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Do you require a Gametime on your WoW account to take part in the cataclysm closed beta

Do you require a Gametime on your WoW account to take part in the cataclysm closed beta
Yes, in order to be eligible for the Closed Beta of Cataclysm, you need to have a currently active account. You also need to have your account flagged for participation, which you can do by "opting in" through your battle.net account page.