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RIFT® Free-to-Play announcement and FAQ!
05/14/2013

On June 12 with the release of Update 2.3: Empyreal Assault, RIFT will be free to play. Every dungeon, every raid, every warfront, every level – the whole world will be open to players new and old with no barriers to...

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New Raptr Rewards: Free copy of RIFT®, Spaulders, and more
04/23/2013

RIFT and Raptr have combined forces again – and there's new loot! Just use the Raptr app while you're playing RIFT from April 23 to June 11 and you can earn incredible Raptr Rewards such as a free copy of RIFT Storm Legion™,...

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Unlock the mysteries of the Architects -– LIVE Apr. 26
04/12/2013

Want to know more about the Architects, an ancient race whose technology has the power to traverse the very fabric of space and time? Tune in to www.twitch.tv/TrionWorlds on Friday April 26 at 1:30pm PDT/20:30 UTC to learn more...

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Save 25% when you buy RIFT today!
03/21/2013

RIFT® continues its second anniversary celebration with a colossal value for new and returning players. Save 25% on your purchase of RIFT from March 21 to March 25. Start with the Standard Edition or choose the Infinity...

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Play Free Mar. 21-25 and join the celebration!
03/17/2013

Return to Telara for free March 21-25 to commemorate the second anniversary of RIFT. Explore Tempest Bay and celebrate the Ascended’s triumph over Crucia and her forces. RIFT 2.2 and the Carnival of the Ascended feature all-new...

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Presenting RIFThead
02/27/2013

The game mavens at ZAM have brought together their treasure trove of knowledge about Planar Attunement, the Ascended Soul system, the myriad lands and items of Telara, and more in one place: RIFThead! If you’re looking for...

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Carnival of the Ascended returns in Update 2.2
02/21/2013

Update 2.2 is coming February 27 and RIFT® is celebrating its second anniversary by bringing back the Carnival of the Ascended. Try your luck at two new Carnival games, hunt down dragon piñatas to collect exotic glass beads,...

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Bitten by the Love Bug
02/14/2013

A special enchantment is racing across the Planes to celebrate The Festival of Mariel-Taun: the Love Bug. New titles and achievements await all hopeless romantics who help spread the romance! Did you catch the Love Bug? Log in...

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RIFT® Valentine's Day Sale
02/13/2013

From Feb. 13 to Feb. 17 all editions of RIFT® are on sale for 25% off. Experience thrilling action and adventure as you battle Crucia and her Storm Legion across bold new...

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Enter the Joy of Dimensions Contest!
01/22/2013

Do you have a happy little Dimension you want to share? Join us on Facebook for the Joy of Dimensions Contest, now through Feb. 12! Come share your unique vision, vote for your favorites, and get free loot. All participants and...

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ZAM Awards STORM LEGION™ Best Expansion of 2012
12/21/2012

The editors and readers of ZAM just made their selection for Best Expansion of 2012, and STORM LEGION emerged...

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STORM LEGION™ wins Best Expansion and more!
12/21/2012

"Massively's Best of 2012 Awards" named STORM LEGION the "Expansion of the Year" and deemed the original RIFT® this year's "Most Improved MMO." The article praises the expansion for its vast amount of new content, calling...

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Subscriber bonuses
12/18/2012

Play RIFT® 12/24 - 1/1 and get a 20% boost on XP, Prestige, Favor, Planarite, Zone Event currencies, and chances for plaques/marks. Merry Fae...

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Tour the horrors of Telara's new 20-player raid
12/18/2012

Endless Eclipse, the new 20-player raid live in RIFT® 2.1, promises the end of Regulos...or Telara. The war against the god of Death has seen centuries of anguish and bloodshed, with colossal victories on both sides. Now,...

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Fae Yule returns
12/12/2012

Make your lists and check them twice – the Fae's Yuletide antics return in RIFT® 2.1. Masters of mischief and giftwrap, the Fae are taking the festival to a rollicking new...

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Play STORM LEGION™ FREE through Dec. 18
12/10/2012

STORM LEGION has already been called a "truly inspiring," "gold standard" expansion with "by far the most innovative housing system in the genre." Try it free from Dec. 14-18 when you join the Ascended in a march on the forces of...

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RIFT® 2.1: Endless Eclipse coming Dec. 12
12/07/2012

Regulos is coming, and he has a colossal, annihilating axe to grind with the Ascended. Starting Dec. 12, raiders can face off with the Destroyer in a 20-player raid that spans the planes of existence. Meanwhile, a new Chronicle...

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Claim your holiday presents
12/07/2012

Fae Yule is coming! To celebrate the season we're offering three special presents that are easy to collect and...

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Raptr Rewards: Free Goggles, Arbiter Helm, and more
11/15/2012

Ascend your RIFT® experience with Raptr, now through Jan. 13! Earn Raptr Rewards from the Dwarven Smithy Goggles to the STORM LEGION™ Arbiter's Helm with the gaming community that rewards you for time played across a huge...

