New Sony MMORP has "something for everyone"

Free Realms, the new MMORPG from Sony, gets a good review in the NYT...

--downloadable from the website
--geared as much to children as to adults
--"refreshing palate-cleanser" after proliferation of WOW-like games
--graphics don't force you to upgrade your machine to play
--free to play
--if you pay $4.99/month, you get premium features:


Unfortunately only for Windows PCs right now, so I couldn't try it first-hand.

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Metaplace-- build a virtual apartment!!!

"Build a virtual apartment and put it on your website. Work with friends to make a huge MMORPG. Share your puzzle game with friends". Such is Metaplace's overall vision, "to let you build anything, and play everything, from anywhere".

Sounds, um, huge! and...rather...vague. Too bad the alpha signup is closed. I can't wait to see what they have in store.

For now you can learn more on their site, metaplace.com. You can sign up for the newsletter there and stay informed as to when you can get a peek at the game.

I'll be posting a lot about games and MMOGs because I'm working on one right now...I find this kind of social interaction in a virtual space totally fascinating. Please send me links to any good MMOGs you know of!

Interactive 3D Flash site for Halo 3

Amazing promotional site for Halo 3 / Believe. Navigate using your mouse or arrow keys, and explore a 3D word where you can click hotspots to learn more, download wallpapers, and rotate characters 360 degrees.

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You can also take screenshots of where you are at any time and save them.