Test Drive Unlimited 2 Does Beta

Interesting times for racing games, what with the fantastical feature sets of Blur and Split/Second, and then open-worldiness descending this summer in the form of Test Drive Unlimited 2 (and, I suppose, in the form of the Need For Speed MMO). Eden Games have sent word that there's a limited sign up for the beta phase of the new Test Drive Unlimited, although no details on exactly what that entails. Presumably, getting to play some of the game early, and for free, which is reason enough to take a nose. And the game is looking pretty interesting: the same drop-in open world island as before, and - unusually - the ability to get out of the car and walk around. What's that good for in a racing game? Epic, pointless journeys perhaps? Maybe... Anyway, looks like sign-ups require Atari.com registration. Yay.