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Betawatch: July 23 - 30, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Jul 30th 2010 at 4:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

It's another relatively quiet week in Betawatch, but there are a few changes. The newest addition to our closed beta list is Ministry of War. We bid farewell to a member of the open beta list, as Need For Speed World has zoomed away (sorry) from the Betawatch list for a July 27th launch. Heroes of Three Kingdoms has moved to open beta, so if you've been wanting to check it out, visit the open beta page to sign up. We've also learned that LOCO will be entering open beta on August 3rd, in between Betawatch editions, so stay tuned for more on that one!

Follow along after the jump for the current Betawatch list.

Betawatch: July 16 - 23, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Jul 23rd 2010 at 7:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

There are two newcomers to our closed beta list this week.

DC Universe Online is the first new addition to Betawatch. Closed beta signups began on the 19th, and we've been promised a start date for beta testing "very soon." We'll certainly keep an eye out for that date. GamesCampus debuted its "cute but hardcore" Legends of Edda with beta signups. Closed beta for that one is available right away.

Follow along after the jump for the updated Betawatch list!

Betawatch: July 9-16, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Jul 16th 2010 at 7:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

It's gimme-a-closed-beta-key week here on Betawatch. Heroes of the Three Kingdoms joins our closed beta list this week, along with a pile of closed beta keys just for you! Visit our beta key giveaway page to try the game for yourself. The folks at newcomer Zentia made a similarly generous offer, so if "epic shrimp versus crab battles" sound like your thing, grab a key for that one too! World of Tanks restocked our supply of closed beta keys as well, so if you missed out the first time, we have another batch.

Betawatch: July 2 - 9, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Jul 9th 2010 at 12:30PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

It's been a busy week for Betawatch, but almost all behind the scenes. You'll notice that the lists are a bit shorter. There are some new additions, and a few things are shuffled around. We've spent some time contacting developers, and trimming and changing the lists. You can expect to see further changes soon, leading to a more accurate and less bulky Betawatch.

In this week's regular Betawatch news, Square Enix announced more beta plans for FFXIV, World of Tanks began its closed beta, and the Martial Empires developers made a surprising announcement about the end of closed beta. Due to some legal restrictions, they'll continue service to Europe, Asia, and North America for the rest of beta, but launch will be Europe only.

Follow along after the jump for the current Betawatch list.

Betawatch: June 25 - July 2

by Rubi Bayer Jul 2nd 2010 at 4:30PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

We bid farewell to APB this week, as the highly-anticipated game launched with an in-game event with the Massively staff. Martial Empires joined our open beta list and was greeted by some pretty positive comments from those who tried it, as did Need For Speed World, a game that received a similarly warm welcome. World of Tanks is preparing for closed beta in just a matter of days as well. WoW's Cataclysm is in closed beta now, so be sure to check out all the information on our sister site Wow.com. Finally, Vindictus joins our closed beta list.

Follow along after the jump for the current Betawatch list.

Betawatch: June 18-25, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Jun 25th 2010 at 6:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Betawatch: June 11-18, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Jun 18th 2010 at 6:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

It's been a very quiet two weeks for Betawatch, thanks to E3. Developers have been scurrying to prepare for and attend the event, so hopefully things will pick back up next week. We did have one big change, however: APB has moved to the open beta list. If you missed the announcement earlier this week, the Key to the City event allows pretty much anyone who wants one to snag a key and check out the beta.

Follow along after the jump for the current Betawatch list!

Betawatch: June 4-11, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Jun 11th 2010 at 3:30PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Betawatch: May 28 - June 4, 2010

by Brianna Royce Jun 4th 2010 at 5:30PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

This week in Betawatch the buzz is all about the beta for the upcoming free-to-play reboot of Lord of the Rings Online. Turbine is accepting sign-ups now, and the LotRO beta is expected to begin on June 16th (thanks Nandini for the correction!) Dawntide fans will also be happy to hear that, although it had been delayed from its original May 31st launch, the open beta wasn't postponed indefinitely; instead, it'll begin on June 4th -- that's tonight! Alaplaya's Land of Chaos has just slipped into closed beta; Aeria's Kingdom Heroes jumps from closed to open beta; and we picked up some hints that Final Fantasy XIV's beta might be on the way sooner than we thought.

Follow along after the break for the full, current Betawatch list!

