1. New Dota challenger Rise of Immortals goes into open beta

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    July 6, 2011
    Petroglyph Games' Rise of Immortals has entered into an open beta, meaning that you can now try out this new entry into the growing Defense of the Ancients-based (sometimes called Moba) genre for yourself. Register an account on the official site, download the game client and you're good to play. Winning, on the other hand, will probably take longer than that, as these games aren't known for their smooth learning curves, especially if you're not familiar with the premise.

    We got to see this one back at GDC, and played it during the closed beta period. The game does bring some innovations to the genre, including a player-level progression system and a map that's designed specifically for a three-person PvE experience. Unfortunately, the polish just isn't there yet, especially when compared to more established titles in the genre like the very popular League of Legends.

    But then again, that's what a beta's for, right? No word on how long the beta will last, but given that it was supposed to start even earlier this spring, you can guess it'll probably be around as long as it needs to be.

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    JoystiqNew Dota challenger Rise of Immortals goes into open beta originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Mojang’s Scrolls to follow Minecraft’s piecemeal release strategy

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    June 29, 2011

    Mojang Specifications' Daniel Kaplan confirmed that the studios' next game, Scrolls, will follow the same procedural release plan as its current mega-hit, Minecraft. Kaplan explained to attendees at the Barcelona-based event Gamelab 2011 that the game will be released "very early," and will be continually patched and updated until finished. Hey, if there's anything we love more than magic-infused parchment, it's instant gratification.

    Kaplan also outlined the future of the development studio, explaining that Scrolls is being developed by a five-person team -- a sizable increase over Minecraft, which was "by and large created by one developer, Markus Persson." He also revealed the studio is considering becoming a publisher for other, smaller indie developers, which of course means that Mojang is totally selling out, or something.

    JoystiqMojang's Scrolls to follow Minecraft's piecemeal release strategy originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Hellgate open beta starts next Thursday

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    June 25, 2011
    Hellgate, T3 Entertainment and HanBitSoft's free-to-play relaunch of Flagship Studios doomed MMO, will open up its doors to any and all interested evil-smiting parties starting next week. The game's public beta will launch in North America and Europe next Thursday, June 30, giving new volunteers the opportunity to try out the beta's limited suite of features. You can sign up to try out the relaunched title on the official Hellgate website.

    According to a HanBitSoft press release, the arrival of the open beta will bring two new game modes to the client: A PvP arena, and the "Cow Room," which tasks players with surviving waves of attacking zombies -- and notably lacks any bovine aggressors. You may be wondering, "Why is called the Cow Room?" It's almost worth checking out the beta to find out.

    JoystiqHellgate open beta starts next Thursday originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Ghost Recon: Future Soldier beta deploys January 2012

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    June 21, 2011
    Aspiring future soldiers will get their first taste of playing as "F-16s on legs" in Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier when the game's beta rolls out in January. " We know you have been asking about the beta," the publisher wrote in a tweet Monday, before saying, " We're excited to announce that the MP beta will be launching in January 2012."

    Ubisoft had previously said a beta would launch this summer, but any hope of that happening was pretty much dashed when the game itself was delayed into 2012 aka the future.

    JoystiqGhost Recon: Future Soldier beta deploys January 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Report: Kinect for Windows SDK beta launching tomorrow

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    June 16, 2011
    Spring may have already sprung, but Microsoft appears ready to finally deliver its promised Kinect for Windows SDK to coincide with a live web event tomorrow, Thursday June 15. According to a report by WinRumors, the release is being timed along with a special Microsoft "Channel 9" streaming presentation on the Microsoft Developers Network site.

    Microsoft Spain president María Garaña reportedly slipped the news during her presentation at the Red Innova conference in Madrid today. The MSDN site is currently hosting a countdown to tomorrow's announcement, which is when we'll presumably learn the full details of the beta.

    JoystiqReport: Kinect for Windows SDK beta launching tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights Demo

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    November 7, 2007
    Description: The demo will give a preview of the tracks on League 5. There is 1 Solo Drift Goal, 1 Drift King Goal and 1 Circuit Race goal. Tracks include Rome Gladiator’s Shadow and Sydney The Phantom Drivable cars will be Nissan 350Z, BMW M3, Holden Monaro and the Saleen...
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    Pirates Online Launched to Public

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    November 1, 2007
    Pirates of the Caribbean Online has been released to the public from the beta stage. Set sail on the vast blue waters of the Caribbean in search of adventure, fortune, and fame in the world of the infamous Jack Sparrow and the evil Jolly Roger. In Pirates of the Caribbean...
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    Pacific Liberation Force Demo

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    October 29, 2007
    Pacific Liberation Force is an all-action helicopter game that places you in the middle of the pacific. You’ll be conducting aerial warfare versus fast and trigger happy enemies. Your adversaries will range from simple foot-soldiers to heavily armed tanks and from fighterjets to incredible carriers! You’ll have to push your...
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