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FPS Rantings

July 31st, 2008

Mass Effect DLC brings down the sky

I did not see this coming. Mass Effect’s “Bring Down the Sky” downloadable content was released the other day and I didn’t even notice. Best of all, the DLC is free. You know how it’s like with me and free stuff. Then again, everyone loves free stuff, especially when they’re related to video games.
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June 30th, 2008

Trailer gives details on free Rainbow Six Vegas 2 DLC

Remember the free expansion (a.k.a. “Fan Pack”) for Rainbow Six Vegas 2? If you’ve wondered about the little details that would come with the update but are too lazy to read the miniscule explanation, then look no further. Ubisoft, the game’s developer and publisher, has created a video that explains all the little […]

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June 3rd, 2008

Call of Duty 4 DLC to hit PCs for free

Why does PC gaming rock? Because you get your downloadable content for free. According to Infinity Ward community manager Robert Bowling at IAMfourzerotwo, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’s Variety map pack is being sponsored by graphics card maker Nvidia. The free DLC will be available for keyboard/mouse jockeys on June 5th.
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April 10th, 2008

Kane & Lynch gets free DLC

Here’s something that could slip by your radar: Eidos said it will release four new downloadable maps for the Fragile Alliance multiplayer in Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. Like anything I enjoy downloading, the DLC will be free on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. Strangely, there was no mention if the free goodies would be […]

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April 4th, 2008

Watch interviews on CoD4 Variety DLC

By the time you read this, the new “Variety” map pack DLC for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has already been released. Are you still on the fence regarding the CoD4 map pack? Then maybe the new developer interviews would change your mind.

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April 4th, 2008

Trailer for Halo 3 Legendary map pack is out

Think you have the resources to spare when April 15th arrives? Then grab Halo 3’s Legendary map pack. It comes with three maps, two of which are remakes. Want to see how the levels look when people are trying to blast each other to smithereens? Then watch this video:

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March 25th, 2008

Not-so-new Halo 3 map pack is available for free download

Do any of you spend for downloadable map packs? There’s the “Legendary” map pack for Halo 3 coming out in a couple of weeks but it would cost you 800 points. This is equivalent to $10 if you live in the U.S., but if you’re based someplace else, you can consult this table for the […]

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January 31st, 2008

GRAW 2 has new DLC, but it’s only for the Xbox 360

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 has new downloadable content, and it’s called the Co-op Collection. If you own an Xbox 360, then you’re in luck because the package seems to be available for that console only. The DLC comes with a new co-op campaign and nine maps, seven of which are from previous Ghost Recon […]

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