content in Burial at Sea to be a rewarding experience in terms of story in this first episode, but if you haven't, Burial at Sea may be a bit confusing as the narrative does factor in some of the elements found toward the end of Infinite's original campaign.
By itself, Burial at Sea Episode One is very well put together and contains some elements that pay homage to the original Bioshock, but I only wished the experience lasted a bit longer in the end.
The premise of the episode is fairly simple: As Private Investigator Booker DeWitt, you're approached by the mysterious Elizabeth to help find a missing girl. Pace-wise, it feels like a mix between Bioshock 1 and Infinite, as enemy encounters are peppered throughout the roughly three hour experience, with exploration and discovery of the truth as the main reward of the content.
The main enemy types in episode one are comprised mostly of the classic and deranged splicers, but enemy types from Infinite also show up both in a helpful and harmful manner.
Combat encounters remained a mostly close-quarter affair, although there were a few areas with sky rails, which brought back some of the Skyhook combat found in Infinite. There's nothing too difficult with the combat that's thrown at you in Burial at Sea, and I ultimately only fell victim to the splicers a handful of times throughout my experience.
The main enemy types in episode one are comprised mostly of the classic and deranged splicers, but enemy types from Infinite also show up both in a helpful and harmful manner.
Combat encounters remained a mostly close-quarter affair, although there were a few areas with sky rails, which brought back some of the Skyhook combat found in Infinite. There's nothing too difficult with the combat that's thrown at you in Burial at Sea, and I ultimately only fell victim to the splicers a handful of times throughout my experience.
What I really enjoyed about Burial at Sea was the difference in the behavior of this new version of Elizabeth. While Booker mostly remains the same type of character, Elizabeth's personality is quite different which you'll understand more once you reach the conclusion of the episode.
While she won't personally be aiding you by shooting other enemies in Burial at Sea, Elizabeth still comes in handy just as she did in Infinite. Ammo and health can be offered by her in battle, although the frequency is far less than in the main game, but I was never in enough trouble to want her to aid me more.
Burial at Sea gives you weapons from Infinite alongside a few new ones like the devastating radar weapon that can explode enemies.
Since the content also takes place in Rapture again, plasmids have returned alongside the vending machines where you can upgrade them. It's a Circus of Values!
The skyhook can once again be used as a melee weapon, and enemies can be taken down in one hit you're able to sneak up to unsuspecting splicers. No easy task.
Elizabeth also has access to tears, so the bigger moments of combat in Burial at Sea allow you to pick and choose the most helpful items that you want Elizabeth to access for you like turrets, weapons, and special enemies.
The presentation for the episode is what you would expect from a Irrational Games title, which is very impressive and visually pleasing during the entire course of the episode. The development team essentially re-imagined and rebuilt sections of Rapture, which feel both new and familiar, and they look vibrant on the engine that made Infinite a wonder to behold.
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$15 is a lot to ask for short DLC, especially when it's highly anticipated in the manner that Burial at Sea was. If you don't have the season pass for the game which is available for $20, I would suggest getting that first rather than purchasing Burial at Sea as a separate download, which will save you about $10 in the long run anyway.
The shortness of the experience was my only gripe with the content. What is available though is definitely worth your time. It was truly nice to visit Rapture again.
The shortness of the experience was my only gripe with the content. What is available though is definitely worth your time. It was truly nice to visit Rapture again.
+ Re-visiting Rapture with the gameplay and visual benefits from Infinite
+ Interesting story and change regarding Elizabeth
- Shortness of the experience
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Publishers- 2K Games
Release Date- November 12th, 2013
Price- $14.99 MSRP
Review Platform- Xbox Live Arcade
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