Play Hard Sports, Inc., the first studio in North America to develop, publish and distribute interactive fantasy sports games and entertainment over the Internet, today announced the official beta sign up program for the company's upcoming football game.

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Play Hard Sports has announced that beta sign ups have begun for their online football game. The press release also announces the Play Hard Sports site debut and all of its features. Check it all out after the jump.

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