UK PC Gamer Beta Keys issue 241

[Mastachief]

Yep that's right PCgamer UK will have keys.

[SKYeXile]

forget that, managed to scab a key from an extremely sexy man.

[kaffis]

But.. I've had a key for *months* now!

[ExplodingSilver]

Link here's says June issue is 240
http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/05/09/pc-gamer-uk-june-issue-company-of-heroes-2-reveal-plus-free-original-company-of-heroes/

so are you talking about the July issue ? please confirm

[Fable]

I asked on reddit, so I'll ask here too. Is there any chance I'll get the beta key if I buy the Digital Edition?

[bjorntju1]

Source?

[Rainfur]

I asked on reddit, so I'll ask here too. Is there any chance I'll get the beta key if I buy the Digital Edition?

With the US one, you did not.

I'd not be surprised if you do not get one for the digital copy of the magazine.

[Mastachief]

Source:

http://www.reddit.com/r/Planetside/comments/udo4g/pc_gamer_uk_issue_241_contains_beta_keys/

241 is the July issue that has arrived with subscribers today.

[Fable]

With the US one, you did not.

I'd not be surprised if you do not get one for the digital copy of the magazine.

Thx for asnwer, I'm sure it won't be there if it wasn't in the US one.

I'm starting to worry that it may take some time for me to get into the closed beta, since I only recently signed for it and don't have any way to get the key from mags and such.

[Alderego]

Right, time to see if I can get one of my UK friends to buy me that magasine.

Is it available in any newspaper store or should I ask them to look somewhere specific?

[VelRa]

Been watching ebay religiously for April beta keys to pop up (I saw the GDC footage too late in the month and started getting stoked too little too late). I would certainly paypal money to any PSU member willing to pick up an extra copy and send me a key. Plus extra for your troubles :).

[JHendy]

Right, time to see if I can get one of my UK friends to buy me that magasine.

Is it available in any newspaper store or should I ask them to look somewhere specific?

Tell them to go to a supermarket. I can never find it in news agents'

[bjorntju1]

Source:

http://www.reddit.com/r/Planetside/comments/udo4g/pc_gamer_uk_issue_241_contains_beta_keys/

241 is the July issue that has arrived with subscribers today.

Neat :) I think I saw PC gamer UK magazines here in Holland a few times. Maybe I will take a look once the magazine is released.

[Mastachief]

All major supermarkets carry pcgamer as does whsmiths

[Khrusky]

With the US one, you did not.

I'd not be surprised if you do not get one for the digital copy of the magazine.

Actually, it appears that you should:
(quoted from the magazine; I'm reading it now)

I'm reading on iPhone or iPad. Do I get a code?
If you opted-in to receive emails from Future Publishing when you subscribed, then you should receive your code within a week of the magazine going on sale. If you didn't opt in, contact us via the email address above (for context: [email protected]) and we'll do our best to help.


Also for those rushing to buy one, I'm pretty sure that if they're allowing all these people in, then PS vets will be in at the exact same time, so you could probably save your money.

[basti]

I just got a beta invite in my mailbox, it's about to get real.



nm 2013

Damn, dont post such stuff. Makes me check my emails every time! :/

[Fizzgig]

I'm in the UK.

If anyone would like me to pick up a copy and send them the beta code then please let me know.

I have a beta key already as I was a PS1 player.

[kasiraghi]

Same, I'll buy a few copies if ppl are happy to Paypal the cost of the mag.

[Khrusky]

I'm in the UK.

If anyone would like me to pick up a copy and send them the beta code then please let me know.

I have a beta key already as I was a PS1 player.

Have you been sent a key by email, or are you simply stating that you will get one?

[RadioFIN]

I'm in the UK.

If anyone would like me to pick up a copy and send them the beta code then please let me know.

I have a beta key already as I was a PS1 player.

Same, I'll buy a few copies if ppl are happy to Paypal the cost of the mag.

