GamesBeat’s Diablo III beta code giveaway [update]

UPDATE 2: ALL CODES HAVE BEEN GIVEN OUT! ENJOY!

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Update 1: The first 55 codes have been handed out, but we’ve gotten 45 more to make for a full 100. You can enter the giveaway for the second batch here, which ends on Monday at 2pm PST. Thanks, and good luck!

Original story: Blizzard’s highly-anticipated Diablo III reminds me of the push-pull technique in film. You know when someone’s running down a hallway and they can see the exit but it just keeps getting further and further away? Yeah, that.

Luckily, Blizzard has felt our pain and the beta is being opened up to waves of new players. GamesBeat is giving out 25 beta codes via Facebook and 30 via Twitter to help you can get your Monk on!

How to enter:

• Follow @GamesBeat and re-tweet this post.
• Come back here and leave your Twitter handle in the comments.
• 30 random winners will be chosen on Saturday, March 3 at 11am PST.
• Codes will be sent via DM on Twitter.

AND/OR

• “Like” GamesBeat on Facebook and leave your Twitter handle in the comments on this wall post.
• 25 random winners will be chosen on Saturday, March 3 at 11am PST.
• Codes will be sent via DM on Twitter.

That’s it! Each method counts as a unique entry, so you’re doubling up on your chances to win a beta code while helping us build up our admittedly meager Facebook/Twitter following! Don’t worry about getting spammed though, everything we post is awesome.

We’re also giving out a ton of Heroes of Newerth “100th Hero” early access codes, if you’re into that sort of thing!

Beta activation instructions:

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1. Log in to Battle.net.
2. Click on the “Account” button.
3. Select the “Add a Game” button.
4. Enter your Diablo III beta key and select the “Activate Game” button.
5. Verify your age.
6. Select Windows or Mac as your operating system to download the beta client.
7. Select “Run” when the installation .exe pop-up box appears.

Questions

Check out the official FAQ.

Feedback

Once you’ve had a chance to play, Blizzard wants to hear your thoughts. The game is still a work in progress, and one of the purposes of the beta test is to identify any issues and improve the player experience before the game ships. This is a chance for your voice to be heard, so we encourage you to share your feedback by posting on the Diablo III Beta Forums.