Tag Archives: beta
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 | 07:51 BST
SpyParty early access beta priced
Find out how you can get in early on one of the most unusual indie multiplayer titles out there – Chris Hecker’s SpyParty.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, Simulation, Strategy, Xbox 360, indie
Tags: beta, Chric Hecker, SpyParty
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 | 00:00 BST
Trackmania 2 beta drops flag next week
The 9 million strong Trackmania player pool means the upcoming Trackmania 2 Canyon multiplayer beta is essential.
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Posted in: PC, Racing, Ubisoft
Tags: beta, maniaplanet, nadeo, trackmania 2, TrackMania 2 Canyon, Ubisoft Nadeo
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 | 04:56 BST
Gotham City Impostors beta signs ups open now
Monolith and Warner Bros. have opened beta sign-ups for Gotham City Impostors, the downloadable multiplayer title set in the Batman universe.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, PSN, Shooter, Warner Bros., Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: beta, Gotham City Impostors, monolith, Monolith Productions
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 | 15:57 BST
Swap in-game items for new games with Steam Trading
Steam is currently testing a new system allowing players to securely and legitimately trade in-game items for other virtual goods – including full games.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, Mac, PC, Steam, Valve
Tags: beta, gold farming, Steam Trading, Team Fortress 2
Tue, Aug 09, 2011 | 09:06 BST
Tuesday Shorts – trailer highs and lows, new SingStar, bizarre AR buggy
We didn’t run a shorts dump yesterday, because there weren’t very many. But today! It’s like somebody opened a portal to a very concise version of hell.
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Posted in: Android, Casual, MMO, Movies, RPG, Shooter, Shorts, Social, iPad, iPhone, indie
Tags: 3d, AR games, Assassin's Creed, Baby Monkey Riding Backwards on a Pig, beta, Castle Creator, cave, cosplay, counter-strike source, Drakensang Online, Mick Gordon, OutRun, Owl Boy, patch, Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva, QWOP, Singstar: Back to the 80's, SSX, the legend of zelda, world of warcraft
Tue, Aug 09, 2011 | 02:32 BST
Warhawk fans may get early Starhawk beta access
Sony Santa Monica has hinted that Warheads – the studio’s name for Warhawk fans – may well be in on the Starhawk action before the rest of us.
Fri, Aug 05, 2011 | 07:02 BST
Firefall beta invites begin this month
Although Firefall won’t have a traditionally structured pre-launch beta, you can get on board the game in the wake of PAX Prime.
Wed, Aug 03, 2011 | 09:20 BST
Battlefield 3 beta access with Origin pre-order – details
Put you name down for a pre-order at EA’s own digital distribution service Origin, and you’ll score entry to the PC Battlefield 3 beta.
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | 01:30 BST
Battlefield 3 alpha and beta testing entry detailed
If you’re keen to get in on some Battlefield 3 testing, read on.
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 | 15:14 BST
Turbine to launch Rise of Isengard beta on July 27
Turbine has announced the beta for its new Lord of the Rings Online content, Rise of Isengard, will open up on July 27. The beta program is is Invite-only, and those in North America and Europe can pre-purchase Rise of Isengard to receive special benefits including preferred access to the program. More information on the beta, and pre-order offers are through the link. [pic]
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Posted in: MMO, PC, Warner Bros.
Tags: beta, isengard, lord of the rings online, lotro
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 | 21:35 BST
SWTOR beta weekends starting worldwide in September
Nestled in the lovely press release regarding the Limited Edtions and pre-orders for Star Wars: The Old Republic, was news that beta test weekends will start in September. That’s good news for those of us you who have yet to be admitted into the beta club.
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 | 19:02 BST
BF3 beta reminders being emailed to MOH: LE owners
Those who purchased Medal of Honor’s Limited Edition last year was promised access to the Battlefield 3 beta, and letters regarding the offer have started hitting inboxes today.
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 | 04:47 BST
Wednesday Shorts – Trailers, comics, Facebook, Robin Williams, more
I have to go to the doctor, so forgive me for dumping this massive pile of news on you and fleeing gleefully. Good stuff in snack portion size lies within.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, Casual, Paradox, Shorts, Social, Sony Online Entertainment, Strategy, Zynga, books, indie
Tags: beta, BioShock: Rapture, blizzard, comics, Dark Meadow, dead rising, dlc, dynasty warriors 7, facebook, Futuremark, gamerdna, Live Gamer, mortal kombat, Ms. Splosion Man, Netherrealm, Overkill, patch, PAYDAY: The Heist, phosphor games, robin williams, starcraft II, Supreme Ruler: Cold War, the legend of zelda: ocarina of time, Troy Online, Unstoppable Gorg, world of warcraft
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 | 03:06 BST
Call of Duty Elite beta is go
Activision has gone live with a limited Xbox 360 beta test for Call of Duty: Elite, invitations for which began cropping up this week.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: beta, call of duty, call of duty: elite, Chacko Sonny
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 | 12:58 BST
Naughty Dog: Uncharted 3 beta data gone for good
Naughty Dog will not be able to restore data lost to a reset bug in in the Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception multiplayer beta, but is working to find the cause.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PS3, Sony
Tags: beta, bug, multiplayer, naughty dog, uncharted 3, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Tue, Jul 12, 2011 | 09:17 BST
Journey – Beta’s first two levels in HD with voiceover
In a gloriously beautiful fifteen minutes, Pat walks us through thatgamecompany’s latest effort, Journey.
Thu, Jul 07, 2011 | 06:07 BST
Valve lures Left 4 Dead 2 beta testers with early DLC
Valve has promised to release DLC ahead of schedule if enough players complete its latest Left 4 Dead 2 challenge.
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Posted in: Horror, Mac, PC, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: beta, Cold Stream, dlc, Left 4 Dead 2
Thu, Jul 07, 2011 | 04:40 BST
Civilization World beta open to all
If you absolutely must get some procrastination done today, know that Civilization World is waiting for you on Facebook.
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Posted in: Casual, Strategy
Tags: beta, Civilization World, facebook, firaxis, Firaxis Games
Tue, Jul 05, 2011 | 07:42 BST
Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta updated, goes public shortly
Now in its second week, the Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception multiplayer beta has been updated with two new gameplay modes.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, PSN, PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Store, Sony
Tags: beta, naughty dog, uncharted 3, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 | 14:35 BST
Impressions – Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta goes live
Despite a rocky start, the multiplayer beta for Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception is in full swing. Johnny Cullen takes a look at the taster: HD video and details on maps and modes inside.
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Posted in: Action, Featured Story, PS3, PSN, Sony
Tags: beta, naughty dog, uncharted 3, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Guild Wars 2′s microtransaction system won’t “upset or alienate” the player base