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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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Edited By Sgt_Mojo

might be worth it for an easier playtrough,,,,

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Edited By ErgoProxy77

Bought 'em, love 'em

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Not free on PC then? Can't say I'm too interested in any new content except story based add ons but it's still nice to see them supporting the game

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Edited By Galaxian
@fwylo: Agreed. DLC for ME2 just doesn't make much sense to me at this point. 
I will probably replay the game again before ME3 is released as a refresher. At that point I'll probably get the DLC to experience some new content.
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looks pretty good.

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Edited By AmishDriveBy

Nice -- just the thing to set my 2nd play-through in motion.

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Ooooh new guns

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Not interested in just guns and armor. I need some new missions to make the jump.

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Edited By Thisguy

I thought about re-playing me2 and now with and the overlord dlc it seems like a sure thing

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Kinda want this.
 
Kinda.

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Eh, this is some ME2 downloadable content I'm probably going to pay for, now that THE GAME HAS BEEN OUT FOR MONTHS AND I'VE FINISHED IT.

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Edited By JerkFace

Guns are pretty sweet.

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Edited By lapsariangiraff

Big fan of Mass Effect 2, but I've already played through it 3 times... don't feel the need for weapons. :/

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Always honkering for more!

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Edited By ThePhenomenal1
@fwylo: theres always a need to play this game over. you're never done with it until you S rank.
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Edited By Vailerth

Looking forward to the more substantial DLC t hat is in development, though I'll probably be sucked into buying these smaller ones for my second play through. 

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Woo I've bought every ME2 dlc so far, except those stupid looking alt outfits but damn these guns look awesome and if theirs one problem with me2, not enough guns.

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Edited By SUPER_STANO

ill buy when i get the balls to start my play through on insanity

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Edited By asurastrike

Now we see the real reason behind them getting rid of the old weapon system, so they can sell them to you.

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Edited By admordem

Man i still need to play ME2...

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Edited By WordyBastard

i'll buy it - i like Mass Effect 2.

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Hasn't everyone who is going to play ME2 already played ME2? This seems pointless. Why would I buy content for a game I beat nearly a year ago?

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@Branthog said:
"Hasn't everyone who is going to play ME2 already played ME2? This seems pointless. Why would I buy content for a game I beat nearly a year ago? "

Have you forgoten about the upcoming "Lair of the Shadow Broker" DLC?  Also some people, like myself, just can't get enough of Mass Effect and enjoy playing it multiple times. 
 
Though i'm sure someone like you would never understand the reasoning behind that. 
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Nice, Geth shotty for Tali

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Edited By Shaanyboi

I'm still only acouple hours into the first one.  I want to start Mass Effect 2 right after...

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As long as it's got no achievements associated with it.

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Edited By Arcane_Workshop
@Branthog said:
" Hasn't everyone who is going to play ME2 already played ME2? This seems pointless. Why would I buy content for a game I beat nearly a year ago? "
Aside from the new content DLC like Overlord and Lair of the Shadow Broker, lots of people just like to replay it to do different decisions. Like a good and evil playthrough or to see the other romance options etc... 
 
I did 3 playthroughs of Mass Effect 1 to continue off of. I'm kind of excited to start the one where I put Udina in charge of the citadel after I let the council die =D
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Edited By Materialize

This is cool I really need to play through this game again! I LOVE this game I have already played through several times but one more cant hurt right?

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@Arcane_Workshop said:
" @Branthog said:
" Hasn't everyone who is going to play ME2 already played ME2? This seems pointless. Why would I buy content for a game I beat nearly a year ago? "
Aside from the new content DLC like Overlord and Lair of the Shadow Broker, lots of people just like to replay it to do different decisions. Like a good and evil playthrough or to see the other romance options etc...  I did 3 playthroughs of Mass Effect 1 to continue off of. I'm kind of excited to start the one where I put Udina in charge of the citadel after I let the council die =D "
I haven't played it yet, just havent had the time...I'm still replaying ME1 and I want to get that out of the way first.
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two dollars in Mystery Money can get me a rock band song..... so no

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more mass effect 2 content is always a good thing!

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Anything ME2 related is great.

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4 total play throughs in Mass Effect 1 (2 on pc, 2 on 360) 
 
Second ME2 play through on 360 just about finished (everybody else loyal but not met legion yet) 
WIll buy the story DLC as the game is great, but i will never support silly dlc like gun packs.

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Hmm, I'll probably end up picking this up along with the Liara DLC whenever I can bring myself to replay ME2 again.

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Interesting. Might consider buying this when I fell like another playthrough.

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Edited By The_Real_Toyners

Still struggling through ME maybe I should jump to ME2 where the combat is cleaner?

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I am waiting for the actual DLC!

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interesting....but no. i like story dlc for mass effect, not guns.

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i cant see my self playing mass effect 2 after so long just for some weapons

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Just weapons? Maybe in a couple of months...

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errr ill get this but i wont feel good about it in the morning.

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@anthony_field said:
"errr ill get this but i wont feel good about it in the morning. "

This ^^
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As much as I loved this game, It's done until they or if they create DLC that is transitional to ME3. 

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I have been putting off playing this game for so long new weaponss at the start of the game would really be a kicker here.

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Any chance all these DLC weapons will finally get me past that stupid Insane difficulty? Grrrr

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Sweet.

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Sure they look cool, but I'm not really sure they're worth 160 Microsoft points. Hmm
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more guns sounds good to me...  =)

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It's ME2 DLC, I'll get it....I can't quit you.