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MAG 2.0 Beta Impressions

When I wrote the editorial Why We Need Mag 2… Already it was coming from the perspective of a clan leader, a shooter fan of many years, and an avid supporter of innovative ideas in gaming. When MAG first released my expectations were enormous. Perhaps this was a problem generated by the fact that the title was being announced and talked about so early, or maybe just the overall concept was too broad at the time to fully satisfy what my vivid imagination had cooked up for it. Either way, the game was released and the 8 man squad system really let me down in a major way. The game began to feel as Deputy Editor Joel Taveras dubbed it ‘the 60$ Beta’ since almost nothing had changed since its beta testing period. Overall it just felt overwhelmingly light on content as if something major was missing, some sort of gigantic missed opportunity waiting to be seen.

Recently a brand new MAG beta was released on the PlayStation Store for those who own the MAG disc. Not only does this bring forth the PlayStation Move support which has been promised but also a number of changes are previewed for free which will be coming for the full title in the near future. This includes new maps, game-modes, features, as well as general overhauls to the existing title in question. I am happy to report that after putting some time in with the beta for what is essentially MAG 2.0 I am impressed, excited, and much more satisfied by what is being put forth from Zipper Interactive towards their new, 256 man, first person shooter, intellectual property. Read on for a breakdown on what you’ll experience in the new beta and my thoughts on what works and what doesn’t as well as the timing of all of these updates.

MAG Players Can Now Purchase Extra Character Slots

Apparently, MAG players must form an allegiance to one of three different factions when they first begin the game. They must remain within this faction, never getting the chance to enjoy the gaming experience of either of the other two for the remainder of their time with it.

Well not anymore. Players now retain the option to purchase up to two additional character slots for $1 each. This slot is good for a whole month before you’ll need to pay another $1 dollar to renew it. It’s kind of like an additional character in an MMO, only cheaper.

From now on players can partake in the practices of all three of MAG’s factions. Now there’s no reason not to dabble in all the game has to offer, unless of course you owe a strong allegiance to any of the three factions, but I’m certain no one feels this way.

Lair of the Shadow Broker Trailer Looks Hot

In what is looking to be the best bit of Mass Effect 2 DLC to date, “Lair of the Shadow Broker” becomes available for download next week, on September 7, 2010. This DLC focuses heavily on Liara T’Soni, Shepherd’s old friend, and the lengths she’s gone through to help Shepherd throughout the years of their friendship. Watching the video, I was reminded how the story of ME2 barely touched on Liara’s involvement in Shepherd’s resurgence (sorry, didn’t want to spoil anything for the PS3 guys who haven’t played this yet, so had to come up with an idiotically vague word). I guess that is what they’re looking to cover in this lore-rich story.

Anyway, Bioware released the trailer for this bit of DLC today, which you’ll find after the break. It will retail for 800 Microsoft/Bioware points (or $10). It will also come on the Mass Effect 2 PS3 game disc come January.

Mafia II : Jimmy’s Vendetta DLC Dated + Detailed

2K Games has revealed that September 7th Jimmy’s Vendetta will extend Mafia II with 30 new quests in Empire Bay. These quests come complete with leader-board ranking and will tell the story through the eye’s of Jimmy. Mission styles include assassination and, car chases, and of course crazy shootouts. The more headshots you get the better as scores are tallied and posted for a competitive factor in the game. You can grab this DLC additional content for $9.99 (800 MS Points) on Windows PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 when it releases next Tuesday.

Details on Upcoming Monday Night Combat Update

Rock Band Gets A Little Bit Country

Rock and Roll, and a little bit Country, that’s what Donny & Marie Osmond were singing back in the day, now Rock Band is getting a little bit more Country than previous. Reba McEntire, Lady Antebellum, Josh Turner, and more are joining the massive Rock Band database for the PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii. These tracks will hit on August 31st in North America and on the European PSN network on September 1st. You know you want to engage in the Country twang and give that Rush album a short break, so hit the jump and find out the pricing (as if you didn’t already know) as well as the full track list of the music being added to the Rock Band store.

Red Dead Redemption Liars and Cheats DLC Coming

We here at DualShockers, at one point, had our own little posse rummaging through the towns of RockStar’s Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer world. Of course, we didn’t advertise who we were; we just went in there like a mob of of immigrants looking for work at a fruit farm. Our job, though, wasn’t to pick fruit – it was to terrorize the inhabitants of Red Dead Redemption’s online province. Shooting horses, hogtying passing human players, killing off baddies, and riding through the desert sands as the sun’s sheltering glimmer quietly disappeared into the mountains.

After doing this for a couple of weeks, however, killing people off just got… well, boring. There seemed to be a lack of substance then. But now, with the the new DLC “Liars and Chear Pack,” it seems that the DualShockers crew will once again gallop through the star-filled skies to take advantage of what’s to come on September 21st.

