Three HUGE gaming blockbusters dominate the spotlight in the latest edition of our weekly screenshot round-up. Prepare to be shocked and awed by gorgeous new shots from Crysis 3, Halo 4 and The Last of Us.
Anything else to care about? You bet! Loads of games were immortalized in screenshot form this week. Other featured galleries include: Gravity Rush, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy, Batman: Arkham City’s Harley Quinn’s Revenge DLC, Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, Rayman Origins 3DS, One Piece: Pirate Warriors, Alan Wake’s American Nightmare for PC, Pokédex 3D Pro, Pokémon Black Version/White Version 2, Smart As, Sound Shapes, Madagascar 3: The Video Game, Mercenary Ops, Lollipop Chainsaw, Waveform’s Eris DLC, Worms Revolution, Fray, Dungeon Gate, NASCAR The Game: Inside Line, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD and Final Fantasy XIII-2’s final DLC set.
Crysis 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360):
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Halo 4 (Xbox 360):
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The Last of Us (PS3):
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Gravity Rush (PS Vita):
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Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (PS3, PS Vita):
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Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy (Nintendo 3DS):
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Batman: Arkham City – Harley Quinn’s Revenge DLC (PS3, Xbox 360):
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Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown (PSN, XBLA):
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Rayman Origins 3DS (Nintendo 3DS):
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One Piece: Pirate Warriors (PSN):
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Alan Wake’s American Nightmare (PC):
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Pokédex 3D Pro (Nintendo 3DS eShop):
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Pokémon Black Version/White Version 2 (Nintendo DS):
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Smart As (PS Vita):
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Sound Shapes (PS Vita):
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Madagascar 3: The Video Game (PS3, Wii, Xbox 360):
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Mercenary Ops (PC):
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Lollipop Chainsaw – Juliet Starling Bonus Costumes (PS3, Xbox 360):
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Waveform – Eris DLC (PC):
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Worms Revolution (PC, PSN, XBLA):
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Fray (PC, Mac):
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Dungeon Gate (PC):
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NASCAR The Game: Inside Line (PS3, Wii, Xbox 360):
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD (PSN, XBLA):
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 – Final DLC (PS3, Xbox 360):
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Far Cry 3 Closed Beta:

Ubisoft is offering gamers many ways to join in on the Far Cry 3 multiplayer beta, scheduled to run for two weeks this summer on both PS3 and Xbox 360. The easiest method to apply for an invite is to enter via the game’s Facebook sweepstakes page where 500 beta keys will be given away. Or you can just kick back and monitor Ubisoft’s website and social channels as well as other partner websites for giveaways. For GameStop PowerUp Rewards members, purchasing Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier when it launches next week will guarantee a beta spot. Codes will be emailed out to be redeemed at www.gamestop.com/code.
In the multiplayer beta, up to sixteen simultaneous players per match will have the opportunity to choose from six playable classes and will able to experience online action within multiple maps and modes – including the innovative Firestorm mode. Dozens of weapons with hundreds of upgrades and customizations will also be available. Gameplay includes teamplay-focused experiences with support points and weapons, as well as the ability for all classes to revive fallen teammates. Zip-lining, combat sliding, psyche gas and barrel bombs are just some of the gameplay elements that can be experienced when playing.
DUST 514 Closed Beta:

Registration for CCP Games’ free-to-play, PS3-exclusive MMO first-person shooter is now open and will gradually expand throughout the summer leading up to the game’s release late this year. Select EVE Online players and attendees of the EVE Fanfest back in March get first dibs on DUST 514 beta access this week. For everyone else, register at www.dust514.com/beta to be considered for an invite. Additional details will be announced at E3.
Mercenary Ops Closed Beta:
Unreal Engine 3-powered free-to-play third-person PC shooter, Mercenary Ops, is scheduled to usher in its first group of beta testers beginning June 20th. To be considered for this initial wave, blast up the game’s Facebook page with a ‘Like’. Mercenary Ops is developed by Yingpei Games (formerly Epic Games China), published by Kalends Publishing, and will launch this summer. Participating beta testers will get an early look at six different game modes and both competitive and co-op play up to eight players.
Fray Closed Beta:

Brain Candy’s squad-based sci-fi strategy game, Fray, is looking for PC/Mac testers as its summertime release approaches. You’ve got two options: Plug in your email address at the signup page for a chance at a beta key or pre-order the game to guarantee an invite. There are other perks to pre-ordering, too. You’ll lock in a discounted rate of $19.99 for the full game (regular price is $24.99), receive a free second copy of the game to give to a friend, and benefit from the ability to keep all experience points and credits earned during the beta to carry over when the final build launches.
In its current state, the Fray beta features 12 maps, 6 classes, 2 corporations, over 20 weapons, an XP system for unlocking squad upgrades and in-game chat functionality. Additional modes, optimizations, bug fixes, class/weapon balances, maps and other features, such as achievements and faction loyalty, will be introduced in updated builds throughout the beta.
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