Guild Wars 2 on the Social Media Front

We’re days away from the first Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Event, and it’s no exaggeration to say that we’re as eager as all of you for the event to begin. While the developers are busy preparing the game, we here on the community team are keeping busy by keeping all of you, our Guild Wars family, informed, with help from a few popular social media outlets.
Hundreds of thousands of Guild Wars 2 fans have become followers on Facebook, and we’ve worked hard to make our fan page a reflection of the community we want in Guild Wars 2: a place where newcomers can learn the basics from longtime fans, where everyone can share their excitement over Guild Wars 2, and where we can share news, fansite projects, art, and more.
With that in mind, we introduced our milestone goals for our Facebook page last week and have decided to share a little something extra as we approach the half-million mark. With each 10,000 new followers on the way to 500,000, we’ll release a never-before-seen piece of Guild Wars 2 art by some of our most-talented artists. These will be high-resolution images, suitable for use as desktop wallpapers!
Upon reaching 460,000 fans, we released concept art of Eir Stegalkin making an intimidating underwater discovery. We’re now well on our way to 470,000, and something a little more high-tech will be unveiled next.

Facebook isn’t the only thing keeping us busy. Guild Wars 2 has some of the most talented and creative fans out there, and we wanted a way to show off some of our favorite fan projects. We’ve joined Pinterest, and you’ll find boards showing off the best of the best in fan cosplay and fan art and projects, along with concept art from our own artists.
In preparation for the Beta Weekend Event, you’ll also find screenshot boards for the norn, human, and charr areas. As you’re adventuring in Tyria this weekend, take time to snap a few screenshots. If you upload them, be sure to give us the link on Facebook or Twitter, and we’ll pin some of our favorites to share with everyone.
We’re excited to have Pinterest as a way to share the creativity of our fans and artists with our entire community, and we hope you’ll enjoy it as well.
Finally, our Guild Wars 2 Twitter feed has been invaluable for providing rapid-fire answers, information, and news links to our fans. We answer as many questions as we’re able to, and we truly enjoy the quick one-on-one communication with our community members.
We’ll see you in-game during the Beta Weekend Event! But until then, there’s plenty of Guild Wars 2 talk to be had outside the game—so come on and join the discussion!


Source: www.guildwars2.com

Diablo III (3) Open Beta Weekend!

We're pleased to announce the Diablo III open beta weekend, which offers open access to all players with a valid Battle.net account! Beginning this Friday everyone is invited to log in and help us put the game and servers through their paces in this three day stress test as we march toward the game's release on May 15. You can begin downloading the Diablo III client right now!
From Friday, April 20 at 21:01 CEST, until Monday, April 23 at 19:00 CEST you'll be able to log in, team up with friends, and play each of the five heroic classes to level 13 as you fight to save the world from the impending demonic invasion.

FAQ
What steps do I need to take?

• Log in or create a Battle.net account at http://www.battle.net
• Create your BattleTag™, which is required to play Diablo III (What is BattleTag?)
• Download the game client, install, and play between 21:01 CEST April 20 and 19:00 CEST April 23

