In celebration of our final Beta Weekend Event, which begins April 15th at 12:01 am Pacific Time (8:01 am GMT) we offer a brand new gameplay movie. This movie reveals a new region of Tyria and provides a first look at a map that you will be able to play during the event. Find the movie here.

Turbine has announced some bonuses for people who pre-order the two upcoming expansion packs for their Asheron's Call games.

The pre-order boxes are available at select retail stores. People who pre-order the Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny expansion get a new in-game item (the Augmentation Gem), a detailed printed map of the game's world of Dereth, and a bonus DVD featuring the game's opening cinematic. People who pre-order the Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings expansion get early access to the new Drudge playable race along with a CD-ROM containing the game's soundtrack, screenshots and other artwork and a set of six collectible Tarot-style cards. Both expansions will also have a $50 rebate coupon for Alienware products. Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny ships to stores May 11 while Asheron's Call 2: Legions ships to stores on May 4.

Sony Online Entertainment, the premier name for massively multiplayer online games, is now taking orders for the Collector’s Edition of SOE Worlds, the ultimate print resource for players and player communities of EverQuest, Star Wars Galaxies, EverQuest Online Adventures, PlanetSide, Untold Legends and EverQuest II.

Pre-order SOE Worlds from the Station Store today!

Here's what's inside:

• In-depth game information, including gameplay hints and tips


• Exclusive insider scoops on new games, expansions, game enhancements, and additional content


• Behind-the-scenes interviews with the developers of your favorite games


• Original content and commentary written for and created by players just like you


Find out more about SOE Worlds

Download an exclusive preview now! (Note that it's in PDF format)


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(Note that Station Access subscribers with current and valid accounts at the time of publication will automatically receive the Collector’s Edition of SOE Worlds at no additional cost.)

ALPHA SIGN UPS BEGIN FOR DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE – ONLY THE STRONG WILL BE CHOSEN!

Turbine, Inc. has officially started taking Alpha Program player registrations as it unlocks the gates to Stormreach, the frontier city from the highly-anticipated MMORPG Dungeons & Dragons® Online.

“Fans have long waited to venture into the far away world and epic fantasy of Dungeons & Dragons Online, and now Turbine is anxious to raise the curtain to give its first sneak-peek,” said Judith Hoffman, executive producer, Turbine, Inc. “Turbine’s commitment to its fans is to deliver the most immersive and accurate online D&D experience possible. We hope the Alpha process helps us reinforce our vision for this mysterious and exciting world.”

RULES OF THE GAME

For a limited time only, Turbine will be accepting applicants for the iconic MMORPG’s highly-anticipated Alpha Program, which kicks off in the near future. While this first Alpha stage will have limited number of players, Turbine expects to increase the number of players allowed into the game on a regular basis.

Dungeons & Dragons Online delivers the world-renowned fantasy franchise to the digital online age by introducing the epic fantasy to massively-multiplayer online audiences. DDO allows players to explore the frontier city of Stormreach and the surrounding mysterious continent of Xen’drik. Players can create their own character based on iconic D&D® races and classes, experience fast paced tactical combat that requires critical thinking as much as bravery and physical skill and participate in intricate and immersive storylines.

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN

To sign up for their chance to be selected for Dungeons & Dragons Online Alpha, gamers should head to http://beta.turbine.com/signup. Potential fans of D&D and MMORPGs are encouraged to register at the game’s official web site, www.ddo.com, where they will learn more about the game, see exclusive content and unlock the secrets of what lies beneath the streets of Stormreach.