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Is free downloadable content really a good thing?

Chirag Pattni talks about downloadable content (DLC) becoming free. Why this may not be a good thing for quality, and where it can work alongside paid DLC.

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xxShadow-Shockxx1624d ago (Edited 1624d ago )

why wouldnt it be? free is free

ravinash1624d ago (Edited 1624d ago )

The problem happens when they say a game is free, but once your in they start charging you for every little bit or thing that will make the game any good.

Lon3wolf1624d ago

See you used to get a lot of quality DLC for free, once everyone showed they were happy to buy the DLC obviously the free stuff dropped in quality (for the most part).

Tross1624d ago (Edited 1624d ago )

Yes. Lack of quality has more to do with devs realizing they can charge for what they used to give away for free, and reserving their best work for paid content. But I'll take free content regardless, if it's available.

Yi-Long1623d ago

Well, I think developers/publishers have caught on that if they want their game to keep people coming back to it, the best way to do so is to keep supporting it with fresh new content.

Paid DLC will often split up the user-base between haves and have nots, which often meant a relatively quick death to many MP games where people who didn't buy the new maps, just left the game completely, leaving the other half of the player-base with less people to play with/against.

So now we've seen games like Battlefield 5 and Battlefront 2 offering post-launch DLC support, for free, and it means people keep the game installed and keep coming back to it to check the new content.

I know I always check back in with GT Sport to quickly check out the free new cars or the new track.

We've seen a game like No Man's Sky redeeming itself after a less than positive launch.

These past few years have shown some great examples of games, and gamers, benefitting immensely because of some great free DLC support from developers.

We'll still have greedy DLC, and we'll still have lazy DLC. As a gamer, you just have to be wary, do your research, and support those devs that support their product and their player-base.

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Rockstar Might Be Preparing For Red Dead Redemption 1 Release On PC

Rockstar Games may be preparing to release its open world action adventure game, Red Dead Redemption 1, on PC.

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Goodguy0114d ago

I just want 4k/1440p and 60fps support. And with little glitches too ofc.

Snookies1213d ago (Edited 13d ago )

This is about the PC version of RDR 1. The PC version of RDR 2 doesn't have a frame rate cap. Though I do agree, it is mind boggling that Rockstar still hasn't released a patch for consoles.

XiNatsuDragnel14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

It'll be great if true

LucasRuinedChildhood13d ago (Edited 13d ago )

Hopefully 60fps on consoles for RDR2 is next then.

LucasRuinedChildhood13d ago (Edited 13d ago )

Honestly, a PS5 Pro isn't even needed for 60fps in this case. But if they wanted to use it show a game running maxed out at a high resolution at 60fps, I wouldn't complain. Just give us 60fps. lol

I think the Series X might have an issue running the One X version at a locked 60fps as that version was a full native 4K but they could just lower the resolution a bit.

purple10113d ago (Edited 13d ago )

I wish to play both stellar blade, and rdr2, on the pro, maxed out like an expensive pc,

would be good, especially for the price, even if thats £499/ £549

last I checked, a rtx 4070super was £580 for just the card!

DaReapa13d ago

There aren't many games I'd double dip for, but having originally gotten this for PS3, I would happily get this if true.

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Interview on Fallout 4 with the Actor for Nick Valentine, Codsworth & Mr Handy (Stephen Russell)

Interview with Stephen Russell, Actor for (Nick Valentine, Codsworth, My Handy) in Fallout 4 which is a vast open world role playing game set in the apocalyptic wastes of Boston, the Commonwealth. The career goes further with other Bethesda games from Starfield to Prey to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

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