XBL Content Roundup: February 25th, 2014

By Rebecca Smith,
This week's regular content roundup returns with DLC and new Games on Demand for both consoles. While we don't have any demos, there is still plenty here to suit most tastes.

Xbox 360 DLC and Xbox One DLC without Achievements

None of today's Xbox 360 DLC adds new achievements to any of the six retail games. As three of these titles are also available on the Xbox One, the DLC has been released on this platform too. None of the Xbox One additional content is listed on Xbox.com, so we're unable to provide download links and the content must be downloaded through the Xbox One console. All of the price links below lead to the Xbox 360 version of the DLC.

Bandfuse: Rock Legends (North America only)
• "Surrender - Cheap Trick" – US$2.99
• "The Downfall Of Us All - A Day To Remember" – US$2.99
• "Inside The Fire - Disturbed" – US$2.99
• "Dance, Dance - Fall Out Boy" – US$2.99
• "Crazy On You - Heart" – US$2.99
• "Back 40 - Marcus Henderson" – US$1.99
• "Backing Beats Pack 2 - Marcus Henderson" – US$1.99
• "Summer of '89 - Marcus Henderson" – US$1.99
• "Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix" – US$2.99
• "Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix" – US$2.99
• "Mountain Song - Jane's Addiction" – US$2.99
• "I Write Sins Not Tragedies - Panic! At The Disco" – US$2.99
• "Back On The Chain Gang - Pretenders" – US$2.99


Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 4 (Xbox 360)
• "Battlefield 4™ Grenade Shortcut Kit " – FREE
The Grenade Shortcut Kit contains the following unlocks: V40 Mini, RGO Impact, M34 Incendiary, M18 Smoke, M84 Flashbang, and Hand Flare. Does not include any grenades added by expansion packs.
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
• "The Premium Collection" – US$9.99 / £7.99 / €9.99 / AU$13.45
A bundle of 3 schemata for LR: FFXIII. This mixed pack includes Divine Wear, Moogle Lover, and Ultimate Savior. Schemata can be obtained in the main menu's Rewards Barter Shop after completing the tutorial. If you modify the equipment, you can use gil to buy the original item again.
• "Divine Wear" – US$3.99 / £3.19 / €3.99 / AU$5.35
Divine Wear

• "Moogle Lover" – US$3.99 / £3.19 / €3.99 / AU$5.35
Moogle Lover

• "Ultimate Savior" – US$3.99 / £3.19 / €3.99 / AU$5.35
Ultimate Savior


Need for Speed Rivals and Need for Speed Rivals (Xbox 360)
• "Need for Speed™ Rivals Concept Lamborghini Complete Pack" – US$5.99 / £4.69 / €5.99 / AU$7.95 / ¥600
Take down Racers, stay one step ahead of the cops and beat your Rivals with the Concept Lamborghini bundle. Includes both Cop and Racer versions of the astonishing Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo and the simply stunning Lamborghini Miura Concept.
• "Need for Speed™ Rivals Concept Lamborghini Cops" – US$3.99 / £3.09 / €3.99 / AU$5.45 / ¥400
• "Need for Speed™ Rivals Concept Lamborghini Racers" – US$3.99 / £3.09 / €3.99 / AU$5.45 / ¥400


Rocksmith 2014 Edition (Xbox 360)
• "The Doors Song Pack" – US$7.99 / £6.39 / €7.99 / AU$10.65 / ¥960
Play "Light My Fire", "Riders on the Storm" and "Roadhouse Blues" by The Doors on any electric guitar. Each song includes a new Authentic Tone accessed in AMP mode. NOTE: Rocksmith™ 2014 game disc is required for play. Music credits available at www.rocksmith.com.
• "The Doors - Light My Fire" – US$2.99 / £2.39 / €2.99 / AU$3.95 / ¥360
• "The Doors - Riders on the Storm" – US$2.99 / £2.39 / €2.99 / AU$3.95 / ¥360
• "The Doors - Roadhouse Blues" – US$2.99 / £2.39 / €2.99 / AU$3.95 / ¥360


THIEF and THIEF (Xbox 360)
• "Thief - Booster Pack: Ghost" – US$0.99 / £0.79 / €0.99 / AU$1.35
Get access to an exclusive bundle of optional in-game consumables that can empower you and hasten your progression through THIEF. The Ghost Booster Pack contains the following items: o Lockpick Quality Level 3 (Massively increases lockpicking sensitivity) o Water arrows (40) o Rope arrows (20) o Gold (750)
• "Thief - Booster Pack: Opportunist" – US$0.99 / £0.79 / €0.99 / AU$1.35
Get access to an exclusive bundle of optional in-game consumables that can empower you and hasten your progression through THIEF. The Opportunist Booster Pack contains the following items: o Quiver Capacity Level 3 (Increases the maximum capacity of arrows) o Choke arrows (10) o Poppy flowers (10) o Gold (750)
• "Thief - Booster Pack: Predator" – US$0.99 / £0.79 / €0.99 / AU$1.35
Get access to an exclusive bundle of optional in-game consumables that can empower you and hasten your progression through THIEF. The Predator Booster Pack contains the following items: o Bow Balancing Level 3 (Massively reduces aiming time) o Sawtooth arrows (10) o Food (10) o Gold (750)
• "Thief - The Bank Heist" – US$4.99 / £3.99 / €4.99 / AU$6.65
As the Master Thief, infiltrate the City’s most secure location, Stonemarket First Bank, to retrieve a coveted heirloom. To this day, the heavily guarded and treacherous place remains impregnable, but that’s about to change… • Unlock a challenging mission that will put your thieving skills to the test. • Outsmart security measures found exclusively in this mission • Search for the Bank’s unique loot and many other secrets!
• "Thief - The Forsaken - Challenge Map" – US$4.99 / £3.99 / €4.99 / AU$6.65
"The Forsaken - Challenge Map: Explore a sinister abandoned facility, steal all its darker secrets and escape what may be lurking in the shadows… Challenge your friends and rediscover areas of the game with complete new rules! The player can play “The Forsaken Challenge Map” in 3 modes: - Chain & Gain - Special Loot Hunt - Chain & Gain Limited"
Xbox One DLC with Achievements

