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Cities XL opens beta registration

Promo code for better chance inside.

Monte Cristo has opened beta registration for its intriguing hybrid of city-building game and MMO, Cities XL.

You can sign up at the Cities XL website.

The developer has kindly offered a code for Eurogamer readers that will give you "a better chance of getting on the beta". Just enter "EURCXLBR" in the promo code field on the registration page when signing up.

For more on Cities XL and why we think it'll be worth investigating, check out our recent preview.