I don't have a Battle.net account — can I still play?
Absolutely! Just visit http://www.battle.net to create a free Battle.net account. Next, download the client from https://us.battle.net/account/download/index.xml and install it. Create your BattleTag, and then log in to the game using your Battle.net account name (email address) and password to begin slaughtering the demonic hellspawn that dare stand in your way.
Are there any differences for stress test participants versus invited closed beta testers?
Stress test participants will only be able to access the beta between Friday, April 20 at 21:01 CEST, and Monday, April 23 at 19:00 CEST In addition, stress test participants will not have access to post in the beta forums and will not be provided Beta Bucks for use in testing the currency-based auction house.
Can all regions/countries participate?
Due to regional differences and features of the stress test client, Korean players will not be able to partake in the stress test weekend. However, beginning the week of April 23, we will be conducting a separate, invitation-only closed beta test that will give players in Korea a chance to try out the game, along with players in the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
What if the service is down/laggy/disconnecting me?
It's very possible that players connecting to the stress test could experience issues with the service. While not ideal, this is exactly why we're having a stress test. We want to catch and analyze as many bugs as possible during this stress test period, so that we can try to ensure a smooth launch on May 15.
I'm having an issue, how can I get help?
Due to the limited window of the stress test we encourage you to visit the Technical Support forum if you're having any issues running the game, and checking the Known Issues list if you're running into a bug. As a stress test participant you will not be able to post in the beta forums.
What platforms and languages do you support?
For the stress test we're offering the client in English, French, and German for both Windows and Mac. At release the game will be fully localized into English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, European Spanish, Italian, Polish, Korean, and Traditional Chinese for Windows, and English, French, and German for Mac.
I'm an invited closed beta tester, what happens after the stress test weekend ends?
As an invited closed beta tester you'll continue to have access until the beta ends on May 1.


Source: www.diablo3.com

The Secret World Beta Sign Up

Funcom announced that The Secret War, browser-based online social experience inspired by the conflict between the secret societies in Funcom's upcoming MMORPG The Secret World, has launched.

The Secret War will run as a campaign where players get to actively spread the influence of their secret society in a highly interactive experience that tracks each secret society’s level of power in the world.
CLICK HERE TO PLAY 'THE SECRET WAR'
Players start by taking a unique personality to determine what secret society they belong to. After joining a secret society, players are immediately placed in the middle of the secret war and can start recruiting agents to their cause through their Facebook friends list. Players will have to deploy agents to different countries to increase the influence of their secret society in those regions.
PAX East 2012: The Secret World Recap Videos

As you assist your secret society in their bid for world domination, you will climb their ranks and unlock a wealth of exclusive rewards that can be used in‘The Secret World’ MMO at launch, such as clothes, weapons, elixirs and more. Players can also unlock guaranteed access to the upcoming Beta Weekends, and can win a trip to Montreal to meet the developers of The Secret World. One of the more exclusive prizes is the opportunity to have your name embedded into the game at launch.
The Secret World's Launch Date Is No Longer A Secret

 "One of the most interesting features of The Secret World is the three profoundly different secret societies that players can join," says Funcom SVP of Sales & Marketing Morten Larssen. "Since we first announced the game we have gradually revealed more details about them, and what we have seen is that hundreds of thousands of gamers in our community have come to identify with them and form a loyal bond to other community members belonging to the same society. With ‘The Secret War’ experience we are excited about the prospect of allowing for even more community interaction and engagement."
The Secret World Freeform Progression Will Redefine the Way You Play MMOs

The Secret World is consistently mentioned as one of the most anticipated online games in development, and over 750,000 gamers are now registered for the ongoing beta testing. Feedback from media who have experienced the game themselves has been very positive, and the latest demonstrations at GDC 2012 in San Francisco resulted in another round of glowing previews (see the full list here). ‘The Secret World’ breaks new grounds and genre conventions by introducing a modern-day setting, a story-focused MMO experience, and a freeform progression system using no classes and no levels.

Source: www.mmosite.com

TERA Online Open Beta

Only one day left before TERA heads into the open beta phase! Time for us to talk about everything you need to know about this test stage.
All servers for our open beta will open on Thursday, 19^th of April at 3 pm CEST / GMT +2 and they will stay open until midnight CEST / GMT +2 on Tuesday, 24^th of April 2012.
The following servers will be available during open beta:

• Server 1: Velik – Type: PvE – Language: EN/EU
• Server 2: Allemantheia – Type: PvE – Language: EN/EU
• Server 3: Essenia – Type: PvP – Language: EN/EU
• Server 4: Kaia – Type: PvE – Language: DE
• Server 5: Elion – Type: PvP – Language: DE
• Server 6: Elinu – Type: PvE – Language: FR
• Server 7: Callida  – Type: PvP – Language: FR

