Got news?   tips@destructoid.com  |  Never miss a story:   RSS + Twitter + YouTube
Hey! New here? Destructoid is a gaming discussion community, updated nearly every 20 minutes. Make a quick avatar to comment and enter our contests. Take the tour!
 


Home Tomb Raider updates

Xbox 360 gets two exclusive downloadable chapters for Tomb Raider: Underworld
12:21 PM on 10.06.2008, Dale North 26 comments

Xbox 360 gets two exclusive downloadable chapters for Tomb Raider: Underworld photo
     Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider: Underworld is coming to just about every current gaming platform in the middle of next month, but only on the Xbox 360 can you download and play two new exclusive chapters.

Tomb Raider: Underworld – Beneath the Ashes and Tomb Raider: Underworld – Lara's Shadow are both single-player downloadable chapters that extend upon Underworld's story. Between the two, new environments, enemies, and even another playable character will be unlocked in the six hours of new gameplay they provide.

The first release, Beneath the Ashes, will be available by Christmas on Xbox Live. Lara's Shadow will follow in early 2009. 

Tomb Raider fans may want to think twice about buying the PS3 version, as they'll miss out on these exclusive episodes. 

Speaking of Tomb Raider: Underworld, a demo will be available on Xbox Live later this month.


Next page: More Xbox 360 stories




Foshi's Avatar
Foshi at 10/06/2008 12:45
Does Microsoft just buy out every publisher? This is getting insane. It seems every game that comes out has some exclusive deal on the 360. If these publishers are going to release their games on every platform they damn well better be the same exact experience on every system. I don't want to have to buy multiple consoles to play extra stuff in my games.
Corak's Avatar
Corak at 10/06/2008 13:04
In before bitching about these expansions not coming in the retail version of the game.
vishusdelishus's Avatar
vishusdelishus at 10/06/2008 13:05
I'll be playing this on PC, so this means nothing to me.
Timmeh's Avatar
Timmeh at 10/06/2008 13:27
@Corak: I don't think there's many people who complain about full-fledged expansions or standalone storylines not being on the disc. It's kinda just a little different from an armour set or something equally insubstantial being released almost at the same time as the game.

As for the game, I was probably getting this on 360 anyway, though I actually played through the previous two on my PC (with a controller) so I may be swayed - the PC versions were pretty damn good in my opinion.
wardrox's Avatar
wardrox at 10/06/2008 13:46
I dont mind the DLC, but did they have to get an exclusive demo? a DEMO!? Dickish move tbh, but hey.
Alexradl's Avatar
Alexradl at 10/06/2008 14:36
What the fuck, Edios?! Six hours of gameplay? This whole MS exclusive DLC thing is really starting to get annoying.
Trev's Avatar
Trev at 10/06/2008 14:40
So the version I can play with my controller of choice is now the "bad" version? Thanks, Eidos, you've neatly convinced me that I won't really be pleased with either version.
Capn Birdseye's Avatar
Capn Birdseye at 10/06/2008 15:01
@ Trev: No, I think you misunderstand the article, the 360 version is the one with the DLC :)
Demmonpigeon's Avatar
Demmonpigeon at 10/06/2008 15:02
wankers - why do they have to give one platform more than the other - i have a PS3 and so i cant get DLC - thanks Eidos - im a fan of Lara not consoles.
Sam Spectre's Avatar
Sam Spectre at 10/06/2008 15:08
I wonder how much M$ paid for this one.
Trev's Avatar
Trev at 10/06/2008 15:10
@birdseye
Dualshock 3 > 360 controller.
Capn Birdseye's Avatar
Capn Birdseye at 10/06/2008 15:13
@ Trev - heheh, I still just can't believe people prefer the dualshock over the 360 pad. I was just messing around, we each like what we like
comtruise's Avatar
comtruise at 10/06/2008 15:17
Screw it. Even though I only have a PS3, I'm not gonna buy this, just to let them know that not every PS3 gamer will settle for sloppy seconds.
TKurata's Avatar
TKurata at 10/06/2008 15:20
Fuck you Microsoft
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 10/06/2008 15:26
OMG PS3 SUX LOL NO GAEMS
Relm143's Avatar
Relm143 at 10/06/2008 15:48
Does Microsoft think this is going to make those of us with PS3s buy 360s? 6 hours of content isn't going to win the console war. This just makes me hate Microsoft even moar honestly.

