Pixel Mine announces the launch of open beta testing of Fireteam Reloaded, the revival of this team-based action game that's due for full release early next year. Here's an excerpt from their press release:

Austin, TX (December 17, 2007) -- Online action game fans should report directly to the Fireteam Reloaded website (www.fireteamreloaded.com) to sign up for the open beta of an exciting new game from Pixel Mine, Inc. Fireteam Reloaded is a team-based multiplayer action game that combines fast-paced sports action with intense battlefield combat – while using a powerful integrated voice communication suite that let players talk smack to the competition or strategize with their teammates.

To coincide with the start of open beta, the Pixel Mine Web Portal is now open for business. Located at the www.pixelminegames.com, the Portal is a one-stop-shop for gamers to browse and purchase Pixel Mine games, check out stats, chat with friends, manage their account and billing, read the latest news, blog about the games and more. New content for Fireteam Reloaded, such as character skins, game maps and new game play modes will be available through the Pixel Mine store using a secure micro-payment transaction system.
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Fireteam Reloaded features state of the art in-game voice chat technology, provided by Vivox, that lets players easily communicate with one another to formulate strategy and taunt their opponents. Fireteam Reloaded also features a spectator mode that lets enthusiastic fans cheer or jeer from above and even drop items into the game from their spaceship.