* The amount of servers and server types are subject to change for the head start and launch of TERA.
The level cap during open beta will be at level 32. Everyone is allowed to create 2 characters on each server. All characters will be deleted at the end of the open beta to prepare the servers for the pre character creation (name reservation) and head start for pre-order customers.
In case you want to take part in the next phase, be sure to visit our pre-order page and secure your copy!
How can I join the open beta?
Everyone who redeemed a key will be able to access the servers during open beta, this including CBT 1-5, single CBT keys, pre-order or full version keys and also sneak peek key users. In case you’re totally new to TERA and have no account or key redeemed so far, there is no need to worry, just follow the below listed steps:

1.    Create an account for TERA or login into your existed account right here.

2.    Click on the button “Enter Code” in the upper right corner.

3.    Enter the following code: TERABETA

4.    Click on Submit.

5.    TERA has now been added to your game list, you can now click on the button “Download Game”.

6.    This will download the launcher, in the launcher itself you need to login with your account details and after that the actual client download will happen.

7.    Please be aware that you temporary need around 50 GB of free disk space. After the download and installation is complete the client will have a size of roughly 24 GB.

In case you already participated in previous test sessions you’ll just need to download the latest client version through the launcher as a patch.
We’ll release further information on the pre-character-creation (name reservation) and head start for pre-order customers soon.
The open beta is not under NDA, so you’ll be free to offer live streams, share impressions, screenshots and videos with everyone.
We hope you’ll enjoy the open beta of TERA!
Link: Pre-Order-Page
Link: Schedule overview
Link: Forum

Source: www.tera-europe.com

Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Announced!

We’re counting the days until the first public Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Event, which begins on Friday, April 27, at noon PDT (GMT-7) and ends on Sunday, April 29, at 11:59 p.m. PDT (GMT-7). Hundreds of thousands of players from around the world will get their first taste of Guild Wars 2—and rest assured, we’ll be playing alongside them!
There are a couple important things you need to know about this Beta Weekend Event:

• The only way to absolutely guarantee your access to this or any future Beta Weekend Events is to pre-purchase any edition of Guild Wars 2.
• Customers who have pre-purchased the game will receive an e-mail next week with instructions on how to download the client and participate in the Beta.
• This is a public event, which means that you’re not bound by a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). So go ahead, feel free to take screenshots, shoot video, blog, tweet, write, or compose a rock opera to share your Guild Wars 2 experience with the world.

Let’s take a look at all the cool stuff you’ll be doing during the Beta Weekend Event.
Choices, Choices – You’ll create your own personalized charr, human, or norn character and pick from our eight powerful professions. Your choice of race is vital to your personal story, and it determines in which of the huge starting areas you begin as well. A noble human mesmer will have a radically different game experience than a charr engineer in the service of the Iron Legion. Fortunately, you can roll more than one character and sample each starting area for yourself!

Worlds Collide – If you want your PvP on an epic scale, look no further than World vs. World, where three teams comprising hundreds of players wage open war across four vast maps. You’ll lay siege to castles, raid supply camps, build devastating weaponry, ambush your foes, and leap into truly massive PvP battles—all for the glory of the server. We’re warning you: WvW is so addictive that you may spend the entire Beta Weekend Event there!
PvP For You and Me – After you’ve gotten your feet wet, put your newfound skills to the test in Guild Wars 2 PvP, where small teams battle for points on a variety of challenging, compact maps. We adjust the level of PvP combatants so that all players are on equal footing. If you’ve got a competitive streak or you like playing first-person shooters online, you owe it to yourself to try out Guild Wars 2 PvP!
I Love L.A. – For the first time ever, we’re opening the metropolis of Lion’s Arch to beta players. Wander the streets of this cosmopolitan trade hub, chat with traders and travelers from every corner of Tyria, hop through one of the many asura gates to points beyond, or discover the famed diving platform at Diverse Ledges. Lion’s Arch is a city like no other!

