Microsoft has announced that sign-ups have begun to beta test Shadowrun, the upcoming multiplayer oriented first person shooter from developer FASA Interactive. The first part of the beta will be for Xbox 360 owners but upcoming beta slots will open for Windows Vista PC owners. Sign-ups for the Xbox 360 beta test are being taken at the Microsoft Connect web site. You need to follow these instructions to sign up:

Click on "Invitations" on the left-side menu.

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.)

Please read and accept the Terms of Use Agreement then follow the instructions to register for the Connect site. Enter your Invitation ID in the blank field. Your invitation ID is: SHBS-6YMT-YKHC

Click "Go."

Complete and submit the short questionnaire. Please enter 105 for the beta code when asked at the beginning of the questionnaire.

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.

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.

Wait patiently for us to contact you with further instructions. Check back at http://connect.microsoft.com for further beta announcements.

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