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Dear ladies and gentlemen, I regret to inform you... (reply)

ZackDark — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 03:58:45 +0000

...that y'all will have to put up with yours truly's presence in the beta now, courtesy of Mr. Duncan's, scholar and gentleman, first dboTV giveaway (it was supposed to be a shirt, but we long decided it wasn't worth the hassle of shipping it to my third world country). Turns out Bungie gave us quite a workaround!

Can people in Japan participate in the beta? (reply)

Kaboris — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:29:48 +0000

Grizzlei,

Much obliged for your assistance.

All X1 games are supposed to be "worldwide signed" i.e. region-free, unlike Xbox 360 titles, so I guess I should be okay.

Just reserved my copy. Hoping for the best. Worst case scenario, I guess I can always play on the 360 if X1 isn't supported before the later X1 launch in Japan next year.

Steve

Can people in Japan participate in the beta? (reply)

Grizzlei — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:14:54 +0000

Send me a message when the beta starts if nobody can give you clear answer. I wouldn't expect a problem if your account is tied to North America or Europe.

Can people in Japan participate in the beta? (reply)

Kaboris — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:00:44 +0000

Anyone out there who is steeped in the beta bylaws?

Will people residing in Japan be able to participate in the beta?
Japan wasn't in the SELECT A REGION list. sniff sniff

Any info would be greatly appreciated!
1st prize gets sushitacular (must claim your prize in person)

Steve
Yokohama, Japan

I hate pre-ordering games (reply)

Zeouterlimits — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:53:38 +0000

But there I've gone and done it on Amazon.co.uk.

I'm so weak.

Amazon.com beta details (reply)

Spawn — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:39:40 +0000

On the amazon page it says October 3rd.

Beta on 360, Preorder on Xbone. Possible? (reply)

Spawn — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:21:33 +0000

Thank you. Just got back from work and haven't had time to poke through Q/A's since they've been posted.

Beta on 360, Preorder on Xbone. Possible? (reply)

Spawn — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:20:33 +0000

I'm stroking my beard as I read this post again and again and it keeps getting better, hypothetically.

Beta on 360, Preorder on Xbone. Possible? (reply)

Decom — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 18:41:30 +0000

According to the beta FAQ,

Q. Which console platforms can I choose from?
Destiny is officially available for pre-order on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. The Beta will also support all four platforms. Your Destiny Beta Code will grant you access to one of these platforms.
You will be able to select your preferred platform, prior to the Destiny Beta live date in 2014. Your choice of platform for the Beta is not tied to the platform you have preordered, and you will be able to select your preferred platform prior to generating your Destiny Beta download code.

Q. I own both a PlayStation and an Xbox. Can I claim multiple codes if I want to play the Destiny Beta on multiple console platforms?
Yes. You may claim as many as four Destiny Beta download codes – one for each supported console. Each will require a separate pre-order at a participating retailer.

So the short answer is: yes.

(I realize urk more or less confirmed this above, but figured I'd provide this info, too.)

So glad I preordered when I did. (reply)

PsychoRaven — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 18:38:45 +0000

Preordered PS4 version the day it was available so that means I should be good. God the wait for the beta is going to be so very very hard.

A pre-order bonus I can believe in (reply)

RC — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 18:18:25 +0000

I was asked to buy a game based on nothing more than a ViDoc of motion-comic-ed concept art and a nice voice over.

That's not all you have though is it? There is the reputation of the creator, their style and approach to making games.

Not everyone weighs that aspect very heavily, but for me it was decisive with Destiny.

It was the same with Mass Effect several years ago. I bought that game based on knowing it was going to be a slightly more shootery, new Sci-Fi universe developed by Bioware. No regrets.

User Research Test Subjects (reply)

Cody Miller — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 18:13:54 +0000

Maybe they'll get to test an earlier version or something?

And if you fail, the floor will kill you.

For science.

Amazon.com beta details (reply)

marmot 1333 — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:43:52 +0000

Somehow I completely missed that date. Thanks.

A pre-order bonus I can believe in (reply)

marmot 1333 — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:43:19 +0000

Cool. Makes sense :)

User Research Test Subjects (reply)

Chewbaccawakka — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:29:55 +0000

As a Bungie URTS, I certainly hope so!

Thank you for the info, sir. (reply)

Mr Daax — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:28:41 +0000

And for your awesome beard. That is all.

Amazon.com beta details (reply)

Xenos — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:28:14 +0000

I will be interested to see how soon they start emailing out the beta codes.

Perhaps the codes from Germany GamesComm are codes for the beta???

"Amazon will email you a code to sign up to receive beta access within 1 business day after you pre-order, starting on October 3, 2013"

So October 3-4

Awesome! I'll check later today! :) (reply)

UnrealCh13f — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:24:52 +0000

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Question. I pre-ordered from GameStop back in February... (reply)

urk — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:22:37 +0000

...will I still be able to get the beta access?

Would it be a matter of just going back to GameStop and getting the code?

If they have your email address, they'll simply send you a code. If they don't, you can go in and they'll print up a code for you.

Question. I pre-ordered from GameStop back in February... (reply)

UnrealCh13f — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:14:15 +0000

...will I still be able to get the beta access?

Would it be a matter of just going back to GameStop and getting the code?