Who wouldn't want to test that out? Microsoft today announced that the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta will "kick off" in mid-April -- presumably for early-access Bulletstorm owners. The public tryout will feature three "new" versus modes and four maps (to be decided by a community vote this month). No end date for the beta has been announced.

Voting for the beta maps begins today on the Gears of War Facebook page and ends February 28.