Free Realms shows off the fun with their launch video
by Krystalle Voecks 
Apr 28th 2009 at 3:00PM
Filed under: Trailers, Launches, New titles, News items, Casual, Free Realms
Regardless of just precisely what the madly-coiffed mammal is, one thing you cannot deny is that Free Realms boasts a lot of fun mini-games, a variety of things to do, and the always welcome price tag of free. So while we're waiting for the servers to come up later today, why not enjoy the new Free Realms official launch trailer behind the break. It was voted 'most likely to earwig you with that catchy theme song' by its class.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Pingles said on 3:55PM 4-28-2009
Don't watch that video.
I am a Free Realms Beta tester anxiously awaiting this game's launch today but that video makes me think twice about playing.
For those who watched the video the game is still fun for adults. No required dance-offs or virtual socializing. I PROMISE!
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Russell Clarke said on 4:01PM 4-28-2009
From Wikipedia...
"The flying squirrels, scientifically known as Pteromyini or Petauristini, are a tribe of squirrels (family Sciuridae). There are 43 species in this tribe, the largest of which is the woolly flying squirrel (Eupetaurus cinereus). The two species of the genus Glaucomys (Glaucomys sabrinus and Glaucomys volans) are native to North America, and the Siberian flying squirrel is native to parts of northern Europe (Pteromys volans)."
I would imagine this one was a Pteromys volans chatticus mohawkicus.
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MrGutts said on 4:03PM 4-28-2009
The video is not that bad.
Plus I knew everyone at Massively is getting free cookies, new outfits, top secret decks and shiny to demo car from the Sony folks. :)
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Krystalle Voecks said on 4:05PM 4-28-2009
Dude, the only thing I've gotten from SOE in regards to Free Realms was an earwig and my butt kicked in Tower Defense. :D
Pingles said on 4:10PM 4-28-2009
I always wanted an earwig. :(
Adam Teece said on 7:38PM 4-28-2009
Would be cool if Massively readers got nifty free stuff. I hope it launches soon.
THAC0 said on 4:15PM 4-28-2009
Somebody at massively really Looooves Free Realms or is getting major brownies from Sony!
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Brendan Drain said on 4:22PM 4-28-2009
With all due respect, this isn't true. Everyone here at massively loves MMOs and it's only natural that we'll be excited about a new MMO being released. You'll find the same kind of coverage leading up to any new release.
THAC0 said on 4:17PM 4-28-2009
Massively thinks Free Realms is the WoW killer! lol
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Temploiter said on 4:33PM 4-28-2009
Maybe it's Michael Zenke's new game at SOE and they are helping an old colleague out. Who knows. I doubt they are being paid by SOE. The site isn't nearly as bad as MMORPG.COM is and their slobbering love affair.
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Mr Angry said on 4:35PM 4-28-2009
This title better have full PvP and looting and a sandbox feel, or I'm gonna be real pissed!!!!
Oh and great coverage MasSOEively!!!!
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Halldorr said on 4:53PM 4-28-2009
You guys should take all your angst and sarcasm over to mmorpg where that seems to be the norm...so much negativity over the same coverage other MMO launches have received here.
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adamaant said on 6:50PM 4-28-2009
They have hardly mentioned the launch over there. I think they are being very cautious due to the massively hateful SOE haters that hang out there.
MooMooMilkTanks said on 6:10PM 5-26-2009
anyone else seeing the site still as a beta page saying under maintanence or is the game not launched yet? x.x
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Jonnnyboy said on 8:08PM 4-28-2009
Yeah. I'm getting that too
InfamousBrad said on 8:27PM 4-28-2009
Yeah, I thought the thing was supposed to go live today. I guess the miracle patch wasn't?
Lukybear said on 6:09PM 4-28-2009
Those that are uncomfortable with their masculinity need not apply.
You will try this game, and love it. Then soon after you will wonder if perhaps you're just a little more gay than before. Short answer? Yes. You are now at least 15% more gay.
After achieving level 20 chef during beta, I believe I'm now qualified to come out of the closet, thanks free realms!
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adamaant said on 6:53PM 4-28-2009
Ummm, yea. I was training a pet during beta, and I was like wow. I am so glad no one I know can see me doing this. I think Free Realms is going to be a lot of people's "Dirty little secret". :)
UltimateQ said on 1:16AM 4-29-2009
Who cares if people think I'm gay because I train pets or play free realms as a female pixxy with hot pink wings using a heart shaped wand to destroy opponents with love. I still have fun damn it!
Brian! said on 6:13PM 4-28-2009
I was complaining earlier about the over-exposure to Free Realms, but then some other articles started appearing again. I don't care all that much if there is salivation over a particular launch - just not when it feels like it is distracting from other MMO news out there.
Still, I would like to see more scoops, in-depth interviews, cutting reviews, and behind-the-scene coverage of MMOs. There has to have more stuff in there.
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