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Shadowrun Xbox 360 Beta Program Details

Microsoft Game Studios and FASA Studio are excited to announce the “Shadowrun” beta program is underway. Interested parties can apply to participate in the beta program, being one of the first gamers to get hands-on with the revolutionary and innovative first-person shooter “Shadowrun.” Currently the beta program is limited to Xbox 360 participants; however, we may be expanding the beta in the future to include Windows Vista gamers as well. Be forewarned, “Shadowrun” will make you approach the online multiplayer FPS genre in a whole new way as you tap into your intelligence and wits, combining the various magic and techs in the heat of battle for an intense combat experience.

Gamers that are interested in participating in the Xbox 360 “Shadowrun” beta program can apply by following these instructions:

  • Visit our Web site at http://connect.microsoft.com.
  • Click on "Invitations" on the left-side menu.
  • 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.)
  • Please read and accept the Terms of Use Agreement then follow the instructions to register for the Connect site.
  • Enter your Invitation ID in the blank field. Your invitation ID is: SHBS-6YMT-YKHC
  • Click "Go."
  • Complete and submit the short questionnaire. Please enter 207 for the beta code when asked at the beginning of the questionnaire.
  • 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 then click the “Shadowrun” program link. This will redirect you to the “Shadowrun” Beta Selection Homepage.
  • 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.
  • Wait patiently for us to contact you with further instructions. Check back at http://connect.microsoft.com for further beta announcements.