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Don't miss out on this opportunity of getting an in-game food or drink item named after your character. Submit your entry for the Norrath's Timeless Heroes Contest by Sunday, May 3, 2009 11:59pm Pacific Time!

Want to submit an entry for Norrath's Timeless Heroes contest but aren't quite sure what to do for the image? Here are some tips on how you can make an image to submit…

Tip of the Week – Norrath's Timeless Heroes Submissions

Don't miss out on this opportunity of getting an in-game food or drink item named after your character. Submit your entry for the Norrath's Timeless Heroes Contest by Sunday, May 3, 2009 11:59pm Pacific Time!

Want to submit an entry for Norrath's Timeless Heroes contest but aren't quite sure what to do for the image? Here are some tips on how you can make an image to submit…

Tip of the Week – Norrath's Timeless Heroes Submissions

If you need a little convincing that Fan Faire is the place to be this June, or if you're already planning to go and you just want to add a little jolt to your excitement, then we've got some fuel to add to the fire! Here are our Top 10 Fun Things To Do at Fan Faire 2009!

Top 10 Fun Things To Do at Fan Faire 2009

Free Realms Launches!

We are pleased to announce that SOE's new fun and interactive online game where family and friends can play together in a safe and wholesome environment is now live! Free Realms is a whimsical virtual world, loaded with fun for gamers of all ages. Whether you want to race karts, raise a pet, explore mystical forests or chat with friends, in Free Realms, you can do it all.

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On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, beginning 9:00 am PDT (10:00am MDT, 11:00am CDT, 12:00noon EDT, 16:00 GMT) all SOE Account and Commerce flow, the Station Store and the CSG Store with be unavailable due to a maintenance. This maintenance includes the Character Transfer Service for SWG, EQ, and EQII.

We expect this maintenance to take approximately 4 1/2 hours. During this maintenance period game servers will still be accessible with the exception of Legends of Norrath. The Legends of Norrath game servers will be down beginning at 9:00 am PDT for approximately 2 hours. Please watch the forums for further updates regarding this maintenance. We apologize for this interruption and will resume the affected services as soon as the maintenance is completed.

Hey all,

I spoke with Sapphyra today and she asked me to pass along a Hi her. HI! She said she misses working on EQOA and really misses the community. She wants to let everyone know that she's doing fine. She's busy with her new job but can't reveal any details about her current project. Personally, she's fixing up an older home, training 5k race, and still enjoy a chardonnay or two every once in a while.

As announced in a press release today, effective April 1, 2008 Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) will report to Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI). The new structure is designed to mutually benefit both companies by further accelerating the PlayStation business through SOE's strong online gaming expertise.

SOE is currently part of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Under the new structure, SOE will continue to develop its games for the PC and the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system.

The day to day workings of SOE will not change and no employees will be let go. We are thrilled and excited by this change in structure! As Smed was quoted in the press release, "This move is going to broaden our capabilities and expand the development of our products into new and exciting directions."

Press Release

Temporary Loss of Network Connectivity

A brief loss in network connectivity has impacted all games hosted at SOE San Diego. SOE Operations has identified the issue and is working to ensure that all affected game servers are connected, and back in service as soon as possible. Games affected by this connectivity loss include: EverQuest II, Vanguard, the Matrix Online, EverQuest Online Adventures, and Station Web Services.

Please note that all servers for the games listed may not be affected, and we are working now to bring them all up. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update you further should this issue persist beyond the next thirty minutes

All SOE forums and services are undergoing maintenance. Everything is expected to return to normal around 2:30pm pdt. Forums and login may be available sooner. We'll keep you updated if this timeframe changes. Yes, you may be listed as General until the maintenance is completed.

We invite you to join us at Gen Con this year in Indianapolis, IN for a Gen Con Meet and Greet!

SOE Gen Con Celebration!

Here's a recap of the 2007 EQOA Vegas SOE Fan Faire experience...

Zatozia's Fan Faire Recap

The SOE Block Party held on 7/28/07 was a great deal of fun. Here's a recap...

Zatozia's Block Party Recap

All SOE services will be unavailable on Tuesday, August 14th at approximately 4:00 AM PDT utnil 12 noon.

Scheduled Service Maintenance for Tuesday, August 14th

Greetings,

The Legends of Norrath beta will not be launching until Tuesday, August 14, 2007. We'll keep you updated if that date changes. In the meantime, here's a link to the forums for it:

http://forums.s...d=7

The Beta forums for LoN are now live.