As you can see, there’s a ton of stuff to do in the upcoming Beta Weekend Event on April 27-29. It’s honestly way more content than one person can experience in 60 hours of playing—and we haven’t even included the asura and sylvari in this beta! Fortunately, this will not be the last Beta Weekend Event before launch—stay tuned for more news regarding the next event.
We’ll see you in-game!


Source: www.guildwars2.com

Announcing Pre-Purchase for Guild Wars 2

Starting April 10, players can secure their Guild Wars 2 Limited Collector's Edition, Digital Edition, or Digital Deluxe copy by pre-purchasing the entire game at buy.guildwars2.com or at select retailers. Players who pre-purchase any edition will have guaranteed entry into all beta weekend events, three-day headstart access to the final game, and Hero's Band in-game item. Learn more about our pre-purchase program and our incredible Collector's Edition right here!

Source: www.guildwars2.com

TERA Online Now Available for Pre Order!

TERA news is coming fast and furious lately, and luckily for En Masse, today's blurb is a good one. The game is officially available for pre-order, and as you would expect, there are all kinds of options relating to various gifts and gadgets depending on where (and what version) you purchase. There's also a bit of beta bribery in the form of automatic access to all five of the closed testing phases that begin this month and continue through April.

What about the editions?

Well, you can choose between standard, digital collector's, and physical collector's version, and the latter two come with an in-game mount and a couple of unique necklace items. The physical collector's edition justifies its $79.99 price point with a cloth map, a soundtrack CD, a handbook, a compass, and a letter of marque. En Masse is also offering a couple of exclusives for purchasing directly through its online store.

Source: Link

Sign up now for the beta of TERA!

"We are happy to announce that, starting today, players in Europe can sign up for our beta of TERA. Everyone who signs up will have a chance to participate in the upcoming beta. There will be various phases to the test, giving you several chances to gain early access to the game.

If you hurry and fill out the form by the 13th of January at 11:30 CET, you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 1,000 special beta access keys. With this key, you’ll be able to test TERA throughout the entire beta. If you’re not one of the lucky winners, don’t worry – there will be plenty of other chances to join the beta of TERA.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up now and keep an eye on our website and social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) as there will be lots of other exciting news about TERA coming soon"

Source: https://forum.tera-europe.com/showthread.php?t=25351

Guild Wars 2 Closed Beta Officialy Begun!

This is a big day for ArenaNet and numerous Guild Wars 2 fans worldwide! After revealing the eighth profession, the mind-bending Mesmer, the closed beta date has finally been unveiled. According to a post from today's Reddit Ask Me Anything session, Guild Wars 2 will officially enter closed beta this Friday.

We will officially enter Closed Beta Testing this Friday. It will be marked with an increase in our pool of testers. To clarify, this phase of testing is still under NDA and is not open to the public.

Since it is not a public test, in fact, it's a friends and family type beta and under NDA so don't expect to see much information coming out. With regard to the application process, ArenaNet explained in the Guild Wars 2 Guru's IRC dev chat, saying that "We have a studio internal selection process for our Closed Beta that starts on Friday. There will be no public application form." Anyway, it is a piece of good news for those eager fans as closed beta is underway and this indicates that we've get closer to the release date.

Source: mmosite.com

Battlefield 3 Beta for free! Play 29th September!

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Source: http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/beta

SWTOR Beta Weekends Announced! 2nd September...mark the date!

PAX 2011: Beta Testing Weekends Begin September 2nd

If you’re reading this, there’s a chance you’ll be playing Star Wars: The Old Republic next weekend.
If you haven’t already heard, BioWare today revealed that the Beta Testing Weekends announced back in July are beginning on September 2nd. And in case that didn’t click for you – that’s this coming weekend!
Senior Live Producer Blaine Christine said they’re adding a brand new testing server and inviting a whole new group of people. He mentioned specifically if you don’t get in next weekend “you should be getting in very soon.”
This means that in order to get all of this weekend’s testers downloaded and patched up, they’re likely to begin that process during the week. So keep a close watch on your inbox!
And if for some reason you’re not actually signed up for the Game Testing program yet, waste no time, because you gotta be in it to win it!
Good luck everyone, looks like this thing is real after all!

