SimCity Beta.

[Trioxis 32]

The beta is only available in English. Try switching the Origin language to English.

I think it doesn't really matter what language your launcher is in. I've got a key from the Nvidia giveaway and the email I got said the following:

Beginning January 25 at 9AM PST, go to "My Games" to download and install the SimCity Beta.

So chances are everyone will have to download it that same day.

[mapboy 106]

To anyone that already has the Beta, how large is the download? I won't to know whether to bother trying to get a key in one of these giveaways...

[guitarmatt99 27]

To anyone that already has the Beta, how large is the download? I won't to know whether to bother trying to get a key in one of these giveaways...

It requires 10GB of space.

[mapboy 106]

To anyone that already has the Beta, how large is the download? I won't to know whether to bother trying to get a key in one of these giveaways...

It requires 10GB of space.

I am aware of the system requirements, but I doubt the beta download would be that big...

[cubercaleb 8]

Does my facebook account need to say I'm 18+ to get the key?

[cubercaleb 8]

Do you need to be 18 to get the beta key from nvidia's facebook page?

Title says all. Thanks ahead of time.

[Firebird 40]

To anyone that already has the Beta, how large is the download? I won't to know whether to bother trying to get a key in one of these giveaways...

It requires 10GB of space.

My goodness, looks like I'll be spending time leeching off my libraries 30Mb/s network. It'd take me all weekend just to download that on my home connection.

[flyer2359 92]

To anyone that already has the Beta, how large is the download? I won't to know whether to bother trying to get a key in one of these giveaways...

It requires 10GB of space.

I am aware of the system requirements, but I doubt the beta download would be that big...

I've read of the SimCity.com forums that the actual beta is around 2GB.

[Hoipus 292]

From the page:

*BETA ACCESS CODE EXPIRES JANUARY 28, 2013 AT 12:01am PST. BETA PARTICIPATION REQUIRES INTERNET CONNECTION, ORIGIN ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF ORIGIN END USER LICENSE AGREMEENT AND BETA AGREEMENT, INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE AND REGISTRATION WITH ONE-TIME USE BETA ACCESS CODE. BETA WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, AND OFFER EXPIRES UPON CLOSE OF BETA EVENTS. MUST BE 18+. EA ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE CAN BE FOUND AT www.ea.com.

That being said you could always try getting someone older to do it for you.

[cubercaleb 8]

Ok also was there just a wave of beta keys being given out, someone said they refresh 1:30 pm pst, and the facebook page didn't refresh so it was 1:32 before i clicked and noticed the nvidia page had the sign ups, but it went away when the site completely loaded, i think I missed my shot, gosh darn you guys are fast.

[cubercaleb 8]

This is pretty pathetic, what was the point of signing up back in august? i filled out the info honestly, do they only want certain age groups, people with powerful pc's, etc?

[mapboy 106]

Thanks. Since I have a daily limit of 1.2GB, I think I'll unfortunately have to just wait for the final release

[adamcb 0]

The reason NVIDIA is probably limiting their keys to 18+ is because of COPA (Children's Online Privacy Act) regs. Since you have to give personal information like your email and name to get a key, NVIDIA is probably choosing to stay away from any marketing to children controversy (real or perceived).

Adam

[CaptCity 4,752]

Several "Beta" topics merged here. Some scrambling of posts may have resulted.

[jonsevc 0]

Man, I couldnt get any key damn

If you have one to spare, please, pm! :/ really want to try beta

[Guibanez_ 177]

Man, I couldnt get any key damn

If you have one to spare, please, pm! :/ really want to try beta

The same here... I'm always late to get the key!

[Hoipus 292]

Curses. I just figured out that the beta begins at 4am for me.

[Jokurr 175]

This is pretty pathetic, what was the point of signing up back in august? i filled out the info honestly, do they only want certain age groups, people with powerful pc's, etc?

My guess is that EA thinks that most people who signed up for beta way back when will probably buy the game regardless if they get into the beta or not (though myself, and I'm sure plenty others like me won't). By giving away keys en masse just before the beta starts they create a lot of hype and get a lot of people interested who otherwise wouldn't have been. Afterall, this "beta" is nothing more than a marketing demo. The fact that it's only on for a weekend and resets after an hour of play prooves that.