The third piece of story DLC arrives for this title. As above, the DLC is not listed on Xbox.com, so we're unable to provide download links and the content must be downloaded through the Xbox One console.

Dead Rising 3
• "Chaos Rising"
Achievements: 9 for an additional 90G
Price: $9.99 (or regional equivalent)
Biker Hunter was happily enjoying a life of busy mayhem in the Kings of Chaos Biker Gang. His role as the right hand man to Torque, one of the greatest bikers to ever live. When the police set their crosshairs on Torque, Hunter takes the fall to save the closest thing he has to a father figure. Hunter is sat rotting in jail as the outbreak hits...

The new “Dead Rising 3” downloadable episode puts you in control of renegade biker, Hunter Thibodeux, who must escape from prison, seek revenge and fight for control of his gang. This new side story features a new mission, zombie-slaying weapons, over-the-top vehicles and more – all of which carry back to the main game.

Chaos Rising 1

Chaos Rising 2


Xbox One Games

These titles released in North America today. Over the course of the rest of the week, they will also be released in Australia and Europe.

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare
Size: 10.1 GB
Price: US$39.99 / £34.79 / €39.99 / AU$49.45
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare digs into the trenches with an explosive new Co-op and Multiplayer action experience. Blast zombies and plants across a mine-blowing world that delivers the depth of a traditional online shooter blended with the refreshing humor of Plants vs. Zombies. KEY FEATURES: 24-player multiplayer action: Choose your side, plants or zombies 4-player online co-op: Take on zombie waves and unique new bosses Customization: Personalize your favorite and new plants and zombies Two Exclusive Modes for Xbox One -Split-screen co-op -SmartGlass and Kinect gameplay in Boss Mode The downloadable version of this game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese


THIEF
Size: 21.22 GB
Price: US$59.99 / £49.99 / €69.99 / AU$89.70
Garrett, the Master Thief, steps from the shadows into the City, a treacherous place ruled by a tyrannical Baron and his brutal Watch. When the citizens rise in bloody revolution, Garrett's thieving skills are all he can trust as he walks a fine line between politics and the people, revealing a darker secret that threatens to tear his world apart.
Xbox 360 Games on Demand

Finally for this week, there are three new Games on Demand. All of these are launch day releases so will be available exclusively in North America until Friday.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Size: 4.06 GB
Price: US$59.99 / £34.99 / €49.99 / AU$69.95
The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow revealed the origin of Dracula and legendary connection to the Belmont clan. In Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Dracula returns once again, weakened and yearning release from his immortal bonds. Facing a new powerful threat, He must reacquire his old powers and only his castle holds the key. However, the famed Belmont clan also seek his ultimate destruction
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare (Xbox 360)
Size: 2.43 GB
Price: US$29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99 / AU$39.95
The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese. Download the manual for this game by going to https://help.ea.com/en/tag/manuals and selecting your title from the Product drop down menu. The ultimate battle for brainz! Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare digs into the trenches with an explosive new action experience. Blast zombies, plants and new characters across a mine-blowing world that delivers the depth of a traditional online shooter blended with the refreshing humor of Plant vs. Zombies. Take on Co-op and Multiplayer action with your friends and sow the seeds of victory! KEY FEATURES • 24-player multiplayer action: Choose your side, plants or zombies, in 24-player online battles • Customization: Personalize your favorite plants and zombies with hundreds of unique items and customizations • 4-player online co-op and split screen co-op: Join forces with friends in online 4-player cooperative mode or on the couch with split screen • New plants and zombies: Powerful new plants and zombies with a huge variety of abilities • Expansive world: Over 10 unique multiplayer and cooperative battlegrounds
THIEF (Xbox 360)
Size: 5.55 GB
Price: US$59.99 / £49.99 / €69.99 / AU$99.95
The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Spanish. What’s yours is mine. Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, his unrivalled set of skills is the only thing he can trust. As an uprising emerges, Garrett finds himself entangled in growing layers of conflict. Lead by Orion, the tyrannized citizens will do everything they can to claim back the City from the Baron’s grasp. If Garrett doesn’t get involved, the streets will run red with blood and the City will tear itself apart.
Rebecca Smith
Written by Rebecca Smith
Rebecca is the Newshound Manager at TrueGaming Network. She has been contributing articles since 2010, especially those that involve intimidatingly long lists. When not writing news, she works in an independent game shop so that she can spend all day talking about games too. She'll occasionally go outside.
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