BETA TEST!!!
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Stc95
Tribe of Judah Guild Wars Chapter Leader
It looks like a GTA-type game. Didn't spend too much time on their website to really find out.
vibrokatana
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Thanks op. I was sorta watching that one.
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inkelis
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And it looks like you really brought some content to the table. Don't be rude, it's not nice.
Blackbeard
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I get a Lot of Beta Info from the place I work at, All Volunteer no pay except in Games, so if I hear anything about any Beta tests that are Available for anyone to signup then I shall post them here
Diablo III and Starcraft 2, I signed up for both but have not heard a answer yet, at this point they both should be in Alpha getting ready to Start the Beta Phase since release is not too far down the road
Diablo III and Starcraft 2, I signed up for both but have not heard a answer yet, at this point they both should be in Alpha getting ready to Start the Beta Phase since release is not too far down the road
Blackbeard
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http://joinsection8.com/ Check out the link and view the Video this could be one to buy and apply to join the Beta testing [CURRENTLY IN OPEN BETA].
It's been a long time since we first heard about TimeGate Studios' Section 8. Based on the "not even pre-alpha" game on display at this year's EIEIO, it's going to be even longer before we see a final game. It's currently slated for the third quarter of next year on Xbox 360 and PC. But developer TimeGate Studios – they did the F.E.A.R. expansions, if you'll recall – did give a short game play demonstration, and revealed one of the major facets of the Section 8 experience.
The game's name comes from the nickname given to the future 8th Armored Infantry, of which your character is a member. This group consists of soldiers who have volunteered to wear a super-powerful armored suit (awesome!) and be launched into combat from space. The joke is that you would have to be crazy to volunteer for that, so the squad is informally called "Section 8" after the military code for a psychologically-motivated discharge.
In the game, you'll be able to choose any area of the stage that is currently in your control to "burn in" (that's what they call the launch process). This is the game's method of re spawning, and it is pretty much the most exciting way to start over that I can imagine. The whole map is visible when you choose, a massive desert expanse in the case of the demo. You have some control over your descent, so you can fine-tune your aim. You also have jet packs that allow you to soften your landing -- your shields go out temporarily if you crash down at top speed. Another tantalizing possibility, for which the exact details have yet to be finalized: using your flying body as a projectile weapon. You can choose to land on enemy vehicles, which, at top speed, could be devastating to an enemy tank. Or hilarious to somebody who sees you slam into that tank.
The concept of big guys in neat armor shooting at each other may have been well-explored in the FPS genre, but TimeGate may be onto something with the burn-in concept, which takes the worst part of the game (being dead) and makes it fun.
It's been a long time since we first heard about TimeGate Studios' Section 8. Based on the "not even pre-alpha" game on display at this year's EIEIO, it's going to be even longer before we see a final game. It's currently slated for the third quarter of next year on Xbox 360 and PC. But developer TimeGate Studios – they did the F.E.A.R. expansions, if you'll recall – did give a short game play demonstration, and revealed one of the major facets of the Section 8 experience.
The game's name comes from the nickname given to the future 8th Armored Infantry, of which your character is a member. This group consists of soldiers who have volunteered to wear a super-powerful armored suit (awesome!) and be launched into combat from space. The joke is that you would have to be crazy to volunteer for that, so the squad is informally called "Section 8" after the military code for a psychologically-motivated discharge.
In the game, you'll be able to choose any area of the stage that is currently in your control to "burn in" (that's what they call the launch process). This is the game's method of re spawning, and it is pretty much the most exciting way to start over that I can imagine. The whole map is visible when you choose, a massive desert expanse in the case of the demo. You have some control over your descent, so you can fine-tune your aim. You also have jet packs that allow you to soften your landing -- your shields go out temporarily if you crash down at top speed. Another tantalizing possibility, for which the exact details have yet to be finalized: using your flying body as a projectile weapon. You can choose to land on enemy vehicles, which, at top speed, could be devastating to an enemy tank. Or hilarious to somebody who sees you slam into that tank.
The concept of big guys in neat armor shooting at each other may have been well-explored in the FPS genre, but TimeGate may be onto something with the burn-in concept, which takes the worst part of the game (being dead) and makes it fun.
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Stc95
Tribe of Judah Guild Wars Chapter Leader
Actually I was hinting that I'd like to learn more about the game so maybe I would get in the beta and have stuff to contribute.
Just applied for the APB beta.
I've already played the Section 8 beta. I don't know what kind of NDA may still be in effect, so I'll just leave it at that.
Blackbeard
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Stc95 the only things people Beta testing can talk about without Breaking the NDA [Non Disclosure Agreement which is a Binding contract to be allowed to Test] is the same info you can read or research on the Web, only if the NDA is lifted can the Test phase be discussed and even then No Found Bugs/Glitches are to be passed along, only game Data
And Yes Tek, as far as I am aware the NDA is still in effect
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