XBLA Downloadable Content Review:Fable 2: See the Future (560 MS Points)
As the second add-on for Fable 2, See the Future doesn’t give fans a good enough reason to revisit the world of Albion. There are two grand quests to embark on and only one of them was worthy of playing through. Accepting two quests, the first is a snow globe where the player must return the color to the town, while the second has players dressing up to trick enemies into letting them pass their guarded gates. The former is the better of the two quests and is much longer in terms of replay value. Outside of that, players can fight through a coliseum and use a potion to change the breed of their dog. Beyond changing the breed of your dog and the snow globe quest, See the Future isn’t the most robust DLC to be released. 2 / 5
Gears of War 2: Dark Corners (1200 MS Points)
Adding in single-player mission to the campaign, Gears of War 2’s Dark Corners downloadable content is an essential purchase for any fanatic. The campaign addition is relatively short, but it adds in a new perspective to the Gears of War 2 gameplay: stealth. Players are tasked to dress up as Locusts and sneak past security, but if players would rather shoot up, they can. It’s amusing and it’s not the only part of the DLC that is included. There are seven new maps that should spark interest to players who haven’t played multiplayer in awhile. Of them, Nowhere and Allfathers Garden turned out to be the best additions. The former is has an open view of the battlefield, so the firefights are exquisite. The latter is a much larger map that allows for all types of play: from long-range to close-quarters, the battles are nail-biting. Dark Corners is a must buy for any Gears fan. 4 / 5
Recent XBLA-Related News:
Microsoft Fuels the Anticipation for New Xbox LIVE Update - Full Story: Launching worldwide with a library of 30 great titles, Games on Demand marks the introduction of digitally distributed full Xbox 360 games: the titles you want, whenever you want them, straight to your Xbox 360 at the push of a button. You’ll also have the option to easily purchase Games on Demand titles directly via credit card in addition to Microsoft Points, which are now more convenient than ever thanks to PayPal support on the Xbox.com Web marketplace. From Platinum Hits titles like “Mass Effect,” “BioShock” and “Assassin’s Creed,” to family favorites like “LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga” and “Sonic the Hedgehog,” Games on Demand gives you access to a growing catalog of full Xbox 360 titles. You can browse and download 24 x7 from the comfort of your couch, and new titles will be released every Tuesday. Your purchase history is always saved, so you can delete titles if needed and re-download purchased titles at any time.”
Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao Will be Digital 3D - Full Story: Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao™ will be the first console video game to include true digital stereoscopic 3D technology. Developed by Blitz Games, Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao will let players battle fist-to-fist across a 70’s kung-fu inspired ancient China as he searches for the stolen Star of Destiny. Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao is set to release August 26 on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft…”
EA Sports Reveals "Madden Arcade" During Business Call - Full Story: The game will be similar to EA's Xbox LIVE Arcade hit "3 on 3 NHL Arcade," its action-focused hockey title with online and offline features (except with football instead of hockey). Other than a target release of this holiday, no other details on the title were mentioned. Stay tuned for more information as it's released.”
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