Blizzard be gradually rolling out the beta for StarCraft 2: Heart a the Swarm, starting with a select few from the pro-gaming 'n shoutcasting communities, Arcade contest winners 'n games press. 'n because there be no NDA with this latest beta test, participants can stream 'n capture footage as they please. Heck, look at all the videos that be already live on YouTube.

Sure, right now the number a participants be low but, like all Blizzard betas, more players will be added gradually. If ye want in on the Heart a the Swarm beta, ye'll need t' first opt in t' the beta through yer Battle.net account, 'n then exercise patience - this be perhaps the most crucial step. "Signing up from a Battle.net account that be actively playing StarCraft 2 will help yer chances a being selected," Blizzard says.

No exact beta period has been determined 'n, if ye do pillage in, ye'll only be able t' sample the multiplayer side a Heart a the Swarm, compatible with both PC 'n Mac. Blizzard will open up the beta t' more people through giveaways 'n fansite promotions eventually, so we'll let ye know if more ('n faster) opportunities become available.