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Ubi to Charge for Xbox Downloadable Content

Posted by Zonk on from the join-the-party dept.

bippy writes "Ubisoft just announced that a four map pack for Rainbow Six 3 Black Arrow will cost $5. This comes on the heels of THQ's announcement that they will be charging $4.95 for a downloadable mission on Full Spectrum Warrior."

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  1. How these publishers see consumers. by Goosey · · Score: 4, Insightful

    *pull string* The consumer says: "MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Keep milking.. >_

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  2. knew it was coming. by prankfurter · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I just find it funny. One of the big things they touted about XBox Live was that you only had to pay one fee. Now with all these extras costing Its just getting more and more expensive. But I can't honestly say I didn't see it coming.

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    -Dan
  3. Not really new news by neverkevin · · Score: 3, Interesting

    This isn't new, PG2 has been charging for new content for a while now.

  4. They have the same thing for PC's... by vasqzr · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Don't complain. What's making this different from 'additional missions' you could buy for a PC game?

    This is a good thing. People can release a game engine, and you can just download free or cheap games to play with that engine.

    Garage developers can start doing total conversions on Halo etc now.

    1. Re:They have the same thing for PC's... by hollismb · · Score: 4, Insightful

      I can spot what's missing: A friends list consistent across all games. Standardized interface/features for all games. Continued implementation of new features like Voicemail and clan support. Voice chat in every game. Dedicated servers for most games. A reliable and monitored network.

  5. Re:One fee to rule them... by alatesystems · · Score: 4, Informative

    There was no hiding or deception. There has always been an option to "allow downloading of premium content". I don't understand why this is news. It is free to play all the games on xbox live, that's why EA and MS fought so much. However if you want to download additional maps/players/vehicles on many games you have to pay a small one-time fee. I downloaded an additional course for Links2k4 and it was the best 5 bucks I've ever spent.

    It's just like buying an expansion pack in a store, except it's delivered instantly with a button press from your recliner.

    Once again, why is this news? "Evil company follows through with allowing publishers to publish software and then charge for it online." OH NO!!! Won't somebody PLEASE think of the children?!?

    Chris