We just got word straight from Ubisoft today thatShootmaniais now accepting pre-orders. If you’re keen on being an early bird, you’ll get 20% off the final price, as well as instant andfull access to all beta events. The final price for early folks is $15.99, which puts it on par with a number of XBLA/PSN shooters at launch.

Ubisoft is also running a “bundle deal” (similar to Steam), where you can pitch in with three or five total buyers for a discount. I think thatShootmaniais either going to be a rip-roaring success and break into the E-Sport arena, or a massive failure.

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From what I’ve seen, it’s too early to tell, but I kind of like what I’ve played so far. I’ve yearned for a return to arena shooters, and this is a decent way to relive the glory days.Is anyone else in the beta?

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.