Cataclysm Beta Signups Begin

Earlier this week Blizzard updated it's World of Warcraft luncher and website to direct users to update their <a href="https://www.battle.net/account/management/beta-profile.xml">Beta Profiles</a> on their Battle.net accounts. Like the ongoing Starcraft 2 beta, participants for the testing program are chosen from a database of user-submitted system specs. For a chance to take part, you must setup or update your system profile using the Windows or Mac-based profiling app.

I should note that you can only submit one system profile per Battle.net account, so I'd recommend using your most recent/capable machine to use the profiling application.

<blockquote>Get those opt-ins ready for the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm closed beta! The sundering of Azeroth is nigh, and you don’t want to be left out in the cold of Northrend when you could be enjoying the sun-drenched beaches on the goblin isle of Kezan. To ensure you’re opted-in and eligible as a potential candidate, you’ll need a World of Warcraft license attached to your Battle.net account, have your current system specifications uploaded to the Battle.net <a href="https://www.battle.net/account/management/beta-profile.xml">Beta Profile Settings page</a>, and have expressed interest through the franchise-specific check boxes.

So get your opt-ins set up, updated, and ready; we're worgen real hard to get the beta going soon!</blockquote>

Thanks to AKS member Dragonmonk for the heads up.