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Windows Live Games Beta Signup Begins

By the Betanews Staff | Published March 2, 2007, 2:11 PM

Today Microsoft extended an invitation for individuals to participate in a beta test of its new Windows Live Games online community, which will allow PC gamers to connect with Xbox users over the Live gaming network.

Microsoft's window of opportunity for signup is limited. To be considered, users will have to fill out a very brief eight question survey. Those selected will be contacted in the coming weeks, and additionally will be entered in a prize drawing.

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JoshvanHulst
Mar 5, 2007 - 11:22 AM

Anyone here so far get a invition in?

- Josh

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imafurby
Mar 3, 2007 - 10:44 AM

Send a few invites to Bin Laden. Maybe he can sit on his PC for six days straight gaming and explode.

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xxdesmus
Mar 2, 2007 - 6:23 PM

They actually sent out the invites about 4 days ago...but pretty close on the news I guess.

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Dev3lop3
Mar 2, 2007 - 2:59 PM

Sweet.

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