DLC
2017 Was a Year of Reckoning for Video Game Microtransactions
The first omens came in the form of horse armor over a decade ago. Now, the lootboxes (and the discourse) have truly arrived.
We Discuss Gaming's Most Controversial Trend in 2017: Loot Boxes
'Battlefront II' may have been the most explosive moment, but it was hardly the only instance of loot boxes this year.
Loot Boxes Suck, But What Takes Their Place?
Games aren’t getting any cheaper to make, but companies have created an air of mistrust.
Today's Star Wars News Makes the Future of Single-Player Look Very Messy
If Star Wars can't give a publisher confidence in a splashy, expensive single-player game, maybe everyone's doomed.
We Discuss Loot Boxes, Dirty Airport Floors on Waypoint Radio
The conversation around the industry's latest revenue stream isn't going away anytime soon.
'Shadow of War' and 'Forza 7' Are Poisoning the Concept of Loot Boxes
Done right, it's a fun way for players to gamble in mystery. Done wrong, it feels exploitative and destructive to good game design.
‘Battlegrounds’ Devs Respond to Community Pushback Over Microtransactions
The crate-and-key system is still coming, but some changes might be in store for those who don't want to pay.
People Are About to Look Very Stylish While Murdering in 'Battlegrounds'
The addition of a crate and key system will bring a slew of much-needed clothing options to the multiplayer phenomenon.
'Breath of the Wild' DLC Lets You Relive Your Entire Journey in Seconds
This feature of the newly released “Trial of the Sword” DLC is a great way to remember your first ‘Breath of the Wild’ steps.
We All Want More Zelda—But What Do We Want, Exactly?
Have a chat on our forums about what the ‘Breath of the Wild’ DLC might have in store for us.
I Think I Killed 'Hitman'
How irrational buying habits kept me away from one of last year's greatest games.
The ‘Alien: Isolation’ DLC Is the Most Movie-Authentic Thing You Can Play This 'Alien Day'
'Crew Expendable' puts you in the picture as one of the cast of ‘Alien’ as you struggle against an infamous extraterrestrial enemy.