Downloadable content to
me is a blessing and a curse. I love them and really look forward to
additional stuff developers bring to my favorite games. But
downloadable content isn't always sunshine and daisies.

And we
all know it...developers probably do hold back some content so they can
sell as DLC. I'm not saying every developer does this but we know it
happens, like those tiny kb files that unlock content already on the
disc? Nuff' said. It bothers me a bit, but as long as the game itself
feels like a full game, than I'm cool with it.

But what about those games we love that didn't sell well that developers planned DLC's for? This is where DLC goes sour.

For
example, one of my favorite games this gen is Pure. It's a great racing
game that was overlooked. And I'm sure there could've been DLC for this
game like more tracks, parts, characters, etc. But since the game
didn't sell, I doubt we'll see any of this.

Only 12 locations, but wish there were more.

My
point is, using Pure as an example, what if content was held back so
they can be sold as DLC? If so, what if the game doesn't sell and we
never see what the game could've been? Like Pure, I wish there were
more tracks. I still love the game but I wish there was more. Other
examples are MK vs DC and how there was DLC planned like new characters
that got cancelled. And Tomb Raider Underworld is another. Although we
got DLC for it, I'm sure if the game sold, there could've been more.

DLC was promised...but we never received any to this day.

Some
games benefit from DLCs. Games like Call of Duty World at War is still
thriving with DLCs and it's great! Same with Fallout 3 and Halo. And
I'm sure Batman Arkham Asylum will have new stuff as well. But the
games that didn't sell will fall under this curse to why DLC is not
always a great thing.

So either developers should stop holding
back content so us consumers won't get shortchanged, or have a crystal
ball that tells them their game will sell enough to warrant DLCs. Since
we don't know the future, I hope developers give us what we pay for.