Sony Online Entertainment’s Free-to-Play Video Game Gets Ready To Let The First Players In By Taking Sign-Ups

Be one of the first to get a sneak peek at Free Realms, the highly anticipated free online video game from Sony Online Entertainment. Free Realms is currently in development and is close to giving players an early look at what it has to offer. The adventure packed, family-friendly game is filled with an art style and humor and contains enough to do to keep everyone in the family entertained.
For the opportunity to participate in the North America beta program, an important stage in the development process, go to www.freerealms.com to sign up. More information on localized European beta programs to follow.

Free Realms allows you to do what you want to do, when you want to do it, in a lush, living, 3D world, filled with rich landscapes and fun wildlife. From pet raising to mini-games like soccer and racing, or battling giant spiders and adventuring with friends – there’s something for everyone! With weekly and monthly content updates, regular and special events scheduled, and even the potential player-created parties and celebrations there is always something new to see and do in the world of Free Realms.

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Beta Testing Set to Begin July 31

The beta application period for OGPlanet’s upcoming side-scrolling massively multiplayer online game La Tale has now begun.

From now through Monday, July 21, would-be beta testers can apply for a spot in the La Tale beta test at http://latale.ogplanet.com/. Players must be OGPlanet members to register and those chosen to participate in beta testing will be notified beginning on July 22.
“The beta testing period will be the public’s first opportunity to get their hands on our newly localized version of La Tale,” said Don Choi, COO of OGPlanet. “We’re eager to give the North American audience its first taste of this charming MMO, and to start hearing our players’ feedback and refining the game accordingly.”

La Tale’s whimsical art style and detailed 2D worlds bring a lighthearted touch to the MMORPG genre, and have won it a large following in Asia. Simple gameplay and intuitive quests make La Tale accessible for players of all ages, while a large, immersive world promise hours of entertainment.
La Tale also offers various types of gameplay and customization, giving unique play styles to all types of gamers. Character customization options abound, and a variety of pets and accessories are available to further personalize each character. La Tale also offers a vibrant guild system includes beautifully designed Guild Rooms where players can grow crops and spend time with their guildmates, as well as a wide array of guild emblems to distinguish individual guilds.

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