I had a 360 and I sold it 'cause it was loud and I feared for it's life. I shouldn't have to fear for my consoles life when I turn it on~
Moco64's Avatar
Moco64 at 10/06/2008 16:30
I loved legends on the 360, I hardly beat games and I was actually going back for the time trials. Can't wait for this and more power to the 360!
Timmeh's Avatar
Timmeh at 10/06/2008 17:14
@Relm143: I think this is as much about encouraging 360-only folk to keep it that way. I've been tempted to buy a PS3 on numerous occasions but never have. With the vast majority of games being multiplatform these days and being as good as, if not more fully featured on 360, I really can't justify spending such a significant amount of money on a console for games I can count on one hand.

Also, I've got an old ass noisy box that's working fine, don't know what you people do to yours. Maybe try switching it off once in a while? I've noticed a few people tend to leave the thing on for hours when they aren't even using it. Consoles aren't built to be left on 24/7.
Corak's Avatar
Corak at 10/06/2008 17:44
@Timmeh
"Consoles aren't built to be left on 24/7."

I don't know man, I have firends that leave their PS3's on nonstop, usually folding when they are not on them and they never had any problems with it.
Rusty Ghia's Avatar
Rusty Ghia at 10/06/2008 19:44
And this game has gone from a "probable purchase" to a "rental." Eidos is obviously cutting content out of the final game since the DLC is set to drop one month after the retail release, and they want me to pay full price for a stripped game? Fuck Eidos.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar
TrailerParkJesus at 10/06/2008 22:19
Fucking DLC.
atheistium's Avatar
atheistium at 10/07/2008 00:57
FUCK YEAH :D *WETS SELF*
atheistium's Avatar
atheistium at 10/07/2008 01:19
ALSO @ COMMENTS;

Jesus everyone stop having a 360/PS3 paddy :/ It's fucking tomb raider, the greatest game of all time, releasing next month! YOU NEED TO STOP BICKERING AND JUST PURCHASE THE GAME! llolololoolo

For those missing out on the demo, I'll record me playing it :D

For those missing out on the DLC, I'll record me playing it :D

For those of you whose yes will be traumatised with the sight of me wetting my self at a Tomb Raider Demo/DLC, don't worry there is a cream to fix everything :D
*no.. not that type of cream*

Any of you have sat back to think that MAYBE the extra content they are doing via DLC is from CUTS the game had to make? OR perhaps stuff they are CURRENTLY WORKING ON that could be added in time for holiday season.

Personally I think it's an awesome idea. I'll probably be getting this on PS3 and Xbox anyway (I wanna see the differences) - so chill.

ALSO LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL DLC YEAH!!111oneoneoen

/tomb raider defence team
OME6A's Avatar
OME6A at 10/07/2008 09:10
Well, it's decided which console I'm getting this for then.

I'm kinda glad it's all coming through XBL. Everything on PSN takes twice as long as it does on XBL.
prev next

Returning Dtoiders: login now to post a comment

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just Create an avatar now - it's fast and free: PLUS you also get your own gaming blog and begin posting stories and uploading videos in our open community area that may also appear on our home page. Sign up and we'll guide you through it, it's easy and 100% anonymous.




 Original Videos

 Reviews
Mad Dog McCree Gunslinger Pack
Overlord II
Yosumin Live!
Let's Tap
Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Wii)
View all Game Reviews

 Community blogs -   39776 Dtoiders!

This month's theme: Untapped Potential

New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide


 Originals

How Pokemon Red is blatantly better than Pokemon Blue











more original Destructoid stories


 Popular now more













Destructoid is:
Nick Chester
Editor-in-Chief		 Jim Sterling
Reviews Editor
Dale North
News Editor		 Hamza Aziz
Community Manager
Anthony Burch
Features Editor		 Rey Gutierrez
Video editor & director
Niero
Founder, publisher
Letters to the editors
tips@destructoid.com
Associate Editors
Ashley Davis Jonathan Holmes
Brad Nicholson Jonathan Ross
Brad Rice Jordan Devore
Chad Concelmo Matthew Razak
Colette Bennett Tom Fronczak
Conrad Zimmerman Topher Cantler
Dyson Samit Sarkar
Contributors
Adam Dork
Ben Perlee
Daniel Lingen
Joseph Leray		 Joe Burling
Mikey
Will Maddock
Stella Wong




get involved

register or login
post a blog
post a forum
enter a contest
discuss a review
contribute a news tip
write a guest editorial
 support

new member's guide
login assistance
tech support
report abuse
email our editors
read our dev blog
nuclear crisis?
 keep in touch

RSS feed
Twitter
Facebook
Myspace
Flickr
Game nights
Meet-ups 		seriously

about us
advertising
terms of use
privacy policy
jobs at MM
buy our crap 		our network

Tomopop
Japanator



Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
living the dream since March 16, 2006