Star Wars: The Clone Wars beta test starts

This just in from SOE about the Star Wars^®: The Clone Wars beta test which has started.

Sony Online Entertainment Asks Series Fans and Gamers To Play-Test Free Online Virtual World

WHAT:
Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts are looking for video game enthusiasts of all ages and fans of the Star Wars^®: The Clone Wars^TM animated television series on Cartoon Network to be the first to get hands-on in the open BETA testing that begins today for Star Wars^®: Clone Wars Adventures^TM. Get a sneak peak of the highly anticipated free-to-play online virtual world and provide feedback to help put the finishing touches on the final game scheduled to be released later this year on September 15th.

The ultimate virtual destination for a new generation of Star Wars fans, Clone Wars Adventures is an action-packed virtual world where players can go online to experience fun minigames, daily activities, events, rewards, lively social environments and competition. Clone Wars Adventures lets players duel iconic adversaries with their own custom Lightsaber, speed through the galaxy in a custom Starfighter, defeat enemies and take down starships.

Clone Wars Adventures is a free-to-play game, but players who want to take the galactic action to the next level can purchase a monthly Membership subscription for $5.99, while a variety of epic items can also be purchased through Station Cash^® micro-transactions. The Clone Wars Adventures Galactic Passport is scheduled to be available at thousands of retail locations in North America later this fall and will include a 90-day membership, 500 Station Cash, the ability to unlock the Togruta playable character, a Yoda monitor topper, and more.

WHEN:
Clone Wars Adventures BETA registration is open now. Prospective Jedi masters and Clone Troopers can register for BETA and test their Lightsaber skills, helping to fine tune the game for launch this September!

WHERE:
For the opportunity to participate in the program visit the game website www.CloneWarsAdventures.com and click on the BETA registration link.