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Posts with tag beta
Next GamePro features Resistance 2, will give beta codes
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What? Qore grants late access to SOCOM beta? [Update]
Why would they delay beta access to Qore members? We're not entirely sure. However, there are other ways to go about getting access into the beta: "There are other ways to get into the public beta beforehand, like the upcoming preorder program, so don't worry about the ratio of non-SOCOM fans to SOCOM fanatics."
These comments were made three days ago, so it's unclear if the beta's policies have changed since then. We're going to try and find out the latest word -- stay tuned.
Update: Veronica Belmont has updated us: "If you buy the pre-order for SOCOM with the headset, and put $5 down for the beta, you'll get it a bit before ours (and that's depending on if everything ships as planned, too). They're not the same beta. Otherwise, our beta is still before anyone else will get it."
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Home open beta to be 'similar to Gmail'
Susan Panico, senior director of PSN, spoke to Wired about the availability of Home. It will be an "open, working beta." According to Panico, the "rollout will be similar to Gmail." Finally, it will be available this year.
Gmail launched four years ago to critical acclaim. During the initial parts of the beta, invitations to the service were sent from members already in the service. Many clamored for a lucrative invite in the early days -- now getting a Gmail account is open and easy for everyone. The problem? Gmail, after four years, is still in beta.
[Via Joystiq]
LittleBigPlanet open beta will never happen
There's a possibility of a small number of gamers and press being invited into the beta phase, but nothing has been confirmed yet. Releasing the game in its entirety to the public, free of charge would be suicide. Instead, there's talk of a demo being made available, which will curb our monstrous hunger pangs for the game until its October release. What the demo will contain and when it will arrive is still being discussed.
Check out our gallery below for some new images of LittleBigPlanet straight from PlayStation Day. Also be sure to check out the video of the cute-but-ghastly Helghast Sackboys.
Gallery: LittleBigPlanet
MGO update brings new map, game mode
As for the new gameplay mode, we expect the Sneaking Mission to be incredibly popular for the sole reason that Snake is a playable character. One player takes on his role, complete with OctoCamo, Solid Eye and other handy items (how does he carry so much stuff while sneaking around?). The aim is to move silently around the map trying to collect dog tags by defeating other players. If more than ten people are playing then another player takes the role of Metal Gear Mk II in order to help out Snake. Meanwhile two teams battle it out as usual.
So far we're loving the beta and an entire new map and game mode just three days in makes us go all a-tingle. This content should arrive for America after the maintenance work on the servers which will be occurring later.
MGO Beta now online for all territories
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Konami ID site retooled for speed
So if you haven't managed to get your hands on a Konami ID, now's your chance. Make sure you get one before Friday the 25th so that you can jump straight in once the beta begins. So long as it doesn't get delayed again, that is.
Metal Gear Online beta goes live on April 25th
The European beta test has also been suspended, but Konami plans to "restart it once [they] stabilize the servers." As a result of this delay, the end of the beta program has been pushed to May 11th. While we're confident that everything will be perfect for the now-delayed launch of the beta, Konami does note that "it may change due to unforseen circumstances."
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Some Metal Gear Online beta codes invalid, downloads impossible
We've contacted Konami, but have yet heard back from them. For now, we can only advise affected readers to email Konami support at mgobetasupport AT konami.com. We'll update this post when we find out more information.
[Thanks to everyone that sent this in! Image from Justin M.]
Home Beta expands to build 0.7.7
- There's a new building in the world, although it's currently one that can't be entered
- You are finally able to enter your Home Space's patio
- You can now use your own pictures in your Home Space
- A game launching option has been added, though it is not functioning completely at the present time
- The cinema's movie theatres have transferred from the second floor to the first floor
- America, Japan, and Europe each have their own server now
Home video shows off huge changes to the beta
Home beta test survey gives info on possible expansions
One of our readers has emailed us to let us know that Sony has sent each member of the Home closed beta a simple survey. Consisting of only a single "question", the survey asks testers to rate the importance of a list of features from 1 to 5. Here are our top rated features, the rest are after the jump.
- Purchasable private spaces for clans/groups (5)
- Community events (movies/concerts/developer chats/other events) (5)
- Ability to customize avatars with unique items based on game accomplishments and ownership (5)
- The ability to acquire (find/learn/buy) collectible/limited edition items (5)
- Additional avatar customization (non-human enhancements, e.g. robots, animal heads) (5)
- A means of displaying a user's personal gaming history (5)
- Hall of Fame/trophy display (5)
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Continue reading Home beta test survey gives info on possible expansions
PS3 Fanboy readers share impressions on Warhawk beta
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Rumor: Warhawk beta being hacked by rabid fans
Without official word from Incog, there is no way to know if such hackers have had any affect on the beta phase of the project. These guys have enough on their hands with working out the kinks in multiplayer, without having to police their invite-only event. Lest any such intrusive action cause a further game delay, we issue a word of advice to all would-be hackers: stay out of the beta if you're not invited. Let those that were lucky enough to receive a beta invite continue to provide the devs feedback they need to make the final Warhawk experience the best it can be for the rest of us. We'll get our fill soon enough.
Warhawk beta to begin next week; sign-up now!
Regardless of the selection criteria, it certainly can't hurt to try and register, can it? Visit warhawk.com and fill out their (rather annoyingly detailed) survey for your chance to enter the online beta.