Check it out here:

http://forums.s...d=7

For the first time ever at Fan Faire, we will be unveiling a never-before-seen brand new game! SOE's own John Smedley will be personally announcing this exciting new game and attending fans will have the first opportunity to see and even play it live. This exciting event will happen at the Community Address at 5:30 p.m. on August 3rd.

For those unable to attend Fan Faire in person, a live video stream of the announcement will go out through Station.com to accompany the introduction. Stay tuned for this and more exciting news about the upcoming Fan Faire!

The fine folks from Online Gaming Radio are not just going to be at Fan Faire, they are going to be offering streaming coverage of many of the events!

They have made me aware of the fact that they will be offering video and audio streams of the SOE Fan Faire Panels. they will also be hosting an official Fan Faire show at 10:30 AM PDT on Saturday, August 4th. If you are going to be at Fan Faire be sure to pay them a visit. If not, check out their website for more information and then tune in!

On Friday, July 27, 2007 at 4:00 am Pacific Time (5:00 am MDT, 6:00 am CDT, 7:00 am EDT, -7.00 UTC), All EQOA servers will be coming down for a quick update hotfix something from the previous update. The estimated down time is 1 hour. (The maintenance period is usually under 30 minutes)

SOE's Block Party 2007 is almost here! What are you waiting for? Make your plans today to be at the SOE headquarters in San Diego this Saturday, July 28 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Party with your fellow gamers and enjoy the sunshine, food, drinks, music, game demos, a sneak peek at The Agency, and more! Block Party is FREE for everyone - gamers, neighbors, friends, and family of all ages.

Come chat with the people behind your favorite games, including members of the SOE community, marketing, and development teams.

The Block Party will be held during San Diego Comic-Con this Saturday. Even if you are not attending Comic-Con, stop by the block party anyway! All are welcome!

When: Saturday, July 28, 2007
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Where: SOE Headquarters
8928 Terman Court
San Diego, CA 92121

Buses: Comic-Con to SOE - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Look for the SOE signs near section B of the Convention Center.
Buses to SOE from Comic-Con run every 30 minutes until 6:00 PM.
Buses will be returning to the Convention Center every 30 minutes until 8 PM.

* For those of you not taking the bus from Comic-Con, we highly recommend carpooling , as parking will be limited.

Please RSVP as soon as you can by sending an email to BlockParty@soe....com!

SOE Block Party 2007 is powered by Razer USA Ltd.

On Thursday evening, I visited the Castle Lightwolf server to chat with members of its community.

Zatozia's Thursday Night Chat

On Thursday evening, I visited the Castle Lightwolf server to chat with members of its community.

Zatozia's Thursday Night Chat

Join us for a Chat! On Tuesday, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 5:00 pm PDT the Stratics Network will be hosting a House of Commons for EverQuest Online Adventures.

Stratics HoC IRC Chat for EQOA on Tuesday, July 24th

Hello Norrathians! It is about that time again! Daemaas talks about the Storyteller Adventure Series and more in his first State of Norrath Address...

Daemaas' State of Norrath Address - July 2007

Tune in to Podcast #20 where you get to hear interviews from the EQII Community Manager, a Human Resource Manager, and from our Marketing Services team.

Visit the Podcast Website today and catch up on any podcasts you may have missed in the past. Be sure to send your feedback to Brenlo@soe.sony.com or you can head over to the Station Forums and post your feedback there!

Come One, Come All - Saturday, July 28th!

The second annual SOE Block Party is quickly approaching! Join the SOE team, from Development to Marketing, for an outdoor event that's sure to be filled with fun, sun and plenty of entertainment!

Come hang out and feast on free food and drinks while you enjoy the music of a live, local band! There will be giveaways for all, and exclusive sneak-peeks at upcoming SOE titles!

Block Party is FREE for everyone; gamers, neighbors, friends and family of all ages. For those of you lucky enough to be attending this years' Comic-Con, SOE will have buses shuttling people between Comic-Con and Block Party starting at 3:30 p.m. The bus will stop picking folks up at 6:00 p.m. but will be returning to the Convention center every 30 minutes as needed.

Location if you are driving:

For those of you coming on your own, we highly recommend carpooling, as parking will be limited.

It's sure to be an event to remember! We look forward to seeing everyone and having one heck of an afternoon in sunny San Diego!

RSVP is not required but you can let us know that you are coming at BlockParty@soe.sony.com. .

Are you thinking of getting married in glamorous lights of Las Vegas? Do you want to renew your vows with your longtime sweetheart at Fan Faire? Please feel free to let us know by dropping us an e-mail at Brenlo@soe.sony.com!

