Do you have the Internet? Can you write good and explain issues gooder? Do you like videogames with Moogles and fancy unreleased MMOs that might have them?
Excellent. You’re just a few requirements shy of participating in the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV beta test. Neat, right?
Last afternoon, Square Enix announced that it is now taking applications for possible PC beta testers via the game’s official Web site. Possible testers are required to have a solid Internet connection, be willing to report issues, be at least the 18 years of age, and own a Square Enix ID.
There’s no word on when the beta begins, but we do know that there will be several selection waves. In addition to that, apparently a PS3-specific beta test is possible: the “Fine Print” section of the pre-application page says, “Details regarding recruitment for the PlayStation 3 version will be released at a later date.”
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Yeah, filled mine out a few hours ago. Same thing. I chose "A fan site that is none of the above." Watch that means I'm disqualified. Oh well.
We also saw it staggered like this in terms of total releases: JP PS2 version came out first and Sony didn't have the HDDs to meet demands, forcing the issue of the JP version (PC gamers don't like to admit it, FFXI was originally intended for PS2). SE eventually gets the PC version out.
Two years after hoth JP versions are released in Japan, they release the PC version in the US, then the PS2 version six months after that on the PS2.
Then about two years after Chains of Promathia, It launches on 360 in the US... then six months or so later in European territories.
They eventually got real good at getting the expansions out on the same day. But not so much same platform or region.
So yeah, I don't think they want to make PS3 users wait so much. This time they intend a world wind release for everything everytime. Except the stubborn jerks at MS want this game on Xbox Live Gold and SE ain't having it. They want the deal they got with FFXI.
You seem to be under the impression that people with the best specs get into betas. That is incorrect, they will be looking for a wide range of specs to test their range of consumer.