If you own Battlefield 3 and haven't picked up the Close Quarters DLC pack, you can apparently now do so for free on PS3 and Xbox 360 - just visit the in-game store. PC owners will have to be slightly cannier by typing "BF3E3" into Origin's File>Redeem Code panel.

I personally haven't played Close Quarters' selection of intimate maps, but have heard some mixed reports. Either way, it's free over the coming week, so you might as well grab it and let me know. [Battlefield Official Blog, credit to Dancorp @ HUKD!]

Is This What Telltale's Been Teasing?

Tellgale Games have been teasing something like crazy over the last few days, posting up short snippets of characters along with hints to days passing since an initial infection. By the looks of things, we can expect a DLC pack with new characters and a standalone storyline.

Soul Sacrifice players will be chuffed to discover that the massive demon-slaying ARPG is getting even bigger next week thanks to another free DLC pack.

I'm really digging on Sony's approach to Soul Sacrifice, which will apparently feature more free missions in the next major update. Siliconera reports that the upcoming patch will overhaul the interface yet again, while adding an entire story chapter entitled the Savior Of Heresy (likely an optional Sorceror sub-storyline). Players will discover more secrets about the Avalon organisation and meet the mysterious Elaine - pictured above.

The update hasn't been dated for the West, but already we've got plenty to be getting on with thanks to new bosses and quests being added to the addictive ARPG last week.

The Incredible Adventures Of Van Helsing is rollickingly good fun - check out our 8/10 review for more details - but the lack of game-complete content raised a few eyebrows. However, Neocore have now released a free DLC pack that allows vampire hunters to take their high level characters into some new scenarios complete with unique loot and boss battles. Details below.

"I Have The Shiniest Meat Bicycle!"

Borderlands 2's latest DLC vault hunter Krieg may be a psychopathic loon who liberally sets himself on fire at a moment's notice, but he's actually a bit of a softie according to a hilarious new trailer. He might need to work on his phrasing, mind...

I recently previewed the Krieg vault hunter DLC, which is designed to provide Borderlands 2 veterans with advanced new ways to play.

EA recently pledged to kill off the online pass (for whatever reason), and it seems that their promise might also be retroactive. NeoGAF users have spotted that several online passes for older games have become entirely free of charge, along with locked singleplayer content, allowing you to pick up a used copy without chipping in any extra.

Interesting stuff. More below.

SimCity's first major DLC pack - a selection of theme park rides and facilities - has released today on Origin for £7.99.  Our wholesale disappointment with Maxis' broken simulation is a matter of public record, but if you're interested, we've got a new trailer and details after the break.

I can't help but feel that our city limits should be a bit bigger to fit all this new stuff in. I wonder if anyone's pointed that out before...?

Soul Sacrifice has received a free DLC pack as part of today's PSN Store update, which introduces eight new quests, a new map, more bosses and even some Augmented Reality functions to the addictive spell-slinging Vita title. You'll need to update the game to version 1.1 on the LiveArea Menu before grabbing the new content from the store.

We've got the full details below and a Soul Sacrifice review for your consideration. Personally, I've been thoroughly enjoying it both online and solo, but I hope that a sequel can add more personality and a sense of fun to the proceedings. Newcomers should start out with our handy Soul Sacrifice survival guide.

Naughty Dog has confirmed that The Last Of Us will receive three DLC packs post-launch, one of which will offer an extra singleplayer experience. Naturally, a season pass is now available to pre-order.

Platforms: PS3 | Xbox 360 | PC (version tested)

Developer: Gearbox Software

Publisher: 2K Games

Gearbox promises that the last piece of Borderlands 2 season pass DLC will be the "biggest yet," and it's certainly set to be the most imaginative by far. Rather than taking us to another Pandoran continent, this new expansion sees Lillith, Brick and Mordekai take time away from Crimson Raiding to play a tabletop RPG hosted by foulmouthed youngster Tiny Tina. Our current vault hunters (Maya, Salvador and co.) are just the player characters in a game within a game - Bunkers & Badasses, no less - set in a grand old land plagued by the Handsome Sorcerer and his hellish minions. Skeleton warriors, longships, dwarves, dragons and orcs are fair game for some serious killing, all narrated by our omnipresent dungeon master who's queen of all she surveys... and makes half of it up on the fly.

