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Age of Empires II Beta Test Announced

Microsoft says that at an undisclosed time on Thursday, July 22, gamers can sign up for the chance to be beta testers for Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings.

Microsoft has the latest July 1999 move: Age of Empires II Beta Test Announced. Microsoft says that at an undisclosed time on Thursday, July 22, gamers can sign up for the chance to be beta testers for Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings. A select group of 300 applicants will become exclusive early beta testers for this sequel developed by Ensemble Studios. Would-be contestants will want to check the site frequently, because the form will be posted at an unspecified time, in order to give everyone a chance to become part of the program.