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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
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It’s a limited selection of new content this week, although the sizeable ModNation Racers beta (providing you get a place) should provide plenty to mess around with. Besides the community-focused racer, PS3 fans have the usual selection of new tunes to play in Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
Games
Vector TD (emulated PSP minis): £2.49
ModNation Racers (limited to first 100,000 users who download, the beta will then be removed from the store): Free
Add-ons
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast – Warriors of Justice Pack: Free
Rock Band
1901 by Phoenix: £0.99
Blue Jeans by Silvertide: £0.99
Lisztomania by Phoenix: £0.99
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 2: £4.99
A Woman In Love (Live): £0.99
Breakdown (Live): £0.99
Century City (Live): £0.99
Jammin’ Me (Live): £0.99
Nightwatchman (Live): £0.99
The Waiting (Live): £0.99
Guitar Hero 5/ Band Hero
Metal Track Pack: £4.39
Laser Cannon Deth Sentence By Dethklok: £1.59
Still I Rise By Shadows Fall: £1.59
Twilight Of The Thunder God By Amon Amarth: £1.59
The New Blues Masters Track Pack: £4.39
Broken Man By Scott Mckeon: £1.59
Lonesome Road Blues By Joe Bonamassa: £1.59
Who I Am By Tyler Bryant: £1.59
Videos
DC Universe Doomsday First Look Trailer: Free
Dynamic Themes
Heavy Rain Dynamic Theme: £1.59
Singstar Dynamic Theme: £1.59
Buzz! Dynamic Theme: £1.59
Wallpapers (free)
Dante’s Inferno Violence Circle Wallpaper
LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Party Wallpaper
Head to page 2 for a look at this week’s Xbox 360 Marketplace releases.
Xbox 360 – Marketplace
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The high price and hardcore gameplay is likely to put off many, but look past the ugly visuals and Vandal Hearts will provide genre fans with a solid turn-based strategy gameplay experience. We advise staying away from Death by Cube; its dated visuals and frustrating gameplay make it impossible to recommend, but you do at least have the free demo if you’re still interested.
Games
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment: 1200 MS Points
Death By Cube: 800 MS Points
Skate: £19.99
Add-ons
Fight Night Round 4 Ring Rivalries: 320 MS Points
Fight Night Round 4 Champions Pack II: 800 MS Points
Fight Night Round 4 Evander Holyfield: 160 MS Points
Fight Night Round 4 Bernard Hopkins: 160 MS Points
Fight Night Round 4 Sonny Liston: 160 MS Points
Fight Night Round 4 Old School Rules: 320 MS Points
Fight Night Round 4 Free Gear: Free
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast – Warriors of Justice Pack: Free
Rock Band
1901 by Phoenix: 160 MS Points
Blue Jeans by Silvertide: 160 MS Points
Lisztomania by Phoenix: 160 MS Points
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 2: 800 MS Points
A Woman In Love (Live): 160 MS Points
Breakdown (Live): 160 MS Points
Century City (Live): 160 MS Points
Jammin’ Me (Live): 160 MS Points
Nightwatchman (Live): 160 MS Points
The Waiting (Live): 160 MS Points
Guitar Hero 5/Band Hero
Metal Track Pack: 440 MS Points
Laser Cannon Deth Sentence By Dethklok: 160 MS Points
Still I Rise By Shadows Fall: 160 MS Points
Twilight Of The Thunder God By Amon Amarth: 160 MS Points
Lips
“Ordinary Day” as performed by Vanessa Carlton: 160 MS Points
“Little Lies” as performed by Fleetwood Mac: 160 MS Points
“Tripping” as performed by Robbie Williams: 160 MS Points
Videos (free)
Lynx Twist – Keeping Keeley Intro
Lynx Twist – Keeping Keeley A
Lynx Twist – Keeping Keeley B
Mass Effect 2 Launch Trailer
Army of Two: 40th Day World Tour Trailer
Edge Of Darkness – TV Spot
Edge Of Darkness – Trailer
FIFA 10 Ultimate Team – Trailer
Dark Void Trailer
Themes and Pics
Lynx Twist – Theme: Free
Lynx Twist – Gamer Pics: Free
Edge Of Darkness Picture Pack: Free
Edge Of Darkness – Theme: Free
Head to page 3 for a look at this week’s Wii releases.
Wii
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Once again there are no new Virtual Console games for Wii owners in Europe, but there are two WiiWare titles, although only one is worth a look. Fast Draw Showdown is a bit of a rubbish old light-gun shooter, comprised entirely of FMV. Max and the Magic Marker looks to be an altogether more interesting game, combining platforming with drawing, but in a less kiddy way than we saw in the drawn to life series.
Max and the Magic Marker: 1000 Wii Points
Fast Draw Showdown: 500 Wii Points
And the winner of this week’s DLC Royal Rumble is…
PS3
Participation in the ModNation Racers beta may be limited to only 100,000 across Europe, but if you manage to snag a place then you’ll find lots here to enjoy. Elsewhere there’s little to recommend besides the usual selection of music DLC – Dethklok or Metal fans in general will want to check out the Metal Track Pack. Wii owners could do worse than WiiWare title Max and the Magic Marker.
