Aion open beta testing

[Zal]

Within the next four weeks, we will treat European and North American gamers to two opportunities to jump into the world of Aion and explore Atreia as Asmodian or Elyos characters ahead of its release in Europe on 25th September and North America 22th September. Aion's Open Beta Test featuring version 1.5 will take place 6-13th September and will include numerous Western enhancements, including improvements to Aion's innovative character customization with a host of Western styles, as well as new zones, instances, skills, quests and continued game balancing and improvements. Open Beta will retain a level cap for both Elyos and Asmodians characters at 30 allowing players to focus on getting to the same level so they can explore the lands of Atreia together, as well as the Abyss.
Players who have pre-ordered Aion will be treated to a Pre-Select and a two-day Headstart period giving them the opportunity to explore, organize and progress through the game prior to the official launch. Pre-Select will take place on 18th September, while Aion's Headstart will begin 20th September. Players can still participate in the Aion's Pre-Select and Headstart programs by pre-ordering (http://na.aiononline.com/en/preorder/) the game through several participating online and brick-and-mortar retailers.

Anyone that would like a free trial at Aion here you go. This is the upgraded US version so you don't need to know korean or whatever...
Was also good news for anyone else that preordered Aion to know the date we get our head start on. Good luck and enjoy! :D

[Slayde]

I pre-ordered Aion to get into the beta, but cancelled it after realizing it isn't my type of game. It may be fun for awhile, especially for those who mainly want to pvp, but I doubt it will hold on to pve fans for longer than 1-2 months. Decent game, but seems very shallow as far as char development goes. With only two starting zones and 2 races, probably won't have much replay value either. I couldn't see myself playing for more than the 30 free day period (if that) so that's why i cancelled my order. It definately looks like the best Asian mmo yet so it is worth checking out the open beta to see if you like it or not, or if you need a break from WoW.

[leagendry]

I love Aion, I think it will the only mmorpg game that could beat WOW in 2009