Wow, it's been a while since we've seen a big-name first-person shooter get a beta. Filling the void of free online mayhem will be none other than Battlefield: Bad Company 2, with its multiplayer beta set for November 17 exclusively on PlayStation 3.
The beta contains one map, Arica Harbor, a mode called Rush, and supports 24 players. Throw in playable vehicles, and it's starting to sound like a party. Invites can be obtained from the PlayStation Blog, IGN, GameSpot, and by pre-ordering Bad Company 2 at undisclosed retailers (GameStop, probably).
Once we reach December, the beta opens up to PC. And finally, "early next year," a demo will be coming to the aforementioned platforms plus the Xbox 360. Hamza will have a preview of Bad Company 2 going up tomorrow, so you'll know what to expect before the 17th.
Oh, and a special thanks goes out to Brad for getting this trailer up using his muscles.
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Platformers, Pixel-based graphics, Stickerbrush Symphony, Pokemon, Leaderboards
Meet the rest of the team
seems like there's at least one developer that still knows how to build their game via their community instead of forcing the community to enjoy a game the way the programmers intend it to be played.
Having seen the recent multiplayer trailers posted on PSN, I'm pretty close to just canceling my COD:MW2 pre-order and just waiting on this game and MAG. I figure the two of them will keep me busy for quite a long time!
looking forward to reading the preview... and hope this game lives up to expectations! (and I'll be trying real hard to get into this beta!!!)
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1:00 PM on 11.05.2009
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DO WANT Y LA CONCHETUMARE!! YAY!
BETA WANT!
EA/Dice - 1
Activision/Infinity Ward - 0
Hmmmmmmmmm.................. Both I can't choose.
Hmmmmmmmmm.................. Both I can't choose.
looking forward to reading the preview... and hope this game lives up to expectations! (and I'll be trying real hard to get into this beta!!!)
you're a moron.