Wargaming.net announced that the closed beta test for its anticipated MMO game World of Tanks is due to begin on July 8, 2010 with the registration for it starting today at http://game.worldoftanks.com/registration/cbt/ .

Over the next few months World of Tanks players worldwide will get access to more than 70 authentic military vehicles representing German and Soviet sides with a chance to unlock and explore their full upgrade and level-up potential in tense PvP battles. 7 unique maps featuring various types of terrain designed to provide the ultimate action-packed experience will serve as proving grounds for the beta test.

Wargaming.net is inviting keen history enthusiasts and all fans of online multiplayer games to sign up and participate in World of Tanks closed beta stressing the importance of their feedback for further polishing and tuning the game.

Register for the beta test at http://game.worldoftanks.com/registration/cbt/

GDN will be giving away 500 keys (and maybe more!) starting tomorrow. What will you need to do? Simply drop us an email address and you’re in, provided we’ve got some left. Where will you drop the email address? We’ll tell you tomorrow. Then you’ll be ready to roll over your opponents!