Publisher Gameforge and developer Sparkypants Studios announce that closed beta testing is now underway for DropZone, their upcoming RTS game. They show off the game in a new gameplay trailer and urge those interested in what they see to head over to the Dropzone website and register for the beta. Here's word on the beta and plans to stream a tournament tomorrow:

Leading European video game publisher Gameforge in partnership with Sparkypants Studios is providing select players with early access to Dropzone through its Closed Beta Test. In this ground-breaking RTS experience, players outfit their squad of three Rigs with specialized gear to face each other in adrenalin-fueled 1v1 battles and race against the clock in the most intense 15 minutes of RTS action ever to hit the PC. Furthermore, top ESL-Streamers will square off in Cologne, Germany at the ESL Studios to put their skills to the test as they match up against each other.

Follow the first ever Dropzone Tournament on Twitch, Saturday, July 23rd at 12 pm CET: twitch.tv/esl