Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is getting a new map pack today called the Flashback Map Pack #2.  While this content update won't contain any new co-op modes like the last DLC, it will contain a bunch of remastered maps from Uncharted 2 playable in both competitive and co-op survival gameplay.   The maps - Plaza, Temple, Train Wreck, and Village - have all-new dynamic lighting effects, innovative particle effects and tons of other fresh technical polish thanks to the Uncharted 3 engine.

Out today on PSN is a brand new piece of content for Uncharted 3.  It's called "Fort Co-Op Adventure" and is a unique departure from the other co-op scenarios available on the Uncharted 3 disc - namely - you play as the villains.

This Saturday, December 10th, we're hosting a co-op night featuring Uncharted 3 on PS3, starting at 8PM Central. We haven't done many PS3 events, and you've all been asking for them, so here you go! We're going to keep running co-op nights for all three platforms so there will be more to come for PS3 fans.

Amazon is offering deals for today only on a ton of great PlayStation 3 titles, many which include co-op play.  Here's what you can snag for almost 50% off.

It's been two years since we discovered the secrets hidden in the mountains of Tibet. Nathan Drake is back, headed to the desert, and he's bringing an improved co-op mode along for the ride. Will it soar to the heights of the single-player campaign, or will we once again be left wanting?

No, Kevin Butler is not trying to force choke you.  If he was, you'd already be dead.  He's simply demonstrating a way for you to win some cash monies in a new Uncharted 3 contest.   If you have a webcam, some free time, and some rock-solid deltoids, you can win yourself $10,000 bucks.  That's right.  Ten. Thousand.  Dollars.  That's like a bazillion nickels, or all of the pennies in the whole world*!  Simply go to grabthering.com, register, start up your webcam, and grab that damn ring.  Then hold it for (as of this writing) at least 8 hours, 48 minutes, and 36 seconds.  You didn't thing it would be easy, did you?  

We were told when Resistance 3 was still in the works that Playstation 3 games with some form of online/multiplayer aspect would likely require a "Online Pass" in order to access this content. It's been confirmed by Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) in a statement to Destructoid yesterday that everybody's favorite treasure hunter will also require one for the upcoming Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. What's more, he may not be the only one...

This week we kick off a brand new batch of This Week in Co-Op articles. Over the next two months we’re going to be bringing you a unique spin on our weekly feature, the Co-Opticrew are playing with various members of the gaming industry including developers, PR, journalists and podcasters.

Sully in 'da House

Fire up your PlayStation 3's and hop into the Uncharted 3's beta for a taste of the brand new Co-Op Adventure mode which has just been added to the active playlists with the latest update.  The co-op adventure mode is a mode we went hands on with at E3 and greatly enjoyed.  It's a three player local/online mode where Drake and his pal's need to recover some treasure, uncover some secrets, and just generally be cool archeologists.  

Are you trying to get into the Uncharted 3 beta, but you're not a PlayStation Plus member?  Did you miss out on our awesome beta code giveaway?  Never fear, steadfast gamers, the Uncharted 3 beta goes public today!  This marks week two of the game's multiplayer beta.  You will find it as a regular item in the PlayStation Store.  I did some in-depth research (I turned on my PS3) and yep, it's available.  

The Uncharted 3 Beta is underway with full support for the game's various co-op modes over its 3 week period. Not only can you enjoy the game online, but you can check out the split-screen addition as well. To celebrate the launch Naughty Dog has provided us with 20 beta codes to give away!

The Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Beta kicks off today for PlayStation Plus subscribers and owners of inFamous 2.  The rest of the world gets access on July 4th with the entire beta ending on July 13th.  During the beta period Naughty Dog will be making three maps available to play, with two at any one time in rotation.  They'll also be rotating game modes in and out throughout the weeks.

Sony is giving some of their iconic games new love this July.  We recently reported on a Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 bundle.   It looks like the compilation will have company.  According to CVG.com, a listing for an Uncharted 1 and 2 bundle appeared on a retail website earlier today.  The page has since been removed, but SCEE confirmed the bundle.  There will also be a Ratchet and Clank pack which will include the games R&C: Tools of Destruction and R&C: A Crack in Time.  The bundles will offer assorted extras like dynamic themes, avatars, or exclusive skins that tie into each game's upcoming sequel.  The best part?  All of these bundles will be released on July 22!

As E3 was winding down I finally got to get my hands on one of my most anticipated games of 2011, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.  I spied the playable co-op while Andrew was playing some Twisted Metal and immediately told our PR rep we had to play it.  Soon Andrew and I sat down with another developer to play through the game's new three player co-op adventure mode.