Yes Red, you have to buy the game to play on the beta. They did have open beta testing during E3 and then a few weeks ago as well. Now you have to buy it to play the beta. If you ask me that is some great marketing skills. Have people buy something that even isn't done yet just so they can test it for you. In all my past, and current
, experiences you don't have to buy the product to beta test it, they send it to you (and yes Gorro I know it is $$$$$$). If you ask me, they are charting some new waters. With all that said, I will buy it, it was a great game during E3, and I know it has gotten better since.