Paradox Interactive announces they are accepting signups for closed beta testing of A Game of Dwarves between now and July 2nd to help prepare for the release of the management game by the end of this year. Here's the deal:

Like to get your hands dirty? While digging for treasure? As a dwarf? Have we got the job for you! Paradox Interactive has opened the gates to a limited tech beta for upcoming classic management game A Game of Dwarves. Anyone wishing to boss around the bearded race of beer-guzzling builders can sign up for a chance to participate in the limited beta at this here link: http://beta.paradoxplaza.com/signup/37/

Selected applicants will receive further instructions on how to obtain the beta build and, thereafter, shall be thrust into the bustling world of dwarves as they set out to dig their way to fame and fortune. Oh, and there’s some monsters running about underground, too, did we forget to mention that? Could be the reason why the last bunch of beta testers disappeared so abruptly. Just wear a hardhat, that should be more than enough protection; it’s worked for us for a — WHAT IS THAT THING TRYING TO BITE MY ARM OFF?!

A Game of Dwarves is scheduled to release in Q4, 2012. Sign up now for a chance to join the Beta http://beta.paradoxplaza.com/signup/37/ . Deadline to apply is July 2nd.