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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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CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 13:13
CelicaCrazed
I generally have good luck finding beta keys so I'll keep my eyes and ears open.
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 13:22
brainderailment
Do want.
Danzflor's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 13:37
Danzflor
"Bienvenidos a la Republica de Chile" ...


DO WANT Y LA CONCHETUMARE!! YAY!
Michael Brown's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 13:47
Michael Brown
Modern Warfare who?
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 13:59
mix
i really hated the 1st one on console (PC rocked my socks) but this one looks amazing.

BETA WANT!
CtMythic's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 14:00
CtMythic
Sold.
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 14:16
Josh Tolentino
Hmmm. Space stage or servers? Hmmmph.
lAboMbA's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 14:19
lAboMbA
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.

EA/Dice - 1
Activision/Infinity Ward - 0
node's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 14:27
node
24 players? I believe thats beyond the technical limits...
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 14:36
brainderailment
@node, I hope you are jesting, otherwise Mag would like to speak with you.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 14:47
Black Nexus
@Josh
Hmmmmmmmmm.................. Both I can't choose.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 14:47
Black Nexus
@Josh
Hmmmmmmmmm.................. Both I can't choose.
cranes88's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 15:27
cranes88
Well damn. I spent so many hours playing the first beta on my Xbox last go round. Looks like that won't happen this time. Ah well.
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 15:32
Elsa
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!!!)
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 15:53
TheDreadHawk
DO WANT. I love me some Battlefield: Bad Company. One of my top FPS games. I should get back into it one of these days...
Horus's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 18:49
Horus
this headline made me choke on my slurpee.
Kasersky's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2009 01:15
Kasersky
@lAboMbA

you're a moron.
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