Sony’s family-friendly virtual world called “Free Realms” reached 12 million registered users, Sony announced this week. The online multi-player environment was launched in April ‘09 by Sony Online Entertainment, taking just over two weeks to reach 1 million registered users.

The 12 million-user milestone occurred just after the Massively Multiplayer Online game kicked off its virtual Summer Camp on June 7. In camp, users can acquire summer related items from the Marketplace, explore the Snowhill Playground, and discover treasure among other “virtual” summer activities.

Moving platforms (housing blocks that move in different directions), Tiger Rides and surfboards will be available soon in Free Realms according to Sony.

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) creates and delivers entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. SOE is known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest, its online trading card game Legends of Norrath, and the family-friendly “Free Realms” virtual world.

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Sony's 'Free Realms' hits 12 million users

Sony’s family-friendly virtual world called “Free Realms” reached 12 million registered users, Sony announced this week. The online multi-player environment was launched in April ‘09 by Sony Online Entertainment, taking just over two weeks to reach 1 million registered users.

The 12 million-user milestone occurred just after the Massively Multiplayer Online game kicked off its virtual Summer Camp on June 7. In camp, users can acquire summer related items from the Marketplace, explore the Snowhill Playground, and discover treasure among other “virtual” summer activities.

Moving platforms (housing blocks that move in different directions), Tiger Rides and surfboards will be available soon in Free Realms according to Sony.

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) creates and delivers entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. SOE is known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest, its online trading card game Legends of Norrath, and the family-friendly “Free Realms” virtual world.

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Sony's 'Free Realms' hits 12 million users

The 12 million-user milestone occurred just after the Massively Multiplayer Online game kicked off its virtual Summer Camp on June 7. In camp, users can acquire summer related items from the Marketplace, explore the Snowhill Playground, and discover treasure among other “virtual” summer activities.

Moving platforms (housing blocks that move in different directions), Tiger Rides and surfboards will be available soon in Free Realms according to Sony.

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) creates and delivers entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. SOE is known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest, its online trading card game Legends of Norrath, and the family-friendly “Free Realms” virtual world.

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Sony's 'Free Realms' hits 12 million users

Sony Online Entertainment spreads the love this Valentine’s Day with in-game celebrations in EverQuest, EverQuest II, Free Realms, Legends of Norrath and Star Wars Galaxies!

EverQuest

EverQuest players can join in the love party this weekend with free Shots of love (in-game item, non-tradeable) from the Marketplace. Increased rare spawns will begin at 10:00 AM PST Friday, February 12 and continue until 11:59 PM PST Monday, February 15. Players can pick up their Shots of love between Friday February 12 and Wednesday February 17th! for those who want to tie the know EverQuest style, discounted wedding packs are available in the Marketplace for a limited time.

EverQuest II

Erollisi Day, Norrath’s celebration of love and passion returns to EverQuest II this year with plenty of activities for players looking for romance. this year the light-hearted holiday festival includes new themed quests including “Shot through the heart” and “What’s love got to do with it”, and the returning favorites, “Love Lines” and “Find ‘em a find, Catch ‘em a Catch”. During this holiday players also have a chance of finding love notes or message candies when they kill mobs all across Norrath. this love loot is used in holiday tradeskill recipes and can be exchanged for Erollisi coin, the holiday currency that several Erollisi merchants require for purchase. Also, there are new themed items for crafting, new items for purchase from holiday merchants and more, all available through Tuesday Feb. 16.

Free Realms

This month, Free Realms is celebrating 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.

Legends of Norrath

The goddess of love wants players to spread her message all throughout Norrath and then engage her in a poetry contest. February 12th through March 9th, play the ‘Spread the Word’ scenario to win a Book of love (8P28) promo card and either an Unscribed Glyph (8EQP4) or Draught of the Brilliant (8EQIIP4) loot card.

Star Wars Galaxies

The sounds of celebrating Ewoks fill the air! Join them once again in Tyrena on Corellia, Kaadara on Naboo and the Southern Ewok Village on Endor and earn some sweet new rewards while munching on Camby Berries and celebrating around the Chocolate Fountains. Players can complete special activities to earn Chak Hearts, and trade them in for exclusive new Ewok Festival of Love* rewards such as:

• A new Ewok Festival of love painting
• A new bouquet of flowers
• A wearable halo
• Three new sets of wearable wings in pink, blue and gold
• Three new badges. Earn the new titles Ambassador of the Festival of love, Follower of Kyoopid or the love Broker

The Ewok Festival of love is happening now! Spread the love and join in the fun until the celebration ends on March 2, 2010.

Sony Spreading the Cheer for Valentines’ Day

Sony Spreading the Cheer for Valentines' Day

February 12, 2010 – Sony Online Entertainment spreads the love this Valentine’s Day with in-game celebrations in EverQuest, EverQuest II, Free Realms, Legends of Norrath and Star Wars Galaxies!

EverQuest
EverQuest players can join in the love party this weekend with free Shots of Love (in-game item, non-tradeable) from the Marketplace. Increased rare spawns will begin at 10:00 AM PST Friday, February 12 and continue until 11:59 PM PST Monday, February 15. Players can pick up their Shots of Love between Friday February 12 and Wednesday February 17th! For those who want to tie the know EverQuest style, discounted wedding packs are available in the Marketplace for a limited time.

EverQuest II
Erollisi Day, Norrath’s celebration of love and passion returns to EverQuest II this year with plenty of activities for players looking for romance. This year the light-hearted holiday festival includes new themed quests including “Shot through the heart” and “What’s love got to do with it”, and the returning favorites, “Love Lines” and “Find ‘em a find, Catch ‘em a Catch”. during this holiday players also have a chance of finding love notes or message candies when they kill mobs all across Norrath. This love loot is used in holiday tradeskill recipes and can be exchanged for Erollisi coin, the holiday currency that several Erollisi merchants require for purchase. Also, there are new themed items for crafting, new items for purchase from holiday merchants and more, all available through Tuesday Feb. 16. For more information, visit www.eq2players.com.

Free Realms
This month, Free Realms is celebrating 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.

Legends of Norrath
The goddess of love wants players to spread her message all throughout Norrath and then engage her in a poetry contest. February 12th through March 9th, play the ‘Spread the Word’ scenario to win a Book of Love (8P28) promo card and either an Unscribed Glyph (8EQP4) or Draught of the Brilliant (8EQIIP4) loot card.

Star Wars Galaxies
The sounds of celebrating Ewoks fill the air! Join them once again in Tyrena on Corellia, Kaadara on Naboo and the Southern Ewok Village on Endor and earn some sweet new rewards while munching on Camby Berries and celebrating around the Chocolate Fountains. Players can complete special activities to earn Chak Hearts, and trade them in for exclusive new Ewok Festival of Love* rewards such as:

• A new Ewok Festival of Love painting
• A new bouquet of flowers
• A wearable halo
• Three new sets of wearable wings in pink, blue and gold
• Three new badges. Earn the new titles Ambassador of the Festival of Love, Follower of Kyoopid or The Love Broker

The Ewok Festival of Love is happening now! Spread the love and join in the fun until the celebration ends on March 2, 2010.

Sony Online Spreads the Love this Valentine’s Day