Hey, Bitmobbers -- how would you feel about a free code for the Age of Empires Online closed beta? Oh, you'd like that? Good, because we've got a hundred codes to give away. Don't say we never did nothin' for ya.

Age of Empires Online is the next entry in the long-running series of real-time strategy games for Windows PCs. But this title sports a free-to-play MMO philosophy, a revamped art style, and new online features, with the goal of creating a living, growing online world. (Read our own Demian Linn's thoughts on the beta for more details.)

Sound interesting? All you need to do is tell us you want in. Take your pick from one of three ways:

1) Send an email to letters@bitmob.com with "Age of Empires Online beta" in the subject line, and we'll reply with your code.

2) Send us a tweet at @Bitmob, and we'll send you a direct message with the code (make sure you're following us!).

3) Leave a comment on the post for this giveaway on our Facebook fan page. We'll message you the code from there.

That's it! And remember, we've got a hundred of these things, so tell your friends if you want to check out the game together. Also, while this is a closed beta, there's no non-disclosure agreement in effect, which means you're free to write whatever you want about it...like a post on Bitmob, for example.

UPDATE: We're all out of beta codes. Thanks for playing!