{
  "id": 17642,
  "title": "10 expansions that were better than the actual game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/10-expansions-that-were-better-than-the-actual-game",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-01T21:51:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/10-expansions-that-were-better-than-the-actual-game/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ten expansions that surpassed their original games include Dishonored's The Knife of Dunwall and The Brigmore Witches, an expansion that introduced a voiced protagonist, Michael Madsen's Daud, and the Blink power's timestop element. In Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Dark Crusade, the campaign expanded to include factions like the Necrons and Tau, along with proper recall of structures, enhancing the overall experience. The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion's The Shivering Isles revitalized the game by adding new landmasses, bizarre architecture, and a unique culture ruled by the Daedric Prince of Madness, Sheogorath. Mass Effect 3's Citadel DLC provided a fitting send-off for Shepard and the crew, featuring a party scene and downtime zone for companions, contrasting the actions of the main game. Fallout: New Vegas' Old World Blues expansion brought back the game's 1950s B-movie sci-fi humor, setting the players in the Big MT with mad scientists and robotic scorpions. Lastly, Borderlands 2's Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep offered a diversion from the main game's fast-paced action, allowing players to engage in a D&D-like story with comedic elements and a deeper understanding of the villainous Handsome Jack.",
  "summary": "Bigger isn't always better. Except for sometimes when it is.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dishonored's The Knife of Dunwall introduced voiced protagonist Daud and Blink's timestop.",
    "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Dark Crusade added Necrons and Tau factions with structure recall.",
    "Fallout: New Vegas' Old World Blues brought 1950s B-movie humor and mad scientists."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}