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Special Darkspore closed beta opens today

by: Nathaniel - posted: 3/28/2011 10:41:00 PM
More On: Darkspore
Darkspore, Maxis' new online action RPG, is opening a new closed beta today.  Players in to that kind of stuff can rock out early by visiting Steam, where it is exclusively available for download.  Just follow the instructions and in no time you can be battling the Darkspore with up to 4 other gamers in co-op or intense 1v1 or 2v2 PvP action.

Darkspore comes out on PC April 26, 2011.  Maxis will be using the extra time for balancing and fine-tuning to ensure the best possible experience for everyone.  Fans are even encouraged to provide input so the game is just right.

The beta opens today at 3pm PT and runs through Friday, April 1 at 12pm PT.

Visit the Darkspore YouTube Channel for Producer Diaries 1-4 and Hero Spotlight Videos 1 and 2
You can also download video and screenshots of Darkspore


SPECIAL DARKSPORE CLOSED BETA OPENS TODAY

Beta Available Exclusively on Steam – Maxis Invites Gamers to Jump In!

Maxis is happy to announce today the opening of a new closed beta for its upcoming online action RPG Darkspore! The game will be available to PC gamers everywhere on April 26, 2011, and Maxis is using the additional time to further balance and fine-tune the game, incorporating fan input, so that the game is just right when unleashed toward the end of next month.

Prospective gamers can experience Darkspore early by jumping into the new closed beta, which opens today at 3pm PT and lasts through Friday, April 1 at 12pm PT. The beta is available exclusively on Steam [click here to download the Beta, or click here to download Steam]. Following the simple instructions there, players will be battling the Darkspore with up to 4 people in co-op and enjoying the intense 1v1 or 2v2 PvP action the game has to offer in no time!

We invite you to let your readers know about this limited opportunity today. In addition, to learn more about Darkspore, check out Producer Diaries 1-4 and Hero Spotlight Videos 1 and 2 on the Darkspore YouTube Channel at the link below. Let us know if you have any questions or if we can assist with your coverage.

Check out the Darkspore YouTube Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/DarksporeGame
Alternatively, you can download video and screenshots of Darkspore at http://www.info.ea.com/product.asp?s=2806

Ron Burgess
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