Timewaster's Guide Archive
Games => Video Games => Topic started by: Spriggan on September 09, 2003, 04:44:13 PM
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Well I'd thought I'd try to inform people of any beta tests I run upon.
This one is for a historical RTS that takes place in greece. Applications are being taken until sept 26:
http://www.slitherine.co.uk/spartan/beta%20test%20sign%20up.htm
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Has anyone here tried the Dark Horizon's Lore game that just opened their beta? Is it worth trying out?
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Yes, since I had a snow day today I spent the five hours on dial up to dl the demo.
My review: Don't bother.
On a scale of 1 to fun, this ranks a 1. And this is coming from a guy who loves mech games.
Waste of time.
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Woot, thanks Dr. P.
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Ah...ok...I guess I'm glad I asked. Still, Fell posted it for a reason. Wonder if he likes it, or if that company just sent him an email or something.
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The company sent me the press release, and I thought I'd support it because it's an indy developer. too bad it sucks, I guess.
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Ah well, they can't all be good. In case anyone missed it when I posted in the World of Warcraft thread, their beta signups start tonight.
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Another quote from the Blizzard message boards that may concern those interested in signing up.
Given the high sensitivity of the World of Warcraft beta test, hotmail and yahoo email addresses will not be accepted. Your email address will be the primary means of contact concerning the beta test. Please make sure to double check that the email address you provide is valid and will be for the foreseeable future.
---> make sure you pick a PERM account (like ISP or something?) that won't expire. I've had my college email address since 1995! I got permission to give you this info early so you can get another email if that's your only one :)
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I keep thinking of signing up for this beta even though I'm positive my computer won't be able to handle it and hte internet will just tick me off even though the computer WILL run it.
Why?
Mostly because if I got in it would annoy all of you.
But I probably won't.
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Well, that's that. I've put in my bid for the WoW beta.
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Yep, I tried last night, you know, when the traffic was the highest. So I gave up on that and instead tried this morning. And so on and so forth I'm in the bidding.
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I'm in the running now too!
C'mon lucky number me!
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It may not be WoW, but linage 2 is now accepting Beta apps.
http://account.lineage2.com/signup/betasignup.asp
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haha... i registered, and only after i finished did i realise it was north america only, haha...
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in connection with needing more content for the VG dept, it might be a good idea for many of us to try to get into these betas. I usually don't bother, personally. But I'll start trying.
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Ballerium is an online RTS game thats in its beta tests, they just announced they need more beta tests. you can check it out here: http://www.ballerium.com/
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I am signing up, and noting myself as a member of the press at TWG. Because i can. Please do not tell them you don't know who i am :P
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of course. But you do know if they ask, we're required by law to tell them you're Scottish.
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also, that you're a freak.
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Well I got into the Lineage 2 Beta, just got the E-mail. Anyone else get in?
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Well, I've applied...let's see if I can get in (and if I do how I'll be able to get the game. 1 gig dl...yeesh!)
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I also applied, but haven't gotten an email. I might have to come over and watch you play it sometime.
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Sign up for Strategy First's Supreme Ruler 2010 at:
http://www.strategyfirst.com/beta/
Supreme Ruler 2010 is a turn based strategy game that plays somewhat like Risk.
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Another stragetgy game, Ground control 2 has started takeing beta apps.
http://support.vugames.com/betasubmission/
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Techland; the developer of Xpand Rally; has today started the registration of beta testers for the game.
http://www.xpandrally.com/en/show.php
Xpandrally is a PC raceing game with internet play. If you're intrested in that genra they're looking for about 2,000 beta testers.
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Encore has released a demo of Soldner, a multiplayer game that looks pretty cool. You can get it here: http://assets.encoreusa.com/download.asp?file=soldnerbetademo.exe
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Both Matrix online and Everquest 2 have started there Beta Apps.
Matrix:
http://thematrixonline.warnerbros.com/web/beta/signup.jsp%20
EQ2:
http://everquest2.station.sony.com/
The matrix online is for US/Canada only and requires some buff PC specs. My Laptop dosen't meet them.
EQ2 is open to anyone but is only avalibale in English and low end PCs are welcome since they want the game open to as many as possible. No specifics were given on the specs.
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Kohan 2 (a RTS) is now looking for Beta Testers.
http://www.timegate.com/beta/
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So.. I can say I'm press yeah?
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If you end up doing articles about it for us then yes, but to be frank saying your press in a beta app rarely helps you get in. If we had enough clout we would just contact their press person and ask for a Beta slot.
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yes. Explain where your from if you think that'll get you in. If you DO say you're press, and you DO get in however, you MUST write a review. Otherwise, no more claiming association with us.
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I figured as much.
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I just put in for the Matrix Online Beta. I was actually surprised that it still appeared to be open. Has anyone heard back on that one yet?
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Mmmm, nope.
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Bow before me! For I am in the WoW Beta!
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:'(
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For Entropy, WoW European beta signups start next week.
http://www.blizzard.co.uk/
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There are axis&allies beta testing sign up going till the 9th of this month
http://betatests.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=39&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0
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Read the front page of Penny Arcade...the Tribes Vengence beta is happening.
I tried it yesterday...it's a really fun game. They've kept the stuff I like from the old games and removed the stuff I didn't.
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And where pretell could one get that?
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Fileplanet