Resistance 3 Beta Included w/ SOCOM 4 Purchase

It seems like just about every shooter released these days comes with exclusive access to something. Crackdown had the Halo 3 beta, Bulletstorm has the Gears of War 3 beta, and so on and so forth. I think you get the picture by now, it's become a staple of the genre.

SOCOM 4's Open Beta Schedule: April 6-13

I decided to keep the tradition going and post the SOCOM 4 weekly schedule a day late. Why? I dunno. I accidentally did it for the past two weeks and decided to just run with it this time. So, without further adieu, here's what you can expect to play during this week's SOCOM 4 game schedule:

UPDATE: SOCOM 4 Beta Available to PlayStation Plus Members Today

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PlayStation Plus members, rejoice! You now have the opportunity to test out the newest SOCOM experience from the guys at Zipper Interactive, SOCOM 4. While a private beta has been running since March 15, we are now running up the ranks of who's eligible for the beta, with the PS Plus members now stepping in.

PlayStation Plus Highlights 3/22: Queue Up the SOCOM 4 Beta, Last Chance for MAG

Sony has revealed the newest bit of goodies that PlayStation Plus members will be receiving starting next week, March 22. The biggest piece of news is that PS Plus members will be able to squad up (or go lone wolf) and test out Zipper Interactive's anticipated return to their golden child, SOCOM 4. This multiplayer beta is both free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus members. Those who bough Killzone 3 and have the voucher will have to wait a bit longer.

Additionally, the MAG full game trial is now only a demo, and that comes down March 29.

Check out the other treats coming to PlayStation Plus members on the PlayStation Blog.