Downloadable Content for 360

[OneTwistedKid24]

I'm kinda worried about how the new maps and scenarios will be released through the Xbox Live Marketplace. I know that everytime some company wants to release downloadable content through the Marketplace, it has to go through Microsoft. So even if Turtle Rock wants to release new maps, scenarios etc. for free, Microsoft can make Xbox Live users pay for it. I'm assuming that Turtle Rock is gonna produce a pretty decent amount of downloadable content, so it would really suck if Xbox Live users end up having to pay for it.

[Stupoider]

Well, that's another catch if your going to be getting it on 360.

[freakypred]

Turtle Rock may have a conflict about them making sales out of maps made for free by TRS team. I don't think that will happen though, its a may situation but im sure that people will get pissed off about it.

[Edit]

Hopefully they will put the price as low as possable for users.

[iRelentless]

If all else fails they could just release new content in patches to ensure its free.

[freakypred]

Plus they should add some melee weapons like lead pipes, knives, shovels, kricket bats(heheh), or any other blunt objects. Thus giving the users a new way to defend themselv's.

[Stupoider]

We have the melee attack, thats all we need. If you had to choose between a gun and a shovel, most likely you'd go for the gun.

[hooray for zombies]

And then they should realize that firearms are sufficient and scrap the whole idea.

[dontleave]

But then realize a fire axe would be awesome and add that only.

[freakypred]

Yeah, that kicks ass too.

[Chronos]

And with a melee weapon you'd risk friendly fire which is one of the benefits of melee with guns. Being able to swing wildy without hurting your teammates.

[freakypred]

Well it's not much of a differance, besides the larger ammount of damage.

[ThunderTramp]

Three things: 1. How much longer do I have to wait for this game?
2. Does "player controlled zombies" mean like an RTS?
3. Does it release on the 360 and PC at the same time because my computer sucks and my Xbox 360 is more fun to play games on anyways.

[dontleave]

1. A while.
2. No.
3. How would you know if your computer sucks?

[OneTwistedKid24]

If all else fails they could just release new content in patches to ensure its free.


I like that idea, hopefully that's the way they'll do it

[MrIrony]

1. "Early 2008", but don't get your hopes up.
2. That'd be cool, but no.
3. Comes out on PC first, then 360.

[OBLITROX]

I dont know how that would work... hopefully they will be just free downloadable content to have.

[USS_Stud]

my computer sucks and my Xbox 360 is more fun to play games on anyways.
lolbiased

[Sifer2]

Yeah Microsoft really pissed me off with thier Live service to be honest. I mean it basically took what was a cool industry trend of providing free content in patches or bonus packs an tried to make it into just another way to make money. They even charged for Peer to Peer online play which is a damn joke.

I almost wish the PS3 had beat them honestly though its too late for that now. We just have to hope that the money grubbing ways of Live don't translate to PC. Though it already has in some cases. Like for Oblivon Bethesda started charging for those little plug ins they made.

So yeah in the case of L4D I could see a similar situation. Where Microsoft makes them charge for the content on Live an then to be fair or just greedy they also charge the PC players. I dunno honestly if its a whole new map an good quality though I might not ming paying a few dollars for it though. I just hope we don't see crap like a gold plated pistol for 3 dollars an stupid stuff like that haha.

[freakypred]

Can't TRS sue them or something? At least give microsoft a good yelling at.

[dontleave]

Can't TRS sue them or something? At least give microsoft a good yelling at.

Uuuh no. That's like saying, "I'm going to make a game for your platform, but if you try to do shit, or make any money off of it, im sueing you!" It comes with developing an online game on a 'money grubbing' platform. There's really not much you can do.

[freakypred]

Yeah, but they can request free transfer of content that was INTENDED to be free. Beside's, the bill for online interaction is enough.

[Etheallmighty]

3. Comes out on PC first, then 360.

it's always been "simultaneous"

[freakypred]

Well, I think it may be cheaper to have the PC version, and buff my computer with better processor(s) and RAM and all that.

Cause there's likely gona be a ton of stuff that TRS could develop.

Plus you can share map files and mods you make on steam.(Although they might make a map maker function for the xbox 360, but thats a bit far fetched.)