Sadly, no-one has the heart to tell her why Roland hasn't turned up to play. We'll explain it when she's older.

But back to the task at hand, we've got a fantasy world of half-timbered hamlets, haunted forests and crumbling castles to look forward to from Tiny Tina's Assault On Dragon's Keep. As our eponymous host commands: "roll for initiative, suckas!"

Indie arcade space sim Strike Suit Zero continues to evolve thanks to a brand new DLC pack and modding tools.

China Rising DLC Revealed

Battlefield 4 didn't show up to the Xbox One reveal event (partly because it isn't a television channel or sports game), but DICE have nevertheless confirmed that their anticipated shooter will release on both next-gen consoles.

Perhaps more importantly, though, Battlefield 4 now has a firm current-gen release date and some DLC details.

Major Nelson has lifted the lid on the Xbox LIVE updates coming this fortnight a little early, presumably due to some event thingy happening this evening.

Highlights over the next two weeks involve the surprisingly awesome Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, the complete DLC bundle for NFS: Most Wanted, the addition of Batgirl to the Injustice roster, and a big price cut on Ghost Recon: Future Soldier downloadables and Darkstalkers Resurrection.

An early US pre-order banner has revealed that the villain Deathstroke will be playable in Batman: Arkham Origins, with the optional DLC costing around $10 according to Amazon US, but free if you pre-order.

We haven't found the deal tethered to a UK site as yet, but we'll keep an eye out.

There's a full trailer for the game due later today, and the game will release on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U worldwide on October 25th. [via GI]

Epic Games have outed the next Gears Of War: Judgment DLC pack, entitled 'Lost Relics.' Expect three new maps, a retooled classic and a new game mode.

Maxis have confirmed that SimCity's first major expansion will release in just under two weeks, after details of the funfair-themed DLC pack leaked out on Green Man Gaming.

Treyarch have announced that the next double weapon XP event will be kicking off this weekend for Black Ops II. With the Uprising DLC landing on PC and PS3 this week, it's certainly a timely little treat.

“Don’t even think about resting those thumbs, because Double Weapon XP weekend is coming this Friday, May 17, starting at 10am/PDT and running though Monday, May 20 at 10am/PDT," read the in-game message.

Read our Blops II Uprising DLC review here.

Platforms: PS3 | Xbox 360 | PC (version tested)

Developer: Gearbox Software

Publisher: 2K Games

Of all the enemies we've faced in Pandora's dangerous wastes, the Psycho is easily the most famous. Gracing both games' box art and constantly burbling all manner of vaguely threatening nonsense, these depraved lunatics charge into combat with no self-preservation whatsoever, gleefully bringing sharpened sticks to a gunfight and setting themselves on fire at the slightest provocation. They've certainly got a bit of a reputation for brainlessness, but you can't argue with the results.

However, after getting hands-on with Borderlands 2's latest vault hunter, it appears that we've grossly underestimated their intelligence. Krieg The Psycho may look every inch the tactless goon, brandishing an enormous chain axe and continually bellowing all manner of insane epithets at the top of his lungs, but he's an advanced character designed for Borderlands veterans looking for a nuanced and surprisingly tactical gameplay experience.

In essence, Krieg boils down to one simple rule. To defeat your enemies, you'll need to hurt them as much as possible... and go out of your way to hurt yourself in imaginative and masochistic ways. Before tactically - and voluntarily - setting yourself on fire.

You don't have to be a man to don a Batsuit and kick the Joker's bottom. Warner Bros. have released a new trailer for Injustice: Gods Among Us showing off the recently confirmed upcoming DLC character in action.

The download will cost 400 MS Points/ £3.99 on Xbox 360 and PS3, or nothing whatsoever if you've shelled out for the Season Pass.