<p>From August 21 to September 4, developer CCP will be holding a closed beta for upcoming shooter title, <em>Dust 514</em> exclusively to PS Plus users. CCP is describing the beta as a &#8220;Precursor&#8221; for the game&#8217;s release.</p>
<p>According to the game&#8217;s site, the beta will introduce &#8220;orbital strikes, interaction with EVE Online Players, keyboard-and-mouse gameplay&#8221; and more.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re not a PS Plus user and happen to be itching to test the game, you can buy <em>Dust 514</em>&#8216;s Mercenary Pack from CCP to gain access to beta testing, exclusive items and skill upgrades amongst other goodies.</p>
<p>Dust 514 will be coming out exclusively on the PS3 later this year.</p>
<p>(Via <a href="http://www.dust514.com/community/news/2012/08/beta-access-for-playstation-plus-1/">Dust514.com</a> and <a href="http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/playstation-plus-members-invited-to-dust-514s-precursor-relea/">Joystiq</a>)</p>

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PlayStation Plus Subscribers Can Participate in Dust 514’s Closed Beta
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By Ayesha Amir

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