Sony has revealed the official dates for the Resistance 3 multiplayer beta this week. In the United States, those who bought SOCOM 4 for Ps3 will have access to the beta beginning August 4. PlayStation Plus subscribers will also receive access to the beta - on August 23. PlayStation Plus subscribers in Europe will also be able to partake in the beta on August 10. Further chances to get in on the beta will be available to the rest of us, apparently. Stay tuned for that info..

The beta will feature two maps - Seaside and Trainyard - as well as several modes including Team Deathmatch and Chain Reaction modes. The beta will reportedly let players gain enough experience to reach level 20.