If you're curious as to what this Section 8 thing is all about, here's a chance to try it out. The open beta begins today for North America, Europe and Australia, and you can sign up with a FilePlanet, GameSpy or IGN account.

Here are the instructions and system reqs, if you plan to get it for PC:

1. Visit: http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/section-8/

• You will need a free FilePlanet, IGN, or GameSpy account
• You do not need to be a FilePlanet “Subscriber”

2. Complete the sign-up process to receive your CD-Key and a link to your Section 8 Download
3. Create an account here in the Section 8 forums, and join our growing community!

Enlist today, and look forward to Section 8 being out on store shelves for the PC and Xbox 360 this September. See you in-game!

System Requirements:

• OS: Windows Vista SP1 / Windows XP SP3
• Processor: Pentium 4 3Ghz or higher
• RAM: 1GB XP, 2GB Vista
• Memory: 6 GB free hard drive space
• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7800, ATI X1800 or better with DirectX 9c, Shader 3.0, 256 MB

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