So Mission mode is out... and it's buggy.

I don't have it yet, but there is a lot chatter on other forums because MM Achievements seem to trigger a glitch that makes the DLC unusable when connected to Live.
People speculate that it's because the new achievements aren't yet recognized.

Those who want it might want to wait for the patch to come or download and then stay offline until the problem is resolved.

Wait so when can we officially download the Mission Mode? Because I saw it on a few days ago and then it got taken down...

You could officially download it yesterday and it was removed yesterday.

Due back up on Monday.

Even without mission mode, you should watch out for some glitches if you've got the "upgrade" on Friday.

On chapter 10, when you get close to the stairway door, a cutscene is triggered. SKIP IT!! Otherwise watch your Xbox freeze on a frame that shows you a pillar with skulls on it.

In the tunnel to reach Dagra Dai, another cutscene starts, but there's just nothing you can do. The game crashes even before the cutscene starts and freezes on a black screen.

Way to go, guys!

Oh, on the plus side, Fiend Genshin and the Elizébet II got a few new, cool-looking moves.

I have to say that I solely blame MS business practices for this crap. Tecmo would have never released an under-tested product like that if they weren't bound by contract to finish at an impossible date.

It's TN's work alright, but I'm still convinced that the lack of testing time was due to their publisher's Holy Timetable.

The original NG and NG DS both took forever to be released and were pushed back quite a few times, but they were both pretty damn near perfect.

I thought the 30+ was just a rumor. I found confirmation for only 2 people filing lawsuits: Itagaki and some other dude.

I'm just saying Tecmo was never shy to push back a release date as much as necessary to provide a glitch-free game. The internal turmoil at Tecmo certainly didn't help, but having some employees sue the boss doesn't stop the others from doing 60+ hours/week. My point is that if Tecmo was publisher, the game might not even be out yet. Though I have to admit I really don't know anything... just guessing.

Anyway, it seems that mission mode is back online, but they didn't patch their patch. We can now play missions, but still can't reach Dagra Dai in story mode.

Once I get MM, I'll certainly be able to wait for the next patch. Right now I just need to finish this looong day at work!