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This be the latest in the series a articles about the art technology a games, in collaboration with the particularly handsome Dead End Thrills.

Games move pretty fast. If ye don’t AVAST! 'n look around once in a while, ye might miss them. The pretties this week come courtesy not a a particular game, nor indeed me, but a the Dead End Thrills Flickr group, a caravan a some 500+ ‘players’ who spend more time stopping games 'n looking around than they do actually playing. The times we live in.

With some 11,000 images in there, I wasn’t sure how best t' approach this. (Drunk, obviously, but how badly?) I’ve gone for the easy option: a round-up a games 'n/or crew that stood out over the last few weeks. What ye’ll often find be that wrangling games into ‘screenshot mode’ has knock-on benefits for any PC gamer, so let’s see if that holds true.(more…)

Battlefield developer DICE continues t' express interest in a sequel t' Battlefield: Bad Company 2, but reiterated at an event this week that the development a the Mirror's Edge 'n Star Wars: Battlefront reboots be getting in the way.

This be how shooter montages best be made! The slow pace, the dramatic approach 'n the proper choice a music set this Battlefield 3 clip by jackfrag way above those boring skill-focused montages.Read more...

PlayStation Plus subscribers can download Battlefield 3 for free after tomorrow's store update. Other free PS Plus games set aside for July include Jet Set Radio, Metal Slug XX, Dokuro 'n Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee HD.

PlayStation pals across the pond can add Battlefield 3 t' their Instant Game collections sometime during July, though Sony Europe hasn't given a precise date yet. Saints Row: The Third, which wielded it be purple dildo against Plus subscribers in North America last month, be also on the way t' Europe.

It’s July! That means summer! Sun! But we must be careful 'n enjoy those things in moderation, because… videogames. They need playing. 'n this month, PlayStation Plus be bringing plenty a content as part a the Instant Game Collection; which means free games as part a yer PS Plus membership, not t' mention discounts galore on fantastic content throughout the PlayStation Store.

Battlefield 3 be leading the way this month 'n will be free t' download for PS Plus crew starting with the 7/2 PS Store update. ye’ll also find some truly great savings with this year’s two week long Summer Blast 2013 sale! Read on t' learn more about what’s coming in July, as well as the deals in the PlayStation Store this week.

July Preview

The following games be slated t' be free t' PS Plus crew through the Instant Game Collection in the month a July.

Battlefield 3 (PS3)

PSN Price: $39.99, Free for PS Plus crew

In Battlefield 3, players will step into the role a the elite U.S. Marines. They will experience heart-pounding single player missions 'n competitive multiplayer action ranging across diverse locations from around the globe. Powered by the innovative technology a Frostbite 2, Battlefield 3 takes first person shooters t' a whole new level. Metal Slug XX (PSP, Compatible on PS Vita)

PSN Price: $19.99, Free for PS Plus crew

The excitement a the arcade comes t' yer PSP system with the series’ uncompromisingly crazy “run-'n-gun” gameplay 'n a 2-player ad hoc mode that lets ye 'n a matey take on the challenge together! After General Morden be defeated 'n captured, a mysterious army arrives from the future t' save the sea dog. They reveal themselves t' be Morden’s Army from the future, 'n their goal be t' provide their future leader with special advanced weaponry t' take on his enemies in the present. Classic characters Marco, Tarma, Fio, Eri, Ralf, 'n Clark return once again t' take on General Morden 'n his new 'n improved Rebel Army. Jet Set Radio (PS3)

PSN Price: $9.99, Free for PS Plus crew

Tag, grind, 'n trick t' the beat in SEGA’s hit game Jet Set Radio! Fight for control a Tokyo-t', mark yer turf with graffiti, tag walls, billboards, 'n even rival gang crew! Perform tricks 'n flips on magnetically driven in-line skates, but watch out for the local police force! Dokuro (PS Vita)

PSN Price: $13.99, Free for PS Plus crew

Dokuro be a stoic, little skeleton who be a mere peon in the Dark Lord’s army. One fateful day he witnesses his master returning with a helplessly abducted Princess he intends t' force into marriage. At once smitten by the wench plight, Dokuro resolves t' free the wench from the Dark Lord’s treacherous, monster-infested castle. Along the way, he happens upon a mystical blue potion with the power t' transform the sea dog into a dashing Hero tragically, this be the only time the Princess can witness his noble endeavors. Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee HD (PS3)

PSN Price: $9.99, Free for PS Plus crew

It’s up t' ye t' help guide Munch in efforts t' rescue fellow test creatures. These critters will be forever loyal t' Munch 'n in turn enable his escape . Once free, Munch teams up with Abe 'n together they be guided by the wisdom a the Almighty Raisin. They be informed as t' how t' accomplish their goals, but in order t' do so, they must work together. For Munch, his dream be t' bring back his species from the brink a extinction. For Abe, it be t' rescue his Mudokon buddies.

