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PlayStation Plus: Battlefield 3 Free for Members, Summer Blast Discounts

PSBlog - "Battlefield 3 free for Plus members this week, big discounts in the Summer Blast sale, and a look at July's upcoming Instant Game Collection additions.

July Preview:

Battlefield 3 (PS3)
PSN Price: $39.99, Free for PS Plus members"

Metal Slug XX (PSP, Compatible on PS Vita)
PSN Price: $19.99, Free for PS Plus members

Jet Set Radio (PS3)
PSN Price: $9.99, Free for PS Plus members

Dokuro (PS Vita)
PSN Price: $13.99, Free for PS Plus members

Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee HD (PS3)
PSN Price: $9.99, Free for PS Plus members"

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ThatCanadianGuy5143942d ago

This is fantastic.Been telling my friend to buy BF3 for what feels like a lifetime now.He's one of those COD guys, tho.

Finally, i can lure him into the better shooter and make him my tank repair bitch.

No excuses now, it's free.

allformats3942d ago (Edited 3942d ago )

Sony is mad. Sony is utterly mad! This is too good to be true man! Keep them coming!

Why the dislikes? I say "Mad" in overly awesome! Get with it, folks!

Bring on the free games!

Goro3942d ago (Edited 3942d ago )

This update isn't very good at all, most PS Plus subscribers already have BF3 and the rest of the games are awful.

darthv723942d ago

my psp is going to get charged up and play me some metal slug goodness.

Smoovekid3942d ago

@Yakuzaz How do you know most peole have BF3?

zippycup3942d ago (Edited 3942d ago )

that's why he got so meany disagrees

HammadTheBeast3942d ago

Meanwhile on XBL.....

Tower Defense.

PeaSFor3942d ago (Edited 3942d ago )

Meanwhile on XBL.....

Cricket sounds

JohnS13133942d ago

"This update isn't very good at all, most PS Plus subscribers already have BF3 and the rest of the games are awful. "

What a dope you are xYakuzaz. I have two of the games but not BF3 and the other games I don't have seem really good. It's a great list.

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BLAKHOODe3942d ago

Haters are going to hate and say any dumb thing they can think of to try to justify their hate, but if you don't recognize that Battlfield 3 "free" "rented" or however you see it is not a great VALUE for Playstation Plus members, you're an idiot.

On top of the "freebie" or "rental", we're getting ridiculous savings on some AAA titles that we KEEP.. FOREVER.. rather our Plus membership expires or not.

shivvy243941d ago

Lol i dont have BF3 so its a win !

specialguest3941d ago

The last time I looked into PS Plus membership perks was back when free games meant old PS1 games. And now...? WOW! BF3 for free during membership?!? That's what I'm talking about. Suddenly the PS Plus requirement for PS4 multiplayer isn't so bad.

xPhearR3dx3941d ago

@xYakuzaz

While I agree the rest of the games are pretty awful, I'm so happy BF3 is free for Plus Members. I recently picked up a PS3 again and already bought BF3 for PC/360 and didn't want to really buy it again to play with my friends. Since I'm a plus member, this worked out great for me. Seeing how a have a big backlog of PS3 exclusives I haven't played, I'm kinda glad BF3 is the only worth while title for me this month.

mewhy323941d ago

Wow. Sony is the best. You pay 10.00 less than Xbox Live and get games like uncharted, battlefield 3 for free!!! While Micro$oft gives you Halo3 ROFL!!!!!

Gazondaily3941d ago

Damn. That is a brilliant deal.

PSN is putting Xbox Live to shame when it comes to value.

Kaneda3941d ago

In a few months, you will be playing with ghost. BF4 is coming out! FPS gamers will be playing BF4. BF3 needs a lot of players to have fun! Since the maps are so big!

The_KELRaTH3941d ago

@xYakuzaz

OK so sure there are a lot of ppl that already own BF3 and I'm one of them but how about looking at it from a different perspective to just what you already have and consider that for existing BF3 players it will boost the players and servers again.
I also own Xcom Enemy Unknown BUT... I still downloaded the free PSN version as it means I don't need to have the disc to hand - and this will also apply to BF3.

AlexanderNevermind3941d ago (Edited 3941d ago )

@ SpecialGuest

Where U been?!

If you decide to purchase + look in the library of all the free games.............ENJOY.

T23941d ago (Edited 3941d ago )

@yakuzaz - I already own bf3, but I was waiting to pick up saints row 3 for 19.99 to mess around on... and then guess what happened last week?
plus already saved me 20 bucks in the first month i had it. If heavy rain goes on there I will have paid off my sub, LOL

edit - @kelrath - great idea i am going to download bf3 too and give my copy to a friend!! First I will watch the video on how to share games though just to make sure I get it right.

