Beta testing for City of Villains has begun with long-time City of Heroes players snagging early invites. If you haven't logged a year or more in the shoes of a massively multiplayer crimefighter, you'll still be able to buy your way into the beta (eventually) by pre-ordering the game, which offers unique content plus overlapping zones where heroes and villains can play together and even do battle with each other. Just like last time you'll get an exclusive bonus item - a custom helmet - that varies in design depending on which retailer you pre-order from, so choose wisely...