Source: http://www.askajedi.com/2011/08/28/pax-2011-beta-testing-weekends-begin-september-2nd/

Tribal Trouble 2 goes open beta!

Everett, Washington – August 2, 2011- Grab your shield! Sharpen your axe! The free-to-play browser-based MMORTS Tribal Trouble 2 enters open beta today! Customize your chieftain in over 9,000 ways, before sailing off to pillage and plunder uncharted lands and for riches and fame. War spoils can be used to purchase village upgrades, granting bonuses to ensure victory in future PvP and PvE missions. Players can create an account on www.tribaltrouble2.com to jump straight into the action.


Gamers will have access to over 50 single player missions as well as multiple PvP modes ranging from elimination to king of the hill—pitting player vs player or team vs team. Do well in either PvE or PvP, and your achievements will be posted on the rune stone in each player’s town. No matter how you choose to play, you will be rewarded with gold to use towards the purchase of over 50 permanent upgrades to your tribe.


No more waiting for long downloads. No need for high-end graphics cards. No need for even an extensive knowledge of Real Time Strategy (RTS) games! The in game tutorial will teach you everything you need to know. With stunning landscapes and units rendered in 3d, this whimsical RTS game can be played within any browser (PC/Mac). Just login, press play and don’t miss out on the action. Your tribe awaits at www.tribaltrouble2.com!

Bounty Hounds Online NA Closed Beta starts !

The closed beta test for the North American version of Bounty Hounds Online (BHO) brought by Wicked Interactive has started. Bounty Hounds Online is the free-to-play MMORPG sequel to the popular PSP title from Namco Bandai. In development for more than 4 years, the game, published in North America by Wicked Interactive, has been garnering a great deal of buzz in the past few weeks for the triple-A quality gameplay it brings to the free-to-play genre.

• More New MMO Details @ New Games Frontier
• Bounty Hounds Online Closed Beta Key Giveaway Event

Bounty Hounds Online is a sci-fi MMORPG where players take command of their own mercenary in multiple worlds and environments. Players can select up to 5 different mercenary class types: The capable Trooper, the deadly Agent, the supportive Bioengineer, the destructive Artillery, and the eccentric Scientist. Assisting the player is the CTU, or Combat Tactical Unit, which is a robotic pet capable of transforming into a combat mech in case things get tough.

Players also have to choose which Mercenary Company they are aligned with. Although all the mercenary groups are working towards the same goal, they are still separate entities and so a few conflicts between its operatives may arise. PvP between mercenaries or whole groups of them are possible as well as forming specific groups called Wolfpacks which allow you to further lay claim to your fame and glory!

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Battlefield 3 Alpha Trial - How to ?

"Battlefield 3 Alpha Trial and also the upcoming beta which was announced at E3 to be in September.
It´s amazing that so many people want to share their experience and are so keen on playing Battlefield 3, so here are some questions and answers you might find useful :)

How can I get into the Alpha Trial?
It is a highly tech focused test period where the main purpose is to do a number of server related tests in preparation for game launch requiring a set amount of players online to ensure the final experience is as much fun and easy as possible.

Is this the Beta promised to buyers of Medal of Honor: Limited Edition?
No, this is an Alpha Trial, meaning this software is still not at the "Beta" development milestone. The Open Beta will start in September. The exact date for when Medal of Honor: Limited Edition players can join the Beta will be announced at a later date.

Can I join the Battlefield 3 Closed Alpha Trial?
The Alpha is a closed test and by invitation only. If you'd like to have a chance to be called upon make sure to register for our newsletter and ensure your Veteran status is up to date. We are also not giving away keys to the Alpha Trial on any of our social networking platforms.