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Crazyglues3942d ago (Edited 3942d ago )

@ DayZ

-make him my tank repair bitch... LoL

Thank you for making me laugh so hard... -yeah BF3 is an awesome shooter, make sure you show him the ropes, because these COD guys are never prepared for a real fps...

Tip number one..
-yeah sniper shots tend to go down as they go across a long distance- you know like in real life- ...LoL
(unlike in COD where you can just shoot from any distance, and have no bullet drop)

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superbhoy3942d ago

the maps on cod are so small they dont need it anyway

angelsx3942d ago

My dream is to play Battlefield in cinema.

badz1493941d ago

like mine Acer P1200i - dirt cheap now (not very good but decent but those Full HD projectors would be the best of course) and set your PS3 to a 5.1 home theater system, (I use my ancient Yahama TSS-10 I bought 10 years ago in Japan) and you're set to go! I have a 51" plasma too but I do game on my 'private cinema' every now and then!

ShwankyShpanky3942d ago

Anybody else have a digital copy of BF3 that can tell me how big it is?

My 500GB is starting going to need some new holes punched in its belt.

mrmarx3942d ago

about 7 with updates close to 12 with all dlc

mrmarx3942d ago

and gold for xbox gets a 5 year old xbox arcade game lol

T23941d ago

ugh don't remind me, my gold sub is up in october.... biggest waste of money ever, but of course I didn't have a choice as they had my credit card anyway, and I didn't know the default setting was "auto renew" and you can't remove your credit card info either it doesn't let you sign in to live.... fn money-grubbers.

GravelerMagnitude93942d ago (Edited 3942d ago )

and let it all loose on microsoft, even last weeks tacos was in the mix

omg , enough with the games Sony, your too f**k'n much Sonya baby

microsoft too greedy to give a free to play game for free

xbox fans, i beg you to go the sony route , just please. you only hold yourself back if you dont

dale_denton3942d ago

does it come with story only and no multiplayer?

badz1493941d ago

it's the full game dude! Granted that it's not the Premium Edition but it's the full BF3 game! kinda unbelievable, right? welcome to PS+!

dale_denton3941d ago

it was only a question.. i've been a ps+ sub since day one.. sometimes we do get games that have only the story and no multiplayer... simple question dude. but thanks for the info.

badz1493940d ago

what? is it true? what game that you were saying that only has campaign but not MP? honestly never heard about it.

dale_denton3940d ago

i downloaded uncharted 3 recently and it only came with story not online.. am i wrong or not? i'm not an xbox fanboy man.. i love my ps3! don't think i'm trolling because of an simple question. cheers.

dale_denton3940d ago

and yes, loving bf3 story and online =) finally finished dl

badz1493940d ago (Edited 3940d ago )

just found the question strange as like I said I didn't know that there were games separated SP from MP on PS+.

so, UC3 was like THAT ha? I didn't know because I didn't get it from PS+ as I still have my copy. but still...weird! anyway, enjoy your BF3 and cheers! sorry btw if offended

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gta_manic3941d ago

I literally just got 1 year of plus after reading this

Ashlen3941d ago

I'm really surprised an EA game made it onto PS+

SpadeX3941d ago

Nope, I've got Kingdoms of Amalur last month, so its not the first EA game.

mxrider21993941d ago

@spyder but an ea game this big ya i am very surprised

Spontogical3941d ago

Mass Effect 3 has also been on the Instant Game Collection too - at least for EU members, not sure about US.

Soupaman663941d ago

I'm excited for ps+ bf3 too. I don't really buy shooters, but people gift me cod. Its fun but I'm also wondering if bf3 is as fast paced and fun. my dad play cod a lot and tried bf3 and didn't like it. I tried it on my friend's pc and didn't really get into it either. I'm not a big fan of strategy or pay real money for an advantage over other players. There's a chance that people played both games and prefer cod. I'm not going to shut down bf3 because I want to try it for myself. However I know there's a possibility I wont like it. I'm hoping I won't.

xxLuckyStrike3941d ago

Good now maybe this will give folks a reason to come off Netflix and use the ps3 for gaming

kingPoS3941d ago

Yeah... netflix lights up my friends list on Fridays & Saturdays. lol

Xandet3941d ago

Sony has no problem giving away BF3, one of the best, most active multiplayer-centric games on the market, yet MS can't spare ACII or Halo 3? Gimme a friggin' break.