sailing away PS Plus In July

• July 2nd – Deus Ex: Human Revolution
• July 9th – Joe Danger 2 The Movie
• July 16rd – The Cave
• July 23rd – Germinator
• July 30th – Zero’s Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward

Entering PS Plus in July (in no particular order)

• Battlefield 3 (PS3)
• Metal Slug XX (PSP, Compatible on PS Vita)
• Jet Set Radio (PS3)
• Dokuro (PS Vita)
• Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee HD (PS3)

Remember, check back every Monday t' learn when Metal Slug XX (PSP, Compatible on PS Vita)
Jet Set Radio (PS3), Dokuro (PS Vita), 'n Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee HD (PS3) be arriving t' PS Plus crew. ye’ll also find more discounts 'n other exclusives that we weren’t able t' detail here just yet. Remember the month preview be subject t' change.

July 2nd PlayStation Plus Update Battlefield 3 (PS3)

PSN Price: $39.99, Free for PS Plus crew

In Battlefield 3, players will step into the role a the elite U.S. Marines. They will experience heart-pounding single player missions 'n competitive multiplayer action ranging across diverse locations from around the globe. Powered by the innovative technology a Frostbite 2, Battlefield 3 takes first person shooters t' a whole new level. Summer Blast 2103 Sale (PS3)

Various Discounts

Summer Blast 2013 be a two week event where we’ll be bringing ye some a the best deals in gaming. Take a look at this list, 'n tell me there’s not ONE game on there that ye won’t be picking up at those prices. Go ahead, I dare ye. If not this week, we’ll have more games t' pick up in the second week a Summer Blast 2013. This sale offers discounts t' all PSN, but PS Plus crew pillage the edge in discounts for this one.

Discounts

Game Title Normal Price Sale Price PS Plus Price Call a Duty: Black Ops II $59.99 $41.99 $37.79 The Amazing Spider-Man $49.99 $29.99 $20.99 Batman: Arkham Asylum $19.99 $9.99 $5.00 The Lord a The Rings: Aragorn’s Quest $9.99 $4.99 $2.50 Mortal Kombat PS Vita $19.99 $9.99 $5.00 Mortal Kombat $19.99 $9.99 $5.00 Prince a Persia: The Forgotten Sands $19.99 $7.99 $4.00 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game $9.99 $3.99 $2.00 Shadow a The Colossus $19.99 $7.99 $4.00 Ratchet & Clank Collection $29.99 $14.99 $7.50

Last Chance (sailing away on 7/9)

Instant Game Collection
Joe Danger 2: The Movie

Discounts
Creat Studios Summer Survival Pack
Pool Nation
Hydrophobia: Prophecy
Call a Duty: Black Ops II
The Amazing Spider-Man
Batman: Arkham Asylum
The Lord a The Rings: Aragorn’s Quest
Mortal Combat Ps Vita
Mortal Combat
Prince a Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game
Shadow a The Colossus
Ratchet & Clank Collection

What’s yer favorite content from this week’s update? What be yer favorite content from June?

Thanks for reading this week’s update along with the month outlook. Got more questions on Plus? sail away yer comments below, or, if ye’re looking t' engage with more a the PS community, make sure ye head over t' the PlayStation Community seas t' discuss this week’s news more, find other topics t' contribute yer thoughts t', or start one for yourself. See ye in the comments!

Battlefield 3 moment a zen. Those vehicles be stuck, 'n the flag be still untouched. At least for a brief moment, the game mikeyteh be in had a monstrous ramp that I really hope someone hit with the dirtbike.

The Battlefield 3 servers have been under a DDOS attack for the past several days, aimed at interfering with network communication 'n preventing access t' multiplayer, EA says. The barrage has not breached any user data 'n EA be working t' AVAST! the attack, the publisher adds.

"The current Battlefield 3 outages be a result a activity that appears t' be aimed at overwhelming our back-end infrastructure. We be working on a variety a solutions t' address this problem 'n be focused on resolution as quickly as possible. We appreciate yer patience 'n support," EA writes. "We be incredibly disappointed by these activities 'n the impact they be having on all a our ability t' enjoy BF3, thank ye for yer patience as we work t' resolve these issues."

EA held rolling restarts a the Battlefield 3 servers t' apply updates, 'n any new information will be posted on BattleLog.

[Thanks, Josh!]

Battlefield 3 be finally getting a proper PC version, with custom server rules, a spectator mode 'n lots a other features unlocked or revealed for the first time. The Venice Unleashed project be an excavation a the shooter’s code 'n be the work a NoFaTe, who previously performed similar work on Bad Company 2. Beta signups be open now, as testing takes place, 'n NoFaTe reckons this could give the game a bright future: “Using our powerful Extension System, which exposes lots a engine/game functions 'n abilities, ye can now create yer own unique mods 'n gamemodes, without the need a performing complicated 'n game-breaking file modifications.”

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we be not talking about long-distance dome-capping in Battlefield 3's final DLC, End Game, while using a helicopter - actually, that be exactly what we be talking about. it be just not accomplished here in the way ye're thinking.