Recently a Medal of Honor: Limited Edition Beta newsletter went out to users. What is that all about?
Well, that newsletter says you are entitled to play the beta in September. It is however not a ticket or a code. If you purchased a copy of Medal of Honor with the Battlefield 3 Beta sticker on it, you are eligible for the Beta. If you have not received the newsletter, make sure you opt in on your EA Profile to receive them. Also, if you haven´t received the newsletter and own a copy of Medal of Honor: Limited edition, you are eligible to play in the beta.*

*Not second hand copies."

Source: Official BF3 Blog

Dragon's Nest Hits Open Beta !

NOTE: ONLY Canadian & US Players can play at this time. EU/Asia/Africa Open Beta has not been confirmed yet.

Source: http://dragonnest.nexon.net/news/news/00CZx/open-beta-update-notes

Realm Of The Titans

Realm of the Titans delivers tantalizing new content and features to the cutting-edge Massively Online Battle Arena (MOBA) genre. Hailed by critics as the next great successor to Defense of the Ancients (DOTA), Realm of the Titans enters the market loaded with a robust line-up of heroes and two PvP maps, both decked with unexpected tricks and traps. In a time with few quality titles for MOBA enthusiasts, ROTT promises hours of thrilling 5v5 action for veterans and novices alike.

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Star Wars The Old Republic Open Beta Announced !

Today marks the day when Star Wars: The Old Republic pre orders have been made available on swtor.com. There are three different editions available in 22 countries for initial pre-order of the game. It has also been unveiled on Electornic Arts investors site that Dr. Ray Muzyka, Group General Manager and Co-Founder, BioWare and Senior Vice President, Electronic Arts, said that:

We are targeting Star Wars: The Old Republic to be one of the biggest launches of holiday 2011

Beside these two huge announcements there is also this:

As anticipation grows, BioWare also proudly announced today that Star Wars: The Old Republic will open “Beta Test Weekends” starting this September.

We are guessing that those that pre-order will have access to these beta weekends, but I am sure most questions will be answered today at a panel Bioware will be holding during San Diego Comic Con, which is scheduled to start today.
After years of speculation, end is in sight.

Source: http://investor.ea.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=593263

Dragon Nest Open Beta Launching July 26th

Dragon Nest NA Open Beta Launching on July 26

It's the time for Dragon Nest to recruit more warriors into the dangerous instances! Revealed at the Dragon Nest(NA) official site, the game will enter open beta on July 26. If you haven't got an account, what are you waiting for, just head over the Dragon Nest website and register for the upcoming adventure.
The open beta will be available for players live in United States, Canada and Australia. However, Nexon hasn't announced the new contents for OBT, but normally, there will be new level cap, new dungeons, and new weapon/armors, and things like that.

Dragon Nest Closed Beta Gameplay Video

Star Wars The Old Republic Beta Sign Up

How to get into the beta?

Well, as many of you know, SWTOR has not an official release date yet (Speculated for The second half of 2011). But there do is a closed beta sign-up.

To get into, all you need to do is the following:

1. Go to: SWTOR Beta Tester Sign Up Page

2. Log in to your already existing SWTOR account or create a new one

3.Fill in your information

4. Agree to their TOS/.../...

5. Read the FAQ

6. Wait,, wait,, and wait some more!

Closed beta means that NOT everyone is going to be invited. Only a small percentage of sign-ups actually get into the beta. 

For those who are awaiting the Open beta, please read following Topic

Might & Magic Heroes VI Beta !

1. Download the install!
1. Go to www.MMH6.com/BETA **THIS URL WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FROM JUNE 28th**

2. Log in with your Ubi account

3. Enter your Activation Key

4. Accept the Terms of Agreement

5. Go into the “Download” section and download the game client

2. Install the Game!

1. Extract the folder

2. In the root file, execute the Setup.exe and follow the steps

3. Launch the game thanks to shortcut

4. Log-in with your Ubi account

5. Re-enter your Activation Key, and play !!!