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    Late to the game: How can I get a SC2 beta key?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by LiTh07, Jul 14, 2010.

  1. LiTh07

    LiTh07 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys,

    I know the game comes out in 2 weeks, but is there anyway to get a beta key right now? I have not had a chance to play SC for the past few months, so I didn't bother picking up a key at gamestop or anything. Is there anywhere I can preorder and still get a key? or would any of you kind forum members lend me your account :p ?

    Thanks!
     
    LiTh07, Jul 14, 2010
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  2. Shadys321

    Shadys321 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm.. not sure of a way other then opting in for it via the official Battle.Net profile.

    :(
     
    Shadys321, Jul 14, 2010
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  3. LiTh07

    LiTh07 Notebook Evangelist

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    grrr I did that months ago lol
     
    LiTh07, Jul 14, 2010
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  4. Baka

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    Well fastest way right now is to buy a beta key off ebay or something...

    Other than that, I doubt opting for the beta will help you anymore since it's only 2 weeks until the game's released and beta's ending in a week. Only other methods are getting a free beta key from someone who has a spare or borrowing a battlenet account from someone who's in the beta but meh, that'll be tough due to trust issues...
     
    Baka, Jul 14, 2010
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  5. bucknasty87

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    I don't believe there is a way or else id be playing it right now.
     
    bucknasty87, Jul 14, 2010
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    You had to opt-in a few months ago or preorder the FULL game from Gamestop.

    Either: Chance or pay money to gamestop.

    I got mine through Gamestop.

    Anyways, the game is coming out in 2 weeks.

    PS: I would let you use my B.Net account but it has my WoW, Warcraft III Battle Chest, and my Starcraft Anthology. Plus Both Diablo games.
     
    LolCakeLazors, Jul 14, 2010
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  7. LisuPoland

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    Dude, the game is out very soon and there is no doubt its a definite-buy for any gamer, even if you haven't seen much of the gameplay yet - it's Blizzard.....so it stands for itself :D.
     
    LisuPoland, Jul 15, 2010
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  8. DRevan

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    Yea, too bad it will cost 45% more than other games :mad:
     
    DRevan, Jul 15, 2010
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  9. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    Beta's ending uh.

    well.

    in 3 or 4days
     
    MagusDraco, Jul 15, 2010
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  10. bucknasty87

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    yep i believe they said the beta will end on the 19th. not too much longer to go til release. i just hope my envy 14 is here in time.
     
    bucknasty87, Jul 15, 2010
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  11. Voodoofreak

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    There is beta going on now? I thought it was over.
     
    Voodoofreak, Jul 15, 2010
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  12. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    it came back up for a couple weeks to do some final testing and implement the rest of the UI.


    Good thing too since there are some bugs with the new ui (sometimes the fps gets locked below 29)

    edit: This is with vsync on or off. doesn't matter.
     
    MagusDraco, Jul 16, 2010
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  13. CrackeRheaD

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    Sorry but I have to agree. Watching the train wreck becoming of WoW. im not looking forward to many (if any) more Blizz games.
     
    CrackeRheaD, Jul 16, 2010
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    Sorry if this post does not help in anyway, but after reading all of the signatures, I have to say HP is making a lot of money through their Envy 14 =P.
     
    ePsychotiC, Jul 16, 2010
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