The first annual SOE Players of the Year contest results are in, and it's time to share the winners! Each of the following awesome players will be brought to Fan Faire and celebrated by the SOE Community.

SOE Players of the Year Winners

Greetings,

We know that many of you, like most of us here at SOE, cannot wait to read and discuss the latest Harry Potter novel. We ask that out of respect for those of us who might not read as fast as some of you, that you please use care when posting spoilers on our forums.

If you would like to discuss the newest Harry Potter book on the forums, we have created the following threads for you to use:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Spoilers)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (No Spoilers)

Please do not post anywhere but these threads. Also, anyone who does post spoilers outside of the spoiler thread will be suspended.

Thank you!

This thread can be used to discuss the latest Harry Potter novel.

Do not post spoilers in this thread. Anyone who does post spoilers information in this thread will be suspended.

Spoilers may be discusssed in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Spoilers) thread.

This thread can be used to discuss spoiler information about the latest Harry Potter novel.

Anyone who does post spoilers outside of the spoiler thread will be suspended.

Don't miss out on your unique in-game item: Pre-Register for Fan Faire by Friday, July 20th, Midnight PDT!

Still deciding on whether or not to attend this years' Fan Faire in Vegas? Friday, July 20th, Midnight PDT is your last chance to take advantage of online pre-registration! As if bragging rights weren't enough, those who pre-register will receive a unique in-game item designed exclusively for Fan Faire attendees!

For EQOA, the pre-registration item is a scroll for a new ability! The new ability is called Nightwing and has the following features:

Acts like a familiar, follows the player around.
Casts dex/agi/wis buff - the amount dependent upon caster's level.
Casts dark griffon illusion and spirit of Wolf on everyone in 15 meters for 5 minutes.
Casts ice resist buff on everyone in 15 meters for 5 minutes - the amount dependent upon caster's level!

Walk up registration will still be available at the event, but you won't be able to take advantage of the guild group discount. Don't hesitate to take advantage of everything Fan Faire has to offer! Register at the SOE Fan Faire website today!

All attendees are encouraged to mingle with their respective team members. The following people from the EQOA Team will be in attendance, and look forward to mingling with players!

Aaron "Gnobrin" Bisnett (Apprentice Dev and Community Rep)
Lydia "Zatozia" Pope (Community Manager)
Marlon "Palladius" Barroquillo (QA Analyst)

We look forward to seeing you there!

On Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 4:00 am Pacific Time (5:00 am MDT, 6:00 am CDT, 7:00 am EDT, -7.00 UTC), All EQOA servers will be coming down for a quick update hotfix something from the previous update. The estimated down time is 1 hour. (The maintenance period is usually under 30 minutes)

On Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 8:00 am Pacific Time (PDT) (9:00 am MDT, 10:00 am CDT, 11:00 am EDT), the EQOA Forums will be down for maintenance. The estimated down time is about 4 hours.

Friday Night, I visited the Ferran's Hope server to explore the world and ended up having a nice chat with several members its community.

Zatozia's Friday Night Chat

Thought last year's block party was a ton of fun? Get ready to be shocked, because this one is going to put last year's to shame!

SOE's Second Annual Block Party

Today at 2:00pm PDT (3:00 pm MDT, 4:00 pm CDT, 5:00 pm EDT, -7.00 GMT), all SOE forums will be undergoing maintenance. Downtime is not expected but a brief outage may occur. The estimated maintenance period is 30 minutes.

The 4th of July is a day for celebrating with the three F's: friends, family and food. Make sure you grab all three and enjoy the holiday activities. Whether you are barbequing chicken or steak, kicking back and watching fireworks, or playing your favorite online game, have a great 4th of July and a safe summer.

Technical and Account Phone support will be unavailable on Wednesday, July 4th 2007 in observance of Independence Day. Phone Support will return to its normal hours of 10:00am through 7:00pm PDT on Thursday, July 5th 2007.

Live Chat will be available on July 4th, 2007 at its normal hours of operations at http://www.station.sony.com/kb. E-mail support is available any time at http://support.station.sony.com/.

Our Self-help knowledgebase is also available at http://www.station.sony.com/kb with answers to your questions.

To celebrate the 2007 Las Vegas Fan Faire (Aug. 2-5), Sony Online Entertainment will select and bring four lucky players to the Rio Hotel to join in the festivities. So, here's your chance to nominate a friend (or even yourself) for this coveted title! We want to know who YOU think is the most deserving and why.

SOE Player of the Year Contest