Below, you find every critical, nerdy detail and video flythrough you need to get ready for the Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception multiplayer beta that's going live this month. I suggest you read it, study it, and go refresh yourself with the multiplayer of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves so that you don't look like a fool out there.

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Marked Man - A person on the winning team is marked, and the losing team gets 3 points if they kill him. Meanwhile, the winning team gets double cash for each kill and a special medal if the Marked Man doesn't die.

A person on the winning team is marked, and the losing team gets 3 points if they kill him. Meanwhile, the winning team gets double cash for each kill and a special medal if the Marked Man doesn't die.

Cursed - The winning team sees all characters as skeletons and friendly fire is turned on. Each time the losing team gets a kill or the winning team kills one of its own, the losing team gets two points. Meanwhile, the winning team gets double cash for each member of the losing team killed.

The winning team sees all characters as skeletons and friendly fire is turned on. Each time the losing team gets a kill or the winning team kills one of its own, the losing team gets two points. Meanwhile, the winning team gets double cash for each member of the losing team killed.

Exposed - The winning team's location is revealed to the losing team. The winning team gets double cash for each losing team member killed.

The winning team's location is revealed to the losing team. The winning team gets double cash for each losing team member killed.

Double Damage - Losing team inflicts double damage. Winning team earns double cash for each kill.

Come Here - See the opponent that killed you on your radar until he or she dies.

See the opponent that killed you on your radar until he or she dies.

Retaliation - Spawn with the Power Weapon you were killed by.

Spawn with the Power Weapon you were killed by.

Cloaked - Opponents won't see you on the radar and you can't be heard.

Opponents won't see you on the radar and you can't be heard.

Weapon Expert - Gives you the ability to add additional mods to you weapons.

Back in the Saddle - Reduces your respawn time.

Reduces your respawn time.

Bargain - Decreases the cost of Medal Kickbacks. (Special powers you set before the game and have to earn in a match.)

Decreases the cost of Medal Kickbacks. (Special powers you set before the game and have to earn in a match.)

Power Hunter - See the location of Power Weapons.

See the location of Power Weapons.

Daredevil - When you taunt over a defeated opponent, you get extra ammo.

Scoped In – Co-op Reduced pain wobble while scoped in

Co-op Reduced pain wobble while scoped in

Regeneration – Co-op Recover from wounds faster

Co-op Recover from wounds faster

Beast Mode – Co-op Move faster with heavy objects

Monkey Man – co-op Increase traversal speed

co-op Increase traversal speed

Bargain – Co-op Decrease Medal Kickback cost

Co-op Decrease Medal Kickback cost

Back in the Saddle – Co-op Respawn time reduced by a specified time

Militia Man – Co-op No reloading

Co-op No reloading

Team Medic -- Heal yourself and teammates

Heal yourself and teammates

Speedy G – Co-op Speed Boost

Co-op Speed Boost

Mega Bomb – Co-op One massive grenade explosion Army of Three Doubles the damage of all players within a specified distance

Smoke Bomb - You vanish in a puff of smoke.

You vanish in a puff of smoke.

Speedy G - You get a speed boost.

You get a speed boost.

RPG!!! - You instantly spawn an RPG.

You instantly spawn an RPG.

Cluster Bomb - One grenade explodes into multiple grenades.

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Download the UNCHARTED 3 Beta and receive the exclusive UNCHARTED 3 PSN Beta Tester Avatar!



Complete 10 matches in every mode of Competitive Multiplayer and receive the Exclusive Beta Decal Pack 1!



Complete 5 matches in every mode of Co-operative Multiplayer and receive the Exclusive Beta Decal Pack 2!



Complete 4 Treasure Sets and receive the Treasure Hunter's Starter Pack!



Rank up to level 25 in the Beta and receive a handsome reward of in-game cash on day one!

If you have the voucher from Infamous 2 or a PlayStation Plus subscription -- or IGN -- June 28th. If you're what I like to call a "normie," July 4th.Beta codes won't work until the PlayStation Store is updated on a given Tuesday. If your code isn't working, most likely the PSN hasn't been updated. The update usually happens anywhere from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. PST.July 13th.Level 25, bro.There are nine modes. Team Deathmatch (duh), 3-Team Deathmatch (three teams of two face off), Team Objective (complete the assigned goals), Free For All (kill everyone), Plunder (capture the treasure), High Stakes (gamble with your XP and cash), and three co-op modes.Team Deathmatch, Team Objective and Plunder are 5v5. Three-Team Deathmatch is 2v2v2. Free for All and High Stakes are 8 players. Co-op ranges.There's an airfield one and a French chateau. Both are multi-level with plenty to climb. They each pack dynamic events to keep the matches lively like attacking planes and collapsing structures. Check out our Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta map flythroughs to see the arenas.June 28 - July 4Gametypes: Team Deathmatch, Plunder, Three Team Deathmatch, Co-op ArenaMaps: Airstrip, ChateauJuly 4 - July 8Gametypes: Team Deathmatch, Free For All, Team Objective, Co-op HunterMaps: Airstrip, ChateauJuly 9 - July 13Gametypes: Team Deathmatch, Three Team Deathmatch, Co-op AdventureMaps: Airstrip, YemenAs touched on in the multiplayer reveal , Uncharted 3 packs power plays. These are one-minute events that'll occur in blowouts to give the losing team a fighting chance (although the winning team can benefit, too). The Uncharted 3 multiplayer packs four Power Plays.Boosters -- equipable abilities that affect gameplay -- are back in Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception , but they've been revamped. When you choose one of these abilities and use it, you earn experience points for it. So, you're leveling up your profile and your abilities individually when you play the game. The Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta is going to feature eight boosters spread over two slots.Before you start a match, you decide which Medal Kickback you want to use. When you're out there on the battlefield and start earning medals, you start building toward your kickback. Get the amount of medals needed to use the kickback, and you can pull off the uber-maneuver.AK-47, G-Mal and the Dragon Sniper round out the long guns. Pistols are also included, and the above Medal Kickback confirms RPGs.Accuracy, Blindfire Accuracy (Co-op only), Call Out, Clip Size, Max Ammo, Reload Speed, andScope Zoom (Co-op only).If you choose to be a hero, you can be Nathan Drake, Sully or a treasure hunter. If you're going to be a villain, you're a pirate. However, remember that you can customize the hell out of these characters. Shirts, hats, sunglasses, and more will help you make your avatar your own.It doesn't, but the PlayStation Blog reports that there are a bunch of benefits you'll get in the final game for playing the beta...

So, what do you think of all these bells and whistles? Which Boosters are you going to focus on leveling up? Which character will be your go-to? Let the world know in the comments below, and keep checking IGN for more coverage from Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception week