With the beta for Reach’s multiplayer coming in just over a month, it’s time for the details to start seeping out.  Shacknews scored an interview with some folks at Bungie and was able to get a few updates on what to expect from the game’s matchmaking system.

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FFXIII has been out for a few hours now, so I bet you’re probably over it and looking for the next big thing.  Well, it turns out the next big thing is more Final Fantasy – as in the beta for Square Enix’s  MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV.

Kotaku has the scoop:

“Know that you must be willing to part with money and purchase the PS3 version Final Fantasy XIII. Players can register the serial number on their copy of FFXIII to receive a crack at the beta for upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV as well as in-game item.

To get a chance at entering the beta, players must fill out a lengthy application, which lists things like internet speed and provide, router info, previously played MMOs and whether or not players have ever been guild leaders. Players are chosen for the beta based on their answers and not how quick they reply — meaning that it is not guaranteed every player will get a FFXIV beta invite. However, every PS3 customer does get the FFXIV in-game item.”

Having not even picked up my copy of Final Fantasy XIII yet, I imagine I’ll skip the beta and focus on finding a way to balance finishing the current release with not losing my girlfriend.  Two Final Fantasy games at once would certainly prove to be a temptation no sane man could deny.

According to ars technica, the closed beta for Blizzard Entertainment’s long-awaited and oft-delayed StarCraft II is officially live.

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