The “Liars and Cheats Pack” will contain a plethora of new highly-requested features to expand the Free Roam world which includes the long-awaited Multiplayer Poker and Liar’s Dice. With the addition of Poker and Dice comes the a brand new Competitive Multiplayer mode. For those of you who recall the Free Roam Pack was originally supposed to be a free download. But because certain folks limit the number of free things that can be given away, Rockstar, instead, decided to add it to the Liars and Cheats Pack.

After the jump, you’ll be exposed to a couple of features that will accompany the upcoming DLC.

Details on New Toy Soldiers DLC

Real time strategy game Toy Soldiers was very well received when it hit the Xbox 360 earlier this year. After an exceptional performance from both the game and its first expansion pack, it became clear that Signal Studios had something on their hands with this title.

They’ve continued to support the game since release and soon it will be getting a second expansion pack. Named Invasion, the expansion will add a host of new content including sci-fi themed toys. There is no confirmed release date, but there is speculation that we’ll see it in September.

There is also no price confirmed, but taking into account price of the last update, we can infer that it will be around 400 points. If you’ve never played Toy Soldiers, there is a free demo available on XBL.

New Mass Effect 2 DLC Drops on September 7th

The latest in a string of DLC missions for Mass Effect 2 – “Lair of the Shadow Broker” – has been confirmed by Bioware to be releasing on September 7th, just two short weeks away. If you’ve been clamoring for some lore to go along with the hints at the Shadow Broker from the main game, your prayers have been answered.

Also, fan favorite character Liara T’Soni will return in force in this content, helping Shepherd weave through all the layers of  the Shadow Broker’s web. Look for five more achievements to come along with the DLC, as well. It will be priced at 800 Microsoft/Bioware points.

Of special note will be that, when Mass Effect 2 releases on the PS3 in January, all the DLC released to date, including “Lair of the Shadow Broker”, will be included on the disc, so fear not PS3 owners, you will be getting this as well, without paying a cent more.

First Crackdown 2 Add-On Announced

Crackdown 2, developed exclusively for the Xbox 360 by Ruffian Games, will be receiving its first add-on content pretty soon. Aside from super-jumping, constantly shooting people in the face with rocket launchers and kicking your foes across the city, you’ll now be able to enjoy a handful of perks that will be included in the upcoming DLC.

The new DLC is called Toy Box and, according to the official word on the street, offers free content as well as paid additions for those of you willing to cough up some mullah for added goods.

For those of you wondering what the free content has, it provides a new Vehicle Tag mode, a level six ability reward and the Keys to the City (which will all be explained after the break).

If you want to have all the sweet stuff like 10 new Achievements, new vehicles and gadgets and Avatar Awards, you’ll be spending a not-so-bad 560 Microsoft Points. For a full explanation for the soon to be released DLC, hit the jump.

Rock Band DLC is Disturbing? No it’s Disturbed, and More

Hitting the Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360 Rock Band games soon via DLC is Disturbed with a three pack from the band’s upcoming album Asylum. As always these tracks can also be picked up individually also for $1.99 each. If you’re a fan of the three time Number 1 Billboard artists Disturbed then this will be a great DLC pack for you. In addition to these add-ons Crash Kings will be releasing “Mountain Man”, The Veer Union is dropping “Seasons” (which will also be available on the family-friendly LEGO Rock Band store), and We Are the Fallen gives “Bury Me Alive” the Rock Band makeover. These titles can be purchased together in the Universal Motown Republic Rock Track 01 or individually. Hit the break for the full breakdown of this DLC heading to Rock Band next week and enjoy rocking it out people.

Pre-Order Bonuses for Valkyria Chronicles II: Extra Missions

The upcoming strategy/action RPG Valkyria Chronicles II will be hitting North America August 31st on PlayStation Portable. This game will come with two extra missions if you pre-order it at GameStop through a digital download on the PlayStation Network upon release. Check out the synopsis and bonus details below.

Join Together And Defeat The Rebel Forces

Two years after the Great Battle against the Imperial Army, the Gallians must once again rise to protect their freedom.

Be the hero in a dramatic fight to save your country alongside fellow cadets from Gallia’s Lancir Military Academy. Gallia and its plentiful mineral resources are under attack again – this time from the rebel Gallian Revolutionary Army that aims to conquer Gallia’s new regime.

Pre-Order Bonus Missions

Exercise vs. Class E – Exterminatory war exercise against rival class E using all areas of Leanbluff Forest. Destroy all enemies in each area to win this challenge.

Exercise vs. Class F – Defense exercise against rival class F. Break through their stonewalling defense and take over their encampment to win this mission.