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Apple boasts portable gaming leadership, launches Game Center for iPod Touch
Claiming leadership in the videogame industry is no easy feat (especially after joining it only two years ago), but Apple CEO Steve Jobs did anything but mince his words at the launch of the new iPod range today.
Speaking at Apple’s press conference in San Francisco, Jobs claimed the iPod Touch and iPhone range of devices has “50%+ the marketshare for portable game players in the U.S. and worldwide,” and boasted over 1.5 billion downloads of “games and entertainment titles” since the launch of the iTunes App Store. According to Jobs, this makes it “the number one portable game player” on the market.
Although it is debatable whether iOS is actually a viable videogame platform, Apple is making concerted effort to validate its position to serious gamers by announcing the multiplayer-centric Game Center for iPod Touch. The service works in a similar way to Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, where players can connect with others across gaming sessions, buy DLC, earn achievements and check out leaderboard ranks.
Initially announced at the iPhone 4 press conference back in July, Game Center will be bundled with the new iOS 4.1; meaning that all iPods and iPhones capable of running the firmware update will support the service when it’s released next week.
The new iPod Touch will be available from next week starting at 9 (£189). The iOS 4.1 firmware update featuring the new Game Center app will be free for supported devices.
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Kane & Lynch 2 DLC packs detailed, priced, out now
Lots of Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days multiplayer content today; the previously announced three maps, eight masks, and a selection of firearms are as of today available through three different — and differently priced — DLC packs.
Each is available on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and Steam. Catch the trailer above and the finer details on each below.
Doggie Bag Pack (€5.99/.99/560 MSP): Take on new heists and unlock new Achievement points with two never before seen maps and five exclusive weapons for Multiplayer and Arcade modes. Dockyard and High Rise maps, plus the Radio Tower map (previously available through pre-order offers) provide new opportunity to increase your wealth. And with the inclusion of five new weapons, including the DD 33, KL Viper, RTS, SMi 69, and the TOQ Model Four S the odds are in your favor of pulling off a successful heist.
Alliance Weapons Pack (€2.99/.99/240 MSP): Increase your weapons arsenal with seven powerful new weapons for all Multiplayer modes and Arcade mode. A mix of handguns, shotguns and assault rifles the new weapons include: Doretta Silenced, Steele 870, TOQ SBR, Kaliningrad 47, PAC 10 silenced, N 77P Silenced, TOQ Elite. (Weapons previously available through pre-order).
Multiplayer Mask Pack (€1.99/.99/160 MSP): Conceal your identity and avoid revenge attacks with 8 costume masks stolen from a Chinese gift shop, for all Multiplayer modes and Arcade mode. You never want to be identified, especially if you are a traitor (masks previously available through pre-order).
Minerva’s Den of BioShock 2 in motion
We’ve covered the details and the pricing, but it wouldn’t mean as much if there wasn’t a trailer for it, now would it? Embedded below is the video for BioShock 2‘s latest and last piece of DLC, called Minerva’s Den, scheduled to hit Xbox Live and PlayStation Network next week, on August 31st.
It’s all very Eagle Eye/iRobot, but looking old-fashioned and good in true BioShock spirit, isn’t it?
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Vanquish’s pre-order DLC in action
A fresh trailer for PlatinumGames’ Vanquish has slid its way in, detailing the contents of the GameStop-only pre-order Tri-Weapon DLC pack; the laser cannon, anti-armor pistol, and boost machine gun are all shows in use.
A demo for the shooter was just yesterday confirmed as well. It’ll arrive on both Xbox Live and PlayStation Network next week. See here for the details.
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First Lara Croft DLC free for Xbox 360 users
The first of five Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light DLC packs that Crystal Dynamics announced a little over a week ago will be, for the first 30 days and on the Xbox 360 only, available free of charge.
So says general manager Darrell Gallagher in a recent press release which reminds of the game’s Xbox Live Arcade debut tomorrow; the content will be free “so that gamers can get a taste of some of the exciting extras we have in store,” he says.
As previously mentioned, the stream of DLC will kick off in October for all PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with the first three being expansion packs that offer new puzzle, exploration and combat gameplay, while the final two add “well-known videogame characters” to the mix. No prices yet.
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