I don't have Paypal and I don't know how much a copy costs, but anyone want to trade a key to Left 4 Dead on Steam? I have a copy that I could gift.

[Fizzgig]

Have you been sent a key by email, or are you simply stating that you will get one?

Hi,

As a PS1 vet, when I went on the site to register my interest in beta, they told me I had been accepted.

Therefore, I'm ready to rock 'n' roll!

[ChallengeOMatic]

Man... i really want that beta key... but i don't live in england... :mad: :cry:

I would ask for you guys to buy me a copy but you would have to tell me the cost and i would have to make a paypal account.

If someone is interested in selling me that beta key i would be more than happy to pay you!

PS: I am a 2 minute old PS2 newbie!!! :D

[Khrusky]

Hi,

As a PS1 vet, when I went on the site to register my interest in beta, they told me I had been accepted.

Therefore, I'm ready to rock 'n' roll!

I'm also a vet, but I don't remember getting anything as definite as that when I signed up for beta on the website, back when they didn't have these new-fangled beta-key-redemption thingamabobs.

I decided that it couldn't hurt to also register the PCGamer beta key on my PlanetSide1-containing account (I was going to say old but I guess I'm going to be using it for this game too!).

Hopefully that just means my chances are doubled :D .

[Fizzgig]

I'm also a vet, but I don't remember getting anything as definite as that when I signed up for beta on the website, back when they didn't have these new-fangled beta-key-redemption thingamabobs.

I decided that it couldn't hurt to also register the PCGamer beta key on my PlanetSide1-containing account (I was going to say old but I guess I'm going to be using it for this game too!).

Hopefully that just means my chances are doubled :D .

Just to be sure, I went to the sign up page, entered my station ID and password in, and got the following:

You have already signed-up for the PlanetSide 2 Beta program. If your email address has changed since you signed up, please update it in Account Management so that we can send you the latest updates on the Beta program, including how to jump in if you are selected.

Hope to see you in game, soldier!

[Dale]

The editorial staff at the swedish version of PC Gamer really needs to get a clue about what Planetside 2 really is.. Not a single mention since last fall! :p

[ChallengeOMatic]

I re-read my message and i felt i came out wrong. I have been reading the forums for quite a while but i just registered. I am not a TOTAL noob ;)

[The Janitor]

Does anyone know how important these keys are relatively? I'm a PS1 vet from years ago and I wasn't sure if I needed to "stack" my chances of getting into beta. I figured these keys were mostly an effective way to get people interested. Not that I'm in a hurry, mind you, just curious to see if I missed out by not spending money for a beta key when they were available in the US.

[KnightHawk ECID]

If i'm not mistaken you can subscribe to the UK zinio online edition and you will receive the code. Though it is 33$ for a year subscription.

http://gb.zinio.com/browse/publications/index.jsp?productId=500608931

(you can subscribe from any location)

[RSphil]

have to get this one. when is it out in the shops in the uk?

[kaffis]

Actually, it appears that you should:
(quoted from the magazine; I'm reading it now)
Note that they say "if you opted in to receive email when you subscribed."

So this wouldn't necessarily be sound advice for people purchasing a single issue digitally.

[sylphaen]

mmm... Time to find a shop outside the UK that sells UK magazines... And then getting it signed.

PS2: I like it hard.
:doh:

[Khrusky]

Note that they say "if you opted in to receive email when you subscribed."

So this wouldn't necessarily be sound advice for people purchasing a single issue digitally.

Oh, true.
Sorry I misinterpreted the question as being about digital subscribers, rather than people buying a single copy of the magazine.

Surely you want that new-magazine smell?

mmm... Time to find a shop outside the UK that sells UK magazines... And then getting it signed.

PS2: I like it hard.
:doh:

The irony is that PCGamer UK did an issue with PlanetSide 2 on the cover a while back but it didn't have the beta key in it.

This month's issue has barely anything on PlanetSide 2 in it, so it would be more appropriate to get that back-issue signed.

