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NetGames UK enters Pre-Beta3

While browsing some hardware pages this morning I spotted an advert advising me to sign up for NetGames UK's 0800 service. Never one to look a gift horse in the mouth (obviously with the exception of those Punch the Monkey click-throughs), I clicked through to the NetGames UK website.. The company is entering the third phase of its 0800 beta-test. The service aims to provide a high-quality gaming performance Internet connection with plenty of associated services. The signups are only running until tomorrow, so you'll have to look sharp about it if you want to be in with a chance of getting this service for free, at least for a while. While the company will only be accepting 100 signups based on very specific criteria, you're in with a shot!