When we first noted Magicka's buggy launch (which initially delayed the review process), we were certain that the developers would stick to their guns and work out the kinks. We've been following the updates closely, and in addition to our Top 7 Magicka Visual Spell Effects, we recently wrote about the free distribution of the game's music.
Earlier today, the Magicka team uploaded a new song to their site -- sort of an acoustic duel between an upset gamer and Vlad (the developer's representation) -- and it's fantastic; while nothing complex, the song perfectly mirrors the team's ability to take issues and turn them into something humorous and promotional. More interestingly to Magicka owners is the free DLC. According to the press release, the latest update includes 'free DLC' (as a reward for sticking with them through the bugs), and is detailed below:
1 Staff - "Bugged Staff" - summons a swarm of bugs.
1 Sword - "A broken sword"
1 Robe - "Patched Robe"
1 Magick - "Crash to Desktop - Magick - zaps any foe (or friend)
From GN to the Magicka devs: please, for the love of brilliantly designed games, keep up the awesome work!
~Steve "Lelldorianx" Burke