Yes folks, the Resistance 2 private beta is live. Key word: private. In a surprise move, Insomniac Games sent out invites via electronic mail to a very limited number of PlayStation 3 owners today.

If nothing showed up in your inbox, stay calm, as invites for the public beta will go out to Qore subscribers and those who place a pre-order on the game at select retail locations in September.

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