The price ratios of MSCI Emerging Market index stocks and MSCI World Equity are converging, meaning lower beta equity prices are moving in line with higher beta.

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IBM's beta was 1.09, roughly in line with the market.

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The next step is getting prototypes into gamers hands -- she says Valve already has a production line for short runs, making a beta possible -- and iterating on design before launch.

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The title is currently in closed beta so there are undoubtedly many changes and additions coming down the line, but we were given an opportunity to preview the current game.

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Some internet entrepreneurs have taken it upon themselves to game Apple's system, however, which until recently appeared to have been loosely guarded, with third parties selling beta access for years without intervention. iOS 6 is shaping up to be the end of the line -- Apple has reportedly begun targeting businesses selling early access, citing copyright infringement and contacting hosting providers to shut down sales sites.

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