Skyrim Expansion Dawnguard Released on Xbox 360

The first expansion pack for Bethesda's wildly successful The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is now available on Xbox 360.

The new content offered in the Dawnguard package focuses on the return of an ancient vampire named Harkon, who wishes to use the powers of the Elder Scrolls to blot out the sun, turning Tamriel into a playground for those who sleep all day and have no tans.

The expansion's name comes from the Vampire Hunters the player may join, the Dawnguard.  Doing so will net you access to a new crossbow weapon, the ability to summon trolls to fight for you, and access to their headquarters; the appropriately named Fort Dawnguard.

If, on the other hand, you're adverse to sunlight and having a soul, then you can opt to become a Vampire Lord instead.  This will allow you to hover, adopt a demonic form and raise the dead.  The downside is you'll take damage during the day, so will probably want to stay confined to your Castle Volkihar headquarters while the sun is out.

In addition to this, new locations will be available alongside new shouts, and players will get the ability to change their character's facial appearance through Riften's Ratways.  Vampire Lords and Werewolves will be getting unique skill trees, while new Legendary Dragons are also slated to appear.

There's no news yet of when the content will become available on PS3 and PC, though some are claiming Xbox 360 exclusivity will only last a month.  Dawnguard promises an extra 10 to 20 hours of gameplay, and is available for 1600 Microsoft points now.

For more details (and pictures) of what awaits you in Dawnguard, check out our preview.

Source : ign[dot]com

Frozen Synapse Red Expansion is Live

In case you missed Frozen Synapse when it launched in 2011, now may be a good time to check it out. Mode 7 has just released an expansion pack called Red that adds in a number of new features. For 10 USD you get full co-operative play for the single-player campaign alongside new campaign and challenge missions.

A new multiplayer mode and riot shields have also been introduced to the game. You can see a fancy overview of everything included in the trailer below.

If you head over to Steam right now, you can pick up the Red expansion at a slight discount, or buy the Complete Pack for under 25 USD.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/30/frozen-synapse-red-expansion-is-live

Saints Row: The Third gets stand-alone expansion

Saints Row: The Third is likely to get even more ridiculous, as THQ today announced Enter the Dominatrix, a stand-alone expansion to last year's over-the-top open-world crime game.

Anyone up for another dose of Saints Row: The Third?

Set for release on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, Enter the Dominatrix will introduce super powers to the world of Saints Row. The game will see the Third Street Saints targeted by aliens who view their leader as the only possible impediment to their plans for world domination. To eliminate that impediment, the aliens kidnap the gang's leader and trap him in a virtual replica of Third Street Saints stomping ground Steelport nicknamed the Dominatrix.

The original Saints Row: The Third launched last November to a strong critical reception. The game picked up with the Third Street Saints after the gang had grown to the point of becoming a brand, complete with licensed sneakers, energy drinks, and bobbleheads. However, that success put them at odds with a criminal fraternity called the Syndicate, drawing the group into a new turf war. The game has been added to four times through downloadable content, but Enter the Dominatrix will be the first stand-alone expansion for Saints Row: The Third.




Source : http://gamespot.com/news/saints-row-the-third-gets-stand-alone-expansion-6374914