Sony Everquest announced the Legends of Norrath 2009 world championship. They are having qualifier events and the winners will go for the World Championship Title.
Gen Con Indy 2009 is fast approaching and it's time to determine who will be crowned the 2009 Legends of Norrath Champion!
SOE has scheduled four Legends of Norrath Championship Qualifier events. The first Championship Qualifier is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th at approximately 10:00 AM PT. Each of these two-day Championship Qualifier events will feature the best and brightest Legends of Norrath players, as they compete for their share of an approximately $3,800 USD prize pool and a seat at the Legends of Norrath World Championship Tournament at Gen Con Indy 2009!
Day one of each Legends of Norrath Championship Qualifier will consist of multiple tournaments, organized according to Standard Constructed Match Play (best 2 of 3 games) Swiss tournament format. The top 16 players from day one of each Championship Qualifier event will move on to day two. Day two will consist of a single tournament that features the top 16 players from day one, organized according to Standard Constructed Match Play (best 2-3 games) Swiss tournament format. At the end of four rounds of gameplay, the top two players will face off in a single winner-take-all Match Play (best 2-3 games) final to determine the Championship Qualifier winner! This year, both of the top two players from each Championship Qualifier will win a trip to the Legends of Norrath World Championship Tournament at Gen Con Indy 2009! Each Legends of Norrath Championship Qualifier has NO ENTRY FEE, so get your best deck ready today!
Legends of Norrath 2009 World Championship Qualifier Tournaments Dates:
* Scheduled for May 16-17, 2009 * Scheduled for June 6-7, 2009 * Scheduled for June 20-21, 2009 * Scheduled for August 1-2, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM PTEntry Fee: No Entry FeeFormat/Deck: Standard Constructed Match Play (best 2-3 games)
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sony and Blockbuster teamed up to offer free starter cards Free Realms, which usually sell for .99 cents. Limited supply so hurry to your local Blockbuster and grab them before they are all gone !!
Check back for daily Free Realms updates.
Also, the Free Realms TV commercial can be viewed here on the FR website. It's pretty short but shows parts of the world, some jobs, a battle, race cars, and some of the TCG, and some various pets.
Enjoy and check back often for FR updates and codes.
May 4, 2009 - DENVER, COLO. - Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) and The Topps Company Inc. (Topps) today announced that the highly anticipated Free Realms Trading Card Game hits stores this week. Developed at SOE's Denver studio in close collaboration with Topps, it integrates a trading card game format with the exciting online world of Free Realms, featuring more than 180 game cards as well as more than 50 virtual reward cards redeemable for exciting items in the online game. "Free Realms is poised to be a tremendous success for us," said John Smedley, president of SOE. "Now, we're taking the next step and putting the trading card game in stores nationwide. This week, you'll be able to walk into many of your neighborhood retail stores and pick up one of the best trading card games I've ever played." As Topps continues to explore fun and interactive ways for their young consumers to get involved, Free Realms becomes the latest in a roster that includes Topps Town, Topps 3-D Live, and BabyBottlePop.com, which link physical products to innovative online entertainment destinations. Michael Eisner, whose Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC. acquired The Topps Company, Inc., in October 2007, said, "It's been exciting working with Sony Online Entertainment on this endeavor, which has resulted in the development of a multiplatform product that is likely to spark the imaginations of trading card game fans everywhere." The physical Free Realms Trading Card Game features: More than 180 Cards – The premier release of the Free Realms Trading Card Game features more than 180 cards, as well as 50 exclusive virtual reward cards not found anywhere else, and 16 physical exclusive cards with codes that unlock the equivalent card in the online game. Exciting Gameplay – Developed by SOE's Denver studio, the minds behind Legends of Norrath, the Free Realms Trading Card Game brings the lively and colorful world of Free Realms to the familiar and fun format of the trading card game. Virtual Rewards In Every Pack – Every Free Realms Trading Card Game pack features a virtual reward card redeemable for fantastic items inside the world of Free Realms, such as exclusive pets like the Toyger, the tiger-striped housecat, cool virtual clothing like the Rocker outfit, pet clothing, special character effects, and more. The Free Realms Trading Card Game arrives in stores this week and is available in two formats. New players can pick up the Passport to Free Realms Starter Pack for $9.99 USD (plus applicable taxes). The Starter Pack features a 40-card starter deck, one full color playmat with rules, and a virtual reward card redeemable in the Free Realms online game for an exclusive virtual Black Labrador dog, an exclusive card player T-shirt for your character, three jumbo health potions, an exclusive virtual Cardie Racer and a one-month membership with full access to Free Realms (a $4.99 USD value). Players looking to enhance their existing decks can purchase the $3.99 USD (plus applicable taxes) booster pack, featuring 10 game cards, one virtual reward card that can be redeemed for an exclusive in-game item, and 50 Station Cash, the virtual currency for the Free Realms online game. For more information, visit the official Free Realms Trading Card Game site at http://www.freerealms.com/tradingcardgame. About Free Realms 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. Play as a ninja one minute or be a chef the next! From pet raising to mini-games like kart racing, or battling giant spiders and adventuring with friends – there's something for everyone! With scheduled content updates and special events planned there is always something new to see and do in the world of Free Realms. Visit http://www.freerealms.com/ for more information. About Sony Online Entertainment Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest, EverQuest II, Champions of Norrath, Untold Legends, and PlanetSide, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Tucson, AZ and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development. About The Topps Company, Inc. Founded in 1938, Topps (www.topps.com) is a leading creator and marketer of sports and related cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. Topps entertainment products include Major League Baseball, NFL, NBA and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. The company's confectionery brands include "Bazooka" bubble gum, "Ring Pop," "Push Pop," "Baby Bottle Pop," and "Juicy Drop Pop" lollipops. In June 2008, Topps unveiled Topps Town (www.toppstown.com), the first online virtual sports community for kids, bringing together the popularity of trading cards with the exploding world of web-based social networking.
Sony Everquest announced the Legends of Norrath 2009 world championship. They are having qualifier events and the winners will go for the World Championship Title.
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