Is the signing issues that get posted to the dev's HQ still a thing? I wonder how much postage costs from the UK...

[Mastachief]

Is the signing issues that get posted to the dev's HQ still a thing? I wonder how much postage costs from the UK...

Sending to USA for a magazine will be around £4 it is managing to get a prepaid envelope for the returned leg that stopped me getting them signed.

[Meecrob]

Does anyone know if this issue will be available anywhere outside the UK? (specifficly in Holland) i still need to get myself a key badly.

If i can't get an issue i hope someone can do the whole paypal me buying a key from them in the UK that would be much appreciated.

[Mastachief]

Does anyone know if this issue will be available anywhere outside the UK? (specifficly in Holland) i still need to get myself a key badly.

If i can't get an issue i hope someone can do the whole paypal me buying a key from them in the UK that would be much appreciated.

I think some one said the the ukpcgamer does get to holland

[Tim]

Is this copy in stores yet?

[Meecrob]

I think some one said the the ukpcgamer does get to holland

I just went into town and my hopes got squashed. Didn't find any store that sells UK PC Gamer, maybe some bigger city's in holland have it, but i cba to check. I did tho find this site :

http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/

It seems they sell PC Gamer Uk issues and ship them in europe for 6.99 GBP. Only problem is they only take credit cards wich i don't have :mad:. I guess i'll have to find a friend that does.

[Alderego]

Hmm, interesting find Meecrob, didn't know that site.

Now to go back through the thread and see if it's the July or June issue I want.

I recall someone saying "nr 241", but that's a bit hard to read on that site :p

[bjorntju1]

I think some one said the the ukpcgamer does get to holland

Yeah, I think I saw PC games UK magazines in Holland here a few times. I will look for them when the magazine is released.

[Grimster]

Interesting, I do want to recall seeing the UK PC Gamer here in Sweden but can't remember where. :(

[Harrod]

I went out and bought a copy of PCG the other day..then realised it was 240. I now own 3 copies of Company of Heroes and no beta keys. Ho hum, one month to wait instead.

Anyone know the usual publishing date for each issue of PCG?

One thing that does concern me though; PCG is an 'open' mag: there's no sellophane cover or anything. If I were a less than scrupilous individual, I could go into my local Tescos, take a photo of the giftageddon page of each copy on the shelf and walk out without buying a thing. If I were to buy a copy of PCG and found that the key had already been used because of such a thing, would I be able to contact SoE or PCG and request a new one, or am I just outta luck?

I'll quite happily pick up a few extra copies when it comes out next month if people want, not bothered about a commission so £6 paypal'd would do the trick.

[HEISTT]

I just went into town and my hopes got squashed. Didn't find any store that sells UK PC Gamer, maybe some bigger city's in holland have it, but i cba to check. I did tho find this site :

http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/

It seems they sell PC Gamer Uk issues and ship them in europe for 6.99 GBP. Only problem is they only take credit cards wich i don't have :mad:. I guess i'll have to find a friend that does.

Where abouts did you check? I think I've seen UK magazines like PC gamer in 'tobacco shops' in the past, but I do not know for certain nor do I know if they would still be selling the mag. I'm living near Amsterdam so I could visit a few shops tomorrow. I will post here tomorrow if I find anything or not.

Added: found nothing today. Went to some local shops (found nothing), I've tried Bruna (no Bruna in Holland sells it) and I've tried contacting Ako, but it seems they have a wrong phone number on their web page so that failed as well.

[Harrod]

PCG 241 is in the shops now and has the keys. Anyone who isn't in the UK and wants a copy, drop me a PM and I'll see if i can get my mitts on one. Price will be just the price of the mag, possibly with a little extra for fuel.

[RodenyC]

So if I get a digital copy of pc gamer uk I will get a key? Just want to make sure before I subscribe on my iPod .

[meengreeen]

Not sure if it holds true over in the UK, but in the US- the digital copies of PCG did not have the beta key.

