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The Linux build of Left 4 Dead 2 is in beta right now. If you own a Steam copy of the game, you should see the beta version in your library immediately. Taking part in the Linux beta will also give you access to the game's authoring tools and its dedicated server beta. It's not a limited beta... More

Pre-order customers get first crack at the upcoming real-time strategy title from Relic and new parent company Sega. The beta includes six maps supporting symmetrical competitive matches from 1v1 to 4v4 against other players or the AI, as well as the first 40 levels of progression through the metagame... More

Arma 3 developer Bohemia is opening up the alpha build of its upcoming to shooter to anyone interested in helping bug test the game. The alpha beings March 5, and you can find out more about getting involved by heading here . The alpha will feature four missions, Infantry, Vehicles, SCUBA, and Helicopter... More

It may not be an exact date, but even a release window is better than nothing. We've known for some time that Behemoth's next game, BattleBlock Theater, would be coming this year, but we weren't sure when. We now know that it is pretty soon. Spring dictates some time in the next few months... More

Spiral Game Studios has officially announced Orion: Dino Horde for Steam and the Beta Registration is already available on the game website . Orion: Dino Horde is a science-fiction first-person shooter featuring competitive and co-op gameplay in a world flooded with dinosaurs and mechs. The game has... More

Square-Enix has been working to extensively retool its MMO Final Fantasy XIV. Take a look at how the world of Eorzea has changed in the game's newest trailer. Square put together this trailer of Eorzea's many battle-ridden environments using real-time footage from Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn... More

We're a few days from Crysis 3's release on Tuesday, but next week won't be the first time playing the game for millions of people. In a press release this morning, EA revealed that three million gamers participated in the multiplayer beta. The press release also notes that pre-orders for... More

You can pre-order Slender: The Arrival, the sequel to the terrifying indie hit Slender, and if you do it will get you a spot in the beta. You can head here to go ahead and pre-order your copy. You can pay anywhere from $5-$60 for the full game. Each tier gives you access to the beta, but the higher tiers... More

The formerly exclusive God of War: Ascension multiplayer beta is very briefly opening up to everyone. All you need is a PlayStation Network account. Up until now, getting into the beta required either a PlayStation Plus subscription or being part of Rise of the Warrior experience . Beginning now and... More

Developer Behemoth is currently taking applications for 10,000 lucky players to take part in Battleblock Theater's closed beta. If you're one of the lucky ones to get in, you will get a chance to play the game before anybody else. Except for, I suppose, the other 9,999 people who are able to... More

No one is a flawless god killer. If you're playing through Sony's God of War: Ascension Multiplayer Beta right now you could probably use these tips from Penny Arcade. Sony teamed up with Penny Arcade to produce what they are calling The Book of Divine Wisdom, which is a bunch of tongue-in-cheek... More

Get a sneak peek at the cross-platform MMO that runs alongside the upcoming SyFy television series by throwing your name in for Defiance’s Advanced Mission Beta 1. Players brave the many dangers of Defiance’s near-future San Francisco as genetically modified “ark hunters.” Mutated... More

The closed beta for Company of Heroes 2, the PC exclusive strategy game, is entering closed beta, "shortly after the New Year." The news of the beta comes from the the Company of Heroes 2 message boards . An exact date for the beta was not offered, but the posting does say that a new trailer... More

Even if you haven't been able to take part in the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, this video will you get you up to speed on a handful of tactics, and give you a leg up when the game does release. You'll see tips for the characters available for play in the beta including PaRappa, Fat Princess... More

Valve is readying Steam, the online video game distribution service, for Linux, but it needs some help making sure it works. If you're a Linux user, and you want to lend a hand/get your hands on Steam for Linux a little early, head here and sign up for the beta. More

The open beta for MechWarrior Online is set to begin next week on Oct. 29. MechWarrior puts players in command of a BattleMech during the initial stages of a massive interstellar war. Players can customize their Mech to suit their role on the battlefield, upgrade various systems, replace weapons, and... More

Double Fine's iOS game, Middle Manager of Justice, released a little earlier than expected. In response Double Fine is asking those who were able to get their hands on the game early to offer some feedback. The official release of the game isn't for another few weeks, but the game was briefly... More

Blizzard has started its beta test for Heart of the Swarm, and although it's mostly limited to press and pro gamers right now, the company has released a friendly reminder on how to make your account eligible for participation. The Heart of the Swarm beta officially went live last night, and Blizzard... More

Epic was hesitant to reveal a time-frame for when the beta would begin, but it was able to confirm that it is definitely happening. At Epic's PAX 2012 panel, it gave away a code to a lucky attendee to enter the Fortnite beta. Epic had previously given away a ticket at Comic Con 2012. Joystiq spoke... More

According to Sony Online Entertainmet, the beta for Planetside 2 is set to begin on either this coming Friday or Monday, pending any unforseen complications. The information about who gets to enter the beta first is a bit dense, so I thought it would be best to just tell you exactly what we were told... More