Leave it to Bungie to kick off their newest video documentary on Halo: Reach‘s multiplayer the right way.

The first sight to greet you is none other than former Kotaku/1UP alum, arch-nemesis of Shane Bettenhausen on the classic 1UP Yours podcast, and Scarab Lord extraordinaire, Luke Smith. Now serving as a designer on Reach, Lukems and the rest of the team (including the glorious beard of designer Sage Merrill!) take us through what they feel makes the multiplayer so compelling.

Don’t forget, kids – the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta starts on May 3rd. If you don’t have a copy of Halo 3: ODST already (required for entry into said beta), it might be time to start looking for one.