I'm pretty sure subscribers and purchasers of the newsstand copy get a key. Also, it was cellophane wrapped when I bought it, so I'm surprised it's not over there.

[kasiraghi]

For anyone interested, this went on sale today.

I picked up quite a few copies and down to the last few, but if I have spares I'll let you know :)

[CardiffGreens]

Lush!

Might *** out and grab a copy to go with my December issue from last year, and the one I imported over from the states (y'know, just to be like all the other cool kids!)

Though I might just get some of my mates to scribble over them with a marker pen, and pretend they're signed copies*

*more probably, might not

[EVILoHOMER]

I would go and grab a few copies but no shop carries PC Gamer where I live :(

[EVILoHOMER]

Not sure if it holds true over in the UK, but in the US- the digital copies of PCG did not have the beta key.

I'm pretty sure subscribers and purchasers of the newsstand copy get a key. Also, it was cellophane wrapped when I bought it, so I'm surprised it's not over there.

Great don't even have to buy it woo!

[Fafnir]

Hmm, interesting find Meecrob, didn't know that site.

Now to go back through the thread and see if it's the July or June issue I want.

I recall someone saying "nr 241", but that's a bit hard to read on that site :p

http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/gaming/pc-gamer-magazine-back-issues/pc-gamer-jul-12/

[EVILoHOMER]

http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/gaming/pc-gamer-magazine-back-issues/pc-gamer-jul-12/

oh yeah there is :D In big rofl...

[EVILoHOMER]

Woot just bought 5 copies.

[ThermalReaper]

Guys, don't worry, you'll get in eventually.

[EVILoHOMER]

Guys, don't worry, you'll get in eventually.

I've resubbed to Planetside since Smedley said Planetside players would be priority lol, I don't even play Planetside any more but I'm not taking any risks. Gonna have a Planetside subscription, 4 more accounts that I used to play Planetside on as well and keys on all of them.

One of them has to get in!

[Shutcho]

Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not include the exclusive codes you would find in printed newsstand copies. However if you subscribe you will receive these codes via email from your next issue to complement your digital edition.

Ok so i'm subscribed to receive these digital editions but i have had no email to complement my July edition. S'up with that then?

Anyone know if i have to subscribe to something else? Email somebody?

I'm stumped.

[maskedskull]

Does anyone know how important these keys are relatively? I'm a PS1 vet from years ago and I wasn't sure if I needed to "stack" my chances of getting into beta. I figured these keys were mostly an effective way to get people interested. Not that I'm in a hurry, mind you, just curious to see if I missed out by not spending money for a beta key when they were available in the US.

I don't know for certain however in the issue of PC Gamer it states that it is a Priority Beta Access code which to me says its basically guaranteed.

However, it could depend on how many people they allow into the beta when it goes live.

[LegioX]

I will paypal somebody the cost of the magazine if you forward me a key. Let me know. Thanks!!

[CasimirX]

http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/gaming/pc-gamer-magazine-back-issues/pc-gamer-jul-12/

Cheers mate :)

[Harrod]

I will paypal somebody the cost of the magazine if you forward me a key. Let me know. Thanks!!

I'll PM you later if I get enough copies :)

[RSphil]

just ran to tesco and got my copy, code registered. happy days
last copy aswell. never get many in this town lol. will keep an eye out for others so i can pm ppl the code. mag is £5.99.

i remember the days these mags where £1.99 :(

[LegioX]

just ran to tesco and got my copy, code registered. happy days
last copy aswell. never get many in this town lol. will keep an eye out for others so i can pm ppl the code. mag is £5.99.

i remember the days these mags where £1.99 :(

I hate you :(

[EVILoHOMER]

Yeah no shops carry PC Gamer here and I don't blame them because it's £6...... Only bought copies for the PS keys, would never pay £6 for a mag.... £3 is my limit.

[HEISTT]

PCG 241 is in the shops now and has the keys. Anyone who isn't in the UK and wants a copy, drop me a PM and I'll see if i can get my mitts on one. Price will be just the price of the mag, possibly with a little extra for fuel.

