This finally clears up some of the confusion regarding the open beta. The August 15th thing was that people could create their accounts and download the client if they’ve preordered before, but the beta only actually starts on the 7th of September.
The open beta begins September 7 and is open to anyone who pre-orders the game from EA’s “select retail partners.”
From Game | Life
Besides having one of the awesomest names for a site ever, this looks like a pretty snazzy tool for keeping track of your backlog of games.
Play a lot of video games? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve accumulated a backlog over the years. Sure, you’ve been meaning to go back and play them but it seems like there’s always something getting in the way. Work? School? Family? Even those pesky new games that keep coming out before you’ve finished the last one. How are you supposed to keep up? Nevermind trying to get through the old ones in your backlog!
What you need is a little motivation. What gamer doesn’t like to look over their stats and celebrate the milestones as they progress toward a goal? That’s where we come in. We’ll keep track of everything for you so you’ll know what you’ve done and what still needs your attention. Inputting your games is quick and easy. No slow, endless lists to search through. Just type it in and go!
The Backloggery
Sometimes life imitates art, rather than the other way around, and the 2001 video game “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon” stands as a prime example. The game, although dated by contemporary standards, did one thing: It accurately predicted the eruption of hostilities between an expansionist Russia and Georgia.
From The Bulletin
I’m not usually much for Star Trek, but this does look intriguing with it’s mixture of space and on foot.
For the Wii, 360, and PS3. $10 download.
And it goes without saying, I CAN’T WAIT!
Saw this game at EB yesterday called Dungeon Runner’s, looked pretty entertaining but didn’t want to spend the $19 on it without reading a bit about it. Apparently it is totally free, you can even just download it for free and play. Only thing is if you don’t become a “premium” player you are not allowed to get really good items and stuff. Kinda weird.
I may try the free version see how it plays. I don’t remember hearing anything about this game, apparently it was a big hit when it came out last year. Has a small player base but scored high in reviews and such.
Anyways, thought people might get a kick out of this video. It’s to promote a new in game “Item” you get if you buy the retail version. Enjoy.
P.S. For some reason i couldn’t make the youtube video work like everyone else can on the site. Booooo!
Curt’s P.S.: That should do the trick.
If you’re interested in playing the beta, the signup page is right here. I haven’t checked yet, but I believe you have to have an active account to be selected.
Unveiled! I just found out about it myself, so I know absolutely nothing about it other than it’s official!
I’ve had a real hankering to play some old-fashioned computer RPGs lately, like Ultima VI: The False Prophet or something. Well, with a little digging around I found something that could sate that interest. It’s an indie RPG called Eschalon: Book 1. It’s has a very old-school feel and I very much enjoyed my taste of the demo. Check it out here.
Curt | 
08 18th, 2008| 