Quick Pic: DoA 5 Round 2 Costume Pack available now on Xbox Live and PSN

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Meow! The Dead or Alive 5 (DoA 5) "Round 2" DLC costume pack is now available on Xbox Live and PSN. Here are the details:

  
Kitty Pack: Helena, Christie, Tina, Lisa – $4.99 USD (PS3) / 400 MSP (Xbox 360 ) 
What a Character: Hitomi, Mila, Rig, Lisa – $4.99 USD (PS3) /400 MSP (Xbox 360) 
Special Set: Kasumi, Leifang, Hayabusa, Lisa – $4.99 USD (PS3) / 400 MSP (Xbox 360) 
Dead or Alive 5 Round 2 Costumes: – Full Set – $12.99 USD (PS3) / 1040 MSP (Xbox 360)

Ed Boon dismisses on-disc DLC for Injustice: Gods Among Us

Pictured: Nightwing, who will be in the game from the get-go and NOT DLC.

NetherRealm + on-disc DLC = no-go.

Capcom took a big hit in their fanbase when locked on-disc content was revealed in Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). The company did themselves no favors by charging $20 or 1600 Microsoft Points for the 12 additional characters.

While fanboys took the bait as they always do, those opposed to it spoke out. Mortal Kombat and Injustice: Gods Among Us front man Ed Boon promises NetherRealm will not make the same shady business decisions as their rival.

Capcom re-evaluating DLC delivery method

So they say.

Before its release, Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) was marred by controversy. Since they were first announced at New York Comic Con 2011, gems have left a bad taste in the mouths of the fighting game community (FGC). An even bigger issue occurred just before launch day.

On-disc DLC.

To avoid more controversy in the future, Capcom Vice President, Christian Svensson has took to Capcom-Unity to address fans who are losing hope and patience. See his official statement after the jump.

Street Fighter x Tekken: February Character breakdown (Video)

Maximilian has posted a new Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) character breakdown. The upcoming crossover is scheduled to be released for Xbox 360 and PS3 on March 6 and the PS Vita this fall. Max also discussed the DLC possibilities.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: "Online Warrior" Episode #14 (Video)

Maximilian is back to discuss the DLC rumors surrounding Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3). This is the hot topic on the 14th episode of the "Online Warrior." Max asks interesting questions such as whether or not more DLC characters would suffice with the already large roster on UMvC3.

DLC costume price and release dates revealed for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Hey look it's Mega Man, Zero.

In their final Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) costume breakdown, Gamespot revealed the pricing and release dates of all DLC costumes. 11 packs will be released for 320 Microsoft points or $4.00 each.

The first DLC pack will be available next Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2011). If you'd rather buy all 48 costumes in one pack, you will have to wait until March 6, 2012 and it'll cost 1,600 Microsoft points or $20.00.

See the list of DLC packs and their release dates below:

Mortal Kombat: Freddy Krueger DLC available tomorrow (August 9)

"Every town has an Elm Street!" 

The final DLC character to appear in the ninth installment of Mortal Kombat, Freddy Krueger, is set to invade the dreams of the MK fighters tomorrow (August 9) when he hits the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network.

Wes Craven's dream killer was announced as a DLC in San Diego back in July at Comic-Con 2011.

If you want Wes Craven's deadly creation in your version of Mortal Kombat, you'll have to ante up 400 Microsoft Points on the Xbox Live Marketplace or $4.99 on the PlayStation Network. 

See the Freddy Krueger DLC trailer below.

Mortal Kombat: Rain DLC and classic Jade/Kitana skins now available on Xbox Live

When it "Rains" it pours.

The newest edition to the ninth installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise is now available for 400 Microsoft Points on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Rain joins Skarlet and Kenshi as a DLC character along with the fourth and final combatant who will be revealed this Thursday (July 21, 2011) at a Comic-Con event.

Mortal Kombat 2 inspired character skins of Jade and Kitana are also available on Xbox Live free of charge.

Expect Rain ($4.99) and the latest free character skins on the PlayStation Network later this afternoon/evening.

Mortal Kombat: Rain Vignette

Let it "Rain."

The purple warrior, Rain will make his return to the Mortal Kombat franchise next Tuesday (July 19, 2011) on the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network.

Rain debuted in 1995 as a hidden combatant in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3.

Since then he has been playable in Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Advance, Armageddon and made an appearance in Deception's Konquest Mode.

View Rain's Mortal Kombat vignette below.

PSN 'Welcome Back' content available now

Sony's "Welcome Back" package is now available on the PlayStation Network in North America. Those who signed up for PSN after April 20, 2011 will not have access to the package.

The "Welcome Back" package includes a free month of PlayStation Plus, "On Us" films, free games and other content. If you're already a PlayStation Plus member, 60 days will be added to your subscription.

After July 3, 2011, the "Welcome Back" tab will disappear.

See a full list of gaming content included in the "Welcome Back" package after the jump.