Aion open beta not very open

Annoying news for gamers hoping to get a sneak peak at Aion during the open beta.

Following on from today's earlier story on Aion's open beta, starting September 6, we've just heard some disappointing news from the PR firm representing the local publishers of the game.

The beta will not actually be 'open'. Instead, it's only for those who have pre-ordered the game.

Annoyingly, it seems the beta is truly open in the US market, but as usual local gamers are getting the short straw. We're trying ot confirm this with QVS, and determine why we miss out, as we speak. More news as we get it.

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15 Comments

fliptopia Sep 1, 2009 9:13 PM	They dont support me so I wont support them. mmos are a dime a dozen.
Elfarch Sep 1, 2009 11:41 PM	Hey, it's a game and this is Oz. Of course we get the rough end of the pineapple.
Bundywow Sep 1, 2009 11:50 PM	This article is unfair as at this point in time Americans have no special treatment when compared to Australian players. Also eligibility isn't ONLY for pre-orders as you stated, members of file planet and anyone who participated in closed beta also has access to open beta.
H3VIW8 Sep 2, 2009 12:43 AM	as usual we get screwed, but as usual it will be "leaked", and we will "get" it, gamers always find a way.
Taranthor Sep 2, 2009 8:24 AM	I think it's wierd that people think a company is "screwing" people because they are not giving them free access to their game? Arrogant customer much?
A70M1C Sep 2, 2009 9:19 AM	They dont support me so I wont support them. mmos are a dime a dozen. + 1
Hoonbernator Sep 2, 2009 10:45 AM	Hmmm is a 'closed' open beta a good idea? Surely you want to get as many freeloaders addicted to your game, by letting them play it for free for a bit, then having them buy the game and pay their subscriptions too... I think non-mmorpg games this closed beta based on preorder only is a good idea, but not for mmorpgs.
Nich... Sep 2, 2009 3:43 PM	Considering it hasn't even started yet, it's all a bit of a joke IMO.
Phallas Sep 3, 2009 10:42 AM	they dont want it open to us becauce if we play it and find out it lags then we wont buy it, on the other hand if it is pre orderd you already payed for it and you get no refund for that.
codecreeper Sep 3, 2009 12:05 PM	US dollars are worth more than AUS dollars.
Bundywow Sep 3, 2009 12:10 PM	I know many Aussies playing closed beta and soon to be open beta, this article is totally wrong.... Americans are getting no special treatment compared to us.
Hawkeye Sep 3, 2009 12:57 PM	Bundy, if it's wrong, then the local PR and distributor is giving me bad information :) I even asked the PR to confirm it! Of course, it wouldn't be the first time someone knows nothing about the game they're touting.
Bundywow Sep 3, 2009 6:41 PM	Haha yea, I've been following this game since the start of Closed beta and as far as I know it is true that the open beta is not truly open, however it is like that everywhere. the requirements seem to be Pre-Order, Win a competition at various sponsor sites, sign up to file planet or have participated in closed beta from various ways.
Kastoli Sep 6, 2009 7:10 PM	Ill keep yall updated while I play :P
cpz01 Sep 10, 2009 2:03 PM	you can put $5 down get your pre order, get into all the betas and if you don't like it cancel your order. I have done that a few times but as for Aion, well lets say i will be sticking with that one.

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