The chainsaw-rrific multiplayer beta finally has an official release date, going live to the public from April 25th and will run until May 15th, giving you all plenty of time to check out the new features. Bulletstorm Epic Edition holders will get early access as promised, and will be able to enjoy the Beta from April 18th, meaning they’ll get almost a month of frag tagging fun!

Players will have a chance to try out three brand new competitive modes during the Beta, spread across four maps which include the two voted for on Facebook, Trenches and Old Town. This is your chance to shape the way the final part of the trilogy plays, but there will also be plenty of unlockables up for grabs for when you purchase the full retail version. Unlockables in the Beta include the gold retro Lancer, Cole’s Thrashball outfit, flaming Hammerburst, flaming Lancer, a flaming Gnasher shotgun, flaming Sawn-Off and even a shiny medal to say you were a Beta tester.

Not only that, but Microsoft confirmed three retail versions of the game including a Limited edition and Epic edition along with a standard version of the game. No details have been given as to what exactly will be included with each version, but more in game unlocks are definitely on the cards.

Ninja Fragger Note: All you REALLY need to know is that it’s Gears Of War 3 so it’s going to be fucking awesome!

If you hate Isaac Frost as much as I do, then you’ll appreciate this guide on how to kick his ass. The Achievement is called “A Champion Emerges”, and the revenge is cold and sweet.

March already folks, and there’s plenty of new games on the horizon. But before you scamper off, check out the events our fantastic community is hosting:

Fists at the ready, Jero31 is looking for people to help out with the achievements in Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.
Friday, March 4th at 5pm Central.
Send a message to him on XBL for an invite, Gamertag: Jero1331

Next is zombie fighting, as alfatso rounds up survivors to tackle the Sacrifice DLC in both Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2.
March 5th for L4D2 and March 6th for L4D1.
Send a message to him here on AH, or to Gamertag: XxA1fAtSo11xX

Now for all you dick tits, taiki45 is going for the multiplayer achievements in Bulletstorm.
March 4th to the 6th, starting at 6pm EST.
Send a message to Gamertag: Cursed Romance

Revving up next is, JasonMB looking to boost the current 22x XP in Gears of War 2. May also be some time for Horde and even co-op campaign, all DLC will be required.
March 4th – 6th, 8 pm EST.
Send a message to Gamertag: SteelMoonGuard

Getting a little ROAR-some next, YUNDER going for the “Buddy Blowout” achievement in Turok. This achievement requires 16 players, so may be a good chance to get this one.
March 5th at 3pm EST.
Send a message to Gamertag: YUNDERSTAND to get involved

And finally something…. MAGICal, GrimCharon is going for a number of achievements in Shadowrun.
March 5th to the 6th.
Send a message to Gamertag: GrimCharon to get involved

If you want to host a future Weekend Hunt, post the details in this group thread to get some frontpage attention.

It’s Fail time! Who brought the chips??

Community
–Achievement HORSE #13
–Fails of the Weak! Volume 24
–Gears of War 3 Beta – All you need to know
–Weekend Hunt

Events
–One Shot One Kill Halo: Reach tournament

AH Videos
-Collectibles level 1 in de Blob 2
-Total Malfunction and Pest Control act 6 and act 7 in Bulletstorm
–Space Pirate and Straight Edge video guide in Bulletstorm
–Turnabout If Fair Play, The Awakening, and A Champion Emerges video guides in Fight Night Champion
–Three Red Rings of Doom! Easter Egg in Bulletstorm
–Achievement Hunter Behind the Scenes: Geoff moves a lot
–Rage Quit: The Impossible Game

Xbox 360 Achievements
-Added achievements for Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do
-Added achievements for Fantastic Pets
-Added achievements for Moon Diver
-Added achievements for El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron
-Added achievements for Shift 2 Unleashed: Need for Speed
-Added achievements for Full House Poker
-Added achievements for Dynasty Warriors 7
-Added achievements for Mortal Kombat
-Added achievements for Yars’ Revenge
-Added Severed DLC achievements for Dead Space 2
-Added Da Vinci Disappearance DLC achievements for Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
-Added secret achievements for Tony Hawk: Shred
-Added secret achievements for Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom
-Added secret achievements for Apache: Air Assault

Windows Phone 7 Achievements
-Added achievements for I Love Katamari

PlayStation 3 Trophies
-Added secret trophies for de Blob 2

Steam Achievements
-Added achievements for Rhythm Zone
-Added achievements for BIT.TRIP RUNNER
-Added achievements for Braid

I don’t know if you’ve played Fight Night Champion yet or not (if not, feel free to reference our many videos on the subject), but if so you’ve no doubt noticed a very “omnipresent” referee in the game. I mean, how could you not?

