ph1l0z0ph3r
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Nice can't wait to play it this weekend!
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Xbox One Preview Members get early access to the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta
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//ARCANUM
Member
joke's on you! I don't even wear a hat!
but for serious, I highly highly doubt they will have a standalone app for the beta when there is a launcher for the beta within MCC.
we'll see what happens tomorrow!
We all deserve a reward after the mess MCC has been.
A more stable form? If the MCC is anything to go by, if this thing is broken, it'll stay broken for the entire time.
Messofanego
Banned
No NDA? Awesome!
Okay, but that has nothing to do with this. Because MCC owners deserve a reward, nobody else can be rewarded for anything first?
(I own MCC, for the record)
Altered Juice
Member
...the fuck is this shit?
aspiegamer
Member
I'm the wrong person to ask since I don't even own the game.
It's just... seriously dickish to offer a product on the promise of SUPER DUPER AWESOME ACCESS as a major selling point and then toss the idea of getting first access out the window. The start of the beta has been something to cling on to hope with for people who have had awful luck with MCC.
I'm not even saying the actual testing is a bad idea! It's probably a great idea to test some stuff before the big wave starts given how MCC has played out. At least give the codes to people via random selection like a lot of PS+ alphas/betas/tests. Select out of people who have logged in with the game, etc., something, whatever.
Bolded part kinda leads me to believe there will be an app or something to access the beta from. I'm guessing it'll be open to all preview members.
Head.spawn
Junior Member
SEGAvangelist
Member
Awesome?
They could be rewarded in a different way, seeing as we paid money for the MCC, while preview members got into that program for free, and are getting early access to something people have paid money for.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Ms seems to actively antagonize the halo fans these days. I wouldn't mind this move if they announced it before MCC ever launched. But after the launch and after the fiasco that has been the MCC release (that isn't resolved) it seems like another poke in the eye to their fanbase.
CaptainSlow
Member
Is there a problem with this?
Messofanego
Banned
So when's the earliest people can stream this? Still the 29th?
Will Arnett?
Sounds like it.
BananasWithGuns
Member
Looks like the Light Rifle is back. Little bit surprised by that. Hopefully the Boltshot doesn't follow.
skatebored
Member
Heh, got an invite to the preview program just last night. Pretty sure I deleted it on the spot.
I don't think Jeff said "Y'all ready for some hot Red on Blue action"
Messofanego
Banned
Seems like 2 voices. One on the kills and the other is the narrator.
RedAssedApe
Banned
cool for beta members but lame for people who actually paid for and are having issues with mcc but opted to not join up?
EteRnal PAL
Member
Hope I get that email tomorrow.
MarauderShields
Member
I guess I will just have to keep beta testing MCC instead. Thanks 343!
Oh, thought you meant the announcer, my mistake.
gamechanger87
Member
WOOOOOOOO fiance can head back to her parents early. I need some me time this weekend.
Steverulez
Member
I don't think a few days extra in the beta is intended to "antagonise Halo fans". People should get used to preview members getting to try stuff first, its going to become a trend.
For everyone asking for invites, the post says it is only for people that were in as of this morning
Why? Once you're in you can opt-in and out of preview updates if you decide buggy releases aren't for you
Why? Once you're in you can opt-in and out of preview updates if you decide buggy releases aren't for you
Foolishfellow
Banned
It's not a beta test, if it's never going to be fixed. That game is broken at its very core. Thanks Microsoft for giving the beta to the people that are willing to put up with your buggy home screens and not the people that have been unable to play MCC since launch.
Thursday War
Banned
edit: nvm 
BananasWithGuns
Member
Yup. I figure if they're doing this for Halo it's probably going to happen for Gears too, among others.
Get in while you can.
gamechanger87
Member
This is essentially Beta testing the Beta right? I would imagine they will tweak based on network performance.
Backfoggen
Banned
Message doesn't have codes tho? Or at least mine didn't.
DirtyLarry
Member
Looks like I have a reason to open the MCC. Had purchased it from Best Buy during their B2G1 deal but never opened it. Glad something is here to make this not so stellar Preview Program worth it.
I just wonder if it is going to recognize I should get the Beta since I am just installing MCC right now? I have been in the Preview Program since Day 1. I was in the 360 one so got the invite for the One program right when it launched.
I just wonder if it is going to recognize I should get the Beta since I am just installing MCC right now? I have been in the Preview Program since Day 1. I was in the 360 one so got the invite for the One program right when it launched.
Im_So_Pringles
Member
Voice actor sounded a little like Patrick Seitz there for a second, but someone mentioned Will Arnett and I do believe that is who it is.
Yes, it is a 1 weekend test with limited content
Steverulez
Member
EA Access went up for preview members early and everyone in the preview got access to the Evolve alpha too, theres precent beyond this.