With the scheduled weekly update and more beta invites, Valve has now released the server files to the public. You can find the complete instructions on installing the servers here. Take into consideration this server files are still in beta and many features have not yet been implemented. However we are now seeing many more variations in gameplay than the standard formats, in particular AWP Deathmatch servers!

As per usual you may see the update changelog here & good luck to all those still waiting to receive a key.

It’s been 12 years in the making but fans of the popular Diablo series are finally getting their wish. Diablo III servers were activated at midnight PDT / 3am EDT but unsurprisingly, the launch has been marred by a high volume of traffic that crashed servers in the US.

Blizzard sold more than two million preorders for Diablo III and held more than 8,000 midnight launch events at retail stores worldwide but many fans haven’t been pleased with the company’s decision to require online activation to play the game.

The release of Guild Wars 2 creeps closer as each minute ticks by. To help with the wait (or torture us more) ArenaNet has announced the upcoming pre-purchase beta event, which will open their servers for everyone who has pre-purchased the game. The beta event will be held from April 27th-29th, giving you three days to determine your favorite method of death for legions of centaurs. I recommend you give the Elementalist’s fire attunement or a giant-sword-wielding Warrior a try. Unfortunately, the only way to get guaranteed access to the event is by pre-purchasing the game.

Eligible players should keep an eye out for an email from NCsoft with additional information about how to download the client and any steps needed for registration. You’ll find the full details on what content will be available and the exact start and end times of the event on ArenaNet’s blog soon.

If you’re interested in pre-purchasing a copy, take a look at our summary of the options or visit the official site’s store page.