Community
–Achievement HORSE #13
–Fails of the Weak! Volume 24
–Gears of War 3 Beta – All you need to know
–Weekend Hunt

Events
–One Shot One Kill Halo: Reach tournament

AH Videos
-Collectibles level 1 in de Blob 2
-Total Malfunction and Pest Control act 6 and act 7 in Bulletstorm
–Space Pirate and Straight Edge video guide in Bulletstorm
–Turnabout If Fair Play, The Awakening, and A Champion Emerges video guides in Fight Night Champion
–Three Red Rings of Doom! Easter Egg in Bulletstorm
–Achievement Hunter Behind the Scenes: Geoff moves a lot
–Rage Quit: The Impossible Game

Xbox 360 Achievements
-Added achievements for Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do
-Added achievements for Fantastic Pets
-Added achievements for Moon Diver
-Added achievements for El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron
-Added achievements for Shift 2 Unleashed: Need for Speed
-Added achievements for Full House Poker
-Added achievements for Dynasty Warriors 7
-Added achievements for Mortal Kombat
-Added achievements for Yars’ Revenge
-Added Severed DLC achievements for Dead Space 2
-Added Da Vinci Disappearance DLC achievements for Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
-Added secret achievements for Tony Hawk: Shred
-Added secret achievements for Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom
-Added secret achievements for Apache: Air Assault

Windows Phone 7 Achievements
-Added achievements for I Love Katamari

PlayStation 3 Trophies
-Added secret trophies for de Blob 2

Steam Achievements
-Added achievements for Rhythm Zone
-Added achievements for BIT.TRIP RUNNER
-Added achievements for Braid

Swedish gaming magazine Gamereactor caught up with Frank O’Connor at the GDC – the discussion centers around how the Defiant maps fit into the Halo campaign fiction, how the transfer of control is going, and how philosophies compare between Bungie and 343i. Good talk! Thanks, DJ Lars.(Louis Wu 14:23:04 UTC)

Xbox360Achievements attended Marty O’Donnell’s talk at the Game Developer’s Conference this week, and put up a summary of what was said (chock-full of quotes). Marty tried to make it clear that creativity and corporations don’t often play well together… do you think maybe his experience over the past 10 years might have had something to do with his point of view? Thanks, profhalo.(Louis Wu 14:17:14 UTC)

BlueNinja continues to experiment with putting together epic photo montages across huge swaths of FOV territory. Check out his latest three at Views from the Edge.(Louis Wu 14:11:55 UTC)

Mid7night was the first to let us know about Fails of the Weak 24, from the Achievement Hunter crew – funny things happen to people playing Halo, things that might not be so funny if you didn’t respawn a few seconds later. Go watch! (Louis Wu 14:11:28 UTC)

You’ve got to check out SPU7N1K’s newest fan art creation. Very clean, and VERY cool!(GrimBrother One 13:54:58 UTC)

This week’s Bungie Weekly Update is full of clarification of statement information, IP transition affirmation, and fowl experimentation. Also, there’s a funny Blame Stosh. For the chromatically inverted, you can also find it locally here in our collection.(GrimBrother One 13:46:58 UTC)

It’s Fail time! Who brought the chips??

We have a 10,000-year-old brain and the boogers of a 7-year-old.

March already folks, and there’s plenty of new games on the horizon. But before you scamper off, check out the events our fantastic community is hosting:

Fists at the ready, Jero31 is looking for people to help out with the achievements in Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.
Friday, March 4th at 5pm Central.
Send a message to him on XBL for an invite, Gamertag: Jero1331

Next is zombie fighting, as alfatso rounds up survivors to tackle the Sacrifice DLC in both Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2.
March 5th for L4D2 and March 6th for L4D1.
Send a message to him here on AH, or to Gamertag: XxA1fAtSo11xX

Now for all you dick tits, taiki45 is going for the multiplayer achievements in Bulletstorm.
March 4th to the 6th, starting at 6pm EST.
Send a message to Gamertag: Cursed Romance

Revving up next is, JasonMB looking to boost the current 22x XP in Gears of War 2. May also be some time for Horde and even co-op campaign, all DLC will be required.
March 4th – 6th, 8 pm EST.
Send a message to Gamertag: SteelMoonGuard

Getting a little ROAR-some next, YUNDER going for the “Buddy Blowout” achievement in Turok. This achievement requires 16 players, so may be a good chance to get this one.
March 5th at 3pm EST.
Send a message to Gamertag: YUNDERSTAND to get involved

And finally something…. MAGICal, GrimCharon is going for a number of achievements in Shadowrun.
March 5th to the 6th.
Send a message to Gamertag: GrimCharon to get involved

If you want to host a future Weekend Hunt, post the details in this group thread to get some frontpage attention.

Whoa – if you’re in the market for a killer faceplate collection for your Xbox 360 (non-Slim), swing by eBay in the next day or so. spaceghost2k is selling off 7 Halo faceplates as a batch (including one signed by Bungie, and some other really rare ones) – current bid is $99. Thanks to Laird for the heads-up on this one.(Louis Wu 20:10:34 UTC)

bs angel sent word of a couple of worthy bits over at Halo Waypoint’s website (now Silverlight-free!). Anoj’s Top 10 Reach Kills series is up to Episode 16 – Amazing Kills shows off some jawdropping carnage… and Master Chief Stained Glass is a really cool example of what you can do when you mix Halo love with glassworking skills. Check ’em out!(Louis Wu 19:18:39 UTC)

It wouldn’t be Comm Chatter without a montage, now would it? Today’s roundup includes Precious Times, a nicely timed piece from Just Mad. Go watch.(Louis Wu 19:01:13 UTC)

If you’re going to PAX East next week, GrifballHub wants to make your visit more productive – check out their guide. (There’s actually a Grifball panel taking place on Friday morning – RT’s Burnie Burns, 343i’s bs angel, and pros from GrifballHub will be there.) Thanks, urk.(Louis Wu 18:58:51 UTC)