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Mass Effect 2 Weapons DLC Out Today

Two bones will get you three weapons.

I've got no up-front complaints about the latest Mass Effect 2 DLC because...guns. This afternoon, the Firepower Pack dropped on XBLM and PC, ushering in three new weapons to the masterful sci-fi RPG for the price of 2 bones (or 160 Microsoft Banana Bucks).
 

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I can't complain because weapon DLC doesn't carry with it the promise of meaningful narrative ties, fresh dialogue, or compelling design like other bigger packs such as Overlord have in the past. In fact, the only thing it promises is padding your armor locker with some serious firepower. And I'd say The Phalanx hand cannon, Mattock semi-automatic rifle, and Geth Plasma Shotgun--a triple-barreled beast--might do just that.

Need to see before you dive in? Good thing you're reading this. Below are some sick images of the guns in action. I think I'm in love with at least two of these.     
 

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tuksu

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i think these are just pointless!

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344 comments...whether you buy the DLC or not, I'd say it served it's purpose: keeping everyone interested in the game.

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I don't think I am a fan of buying just weapon DLC.  It seems pointless to upgrade your weapons when the story content has already been finished.

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Well at least it seems reasonably priced.

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@MythDarK said:
" @Royale said:

" Are people still playing this game?  I might make it back for a second trip through in a few months, but I doubt I'll pick up any of the DLC. "

Everyone doesn't buy all games on day one. Some actually waits because they have other games to play, low on money and/or, god forbid, have more important things to do in life. And when they do buy the game they don't rush through in a couple of hours/days. And hey, maybe also return to the game every now and then for a second or maybe a third/fourth/fifth playthrough. You gotta relax, take it easy, enjoy the game. Enjoy life. Enjoy the small things in life.  "
Wow. Don't have to get so defensive about it.
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I hope this game comes to ps3
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Edited By Krrutch

got this pack the other night, still yet to use the shotgun but the assault rifle is fun - and the laser sighted pistol is rewarding to use. good kick to it too

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I started Mass Effect 2 and then got busy with other things.  All this DLC is going to be nice when I get back around to finishing the game.

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Edited By White_Silhouette

Not just Zombies... SPACE Zombies.

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Edited By xp0svolc0mx

I heard the next DLC will have Zombies!
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Excellent news!

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Don't know if it's worth the money. Still pretty cool though!

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Edited By Death_Burnout

Again, DLC is perfect for me at this point, i am so glad i got halfway through and got distracted by other releases. I come back to Mass Effect and all this new stuff is here.

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 The new weapons are pretty awesome. I am really looking forward to the Liara DLC that Bioware is making. 

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Edited By Landar

Hm... in a game that had too few guns to begin with, is it really right for them to charge for more weapons?

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Edited By the_hiro_abides

I'll probably end up buying it when the Shadow Broker DLC comes out. I'm starting to feel like in order to keep my S-Rank requires ongoing micro transactions. Which it does, but I really don't want to think about how much money I've spent on ME2 alone. 

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I probably buy this. Sounds pretty cool:D

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So much for Cerberus Network. Paying for missions is obviously a must by does Bioware really expect me to pay for three weapons? Thats adds nothing to the experience and doesnt make me want to play again.

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Edited By UgottheFlava

not gonna make me play through again

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Edited By Extreme_Popcorn

More guns is always a good thing

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Edited By Buddy

Well....guns....ok :D

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Edited By bricewgilbert

One of these days I will catch up on all of the ME2 DLC. Probably a week before ME3 comes out :(

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Micro-DLC's are NOT the future.

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seem a bit late in the day after all this time. played it moved on.

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This content is so pointless for people who have completed and S-Ranked the game.

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@fwylo: Well if your someone like me who beat the game when it was released, got busy with other games, and now finds themselves bored with nothing to play, then this DLC is more then welcome to help me on my quest to beat the game on insanity.
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Wish this would have just been included with the Shadow Broker pack.

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Ima wait till the shadow broker dlc comes out to get this. Screens look nice.

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yeah, i dont understand why they would release additional weapons either.

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I just don't understand why you would need this after the game has been out this long.  I don't want to play it anymore.  I've already done two play-throughs.  I would have loved this a few months ago, though.

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I don't have mass effect 2, but this might sway my opinion.

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I checked these new boomsticks out today and they are well worth the purchase. The Geth shotgun is insanely powerful charged up. The new assault/pistol weapons are super duper powerful as well--with the added bonus of being very accurate. 
 They have instantly become the guns I always use on ME2  missions.
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Edited By Limpiz

Now? if they got it out 5 month ago alot of ppl would have bought it. I dont think anyone would buy that and play through the game once again...

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2 bucks isn't a lot, but it still seems a bit much for 3 guns. Fortunately, you can play the game just fine without paying extra. As someone once said, it's all about choice.

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Man, another DLC? These add ons for this game are just spectacular. I just got overlord, that was amazing. I love this game.
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No way will I pay for a gun pack.
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Huh, oh right... I totally forgot about this game :P

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Handcannon looks ill

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Always feel hard to warrant paying for something so small when everything already in the game seemed to do the job so well.

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Bought the collector's edition new day 1, got some great free stuff, but now $ for some guns?  I really hope my Cerberus account is going to continue to be a worthwhile investment.

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Is it really needed?

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I wish they added more achievements to ME2..

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Looks kinda good but unnecessary.

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Probably won't bother with this one, I got plenty of guns that came with the game as it is that work well enough.
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2 dollars for just 3 guns? i'm not getting it.
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What we need is more story missions, not weapons.

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Those weapons do look pretty cool, but I wonder if it would be better if I bought other Mass Effect DLC instead. 
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My pc is dead. ;(

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I want more stort dammit!

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I don't care much about guns, but just seeing this article makes me want to play Mass Effect 2 again.
 
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