Betawatch: May 21-28, 2010

by Rubi Bayer May 28th 2010 at 4:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

This week in Betawatch seems to be all about launch plans. Xsyon will be remaining on the Betawatch list a bit longer than planned -- launch has been delayed until August 15th. Fans of Dungeon Fighter Online won't have to wait nearly as long, as Nexon announced the game will release June 9th, and we bid farewell to Craft of Gods after their May 27th launch date.

WWII Online: Battleground Europe joins our open beta list, kicking off this weekend's event with contests and giveaways. Finally, Dawntide fans will be happy to hear that the game has an open beta date of May 31st. Follow along after the jump for the current Betawatch list.

Betawatch: May 7-14, 2010

by Rubi Bayer May 14th 2010 at 5:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

It seems to be either feast or famine with Betawatch these days. After several fairly quiet weeks, our closed beta list has grown by five titles all at once. Hero:108 and familiar title Black Prophecy join the closed beta list, along with Heroes of Might and Magic Online, Kingdom Heroes , and Captains of Dark Tide.

Battle of the Immortals moves to open beta after a very welcome round of changes, and Tian Long Ba Bu opens a European open beta.

Follow along after the jump for the latest Betawatch list.

Betawatch: April 23-30, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Apr 30th 2010 at 6:30PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

Tian Long Ba Bu (TLBB) joins our open beta list this week, although the beta is for European players only. Battle of the Immortals wrapped up closed beta testing and made some very welcome changes to the game based on player feedback, so thanks to every single one of you that spoke up. They'll be heading into open beta on May 4th. In news that will make a lot of fans very happy, Black Prophecy joins our closed beta list. Finally, APB has announced a launch date of June 29 for North America and July 2 in Europe.

Follow along after the jump for the current beta list.

Betawatch: April 16-23, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Apr 23rd 2010 at 5:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

It's been a little quiet in Betawatch land this week, but two changes come to the list thanks to our awesome readers. Perpetuum -- a sci-fi MMO set on a "faraway planet inhabited by robots" -- is in closed beta. And Digimon, we hardly knew ye -- Digimon Battle has left us for launch followed by our best wishes for success!

Let us know if there's a promising MMO that you would like to see on Betawatch, and follow along after the jump for the current list.

Betawatch: April 9-16, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Apr 16th 2010 at 6:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Betawatch: April 2 - 9, 2010

by Rubi Bayer Apr 9th 2010 at 4:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Massively meta, Betawatch

Welcome to Betawatch, Massively's weekly report on the state of MMO betas. In each installment, we'll report everything from the latest open betas, closed betas and even alphas in one convenient place. Plus, we'll make sure to include as much info on each game's current status, including projected release dates (if known) and links to the sign-up forms to get yourself into that beta you've been seeking.

It was fairly quiet on the Betawatch front this week, but we're preparing for a few upcoming changes in our list. IGG has been busy, announcing the dates for alpha testing of Tales of Pirates II and beta testing for Tales of Fantasy. Look for those to begin next week, as well as the long-awaited closed beta of Battle of the Immortals. That one begins April 13th. If you're interested in available keys for those, now is the time! For now, follow along after the jump for the current list.

Massively Features

Events Calendar

Name	Date
GenCon Indy	Aug 5-8, 2010
SOE Fan Faire	Aug 5-8, 2010
Xsyon Prelude Launch	Aug 15, 2010
GamesCom Expo	Aug 18-22, 2010
Earthrise Launch	Q3 2010
Dragon*Con	Sep 3-6, 2010
PAX Prime	Sep 3-5, 2010
Final Fantasy XIV Launch	Sep 30, 2010
GDC Online	Oct 5-8, 2010
LEGO Universe Launch	Oct 26, 2010
DCUO Launch	Nov 2, 2010

Massively Staff

Name	Title
Shawn Schuster	Editor-in-Chief
Seraphina Brennan	Senior Editor
Brianna Royce	West Coast Editor
Dan O'Halloran	Features Coordinator
Brendan Drain	Contributing Editor
Eliot Lefebvre	Contributing Editor
Jef Reahard	Contributing Editor
Justin Olivetti	Contributing Editor
Krystalle Voecks	Contributing Editor
Rubi Bayer	Contributing Editor
Tateru Nino	Contributing Editor
Beau Hindman	Columnist
Edward Marshall	Columnist
Greg Waller	Columnist
Jeremy Stratton	Columnist
Larry Everett	Columnist
MJ Guthrie	Columnist
Patrick Mackey	Columnist
Ryan Greene	Columnist
Lisa Poisso	Columnist