New Expansions, Adventures and Contests Highlight Third Annual Community Address

6/27/2009 4:20 p.m.

Sony Online Entertainment made a series of exciting news announcements during the company's third annual Community Address on Friday, June 26. With a sold out crowd of more than 1,500 video game fans in attendance at Bally's Las Vegas, SOE delivered the scoop on upcoming expansions and other cool features for current and upcoming titles.

As SOE celebrates an historic 10-years of EverQuest®, the company announced two new expansions: EverQuest® Underfoot™ and EverQuest® II Sentinel's Fate™. These new chapters add to the EQ legacy and will deliver even more exciting adventures for fans.

The wildly popular and successful Free Realms™ is growing even larger with the addition of more content for the Derby and Kart Racer jobs, each with 40 new quests! A new job, Soccer Star, will also be available later this year!

Star Wars Galaxies™ is celebrating its historic six-year anniversary on Saturday, June 27, in Vegas style with a series of panels and insider information straight from the developers. Fan Faire attendees also received an exclusive Dianoga Dumpster item, which will eat your trash and spit out a random collections items.

As development on DC Universe Online™, continues, SOE announced a new MySpace Video Contest which asks, "Who's Your DCU BFF?" (Best Friend or Foe). In this upcoming contest, DC Comics and SOE are giving fans a chance to express their passion for their most beloved or despised DC characters through DC Universe Online's official MySpace site, www.myspace.com/dcuo.

Attendees are also getting a first look at an industry-leading print-on-demand service through SOE's in game worlds available in conjunction with HP. For the first time ever players will be able to view, purchase and have art prints delivered directly to their home. Featuring classic characters, imagery and scenes from SOE's various fantasy worlds, games and artists. The service is scheduled to launch later this year. To view a webcast of the third annual Community Address Click Here.

Fan Faire Community Recap

6/26/2009 5:30 p.m.

The folks from SOE Community put together a short recap of what happened at Fan Faire Thursday night! To see that news, check out their Daily Newsletter.

Fan Faire Nearly Sold Out!

6/25/2009 12:50 p.m.

The fun is about to start in Las Vegas with Fan Faire 2009! This year's attendees are in for a treat with the EverQuest 10th Anniversary celebration, the appearance of legendary artist Jim Lee and the debut of the documentary, EverCracked!: The Phenomenon of EverQuest.

Fan Faire Online Registration Now Closed!

6/17/2009 12:01 a.m.

Last night was the last chance to register online, but don't worry! We'll be accepting registrations onsite for the same low price of $89.00 (plus applicable taxes) for an All-Access pass, or just $39.00 (plus applicable taxes) for a Day Pass! Walk-in registration will open at 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 25 in the Grand Ballroom. Space and goodie bags are limited, so make sure you get there early!

SOE President to Deliver 3rd Annual Community Address at Fan Faire 2009!
Pre-Registration for Live Webcast Now Open

6/15/2009 11:25 a.m.

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) President John Smedley is set to kick off SOE Fan Faire 2009 with a community address to more than 1,000 video game fans at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The live event, scheduled for Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. PDT, will be streamed online allowing both Fan Faire attendees and gamers worldwide to get the very latest updates from SOE.

SOE's Fan Faire 2009, running June 25-28, provides a unique opportunity for fans to meet their online game-playing peers in the real world. In addition, Fan Faire guests can try out new and upcoming games and participate in a variety of game-themed live events, including tournaments, quests, panel discussions and tons of great gaming-related contests.

This year's massively multiplayer online (MMO) gaming lineup features the hit titles EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, EverQuest® Online Adventures, Free Realms™, PlanetSide®, Star Wars Galaxies™ and Vanguard: Saga of Heroes®. This year's Fan Faire will also feature the upcoming titles, DC Universe Online™, The Agency™ and more.

To register for the webcast, CLICK HERE

JUST ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER ONLINE!

6/08/2009 12:45 p.m.

Online registration closes at 11:59 P.D.T. on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. We'll be accepting onsite registrations beginning Thursday, June 25, but space is limited and we're expecting a large turn-out. Secure your spot and register online today!

Registered Fan Faire Attendees to Receive Exclusive Items!

5/29/2009 2:30 p.m.

That's right! All registered Fan Faire attendees will be eligible to receive an exclusive item for any of the following games.* Details on how to claim your item(s) will be provided at the event.

• EverQuest® - A 10th Anniversary Shield Ornamentation. Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of EverQuest with this beautiful shield mold. It will transform the look of any in-game shield into the EverQuest 10th anniversary emblem.
• EverQuest® II - An in-game Firiona Vie Statue. Proudly display this marble statue of the renowned high Elven princess, Firiona Vie, perfectly sized for the most modest of rooms or the grandest of guild halls.
• Star Wars Galaxies™ - An in-game Dianoga Dumpster. No home is complete without one! The Dianoga Dumpster is the Trash Can with a distinctive difference; it not only eats your trash but also eventually spits back out a random collections item if you feed it once per week for four weeks. Dianogas are parasitic scavengers found living throughout the galaxy's refuse systems. One dianoga living aboard the Death Star almost devoured poor Luke Skywalker as he and his friends attempted to evade Imperial capture in a trash compactor. This will be handed out as a loot card in the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game.
• Vanguard: Saga of Heroes® - An in-game Wyrm Flying Mount. This is the first time a Wyrm flying mount will be available to the players!
• Free Realms™ - A commemorative in-game Fan Faire T-shirt!   This will be handed out as a loot card in the Free Realms Trading Card Game.
• Legends of Norrath™ - An EverQuest 10th Anniversary Commemorative Pack of physical Legends of Norrath cards, featuring the greatest EverQuest personalities to appear in the TCG. Look for these in your gift bags at registration. These are the first printed Legends of Norrath cards ever!
• PoxNora® - An exclusive Rune titled "Fanfare!"  

