Join the Shadowrun beta!

TeamXbox.com just posted the press release for beta signup for the Microsoft Game Studios /FASA Studio "Live Anywhere" title, Shadowrun.

The beta will "begin early to mid December 2006 and run through March 2007", and they're currently gathering "potential participants" to participate in the beta.

• Either an Xbox 360 with a hard drive or a high end PC running Windows Vista. We will be publishing the minimum spec for the PC shortly [initial participation is just on the Xbox 360].
• An Xbox Live Gold account.
• Broadband access.
• Enough time to play from home on a regular basis.
• A willingness to communicate on the beta forums.
• [To finish your application you need to Join the Forums -- this isn't very obvious during the sign up process.]

Encouragingly, they do say, "If you’re not selected into the initial group of beta participants, don’t lose heart. We expect to be accepting new participants periodically throughout the beta cycle, so watch your email."

Here's the full list of instructions:

1. Visit our Web site at http://connect.microsoft.com.
2. Click on "Invitations" on the left-side menu.
3. You will need to sign in using a valid Windows Live ID before you can continue to the "Invitations" page. (If you have already registered for the Connect site, skip to Step 5.)
4. Please read and accept the Terms of Use Agreement then follow the instructions to register for the Connect site.
5. Enter your Invitation ID in the blank field. Your invitation ID is: SHBS-6YMT-YKHC
6. Click "Go."
7. Complete and submit the short questionnaire. Please enter 105 for the beta code when asked at the beginning of the questionnaire.
8. If you are not redirected immediately to the “Shadowrun” Beta Selection homepage after completing the questionnaire, click the My Participations link on the left hand navigation bar then click the “Shadowrun” program link. This will redirect you to the “Shadowrun” Beta Selection Homepage.
9. Once you are on the “Shadowrun” Beta Selection Homepage, you will need to complete the rest of the registration process by signing up for the forums by clicking the Join the Forums button then click the Welcome to the Official “Shadowrun” Community Forum Sign In button.
10. Wait patiently for us to contact you with further instructions. Check back at http://connect.microsoft.com for further beta announcements.