[GuStick]

If all else fails they could just release new content in patches to ensure its free.
This can happen,for gears of war they patched in a whole new game mode (Annex)

[Reptile]

it's always been "simultaneous"

Not always.. They were going to release the PC version first (last spring), and X360 version in winter.

I can't even imagine how awful this game is to play on XBox! No mouse + keyboard? There must be autoaim or something. *sticks to PC*

[GuStick]

Not always.. They were going to release the PC version first (last spring), and X360 version in winter.

I can't even imagine how awful this game is to play on XBox! No mouse + keyboard? There must be autoaim or something. *sticks to PC*
Most of my games are shooters,really not a problem,was a PC gamer before,and sure the change was a bit annoying,but u get used to it,now i can play fine with it

[OBLITROX]

I personally like the controller better...and if i had it on PC i would buy one of thos cheap controllers and program it for the game.

[daleluck1313]

Autoaim? Shooters are highly popular on consoles. I personally prefer them on consoles.

[GuStick]

U can use the 360 controller for Gears PC,the wired ones,since its a usb cable.

[Reptile]

Autoaim? Shooters are highly popular on consoles. I personally prefer them on consoles.

Wow.. That means I'll be the only PC player around then. I still don't get it! Mouse is far more accurate than a pad, I'm sure.

E: And the game must be cheaper for PC. Oh, don't get me wrong: I love consoles! IMO The FPS -platform is PC.

[GuStick]

Theyre both easy really,for the mouse you move...the mouse for the controller u move the stick.Theyre both easy,and even if u find em hard,u get used to it,simple.

[Etheallmighty]

Not always.. They were going to release the PC version first (last spring), and X360 version in winter.


I'm pretty sure in This G4 Vid (http://www.g4tv.com/e32007/blog/date/07102007/index.html#677240) he says at the same time (havn't watched it since september.

[PsychoJoe]

If they add melee i want a sword....any kind maybe a katana or a machete would be fine like the ZSG suggests

[GuStick]

Id love to see some melee weapons too,but in a fast paced game like this one i dont really see the point

[Reptile]

Id love to see some melee weapons too,but in a fast paced game like this one i dont really see the point

"Guys wait I'm gonna try to melee the tank!" I really don't want to hear that. Unless they make a map thats designed for melee weapons only.

[GuStick]

I can see it now
"LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEROY"
*charges with pipe*
*gets pummeled by tank*

[Etheallmighty]

"Guys wait I'm gonna try to melee the tank!" I really don't want to hear that. Unless they make a map thats designed for melee weapons only.


LOL when I played it at WCG,I got cornered (literally cornered) by a tank, and when I had to reload everything I just meleed two or three times, and died haha
melee+tank=NO

[GuStick]

But id be hilarious if the tank was really really really hurt,to the point of dying,he gets meleed and dies

[daleluck1313]

Lol, yeah.

"Crap we've ran out of bullets! We could of took him!"

Female: **whack** "DOWN!"

Men: O.O

[GuStick]

Then u get a 200GP achievment called : 0MGWTFH0WD1DY0D0TH4T

[OneTwistedKid24]

Yeah, but they can request free transfer of content that was INTENDED to be free. Beside's, the bill for online interaction is enough.

All downloads that will be available on the Marketplace has to first be run through Microsoft. They have the final word on what the price will be.

[boomers but crack]

Don't forget that console manufactures make most of their money off the games made for the consoles not the consoles them selves, you can be sure that any official downloadable content will most likely not be free and the game devs and/or publishers have little say in the matter.

Plus microsoft are a bunch of assholes anyway, look at GOW for the PC they want you too pay for windows LIVE lol! who needs that shit when you've got things like steam for free!

[tripp36]

i just got red rings of death today that was fun.... FUCKIN M$ i love to hate

[Punisher 36O]

most of the time on xbox live, you get picture packs n shit like that. for 200MS points, and from the map packs i have downloaded can be anywhere from 300 to 900MS points, depending on the size of the download and amount of maps, but i doubt it would be free, sorry. but why would MS not charge for the extras when they know we will pay, i know im going to ffs!

[OneTwistedKid24]

why would MS not charge for the extras when they know we will pay

That's true, I know I will pay anyway. I don't think I could stand not having new maps, scenarios etc. for a game like Left 4 Dead.

