FR Halloween Dance

Looks like tonight Free Realms is looking to host the biggest virtual Halloween dance party ever. It will even be certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Unfortunately I'm busy tonight, but I'll try and stop in for a peek. (Edit: I was wrong, this event starts Wednesday, October 21st. I showed up today and was the only one there!)

Here's the full event details.

Dance your way to a world record with SOE and Free Realms as we attempt to host the Biggest Virtual Halloween Dance Party!

Just in time for the Halloween season, everyone is encouraged to log on
to htpp://www.freerealms.com at 4pm PDT - 6pm PDT (11pm - 1am UTC) this Wednesday, October 21st to show off their new Halloween costumes and get down to with the "Chiller" Boom box dance!

Scheduled to be certified by the Guinness Book of World Records, this Super
Spooktacular celebration will be offset by well-known dance moves and a notable tune that promises for a thrilling good time.

Log on to: http://www.freerealms.com/ Wednesday, October, 21st, 20094pm PDT - 6pm PDT (11pm - 1am UTC)Server 1BLACKSPORE (Teleport to Bone Bog Cemetery)

Attention Span for Gaming Kids

Interesting article on Gamasutra.com about what Free Realms has taught SOE about the attention span of young gamers, and how they're doing to adapt.

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=25281

Pirates Pre-Order Booty

Sony Online Entertainment has announced that their upcoming MMORPG, Pirates of the Burning Sea, is scheduled to be available for pre-order starting Tuesday, October 23rd at participating retail locations.

Pirates of the Burning Sea promises high seas action and adventure in a bold world of pirates and plunder. Set in the 18th Century, gamers can choose one of three nations – England, France or Spain – or choose the role of a Pirate and battle it out for glory and power. Wannabe pirates that pre-order the game will get a little extra booty:

• An invitation to the “Pre-Boarding Party” allowing them access to the live game up to 15 days prior to launch, and the ability to keep their characters, skills and equipment after launch with purchase of game and paid subscription (characters will have a level cap of 20 during the pre-boarding party)


• Captain’s Best Friend – a blue and yellow parrot


• Mighty Blades - Swedish Rapier, Old World Steel or Musketeer’s Matching Blades (depending upon which fighting style is selected)


• Original Game Soundtrack CD – 60 minutes of pirate themed music (comes in pre-order box)

Pirates of the Burning Sea is scheduled to be available for pre-order in North America on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.