Uncharted 2 multiplayer confirmed?

What we heard: Yesterday, Sony Computer Entertainment's official Web site began running a teaser campaign that indicated that "an electrifying announcement" pertaining to inFamous and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves would be made on Monday, April 27. However, it appears that the heavily hyped announcement has already been spoiled.

Gaming blog Screw Attack claims sources have informed it that Sony plans to unveil a number of Uncharted 2 details on Monday. First and foremost, the blog reports that Sony will offer the first glimpse of Uncharted 2's all-new multiplayer mode. Notably, Naughty Dog's original Uncharted: Drake's Fortune only included a single-player narrative when it debuted with solid reviews on the PlayStation 3 in 2007.

Noting that details remain sparse, the gaming blog said, "There is regular multiplayer and co-op missions that can be done, but the co-op in question is not the single-player campaign with another person." No other alleged details were revealed.

So how does inFamous tie in with Sony's reveal of Uncharted 2's multiplayer mode? Gaming blog Kotaku claims to have obtained a photo of the retail preorder placeholder boxes for Sucker Punch's inFamous. The photo prominently notes that not only will inFamous preorderers gain early access to the game's demo, but they'll also pick up a voucher for the Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta upon purchase of the game.

The official story: Sony had not responded to requests for comment as of press time.

Bogus or not bogus?: Corroborating evidence suggests this one is not bogus.