Thanks a lot Harrod! :love: Because of you I do not have to camp the PS2 facebook wall anymore. The key you got me worked and I even got 199 Station Cash out of it! Let the Beta commence!

[RSphil]

Yeah no shops carry PC Gamer here and I don't blame them because it's £6...... Only bought copies for the PS keys, would never pay £6 for a mag.... £3 is my limit.

ye i never buy these mags normally. only my Ford car mags. £6 is mental for a mag. though my car mags are getting close and is pissing me off.

[Harrod]

Thanks a lot Harrod! :love: Because of you I do not have to camp the PS2 facebook wall anymore. The key you got me worked and I even got 199 Station Cash out of it! Let the Beta commence!

How'd you get station cash? :( I didn't with mine...

[HEISTT]

How'd you get station cash? :( I didn't with mine...

I actually do not have a clue, lol. But I'm not complaining! It's like €2 in station cash, so I ain't a PS2 billionaire yet!

[redmorninglory]

I got a spare PC Gamer key too. Not asking for money, so the quickest legitimate PM gets it.

[Shepherdx]

Is that key still out there? If you won't accept money, what about adoration and compliments?

My! What a lovey hairstyle you've chosen today! It compliments you face's perfectly formed lines wondrously! Oh how I wish I were as good looking as you are!

How about I name my first born child after you? Little redmorninglory would be grow into adulthood yearning to match the unbounded generosity of his namesake.

[redmorninglory]

The beta key has now been redeemed guys. Check back here regularly as I MIGHT post more, if I can get my hands on them.

[NePaS]

Can not find a copy ANYWHERE...
Tesco=nope
Asda=nope
WHSmith=nope

Is someone having having a laugh?

Leeds is terrible!

[Greenthy]

How about the international version ?
Does it come with one as wel ?

Having a key > hoping they keep their word for PS1 players :)

[Fab]

redmorninglory, you seem to be my last hope!
I am no veteran, and i can't find PCGamer in my country. I don't tweet or facebook...
I think I was among the first ones to apply for a beta key when SOE opened the inscriptions but I have little hope to enter the closed Beta..
From what i understood, closed beta will last only 2 to 3 weeks (E3 intel, correct me if I am wrong), so the waiting should be short..

[Anderz]

redmorninglory, you seem to be my last hope!
I am no veteran, and i can't find PCGamer in my country. I don't tweet or facebook...
I think I was among the first ones to apply for a beta key when SOE opened the inscriptions but I have little hope to enter the closed Beta..
From what i understood, closed beta will last only 2 to 3 weeks (E3 intel, correct me if I am wrong), so the waiting should be short..

You can buy the UK PC Gamer digitally. You won't get the key immediately, but if you email them with proof of purchase, they will send you one.

[raggendecanton]

So if u buy pcgamer digital issue #241, and you email them with proof of the purchase, they will send a beta key?

[Trafalgar]

I've resubbed to Planetside since Smedley said Planetside players would be priority lol, I don't even play Planetside any more but I'm not taking any risks. Gonna have a Planetside subscription, 4 more accounts that I used to play Planetside on as well and keys on all of them.

One of them has to get in!

... You realize that by doing that - when all PS1 accounts are supposed to be guaranteed to get in - you're going to wind up crowding out other people with your junk accounts (it's not like you'll be playing more than one, is it?) unless the devs spot them and either block them for being duplicates, or account for them being unused later.

Waste of keys, too, as the PS2 staff have said all PS1 players will get in and get priority over everyone but PC Gamer key owners, from what I recall (which is to say, IIRC they have the same priority, for some reason).

I have a twitter key on my account, and now these new PC Gamer magazine keys are coming out, and correct me if I'm wrong, but they're going to get into the beta before I do, despite that I registered my key first? (Not that I want to sound entitled for actually managing to get one of the publicly posted twitter keys, when PS1 players have been subscribing for years (assuming they don't just have an account from when it was temporarily free))

The last time I had a subscription to PCGamer must've been 10 years ago. Why don't I anymore? I play more console games than PC games, and reviews are available on the Interweb.

