Shadowrun Beta For Live Gold Members News

Microsoft and FASA Studios has today confirmed that a public beta test will be taking place soon for the PC/Xbox 360 cross-platform shooter, Shadowrun. The test, which will focus on the title's multiplayer mode, will take place on Xbox 360 and will be open exclusively to Xbox Live Gold Members.

Xbox Live's Director of Programming Larry "Major Nelson" Hyrb has released a step-by-step guide on how to take part:

1. Visit the beta Web site at connect.microsoft.com

2. Click on "Invitations" on the left-side menu.

3. You will need to sign in using a valid Windows Live ID before you can continue to the "Invitations" page. (If you have already registered for the Connect site, skip to Step 5.)

4. Please read and accept the Terms of Use Agreement then follow the instructions to register for the Connect site.

5. Enter your Invitation ID in the blank field. Your invitation ID is: SHBS-6YMT-YKHC

6. Click "Go."

7. Complete and submit the short questionnaire. Please enter MAJOR1 for the beta code when asked at the beginning of the questionnaire.

8. If you are not redirected immediately to the Shadowrun Beta Selection homepage after completing the questionnaire, click the My Participations link on the left hand navigation bar and then click the Shadowrun program link. This will redirect you to the Shadowrun Beta Selection Homepage.

9. Once you are on the Shadowrun Beta Selection Homepage, you will need to complete the rest of the registration process by signing up for the forums by clicking the Join the Forums button then click the Welcome to the Official Shadowrun Community Forum Sign In button.

10. Wait patiently for us to contact you with further instructions. Check back at connect.microsoft.com for further beta announcements.

Shadowrun will be one of the first titles with PC/Xbox 360 Live functionality, enabling gamers from both formats to take part in the same online experience, and is set to arrive during the first quarter of 2007.

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