PC Gaming Roundup - Wednesday, January 28

We're starting the morning early with a few tidbits, but look for more to hit this space throughout the day.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Multiplayer Beta
Last night Valve announced that the multiplayer beta of Relic Entertainment's real-time strategy game, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, is now open for all gamers via Steam. As stated by the website, the beta allows players to command of the Space Marines, Orks, Eldar, or Tyranids and face off against your friends on 5 unique multiplayer maps.

EA's Crosswords for Dummies Now Available
Crossword puzzle fanatics can now pick up a copy of the PC version of EA's Crosswords for Dummies at local retail outlets as well as purchase the digital version through Pogo.com.  Crosswords novices and pros can learn, practice, and play challenging puzzles featuring multiple difficulty levels and in categories with wacky themes, like “Spaced Out,” “Eats and Treats” and “Extra! Extra!” The game retails for $19.99.

Design the CITIES XL Collector's Edition
That's the latest promotion from Monte Cristo, handing the reigns over to gamers in the design process of CITIES XL Collector's Edition. Visitors to the official Web site can submit suggestions and vote on current ideas for the Collector's Edition, which Monte Cristo is planning to release alongside a standard retail package in Q2 2009. To get involved, just head here.