PS3 Owners Get First Crack At Bad Company 2 Beta

Modern Warfare 2, looks like you have competition this November after all. PS3 owners get the exclusive first crack at the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta starting November 19. Watch the latest teaser trailer after the break.

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The multiplayer beta takes place at the Arica Harbor, a Chilean port that serves as a centerpiece to the country's trade and commerce. The only commerce gamers needs to worry about is the bullet exchange that takes place between the American heavy armor rolling in from the desert and the Russian infantry stationed in the town's industrial center. The beta features only one of the four multiplayer modes found in Bad Company 2: the Rush mode made famous by DICE's last Battlefield foray.

Sony took the opportunity to claim bragging rights regarding the exclusivity pact. “This is an outstanding opportunity for PlayStation gamers to get early access to one of the most action-packed and polished shooters in the marketplace with Battlefield: Bad Company 2,” says a Sony spokesman. “We’re happy to help DICE achieve their superior level of multiplayer excellence in the game.”

The PC open beta begins in December, but Xbox 360 owners must wait until the new year to get a taste of Bad Company 2. This round goes to you, PS3 fan boys.