[OBLITROX]

the map packs i have downloaded can be anywhere from 300 to 900MS points

Usaully map packs are 800Mp, and thats like as high as they go for that stuff unless-YOU buy mor points (not you in general)

[Punisher 36O]

That's true, I know I will pay anyway. I don't think I could stand not having new maps, scenarios etc. for a game like Left 4 Dead.
Usaully map packs are 800Mp, and thats like as high as they go for that stuff unless-YOU buy mor points (not you in general)

. . . . . indeed

[Sifer2]

If you throw Mouse using FPS fans up against Controller users with no auto-aim it becomes obvious the Mouse is far better. Don't get me wrong I played Halo 2 an practiced at it an got pretty decent with the joystick. Sniper rifle is overpowered when you do get good lol. But its just stiff an slow compared to the Mouse. And I feel like me hitting people is only half me an the rest is the crosshair magically following them even if I quit touching the controller.

[sb_andrew]

Or they could go the route of Ubisoft, Bungie, and Epic and charge for the content at first (to satisfy Microsoft) and then later make it free.

[Big Stu]

I think they'll release the extra content on 360 as another Box with a few other games on the 360, perhaps with HL2 Ep3, CSS and perhaps more content for Portal and TF2.

[Puscifer]

pc version gonna be updated through steeeaaaam bb!

[Reptile]

pc version gonna be updated through steeeaaaam bb!

Um. Yaaaay!

[OBLITROX]

That's true, I know I will pay anyway. I don't think I could stand not having new maps, scenarios etc. for a game like Left 4 Dead.

[Big Stu]

Well, i was thinking 360 was going to be my only option for this game since my PC and laptop are rubbish and can't run much that was made in the last three or four years...but news of the delay means i might be able to get the sort of PC rig i want in time for it's release now!

[Stubbs]

360=better
CP=crashes+mouse messes up

yeah

[arsis]

well then have fun paying to play l4d online and not having NEAR as much dl content...for free :-]

[Destante]

It is possible for things to be free on the Marketplace, so I wouldn't be worried. If they insist on something being free, who knows what's possible..

[Stubbs]

im pretty sure there going to do something like forge for the 360

[dontleave]

360=better
CP=crashes+mouse messes up

yeah

360=RRoD, XBL fee.
PC=better.

Yeah, seriously. Why compare a broken PC with a fixed 360? If you have something legitimate then by all means, go ahead. As far as I care that was just baseless flamebait.

[caboos]

Yeah Microsoft really pissed me off with thier Live service to be honest. I mean it basically took what was a cool industry trend of providing free content in patches or bonus packs an tried to make it into just another way to make money. They even charged for Peer to Peer online play which is a damn joke.

I almost wish the PS3 had beat them honestly though its too late for that now. We just have to hope that the money grubbing ways of Live don't translate to PC. Though it already has in some cases. Like for Oblivon Bethesda started charging for those little plug ins they made.

So yeah in the case of L4D I could see a similar situation. Where Microsoft makes them charge for the content on Live an then to be fair or just greedy they also charge the PC players. I dunno honestly if its a whole new map an good quality though I might not ming paying a few dollars for it though. I just hope we don't see crap like a gold plated pistol for 3 dollars an stupid stuff like that haha.the live services is great cause of the constant updates, we know that our money is going toward the constant updates. if it became free like the ps3 we would no longer get arcade games, and other quality items, including media edition support

[OBLITROX]

the live services is great cause of the constant updates, we know that our money is going toward the constant updates. if it became free like the ps3 we would no longer get arcade games, and other quality items, including media edition support

yea...the 360 has so much gaming community stuff that MOST pc games dont have...(not trying to start a war) but Xboxlive is a giant community in itself Pc is just websites and servers with chats and forums in it(which does work for those of you who actuallyhelp others, and show them how to do stuff in the little chat rooms and forums. They are Equal in their own ways...I'm just stating what they both have, and how others like one more then the other...(im 360 and pc) I want L4D for both platforms.

[dontleave]

Pc is just websites and servers with chats and forums in it

:) Lol.

[Stubbs]

have you ever seen a man eat his own face

[caboos]

have you ever seen a man eat his own face

yes once, why?