Heavy Rain DLC Announced & Revealed *56k*

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The Heavy Rain Chronicles

First of all, I'm pleased to confirm that Heavy Rain will be supported by some very interesting downloadable content – The Heavy Rain Chronicles.

These are a series of additional, fully-playable scenes, where you'll learn more about the backstory of some of the characters you'll meet in Heavy Rain itself. The first episode will centre on Madison – and the setting will be familiar to those of you who have been following the progress of Heavy Rain closely…

Heavy Rain: Chronicle One – The Taxidermist sees Madison Paige investigating a suspicious and reclusive taxidermist, and finding herself unexpectedly in grave danger.

The episode is an expansion and update of the original 'Taxidermist' demo that received such a positive response when shown at E3 and gamescom last year.

Chronicles One and Two will be available for download from the PlayStation Store after the launch of Heavy Rain early next year – although there will be some opportunities to get hold of the episode a little earlier.

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/12/18/introducing-heavy-rain-chronicles-the-special-edition-box/

Europe gets it for free in the CE, $4.95 in the US.

I do love me some extra backstory :)

Little price mistake note:

It's $4.99 per "chronicle", not $4.95. A few cents off. :P

I think it's safe to say I'll buy 'em all.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Can't they just putthe DLCin the game ??? i dun like my game to be in parts, i hate DLC generally.

I can't believe the nerve developers/publishers have to announce DLC BEFORE the game is evenout and for gamers to sit there and say they can't wait to get it? SERIOUSLY?!? what is wrong with you people?VideoGameGuy

I can't believe the nerve developers/publishers have to announce DLC BEFORE the game is evenout and for gamers to sit there and say they can't wait to get it? SERIOUSLY?!? what is wrong with you people?VideoGameGuy

Already DLC before the game is done. God, I love this generation! :3Jandurin

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]Already DLC before the game is done. God, I love this generation! :3R4gn4r0k

Premium DLC announced before the game is close to being released...

Hmm...now all I can think of is a certain dairy product...

[QUOTE="VideoGameGuy"]I can't believe the nerve developers/publishers have to announce DLC BEFORE the game is evenout and for gamers to sit there and say they can't wait to get it? SERIOUSLY?!? what is wrong with you people?Jandurin

Premium DLC announced before the game is close to being released...

Hmm...now all I can think of is a certain dairy product...

Can't wait for Heavy Rain but this is getting ridiculous. At least wait until the ******* game is out before announcing DLC.

Are you serious? Damn it, looks like MW2 all over again, game isn't even out and they already want people to pay even before the game is out.GTR2addict

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Can't they just putthe DLCin the game ??? i dun like my game to be in parts, i hate DLC generally.

2mrw

Between QA testing, certification and manufacturing, the majority of development these days is wrapped up a month or two (at least) before the game is released (especially for the creative types). Would you rather developers pay their employees to twiddle their thumbs for two-plus months?

[QUOTE="GTR2addict"]Are you serious? Damn it, looks like MW2 all over again, game isn't even out and they already want people to pay even before the game is out.aaronmullan

Only the first "chronicle" comes with the CE. Man, I really want to have that CE, though. May have to import.

[QUOTE="2mrw"]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Can't they just putthe DLCin the game ??? i dun like my game to be in parts, i hate DLC generally.

Between QA testing, certification and manufacturing, the majority of development these days is wrapped up a month or two (at least) before the game is released (especially for the creative types). Would you rather developers pay their employees to twiddle their thumbs for two-plus months?

All this tells me is that they've been developing DLC alongside the actual game, and then decided not to release it with the actual game...

Premium DLC announced before the game is close to being released...

Hmm...now all I can think of is a certain dairy product...

Premium DLC announced before the game is close to being released...

Hmm...now all I can think of is a certain dairy product...

Wow the game isn't even out yet and they already announce DLC. Well I probably end up getting the DLC too if I like the game lol.

Well, you're close. Just think...what are all of those things made out of? :wink:

The_Game21x

Saturated fat? Proteins? Calcium? Growth Hormones?

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

Well, you're close. Just think...what are all of those things made out of? :wink:

PBSnipes

Saturated fat? Proteins? Calcium? Growth Hormones?

[QUOTE="PBSnipes"]

Saturated fat? Proteins? Calcium? Growth Hormones?

The_Game21x

DAMMIT! I was about to change my answer to "high-fructose corn syrup". It was the perfect answer!

*Headdesk*

I dont mind aslong as its entirely optional and it does not affect the conclusion of the game.

Atleast these guys are open about it instead of going like "suprise! you only bought half the game"

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]Oops. You have to wonder how many people would be screaming bloody murder over this if Activision or EA had done it.hot114

Yet the opposition screamed milkage over 10 hour GTA episodes for $20. Gotta love that hypocrisy. This is awesome here and it was awesome there. I'm fine with meaningful DLC.

i really want this game

Wow, I kinda sorta actually lost some interest in this game.......

This is horrible

Devs announcing DLC even before the game is released = fail

This is horrible

Devs announcing DLC even before the game is released = fail

thelastguy

[QUOTE="thelastguy"]

This is horrible

Devs announcing DLC even before the game is released = fail

Nike_Air

Why not include it on the disk then?

Hm..... I agree with Cherokee Jack. They should of included it on the disc, got the free code that comes with game so people don't buy used or other things. I do think this is not good, same deal with Dragon Age.DaViD_99

This is horrible

Devs announcing DLC even before the game is released = fail

thelastguy

Looks like the devs took a page out of Activisions play book...milk the crap out of gamers...