burda:ic has announced that closed beta registration has begun for its steam punk MMO, ARGO Online, are now being accepted. ARGO Online puts players into a futuristic world where two factions are trapped in a war for control of the mysterious and powerful resource known as Earthdium.

Developed by MGame, ARGO Online is a futuristic, steampunk-themed MMORPG featuring thousands of exciting quests, epic battles with hundreds of players, and a wide variety of PvP modes. Combining classic MMO features like a pet system, unique professions, and auctions with an engrossing background story and a vividly imagined world, players on both continents are sure to be captivated by ARGO Online when it reaches North America and Europe next spring.

Sign up for beta testing here.