Hey guys,

I don't know how long these instructions will still work but hurry up and try-

1. Go to this link and register an account (make sure to use a valid email address)
   
   http://www.esl.eu/uk/
   
   
2. Go to your inbox to activate your account



3. Now go to this link and sign up for the beta
   
   http://www.esl.eu/de/bfbc2/beta
   
   
4. You'll be instantly shown your beta key. Write it down. It will also get sent to your email address.
   
   

However, once you get your key, you'll need an EU PSN account to redeem it so if you don't have one already, just make one. It's FREE.

Once you've downloaded the beta, sign in using your US PSN account to start playing.

Good luck.

Most of you are aware that not long ago Mr. Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision, threatened to stop supporting the PS3 if Sony doesn't drop the price. Recently after dropping the bomb on UK gamers with the prospect of shelling out a whopping £54.99 RRP (that's about $90) for Modern Warfare 2, Mr. Kotick went as far as say if it was up to him he would "raise the prices even further".

 It is difficult enough as it is that we UK gamers pay more than our US counterparts on top of facing delays. Now Activision is going to slap us with a £55 RRP for a game using the economic situation an as excuse. Perhaps Mr. Kotick doesn't realise the economic situation of average gamers when he's enjoying a salary of $15 million a year.

Even though retailers like Amazon and GAME are offering the game at a preorder pricepoint of £45, in principle I cannot be part of a consumer base that sets a trend for insane price hikes like this and rationalises people like Bobby Kotick. This is why I will not be purchasing Modern Warfare 2 on its release until it reaches the standard £40 pricepoint we are used to paying.

You may have already heard that a film adaptation based on Naughty Dog's hit franchise Uncharted is in the works. Naughty Dog themselves have confirmed on the Playstation Blog that the news is indeed true.

Now I am no fan of game to movie adaptations or vice-verse because they always turn out to be shit. However, I do see potential for a great Uncharted movie since the games themselves are designed to be very cinematic and hollywood-inspired. I think given the right budget, cast and people working behind it this movie has potential.

Now the big important question is, who should play as Nathan Drake?

Here are my 3 top choices -


Nathan Fillion

This guy is probably one of the most popular choices to play as Drake and with good reason. Nathan Fillion, if you remember from Firefly not only looks the part but is also a great actor. I'd even go on to say Drake's character is vaguely inspired by Fillion's character in Firefly. He is the most logical choice to play as Drake. I just hope the people making the film feel the same way.


Joe Flanigan

You may or may not know him, Joe Flanigan plays the role of Lt. Col. John Sheppard in one of my most favourite sci-fi shows, Stargate Atlantis. He's a brilliant actor, looks and sounds a lot like Drake and is very witty and charming too. The important thing to consider is that what makes Drake different than most video game protagonists is that he is a regular, 'everyman' hero. I think Joe Flanigan would be perfect for this role since he's relatively unknown to the mainstream audience. I definitely recommend checking out some clips of him acting to see why.


Nolan North

Who can play Drake's character better than the person who voices Drake and even looks a bit like him? Nolan's voice and wit plays a major part in what makes Drake's character so great. If he's as good an actor live as he is during the mo-cap sessions for the games, then I don't see why not.


Well these are my suggestions. Do you agree/disagree? Who do you think should play as Drake?