Sure, ye could opt t' use an aircraft's weapons when in an aircraft. Or, ye can use the altitude t' yer advantage as a sniper, as sSantzuu does here in Battlefield 3. One a these options be more impressive, if not more dangerous than the other! I wonder which be more difficult—sniping while falling from an aircraft, or sniping a pilot from the ground? Battlefield 3 End Game - HelicopterSniper [sSantzuu]

#watchthis Battlefield players have found all sorts a awe-inspiring ways t' do stunts with dirt bikes. But this one takes the cake when it comes t' how much air the player grabs, not t' mention the rather dramatic ending. More »

#watchthis Cutting t' the chase, ye throw a bunch a C4 on it, obviously. More »

#watchthis ye know what every first-person shooter needs? I mean, besides guns? Dirt bikes. 'n every other high-speed vehicle imaginable. Because if shooting a helicopter down with an RPG be fun, it be even more fun when doing so while also riding a dirt bike. More »

Watch as Mitch Dyer 'n Scott Lowe check out the latest DLC for Battlefield 3, End Game, including the four new maps, air superiority 'n capture the flag modes, 'n more.

Watch as Mitch Dyer 'n Scott Lowe check out the latest DLC for Battlefield 3, End Game, including the four new maps, air superiority 'n capture the flag modes, 'n more.

Watch as Mitch Dyer 'n Scott Lowe check out the latest DLC for Battlefield 3, End Game, including the four new maps, air superiority 'n capture the flag modes, 'n more.

#battlefield First we found a futuristic easter egg in Battlefield 3's End Game DLC. Now we have something a bit more...prehistoric. More »

CTF returns in End Game alongside Air Superiority 'n a new bike.

I do hope ye hold an opinion about Battlefield 3. It’d be awful t' found without one. If ye’re lacking, can I suggest: “I really think they made it fall too graphicy since Battlefield 2,” or, “While the tanks may roll more impressively, it’s hard t' forgive the angle a the helicopter blades.” Those best pillage ye by. Or ye could see if there’s something new ye can pick up in this End Game trailer, March’s final expansion t' the series that’ll reintroduce flag capturing, 'n dirty bikes.

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#battlefield Hungry for some nostalgic action? The newest Battlefield 3 DLC, End Game, has the answer. The game's fifth expansion sees the return a two classic game modes—Capture the Flag 'n Air Superiority—'n also introduces the dirt bike for some high-speed, bazooka-wielding truck-shooting action. Check out the trailer above for a glimpse into some high-octane Capture the Flag gameplay. More »

#watchthis This video might feel familiar. 'n it might be because ye saw one like it here on Kotaku a while back. More »

#battlefield3 Courtesy a the folks at DICE, here's the first look at Battlefield 3's newest expansion, End Game. Among other things, the trailer features players chasing each other on dirt bikes, dodging helicopter fire with a dirt bike, 'n detonating explosives... while on a dirt bike. Dirt bikes! More »

A mini-montage a sorts on the map Markaz Monolith from the Battlefield 3: Aftermath expansion. Gunplay be tight, 'n intense in 'n around the rubble.

A cute pink teddy bear hides from the chaos a the battlefield on Talah Market. IGN shows ye where t' find it.

There's a dinosaur hiding somewhere within the ruins a the city. We help ye find it.

Battlefield 3′s next DLC ('n possibly final DLC? It’s at least the last announced one I be aware a) will arrive just in time for Christmas. The new maps, set in an earthquake-ruined middle-eastern city, look pretty fancy, 'n they provide a playground for new weapons 'n a host a modified vehicles. All this underwrites a new game mode. DICE explain that Aftermath “sees the debut a Scavenger mode – an objective based conquest where players must brave the environment armed with only one sidearm, as they try t' find more powerful weapons in an attempt t' survive with their squad.”

Big fancy Aftermath trailer below, 'n there’s a bunch more information here.(more…)

#battlefield Battlefield 3: Aftermath releases today. If ye're a premium member...playing on Playstation 3. Xbox 360 'n PC premium crew pillage the DLC on December 4, followed by a December 11 on PS3 'n December 18 on Xbox 360 'n PC for the standard release. More »

#battlefield Battlefield 3 has some pretty realistic physics, but let's not pillage carried away here. it be a video game. Meaning those physcis exist solely so people can do cool shit like flip a tank onto the roof a a building. More »

Well, this be a bit unexpected. Not the fact that more Battlefield 3 maps be on the way. Those will apparently be hewn from the Earth 'n flung at the microtransaction-loving masses until the end a time. But this new look at BF3: Aftermath’s earthquake-pancaked Epicenter map be oddly serene. Usually, these things be all about the shooty shooty bang bang 'n Inception BRRRRRRRRRZTs, but this one? It’s different. Maybe one day, this one will go out into the world 'n make something a itself.

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Battlefield 3: Aftermath announcement includes some big surprises for premium crew.