Aye, but surely they need people in various countries to test the game. Clearly Gears of War 2 devs did not do this, and clearly Gears of War 2 sucks ass online if you do not live in the USA. It was unplayable in Australia.
If Anton decided to privately send us emails with XBL codes for a bit of beta testing i hardly think that would constitute a "public" beta.
Anywho, this thread hasn't cost us a cent - so if nothing comes of it who cares? Nothing ventured, nothing gained huh