That's right, folks. RPG sequel Magnacarta 2 has only just released, and Namco Bandai has made sure to "support" it with meaningless downloadable content, as is the publisher's modus operandi. The new DLC includes weapons and -- wait for it -- cutscenes. Yes, you can download cutscenes.
For 400 Microsoft Points, you can download a "Bonus Pack" that includes three comedy cutscenes and twelve weapons for the game's six main characters. If you think that's a crap deal, be glad you don't live in Japan, where Namco is selling the cutscenes separately for 320 Points apiece. Two of the weapons are also separate downloads, again costing 320 Points.
Namco Bandai is the king of bad DLC. Tales of Vesperia had in-game gold and level ups for sale, and the publisher is famous for selling on-the-disc content like unlockable costumes and characters in SoulCalibur IV. One can expect that Magnacarta 2 will follow the same path, so expect even more bullsh*t DLC for this game in the future.
Seriously, it's getting to the point where I'm wondering why anybody would buy a Namco Bandai game in good faith.
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10:40 AM on 10.15.2009
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I'm also surprised you didn't mention the worst DLC of all time in your Namco-Bandai recap: Katamari Forever's few kilobyte level unlock codes.
As for cutscenes, hah, let that be a lesson for all of those people wanting their damned deep storylines in games. GET yo' narratives outta mah game.
By the way, nice tiddies pic Jim.
The sad part is they'll probably make some profit off of that DLC, because it couldn't have cost shit to make compared to other DLC on the market.
also 84 mb is a bit on the small side for 3 fmv cutscenes and 12 weapons isn't it? this can't be code reworks.
Neither is this game.
also obligatory BEWBIEZ!
You really need to check it out.
"Seriously, it's getting to the point where I'm wondering why anybody would buy a Namco Bandai game in good faith."
- It was never about faith. It's always about good socks. Wait... I meant to say something that rhymes with lube... tubes? Bew....Boo... nope. I got nothin.
Actually, if you take a close look at the artwork, it's pretty clear she's falling down boobs first, pulled down their weight.
Actually, if you take a close look at the artwork, it's pretty clear she's falling down boobs first, pulled down their weight.