S2 Games announces closed beta testing us underway for Strife, which they call "the premier second generation free-to-play MOBA. The Strife website is where to sign-up for possible selection to participate in the test before the game goes live for all next year, and they say this is not exclusive to any territory, so players from around the globe are welcome. "Each part of our development process has been marked by intense planning, calculated execution and iterative design informed by feedback," said Marc DeForest, CEO of S2 Games. "A natural part of this process is to solicit feedback from a slowly but steadily increasing portion of our fan base to ensure that the game we are creating resonates with our community." Here's word on the test:

Determined to create a more connected multiplayer experience, Strife is focused on giving players an environment where they're competing with enemies, not their own teammates. With a background of over six years in producing MOBAs, S2 has built a collaborative gameplay design that eliminates problems that have plagued the genre in the past. By using this development process, issues including battles over shared resources, arguments around designated roles and general in-team toxicity have all been addressed.