Pirates of the Carribean Launch Details

Syringed · 02-01-2007, 02:33 PM

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"Disney Online today announced details surrounding the launch of Pirates of the Caribbean Online, the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) based on the popular film franchise. Scheduled to launch in spring 2007, Pirates of the Caribbean Online will allow players to set sail on their own adventure and interact with Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann and other characters made popular in the movie franchise, as they embark on exciting quests in search of treasure and their own notoriety. At launch, Disney Online will offer two options for Pirates of the Caribbean Online players - "Basic Access," a free, ad-supported section of the game that lets players jump right into the action, or "Unlimited Access" that provides access to the full game as well as premium features.

"The tremendous popularity of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise creates an exciting opportunity for our game," said Paul Yanover, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Disney Online. "We feel our approach to the business model for Pirates of the Caribbean Online will attract and engage a broad base of players, encompassing both fans of the franchise and MMO gamers." With Basic Access, all players can experience many of the game's compelling features. In addition, it allows advertising partners to associate with the brand through online ads and other interactive ad features that will not interfere with the gameplay experience. For a monthly subscription fee of $9.95, players will have unlimited access to all game content, advertising free. Unlimited Access will unlock features previously limited with Basic Access, allowing players to experience the game's full range of customization, game play and community interaction.

With Pirates of the Caribbean Online fans of the franchise will get to experience the swashbuckling action found in the films right on their computer. Players create and customize their own pirate, build and outfit their own ship, assemble a crew and embark on quests for adventure and treasure in an effort to become the Caribbean's most legendary pirate. Along the way, they will interact with characters made popular by the movies such as Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann and Jack Sparrow as they forge alliances with other players, hunt for buried treasure, battle evil undead forces, and face off against enemies on land and sea.

Pirates of the Caribbean Online, developed and published by Disney Online, is being produced to appeal to a broad audience ranging from teens to adults. The games website, Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online, includes additional information and in-game assets including screenshots and webisodes."

Very similar selling plan to Runescape. I'll probably bite and end up playing with Basic Access and see if I like it enough to pay monthly since I'm really getting tired of playing fantasy medieval MMORPGs. I think this could be a possible sleeper hit.

Kasonic · 02-01-2007, 02:37 PM

While I can appreciate the style, those graphics really suck. Is this quick and dirty freeware like Runescape or what?

ZeckEQ · 02-01-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasonic

While I can appreciate the style, those graphics really suck. Is this quick and dirty freeware like Runescape or what?

Suck eh? You sir are being far to kind.

Syringed · 02-01-2007, 02:39 PM

Nothing can possibly be worse than Runescape so I believe it's not.

KennyG · 02-01-2007, 08:02 PM

I have been playing runescape for the last 4 months... i dont know what it is about that game but im loving it.

Tyen · 02-01-2007, 10:50 PM

Someone notify the MMO Caretakers that another death is on the horizon and to get a plot ready.

Inconsiderable · 02-01-2007, 11:21 PM

"The player vs. player component won’t take place out in the main Pirates of the Caribbean world."

stopped reading there, pirate game without pirates...

hihihihi idiots.

Zarcath · 02-02-2007, 12:07 AM

Doesn't look too bad though the gameplay looks like it's a straight rip from ToonTown.

Dildo Faggins · 02-02-2007, 07:10 AM

This is probably a great game to play if your a pedophile.

kegkilla · 02-02-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dildo Faggins

This is probably a great game to play if your a pedophile.

lol

Ravensign · 02-02-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dildo Faggins

This is probably a great game to play if your a pedophile.

A pirate pedophile especially. They are making a comeback, it was on Oprah.

Kreugen · 02-02-2007, 10:06 AM

How many different ways can one spell Butt Pirate?

Draegan · 02-02-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dildo Faggins

This is probably a great game to play if your a pedophile.

I loled.

That game smells like failure.

Zarcath · 02-02-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dildo Faggins

This is probably a great game to play if your a pedophile.

What game isn't?

Itzena · 02-03-2007, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Draegan

I loled.

That game smells like failure.

Just like Runescape, yeah?

Some people have a fundamental inability to learn from history. Let me be specific: as long as the gameplay itself is fine, PotC will do well.

Brand name + decent gameplay + will run on any shitbox PC bought in the last five years = money hats.
No brand name + catass gameplay + needs multiple liquid nitrogen cooled Crays hooked up in parallel to run = 150K subs at the very best.

It's not that difficult a concept to grasp, people.

02-01-2007, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tyen FoH Thriller Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 1,854 +38 Internets	Someone notify the MMO Caretakers that another death is on the horizon and to get a plot ready. __________________ A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.

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02-01-2007, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kasonic dumb Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,627 +1 Internets	While I can appreciate the style, those graphics really suck. Is this quick and dirty freeware like Runescape or what?

02-01-2007, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Syringed Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 151 +1 Internets	Nothing can possibly be worse than Runescape so I believe it's not.

02-01-2007, 08:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
KennyG Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 168 +0 Internets	I have been playing runescape for the last 4 months... i dont know what it is about that game but im loving it.

02-01-2007, 11:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Inconsiderable the princess approves Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 653 -6 Internets	"The player vs. player component won’t take place out in the main Pirates of the Caribbean world." stopped reading there, pirate game without pirates... hihihihi idiots.

02-02-2007, 07:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dildo Faggins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,261 -64 Internets	This is probably a great game to play if your a pedophile.

02-02-2007, 10:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kreugen Fires of Heaven Ancient Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,740 +45 Internets	How many different ways can one spell Butt Pirate?