Massively's Free Realms beta key giveaway

by Shawn Schuster Apr 17th 2009 at 9:00AM

Filed under: Betas, Contests, Events, real-world, New titles, Free-to-play, Massively meta, Free Realms, Kids

You may have noticed us ramping up our Free Realms coverage a bit this week in preparation for something special. Well, that time has arrived and we're happy to announce an exclusive beta key giveaway for Sony Online Entertainment's Free Realms! We have 100 keys to give away to the Massively readers, and everyone has a fair chance.

To enter, simply add a comment to this post describing which feature(s) of Free Realms you anticipate most. Maybe you like the whimsical feel to the game. Maybe you like the minigames, or the job system, or the safe atmosphere for children. Whatever it is, we want to hear about it! You may enter only once, at any time from now until 9am EST on Saturday, April 18th when eligibility will close. Once the contest has closed, we'll choose 100 winners at random from the comments. Good luck!

[Edit: Eligibility is now closed. Winners will be contacted by the end of the weekend. Thanks to all who participated!]

Tags: beta, beta-key, breaking, breakingnews, contest, free-realms, giveaway, soe, sony-online-entertainment

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 16)

RobW said on 9:02AM 4-17-2009

I'm looking forward to FreeRealms based on it's design and potential to open massive multiplayer gameplay to even more people. The game looks more social as it doesn't take itself too serious. That's a plus.

Curtis said on 9:02AM 4-17-2009

Most excited about the casual gameplay!

sanitysteal said on 12:40AM 4-18-2009

I am actually looking forward to what a non casual can do and then let their kid use the rest.

Stargrace said on 9:02AM 4-17-2009

I love the beautiful bold colours that are in the game, it's great to see something that pops out at you!

BelleNH said on 9:04AM 4-17-2009

My 8 year old daughter has been looking forward to Free Realms for MONTHS, and she's been asking every day about the beta. I'm most interested in getting into Free Realms for her.

Thee said on 9:03AM 4-17-2009

Free Realms Beta... feels like everybody is in it, except me. ;-)

Thus, I'll gladly volunteer to take one of your keys.

ymiris said on 9:04AM 4-17-2009

I am looking forward to both the very colorful world as well as the ability to play this MMO with my daughter! :D

Phil said on 12:38PM 4-17-2009

I'm looking forward to the in-game CCG element, and the art style is great. Also, I'm hoping the cash shop is one that keeps me playing: I really like the idea of microtransactions, but I haven't found a game with a shop that's been good enough to keep me playing.

John said on 8:05PM 4-17-2009

Playing an MMO with my kids... :)

Artanis said on 9:07AM 4-17-2009

I'm looking forward to Free Realms because it's a very different approach to the MMO Genre. The most interesting feature is the "multi-class" and the ability to switch to a different class with just a click. :)

Stu said on 9:08AM 4-17-2009

Ninjas. Obviously. :)

DurEdhil said on 10:49AM 4-17-2009

This. The number 1 reason to play Free Realms. Well, that and the card game. Those are the two reasons to play Free Realms. And the art direction ...

Amongst my reasons, are such diverse elements as Ninjas, the Card Game and the Art Direction.

ShynDarkly said on 9:12AM 4-17-2009

At last, a way to share my addiction with my children, safely, in a way that's tailored to them.

Jason said on 9:09AM 4-17-2009

Casual gameplay and art direction. Not a lot of time any more, but a strong desire for gaming.

Kamokazi said on 9:09AM 4-17-2009

I wish I had an 8 year old daughter that I could claim wanted to play the game, but I guess I'll have to admit my 26-year-old male self wants to play it.

I'm most interested in it, because it looks like a very solid MMO that will be free to play..something I can use to pass time to avoid burnout on my current 'main' MMO. And despite the Disney graphics and setting, I think it will be able to hold a lot of depth for those who look for it due to the broad scope of what you can do in the game.

Brim said on 9:11AM 4-17-2009

Looks like a swootastic fun super casual social awesome game and you get to be a freaking ninja!

Jason said on 9:13AM 4-17-2009

I like that it will be Free to Play... but also the wide array of things to do and ways to play is a draw.

zombienutz said on 9:12AM 4-17-2009

I think the card game looks like a lot of fun, and I enjoy the casual vibe the game puts off.

Skuz said on 9:15AM 4-17-2009

I'm looking forward to this as a game I can play with my daughter.

Oh & Ninjas of course.

zerzhul said on 9:17AM 4-17-2009

I think it would be a thoroughly fun distraction from more serious raid and grind oriented MMO games. The mini-games look fun and the cartoony feel is a welcome distraction.