Free Realms Mounts

Free Realms has just added two mounts to the game - a dragon and a dinosaur. Members can purchase these beasts and ride them around the game. Best of all, they travel at a much faster speed than players will be used to moving.

They're pretty awesome looking. Nice addition to the game! I'm logging in to buy one now....

Free Realms Reaches 8 Million

Impressive. Sony Online Entertainment has just announced that Free Realms has reached an impressive 8 million unique users. Here's a little snippet from the press release:

“Free Realms is more than just a virtual world for our players; it is a portal for imagination. A place where players transform their house into a jumping maze for friends to compete or a petting zoo that boasts all their pets,” said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. “Our job as developers is to listen to and predict what they want and give them the tools that inspire and compel them to share their experiences with eight million others.”

And of course, some hints at what they have planned. Sounds fun!:

Later this week, Free Realms is scheduled to kick off the Festival of Hearts, a special month long event that celebrates love, friendship and kindness. All players will be able to participate in themed events, daily social activities and storyline quests that incorporate traditional items and rewards which embody the holiday: hearts, candies, forget-me-not cards, flowers, love potions and more. Heart Breakers are invited too, as even the Stone Hearted can participate in the world events that ensue. New Hippo, Tiger, Beetle, Groundhog and Owl pets will also be available in the Marketplace.

To play Free Realms, visit: http://www.FreeRealms.com.