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Great news Starhawk fans! The Starhawk Multiplayer Beta is being opened to all PlayStation Network members starting later today! There’s no need to redeem a code or jump through any additional hoops to access the Beta, all you have to do is follow these three easy steps:

1)          Fire up your PlayStation 3 and log into the PlayStation Network (once the store updates in your region)

2)          Download the Starhawk Multiplayer Beta from the PlayStation Store.

3)          Have fun!

If you’re new to the Beta or would like additional tips and tricks, head over to the PlayStation Blog where they put together a comprehensive introduction to the game along with some tips to get you started. In the weeks ahead, the Beta will only get better, as we roll out new features that include a map update, exciting new vehicles, more devastating weapons and 32 player matches!

Keep in mind that the game is still in “Beta”, meaning that we’ll be actively fixing bugs and other issues based off of your feedback. So be vocal, tell us what you think by posting in our Beta forums, and we’ll continue to shape Starhawk into the most amazing multiplayer experience of 2012.

Now, go spread the word and let everyone know that the Starhawk Multiplayer Beta is open to all PlayStation Network members!

The March issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine hits newsstands on Tuesday, February 14th, and what better Valentine's Day gift could we ask for than Emmett Graves on the cover? Find out what the editors at PTOM had to say about one of 2012's most anticipated games, and maybe you'll learn a little bit more about Starhawk, too!

For more information on the March issue of PTOM, check out the PlayStation Blog. And remember to look for this issue next week!

I have awesome news, Starhawk fans! We have just announced that GameStop will exclusively carry a Limited Edition of Starhawk just for those who pre-order the game. That means anyone who reserves Starhawk will automatically receive an upgrade at no extra cost!

And what will you get with this Limited Edition? Well, take a gander!

• The official Starhawk soundtrack
• The Maw of Despair Outcast Pack, which includes the Maw of Despair cooperative map and Shade Warrior multiplayer skin
• The Echo Scrapyard Rifter Pack, which has the Scrapyard Homeworld and Huxley Ardin multiplayer skin
• A Starhawk PS3 theme
• A free downloadable copy of the PS1 version of Warhawk

You can pre-order now by going online or visiting your local GameStop. And if you've already reserved the game, fear not! Your reserve is already upgraded. Check here for more info.

I can't wait to hear what you guys have to say! Who's even more excited for Starhawk's launch now?

Update 1.2.2 for the Starhawk beta went live on Friday, and it brought with it a lot of changes. Now LightBox wants to know what you think! We'd love it if you guys could take a few minutes to head over here and take our latest beta survey. Don't worry, it's not as long as the last one, but it will really help us get an idea of what's working and what still needs to be fixed.

Thanks a lot, guys! Keep up the good work!

Looking for ways to amplify your game to get the drop on the enemy?  Or maybe you're new to the beta and you're starting to test the waters?  Well maybe this will help!  I present to you the "Top 10 Tips for Success in the Starhawk Multiplayer Beta."

1.  Wall Spam, What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing!  If you place a ton of walls they will suck up space - and the enemy will fly over them anyway!  Use them intelligiently.  Look to create choke points and use them efficiently.   It's very tempting to build them as they are relatively cheap and they scratch the "build a base" itch.  Stand firm!  Avoid spamming the battlefield with unwanted clutter!  - From H-BOMM

2.  Take My Knife, Please!  When you're knifing an enemy try to jump and knife at the same time.  You can also get higher (stand on a rock, etc). You will get more XP for a head shot.  - From Warhawk Starhawk

3.  Sniper Time!  If you aim the LR-3 Railgun for a long period of time the laser will show and your location will be revealed.  Use it quick to avoid detection.  - From Matt-Moore

4.  Chose Your Friends Wisely!  Working as a team is absolutely critical have a shot at winning.  Teamwork is key.  - From Outast_Graves

5.  Mic Up!  Use your mic.  Encourage your friends to use their mics and

work together for optimal fun.  -- From Sharp Dagger

6.  For The Love Of God, RUN!  Press R2 to run.  Do it always.  Never walk. Always run.  Run, run, run. - From "A Friend"

7.  Enemy Mine!  The mines are magnetic...you can stick them to your Hawk or Razorback.  Get close enough to enemy Hawks or Razorbacks and they will "jump" onto them and explode.  --From Seven11

8.  To Build Or Not To Build:  If you need a Razorback or a Mech look around your base first.  Don't build another structure if they are there already.  Run up to the yellow panel and build the vehicle. - From SmokScr

9.  Sell You Down The River:  You can sell and remove most buildings by using the yellow control panel on each one.  Just run up to it, choose to "remove" and down it comes  -- From Ikeler

10. Bite The Hand That Feeds:  If you EVER see a player with the handles LBI (insert name here) or SONY (insert name here) kill, kill, kill....  -- From RobbieK

So, did we miss something?  Do you have your own tip you'd like to share?  Let us know below and we may add it in a future edition!  Thanks!

Game crashes are never a good thing, but with the beta now going public it's more important than ever that should you experience one that it gets submitted as a crash log.  These crash logs allow us to look at all stability issues and provide updates that will keep things moving smoothly as we get closer to our launch date.  If you experience a crash, the next time you boot the Starhawk beta you may be asked to submit a crash report.  *Please say YES*!

Thanks for being a part of this process, but just as important, THANK YOU for submitting your crash reports!!  These will have a huge impact on our final game that we know you'll love.  

And as a friendly reminder, for all other bug reports please use the Public Beta Forum. 

Thanks!

HSJ

Starhawk fans!

Not only are we launching the public beta today, but we are officially announcing the retail release of Starhawk!  You read that correctly, the game you've been helping shape into the best multiplayer experience of 2012 is launching in Norht and South America (SCEA) on May 8th!!

Your feedback is vital throughout the public beta. Please continue to submit your feedback in the appropriate channels so you can help make a great experience even better.  For more information, check out the official announcement on the PlayStation Blog, as well as StarhawkTheGame.com.

Kick back, enjoy the public beta, and keep the feedback coming!  May 8th can't get here soon enough.

HSJ