3-4-53938d ago

I was a COD player...not only COD..but owned all of them. Just bought BF3 2 weeks ago and I love it.

Now one of my most anticipated games is BF4. It might be my MOST wanted game.

That and Smash Brothers

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Goro3942d ago

I feel robbed, i've had this N4G page up ready to submit after entering the URL for 7 hours and the first time i don't refresh for a few minutes it gets submitted, typical

Zones3942d ago

Hahaha, I feel your pain man.

Though if you want me to delete this so that you'll resubmit it again, it's fine by me. ;)

Goro3942d ago

nah it's cool man, i'll get it next time :)

Swiggins3942d ago

Good Guy Zones, finds out someone was trying to submit the news before him, offers to delete it to give them a second shot.

Bubbles for being a cool dude.

Andreas-Sword3942d ago (Edited 3942d ago )

I think also PS+ is a great deal.
Read, here: http://www.gamerevolution.c...
And, here: http://www.ign.com/articles...

BLAKHOODe3942d ago

Not if you're an Xbox fan. "Rented" games and big discounts are TERRIBLE.

Heretic963941d ago

I would rather have rented games that I want to play, than games to keep that I will never touch.

I have had PS+ since the day that it launched, and have just about every game that they have offered "to rent". A year later I can still play those "rented" games and they are still giving me more.

How many times do you need to finish a game to be satisfied with it? Is finishing or enjoying a "rented" game any different than one that is owned.

When is the last time you didn't pay for your XBL Gold membership?

If you stop paying for PS+, you can't play the games anymore, but once you renew again, your access to the games is unlocked again.

The argument about the games being rented is absolutely weak and a clear sign that you have no real basis on which to discredit the service which you have most likely never even tried.

Please come back when you have a legitimate case as to why enjoying 64 games for $50 bucks is a bad thing.

Heretic963941d ago

By the way... PS4 and Xbox One have not even launched, yet we already have 5 confirmed free games that will be available to PS+ members including Drive Club on day one.

How many Xbox One games is your Gold subscription getting you so far?

And yes, I am aware it is a slimmed down version with only certain cars and tracks available.

BLAKHOODe3941d ago

@Heretic96

You apparently missed the joke. I was making fun of Xbox fans discrediting the Playstation Plus service.. I was not being one of them.

Personally, I am a HUGE fan of Playstation Plus, have been a member for a few years now and I am well aware of what a great VALUE it is. I also agree with everything you said. I was an Xbox Gold member for years, as well, but let my subscription expire last year.. I only recently renewed for 6 months (at a great discount), to take advantage of the free games they are giving away. After which, my subscription will expire again as my focus will be on the PS4. BUT, I'll have those free games should I ever go back to my 360 again.

Kingthrash3603942d ago

bf3 ...I thought it was for the eu store....its us? &$@# YEAH!

fsfsxii3942d ago

Is Jet Set Radio for both regions?!

Goro3942d ago (Edited 3942d ago )

Your welcome.

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Tales Of Graces Ƒ Retro Review – Holding Out For a Hero

Gary Green said: Namco Bandai heard the call of many fans asking for the PlayStation release of Tales of Graces which was originally released seemingly exclusively for the Wii back in 2009. If you’re acquainted with the Tales series then Graces f won’t be something entirely new to you, yet if you’re a newcomer then you’ll find a plethora of gameplay mechanics and nuances that distinguish this series from other JRPGs. While the game finds itself following the traditional archetype of JRPGs, such as a somewhat clichéd story, Graces has something to offer to both veterans and newcomers alike.

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GoodGuy099h ago

Odd this and the xillia games still haven't gotten remasters yet.

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil1d 5h ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai23h ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing699h ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

solideagle8h ago

Majority of the time it's true but if a company/publisher is big (in terms of money), they can take a hit or 2. e.g. I am not worried about Rebirth sales as Square will make Remake 3 anyway but if FF 17 doesn't sell then Square might need to look for alternative. <-- my humble opinion

Abnor_Mal8h ago

Doesn’t Microsoft own the IP now since they acquired Activision?

Abnor_Mal4h ago

Oh okay, Activision owned True Crime, but when that didn’t sell as intended it was canceled. Six months later Square Enix bought the rights and changed the title to Sleeping Dogs.*

*As per Wikipedia

boing17h ago(Edited 7h ago)

Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.

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PAX East 2024: Suda51 Talks Shadow of the Damned, More

Grasshopper Manufacture's Shadows of the Damned returns this year with a remaster, and Hardcore Gamer got to talk with Suda51 about it, among other things...

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