[Irganox 10]

This is pretty pathetic, what was the point of signing up back in august? i filled out the info honestly, do they only want certain age groups, people with powerful pc's, etc?

My guess is that EA thinks that most people who signed up for beta way back when will probably buy the game regardless if they get into the beta or not (though myself, and I'm sure plenty others like me won't). By giving away keys en masse just before the beta starts they create a lot of hype and get a lot of people interested who otherwise wouldn't have been. Afterall, this "beta" is nothing more than a marketing demo. The fact that it's only on for a weekend and resets after an hour of play prooves that.

Still, there can't be that many that has pre ordered. I think at the very least we should also have gotten a beta key, so we could feel a little bit appreciated...

[Xyloxadoria 1,099]

well, today I've received an e-mail where they said i was selected for the closed beta, and a code. I introduced it in the Origin and now i have this.

It says that the game "hasn't been published yet" and obviously i can't download it but.... I'm not sure, i didn't know this wasn't supposed to happen until friday

The beta is only available in English. Try switching the Origin language to English.

Its not because its english. I have the same thing in english, and I still cant download the beta yet either. They are probably going to only allow you to download it Friday when the beta starts. Thats a bad choice on EA's part IMO because if this game is like any other modern game its probably around 1GB or more in size. People with slow internet connections will spend the entire beta time downloading the game and will never get to play.

[Don Bananos 28]

Got a key today off Nvidias Facebook page. Awesome..

Does somebody remember when exactly the beta starts ? (Date AND time)

Thanks in advance

[Haljackey 17,302]

OMG they expect you to be on FB 24/7 and refreshing every second? They were gone 40 seconds after NIVIDIA posted a link to 1000 keys on their page.

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Edit: #firstworldproblems

  Edited January 24, 2013 by Haljackey  

[Mr.Ektid 0]

Sigh, doesn't look like I'm gonna get one of these. If anyone has an extra key, I'd love you to death if you'd share the wealth!

[oppie 487]

Considering how many keys they're throwing out there as what's basically a marketing stunt and the fact that MasixGuillaume said on twitter that "if you've signed up, you have a very good chance to get in", I'm assuming that everyone who signed up for the beta all those months ago will get a key tomorrow. It would be insane if someone who happened to be on facebook at the right moment has a bigger chance of getting a key than a loyal fan who signed up months ago.

Nevertheless, I'm glad I've already secured myself a key, because with EA, you never know.

[guitarmatt99 27]

OMG they expect you to be on FB 24/7 and refreshing every second? They were gone 40 seconds after NIVIDIA posted a link to 1000 keys on their page.

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Edit: #firstworldproblems

They give them away at 5:30GMT/1:30PST (correct me if im wrong) at 5:29/1:29 keep refreshing the page until they are released. Thats how I got one.

Also if I get picked by EA i'm going to release it.. I want to see the reply's haha!

[cyruskafaiwu 29]

I just got my beta key from a twitter giveaway from the legend Ocean Quigley. Yes, the one that posted all the lovely screenshots with Guillaume Pierre. It shows it is indeed possible to get a beta key if you try.

[Jokurr 175]

OMG they expect you to be on FB 24/7 and refreshing every second? They were gone 40 seconds after NIVIDIA posted a link to 1000 keys on their page.

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Edit: #firstworldproblems

They give them away at 5:30GMT/1:30PST (correct me if im wrong) at 5:29/1:29 keep refreshing the page until they are released. Thats how I got one.

Also if I get picked by EA i'm going to release it.. I want to see the reply's haha!

5:30 GMT is 9:30 PST.

[ItsShane 18]

What's the nvidia facebook page?

EDIT: Nevermind, just found it. I was on the wrong one.

EDIT 2.0: If you order SimCity on Amazon.com, they will send you a beta code through email. Once they send you the code, you can then cancel the order. I just did it.

[Irganox 10]

What's the nvidia facebook page?

EDIT: Nevermind, just found it. I was on the wrong one.

EDIT 2.0: If you order SimCity on Amazon.com, they will send you a beta code through email. Once they send you the code, you can then cancel the order. I just did it.

The Amazon scam didn't work for me... Or I just didn't do it right... Well, I guess I'll have to wait until march. So much for preordering early. Never make that mistake again.

[Jeremy Tang 0]

Any manage to snag a beta key on FB? I tried at around 1:30pm PST but to no avail.