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PS3 AC Brotherhood beta dated

Too late for Midsomer Murders.

The exclusive PS3 multiplayer beta test for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood will begin on 4th October, Ubisoft revealed today.

To join in, you'll need to pre-order the game. Participating retailers are Play.com and GAME.

There is another way to play the game before then, of course - at the Eurogamer Expo 2010 on 1st to 3rd October. We'll be hosting both multiplayer and single-player demonstrations of the game at Earl's Court in London.

Tickets are only £8, and the venue is open from 11am to 7pm each day. Snap a ticket up now.