DLC Royal Rumble - PS3 vs Xbox 360 vs Wii

FeaturePosted 26/07/2009 - 12:25pm GMT+1

Who comes out on top in this week's DLC round-up?

The console war is fought everywhere these days, but the internet seems to be where people are most vocal. It also serves to give each console its own set of downloadable content, fuelling the war even more. Each week we'll give you a run-down of what's available to download on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii, and declare a winner.

Note: This round-up is based on UK releases to each console's online service and does not include premium video content. Releases outside of the UK could vary.

PlayStation 3 - PSN

After last week's almost non-event of a PlayStation Store update, this week there's almost too much to choose from. If you're after a full game the brick-breaking Shatter should serve you well at just under a fiver, while sizable add-ons for WipEout HD and Killzone 2 are both highly recommended. There's also a new course for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and some new content for Codemasters' Overlord II. Add to this the usual new selection of tracks for music games Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, and you've got plenty to spend your pennies on this week.

Games
Crystal Defenders: £7.99
Shatter: £4.79

Demos
Crystal Defenders: Free

Add-ons
WipEout HD – Fury Expansion Pack: £7.99
Killzone 2 – Napalm & Cordite Pack: £4.79
Killzone 2 – Map Pack Bundle: £9.99
Overlord II - Battle Rock Nemesis: £3.19
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 – Banff Springs: £4.79
Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires – Additional Music Set 2: Free

Rock Band
Crawl by Kings of Leon: £0.99
Molly’s Chambers by Kings of Leon: £0.99
Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon: £0.99
Kings of Leon Pack 01: £2.49
Last One to Die by Rancid: £0.99
Ruby Soho by Rancid: £0.99
Time Bomb by Rancid: £0.99
Rancid Pack 01: £2.49
Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against: £0.99
Re-Education (Through Labor) by Rise Against: £0.99
Saviour by Rise Against: £0.99
Rise Against Pack 01: £2.49

Guitar Hero World Tour
All The World is Mad by Thrice: £1.59
The Martyr by Sense Fail: £1.59
Young Cardinals by Alexisonfire: £1.59
Vagrant Track Pack: £4.39

Videos
Killzone 2 Napalm & Cordite Trailer: Free
MAG Developer Diary: A Massive New War Is Coming: Free
MAG Developer Diary: The Shadow Wars: Free

Head to page 2 for a look at this week's Xbox 360 Marketplace releases.

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bencrosaby's Avatar

bencrosaby

@Karlius - This article is for last weeks releases. Tuesday releases will count towards this weeks article.
Posted 10:21 on 30 July 2009
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Karlius

I just realised that the main release of the week I.E.

GOW2 Dark Corners -1200MS Points - Map and Lost Chapter have not been included?
You also have the "All Corners" option which includes all DLC to date for 1600MS points.
Was released Yesterday and was advertised everywhere!
Posted 14:15 on 29 July 2009
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CheekyLee@ renegade

They call it a tie because sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Splosion Man is absolutely BRILLIANT, and probably better than Crystal Defenders and Shatter! combined. It certainly pees all over Crystal Defenders, admittedly I have never played Shatter!

I dislike the Royal Rumble, as it is never complete. The Wii takes a hammering every week, with no more than half of what is available ever listed, and even the 360 gets nerfed by never mentioning the Community Games. Sure, most of them are pretty poor, or are just interactive screensavers, but the ocassional gem does sneak in there. I think that if they are really going to try and compare, it would behoove them to feature EVERYTHING.
Posted 09:58 on 27 July 2009
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bencrosaby

Nintendo don't include these new DS demo's/Nintendo channel stuff in their press release every week so VideoGamer.com don't report on them.

WT's DLC is implemented ocassionally weeks after 360/PS3 owners get them due to licensing reasons (though not every week this happens) while Rock Band 2's service is up and running in Europe the game has still not been released for Wii.

Quote:
Originally Posted by BloodStorm
When is the wii downloadable quality ever there?
Rarely, I can assure you. But when it does arrive and wins this oh so very important article for the first time in over nine thousand years, it causes quite a stir, especially when 360 owners get an exclusive video interview with somebody not very important about one of their new Halo games at the same time.
Quote:
Originally Posted by jakeistheman
i feel a little sad for online wii gamers every week lol
Don't worry, we're fine, honestly. If the content isn't good enough and never justifies it's price tag we just get it for free instead. :D
Quote:
Originally Posted by renegade
I only wonder how many there are.
I'm at least glad you're thinking about us - our fanbase is slowly decreasing but we're still hanging on! :)
Posted 09:31 on 27 July 2009
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Soldout

Wii gets DLC thats never included in this for some reason.

Videos/DSdemos on the Nintendo channel

You can download Rockband and Guitarhero content for wii but it's never included here.
Posted 03:36 on 27 July 2009
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renegade

I only wonder how many there are.
Posted 23:05 on 26 July 2009
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jakeistheman

i feel a little sad for online wii gamers every week lol
Posted 23:00 on 26 July 2009
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Bloodstorm

When is the wii downloadable quality ever there?
Posted 22:51 on 26 July 2009
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renegade

This is my point. Wipeout Content is just awesome!
Posted 21:06 on 26 July 2009
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El-Dev

Wipeout Fury is the Shiz, really enjoy the new modes that come with it.
Posted 19:47 on 26 July 2009
Wido's Avatar

Wido

360 & PS3 have good choice of content this week. Be satisifed amigos ;)

I don't play Killzone 2 that much online and the actual game. Shall be returning back to the game to get the most of the singleplayer trophies to pass the time.

So I won't be downloading the map pack.
Posted 19:41 on 26 July 2009
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Stegosaurus-Guy

The US PSN store got a Dissidia demo, so IMO PS3 won by far.
Posted 15:55 on 26 July 2009
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Ghost_Dog

The Killzone 2 map bundle is good value. The individual map pack prices were a bit too expensive.

Still want a WipEout HD disc release though.
Posted 15:54 on 26 July 2009
renegade's Avatar

renegade

Hmmm so

PS3

Games
Crystal Defenders: £7.99
Shatter: £4.79

Demos
Crystal Defenders: Free

Add-ons
WipEout HD – Fury Expansion Pack: £7.99
Killzone 2 – Napalm & Cordite Pack: £4.79
Killzone 2 – Map Pack Bundle: £9.99

Xbox
Games
'Splosion Man: 800 MS Points (and trial)

Add-ons
Halo Wars Historical Battle Map Pack: 800 MS Points

Explain. The Wipeout Expansion is awesome, a killzone map pack and Bundle! Shatter which is one of, if not the best game in that Genre (brick breakers i guess) and crystal Defenders. say what you will about my Bias towards Ps3 but this week just no.

I respect your trying to call it a tie peace and love man, but this is one of the best week on the PS3 for a long time. Wipeout is still one of the best games on the PSN.

But hey ill live at least the Wii did not win.
Posted 14:36 on 26 July 2009
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Mr_Ninjutsu

could choice.
Posted 14:09 on 26 July 2009
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