When you're registering, be sure to provide us with your correct account and contact information so we can grant your items after the show!

*Must have a valid, current subscription for each game for which an item is granted and provide accurate Station ID information at the time of registration in order to have your account flagged and receive the item. Items will be granted after the close of Fan Faire. More details on how to claim your item will be released at the event.

Sony Online Entertainment Player of the Year 2009 Contest

4/24/2009 12:45 p.m.

From Friday, April 17, 2009, 12:01 a.m. PST, through Sunday, May 10, 2009, 11:59 p.m. PST, SOE will host its official Fan Faire Player of the Year 2009 contest in which you can go online and nominate the most dedicated SOE player (including yourself) for this coveted title! We want to know who YOU think is the most deserving and why!

To enter the contest, simply submit a 300 word (or less) letter or role-playing story by e-mail to SOEContests@soe.sony.com explaining why this exceptional player deserves to be honored as Player of the Year. You may also include a link to an image (screen capture, artwork, video, or photo) to go along with your entry. See the Official Contest Rules for submission requirements.

At the end of the contest, up to two lucky winners will receive a trip to the 2009 SOE Fan Faire in Las Vegas! Read here for more details.

Good luck to everyone, and we look forward to seeing you at Fan Faire!

Fan Faire Schedule Updated

4/22/2009 9:30 a.m.

We've added some cool events to the Fan Faire schedule, including:

• Book signings
• Poster giveaway and signing by a special guest
• Live Quests and Tournaments

We'll continue to update the schedule all the way up until the event, so check back regularly. See you soon!

Fan Faire Registration Now Open!

4/16/2009 5:30 p.m.

Join SOE at Bally’s Las Vegas for four days of revelry and celebration at Fan Faire 2009. This year marks the 10th anniversary of EverQuest, and SOE will celebrate this incredible milestone with its loyal fans June 25-28.

For $89 (plus any applicable taxes), attendees will receive an All-Access pass to an expanded Fan Faire weekend that includes:

• Sneak peeks at new games in development
• Special guest appearances
• A chance to purchase EverQuest: The 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition
• Book signing session with master artist Donato Giancola
• Developer forums
• In-game tournaments
• Activities such as live quests tied to SOE’s current games lineup
• Live, playable demos of upcoming SOE titles
• Gifts and in-game items

Attendees also will hear about exciting new announcements from SOE President John Smedley during the Annual Community Address, meet and mingle at the Kickoff Reception, feast at the Grand Banquet, show off their creativity at the Costume Contest and enjoy the good times at the EverQuest 10th Anniversary Bash!*

Those who pre-register 10 or more guild mates online will receive 50% off an All-Access pass. (Offer does not apply toward walk-in or day-pass registrants.)

If you can't make it for the entire weekend, day passes are available for $39 (plus any applicable taxes), and you'll still be able to participate in the daytime activities, such as forums, roundtables, live quests and tournaments.

*Attendees must be 21 years or older with valid identification to attend certain evening events.

Fan Faire Returns to Las Vegas, NV, June 25 - 28, 2009!

3/16/2009 12:01 a.m.

We're coming back to Las Vegas, this time to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip! SOE is proud to announce Bally's Las Vegas as the host hotel for the 2009 SOE Fan Faire, and has secured an incredible room rate for Fan Faire attendees!

If you've never been to an SOE Fan Faire before, this is the year to make the trek to Las Vegas! SOE has a big bash planned for the EverQuest 10th anniversary, and players of all SOE games are invited to join the party! Fan Faire is a great place for SOE gamers to mix and mingle with each other, and meet some of the faces behind their favorite SOE games. Some of the fun events we're planning are:

• Special announcements and sneak peaks of upcoming titles at the Third Annual Community Address from SOE President John Smedley
• Lots of in-game tournaments, and live, game-themed tournaments and quests
• Developer forums and roundtables
• Cool giveaways and other fun items!
• Book signings and other special appearances

Be sure to check back regularly for schedule updates and other announcements!

Fan Faire Tickets Expected to Go on Sale in April!

3/16/2009 12:01 a.m.

For only $89*, you can enjoy a whole weekend of Fan Faire fun! We'll be offering an All-Access pass that includes sneak peeks at several monumental games in development, plus special activities, roundtables, developer forums, live in-game tournaments and quests.

And that's not all! Fan Faire All-Access pass holders can also:

• Attend the Third Annual Community Address from SOE President John Smedley.
• Attend lots of social activities, including a Kickoff Reception, a Grand Banquet, a Costume Contest and, of course, the EverQuest 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash**!
• Encourage guild mates to pre-register online! Guilds who pre-register groups of 10 or more attendees for the All-Access pass online will receive 50% off the All-Access admission fee. (Offer does not apply to walk-in or day-pass registrants. Discounts will be credited to individual registrations after the close of online registration.)
• Play live demos of SOE's upcoming titles.
• Receive gifts, in-game items and more!

Can't join us for the whole weekend? Buy a day pass for only $39*! You'll still get a chance to participate in the daytime activities, such as forums, roundtables, live quests, tournaments and more.

*Plus any applicable taxes.

**Guests must be 21 years of age or older, with valid identification, to attend certain evening events.