Of course, to be honest, it would be nice to have some kind of invite system (not using facebook) if closed beta lasted any substantial amount of time.

[Anderz]

So if u buy pcgamer digital issue #241, and you email them with proof of the purchase, they will send a beta key?

Yup. Email them here: [email protected]

Could take a day or two to get a response.

[raggendecanton]

Great, seems like i can only buy the digital copy if i am from the us??? Pretty darn shitty, willing to pay someone in here for a beta key lol!

[Anderz]

Great, seems like i can only buy the digital copy if i am from the us??? Pretty darn shitty, willing to pay someone in here for a beta key lol!

I am in Australia and bought mine via the PC Gamer iTunes app.
Tried that?

[Fab]

I ll try that tonight but I don t know if it ll work from France..

Can't find how to buy it digitally from PCGamer's site anyways

[raggendecanton]

I am in Australia and bought mine via the PC Gamer iTunes app.
Tried that?

I dont have an ipad or iphone :(

[redmorninglory]

You can buy the UK PC Gamer digitally. You won't get the key immediately, but if you email them with proof of purchase, they will send you one.

Glad you guys figured you could get the key digitally. Do you guys no if this applies to back issues as well? I am assuming it doesn't?

[Fab]

Yeah it must be only the #241.

EDIT: if you have a free beta key, you are still very welcome!!! :)

[redmorninglory]

Yeah it must be only the #241.

EDIT: if you have a free beta key, you are still very welcome!!! :)

Fab I hope the PC Gamer thing works out for you. Please don't rely on me to give you a key 1. I will not be personally selecting anyone for beta key distribution, and 2. PC Gamers have become very scarce now so I doubt I will find another copy anytime soon, if at all.

You may want to sign up for a twitter account and lick the arse of whoever is tweeting the @planetside2 account anyway.

[EVILoHOMER]

... You realize that by doing that - when all PS1 accounts are supposed to be guaranteed to get in - you're going to wind up crowding out other people with your junk accounts (it's not like you'll be playing more than one, is it?) unless the devs spot them and either block them for being duplicates, or account for them being unused later.

Waste of keys, too, as the PS2 staff have said all PS1 players will get in and get priority over everyone but PC Gamer key owners, from what I recall (which is to say, IIRC they have the same priority, for some reason).

I have a twitter key on my account, and now these new PC Gamer magazine keys are coming out, and correct me if I'm wrong, but they're going to get into the beta before I do, despite that I registered my key first? (Not that I want to sound entitled for actually managing to get one of the publicly posted twitter keys, when PS1 players have been subscribing for years (assuming they don't just have an account from when it was temporarily free))

The last time I had a subscription to PCGamer must've been 10 years ago. Why don't I anymore? I play more console games than PC games, and reviews are available on the Interweb.

Of course, to be honest, it would be nice to have some kind of invite system (not using facebook) if closed beta lasted any substantial amount of time.

Well I left one account with no key and the others all with keys and they're all my SOE accounts with copies of Planetside I bought so why would they block them? Just a fan trying to get into a beta, upgraded my PC for the game and really excited for it.

If more of my accounts get into beta then I have friends waiting to play so just give them an account to play as well.

[Fab]

You may want to sign up for a twitter account and lick the arse of whoever is tweeting the @planetside2 account anyway.
OK i did it, but i feel so dirty! :cry:

[redmorninglory]

Hey guys, I have two more beta keys for people to claim!
PM me, and I will distribute beta keys on a first come first served basis.

I would prefer to do it totally randomly, but I don't see a large influx of beta keys or a sudden surge in interest to warrant a random selection.

Good luck guys!

Edit: Both beta keys have been redeemed now guys. Keep checking back for more maybe!