Rumour: Modern Warfare 2 Beta details at GamesCom

The Leipzig Games Convention is moving onwards and upwards with a new name this year: GamesCom. The last time Infinity Ward attended the event was way back in 2007 shortly before the release of ‘Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’. Xboxic was at the event first hand to play the game before release and witness the press conference which included a Beta announcement. It seems likely through leaked information handed to Xboxic yesterday that Infinity Ward are planning a Déjà Vu moment and will announce details of the upcoming ‘Modern Warfare 2 Beta’ at this years GamesCom event in Germany.

The GamesCom event will take place next week on August 17th – August 19th. Information has been handed to Xboxic which leads us to believe that Robert Bowling (aka FourZeroTwo) the community spokesman for Infinity Ward will announce details via a press release of a Beta signup through modernwarfare2.com, with those who have pre-ordered ‘Prestige Edition’ of the game having immediate access. It is assumed that the retailers with exclusive pre-order sales will soon start emailing web site tokens to customers when the Beta is live. The web site token will then need to be registered at modernwarfare2.com with your email address to later receive your chosen Xbox360 or PS3 Beta console redeem code.

The Beta is rumoured to go live by September 10th and close towards the end of October. Until Infinity Ward release an official statement this can only remain a rumour. The Gamescom convention with Robert Bowling confirmed as in attendance will take place next week – so only time will tell if the information they received is correct.

Source: www.xboxic.com

Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program announced!

Just a few hours ago, @majornelson and @AceyBongos announced that Microsoft is doing an Xbox 360 System Update Preview program for their next release, and the opportunity to sign up is available !

You’ll need to visit the Microsoft Connect site from this link and sign in with your Windows LIVE ID that is connected to your Xbox LIVE Gamertag.

Once you have done that, you need to fill out the “Xbox LIVE Update Preview Sign Up” survey in order to be considered for receiving the Preview System Update. Microsoft will be asking a few questions about where you live, your home network, ISP connection and a few other pieces of information.

For some weird reason, they ask European users if they are Netflix subscribers.

Well, duh.

Anyway, the Xbox team will review all of the applications and if you’re selected they’ll send you an email notifying you of your acceptance in the program.

Think about this before you register!

• They are looking for multiple thousands of participants, so your chances of making it in are good.
• This opportunity is open to all Xbox LIVE Members in regions where Xbox LIVE is available.
• Just completing the survey does not automatically get you access to the Preview Program. We’ll be making final selections from the completed surveys and send you an email if you are selected.
• While both box LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, Priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.

If you are accepted, Microsoft will drop a mail in your inbox in about a week.

Make sure your information on Connect is updated so they can email you if you are accepted.

Sign up for the Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program here!

Good luck!

Source: www.majornelson.com