Diablo III Closed Beta Begins

Blizzard has announced the start of the closed beta test for Diablo III, the third installment in the popular Diablo franchise, under development for Windows and Macintosh. The company has started issuing the first wave of invitations to participate in the testing process and is planning to add more participants over the course of the beta test. In the Diablo III closed beta test, participants will be able to fight their way through part of Act I as any of the five hero classes - Barbarian, Witch Doctor, Wizard, Monk, and Demon Hunter - and go head-to-skull against the Skeleton King, taking him on alone or playing cooperatively with other adventurers. They'll also get to meet up with some of the artisans, followers, and other key characters from Sanctuary, and try out the game's skill and crafting systems. Thanks: Blues.