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PS: I'm pretty sure this is the second wave, hurry and post whether you got in or not!

"Apparently there’s a little game by the name of StarCraft II on the way. We’ve heard that a couple of you guys dig it. Which is why, with the help of Blizzard, we’ve got five StarCraft II beta keys to give away. But you’re going to have to work for one...

For starters, you’ve got to be an experienced StarCraft player, and must tell us in 25 words or less how you feel about the original Starcraft. Just post your thoughts in the comments section of this news post."

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"You’ve got until 5pm, Tuesday the 23rd of February to post your 25 words in the comments section of this news post. Good luck!"

Source: Games On Net

"Hell, it's about time... to start playing some StarCraft II! Blizzard has announced that the closed beta test for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is officially a go, with invitations going out to "thousands of gamers." Yeah, check your e-mail!

If you didn't get in for the first look at Blizzard's next real-time strategy game and the revamped matchmaking service that goes along with it, you better head to Battle.net now, create an account and be on your best behavior. Beta keys only go out to good boys and girls. If you have one of those BlizzCon golden tickets that permit you access to the beta, check out the StarCraft II beta FAQ to see how to use it.

While you wait for your invitation to go out, make sure your PC is up to snuff.

Did you get in? Let us know!!"

Source: Kotaku

No key for me, damn.

"You’ve watched. You’ve waited. More than once, you’ve probably lost all hope, given in to despair, and cursed Blizzard’s name while holding your beta key inches away from an open flame. Well, watch, wait, and get all melodramatic no more, because the StarCraft II beta’s been cleared for take-off, and it’s launching “this month,” according to Blizzard.

The news came during a conference call today, straight from Blizzard boss Mike Morhaime. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, meanwhile, is still on track to release in “mid 2010.”

Is there anything more to say? You will be playing StarCraft II in less than 30 days. If you’re not leaping up-and-down while squealing like a big man imitating a little girl, you might want to check yourself into a morgue, because you’re dead."

Source: Maximum PC

"TeamSpeak 3 continues the legacy of the original TeamSpeak communication system previously offered in TeamSpeak Classic (1.5) and TeamSpeak 2. TeamSpeak 3 is not merely an extension of its predecessors but rather a complete rewrite in C++ of its proprietary protocol and core technology.

With over seven years of experience and leadership in the VoIP sector, our engineers have created a flexible, powerful, and scalable solution granting you the ability to customize and tailor your voice communication needs any way you desire. New users and TeamSpeak veterans alike will now enjoy a completely new experience in voice communication using TeamSpeak 3's unmatched functionality and powerful new features."

Why is this good news? Don't forget you can setup a TeamSpeak server for free, while Ventrilo is limited to 8 slots in its free version. That's something I can host on the VPS! The reason why we didn't use TS2 before was that it wasn't the voice communication everyone was looking for; TS3 better be good!

Source: www.teamspeak.com