There are many different video games available on the market as you’re sure to know but not many feature the ability to play between different platforms such as PS3 – PC and the like. Of course, there are some games that do this such as DC Universe which is available for both the PS3 and PC. Sony is looking to continue this trend recently announcing that they will be bringing their MMORPG Free Realms to the PS3 on March 29th.
Instead of focusing on combat alone, Free Realms allows players to gain experience and the like by exploring, building, raising pets, playing mini-games and, of course, social networking. For the die hard MMORPG fan who plays games like World of Warcraft this may not be the most appealing tile on the market but if you’re looking to get into MMOs this seems to be a perfect starter title. That, and you can play on the PC with your buddy on the PS3 – as mentioned above.
If you’re one of our loyal readers you may remember that back in April of last year, Sony brought their free to play MMORPG, Free Realms, out of beta. Well, it’s been some time since we’ve heard about the game but now Sony has issued a press release that says the game has amassed over 8 million players.
John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment, comments:
“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. 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.”
So have you checked out Free Realms? I mean it is free, after all.
via kotaku
What? You didn’t see this coming? I mean, FreeRealms is marketed almost dominantly towards kids so it’s no surprise Sony has taken appropriate action.
Anyways, it was recently announced that a deal between Sony Online Entertainment and Topps was inked resulting in a FreeRealms trading card game.
The first batch shiped to retailers includes 180 different trading cards broken down into both booster packs and starter decks. Kotaku is reporting that the starter deck will sell for $9.99 and include 40 cards, a playmat, an exlusive in-game pet, t-shirt and racing cart. The booster pack, however, will ship with just cards and will sell for $3.99.
The real thing that will have kids coming back for more, however, is that eat set will include a loot card which players can redeem for a virtual items.
Having been released as a closed beta back in February, Sony has decided to finally take the wraps off of their free MMO Free Realms — It was recently announced that Free Realms will be leaving its beta stage and be released to the public tomorrow, April 28th
Free Realms is a different kind of MMO, focusing on exploration, mini-games, and pet training (among other things) instead of hand to hand combat. Of course, it includes hand to hand combat but Kotaku reports it is completely optional.
This unqiue approach makes Free Realms a good experience for young and old gamers alike.