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Continent of Dusken – LIVE Reveals Nov. 6 & Nov. 9
11/02/2012

Death-touched Dusken stands ready to test and reward Ascended who can stomach its grim terrain. Get an undead's eye view of the new continent in two live stream reveals this...

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Free weekend before STORM LEGION™ launch
11/02/2012

Join us Nov. 7 - 11 for a colossal free weekend leading up to the STORM LEGION release. Ascended of all levels can catch up on features we've added since launch, explore the revamped Soul system, and dive into a World Event that...

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Continent of Brevane – LIVE Reveals Oct. 30 & Nov. 2
10/25/2012

Preview the challenges and riches debuting with the Empyrean Core, Golem Foundry, and Storm Breaker Protocol 5-player instances. Get a first look at the prototype golems and overland combat, mad doctors and mutated princes...

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Open Beta Event runs Nov. 2 - 7!
10/25/2012

On Nov. 2, STORM LEGION™ beta enters open testing! Our final event, “At the Gates of Infinity”, unleashes zones and dungeons across the new continents for full-scale stress-testing, exploration, and...

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Reporters vs. STORM LEGION™
10/22/2012

Reporters and bloggers from leading gaming sites and magazines recently dove into the RIFT® STORM LEGION expansion for a hands-on test of the new Souls, Dimensions, and more. Check out the links below for all of the...

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Discover RIFT® Dimensions
10/19/2012

Preview the player- and guild-owned instances coming to Telara and dive into the unique locals, customization options, and tools awaiting you in STORM...

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New Cleric Soul – LIVE reveal Oct. 26
10/18/2012

Healing takes a twisted turn in our final expansion Soul reveal. Preview the new Cleric LIVE at www.twitch.tv/mmorpgcom on Friday, Oct. 26 at 2:30pm Pacific / 21:30...

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New European payment methods are live
10/17/2012

Trion has teamed up with service providers across Europe to support a wide range of new payment options! Now you can pre-order, add game time, and more using any of the following service...

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RIFT® 1.11: Tempest Rising is live!
10/17/2012

Join your fellow Ascended in the furious run-up to STORM LEGION™. Explore massive new class changes and dive into a World Event that will usher in the next chapter of...

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Beta Event 2 runs Oct. 19 – 24!
10/12/2012

STORM LEGION™ stress testing returns in "From Seratos with Love," our second beta event pitting the Ascended against Crucia’s forces across the expanded world. Join us Friday, Oct. 19 (10 AM PDT) through Wednesday, Oct. 24...

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Dimensions star in Oct. 19 live stream
10/12/2012

Watch Dimensions take shape this Friday and preview the future of player- and guild-owned spaces in RIFT®. Featuring incredible locales, customization tools, and building blocks with unlimited potential, Dimensions let you...

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Empyrean Mechanics coming to STORM LEGION™
10/11/2012

As the Ward shielding Telara from the planes gives way, the relics of Empyrean engineering are returning to life. Prepare to arm yourself with the advanced weapons and technologies of a lost civilization. You'll need them in the...

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RIFT® 1.11: Tempest Rising – Coming soon!
10/08/2012

Battle through the furious run-up to STORM LEGION™ while exploring massive class changes in RIFT 1.11: Tempest Rising. In preparation for the expansion release on Nov. 13, update 1.11 completely overhauls the Ascended Soul...

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STORM LEGION™ Beta starts Oct. 5
10/05/2012

We're starting closed beta stress tests for RIFT STORM LEGION™. Join us in events this Oct. and Nov. See if you’ve got the mettle to stand up to the might of the Dragon of...

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Questing in STORM LEGION™ live stream coming Oct. 12
10/05/2012

Tune in this Friday for a live stream preview of new content and questing coming to STORM LEGION™. We’ve been hard at work evolving dynamic events over the past year and are ready to share a look at our all-new zone events,...

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Tactician Rogue Soul revealed
10/05/2012

The STORM LEGION™ Rogue Soul reveal is now available on YouTube. Watch as the team unveils the Soul’s mastery of new and versatile magitech. Armed with the devices and spells of Empyrean technology, the Tactician adds potent...

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New Rogue Soul – LIVE Reveal Oct. 5
10/01/2012

Calling tricksters, sell-swords, and sneaks: The new STORM LEGION™ Rogue Soul will be revealed LIVE at www.twitch.tv/mmorpgcom this Friday, Oct. 5 at 2:30pm Pacific / 21:30...

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Save a panda with STORM LEGION™ - now through Oct. 3
09/25/2012

During the week of 9/26 - 10/3, we're donating $1 to Pandas International for every copy of STORM LEGION™ pre-ordered through StormLegion.com....

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Try RIFT® 1.10 free Sept. 14-16!
09/11/2012

Return to Telara for free Sept. 14-16 and sample the incredible cross-faction gameplay introduced in our latest update, Calm Before the Storm. Use your level 20+ characters in breathtaking new battles....

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New Warrior Soul – LIVE Reveal Sept. 14
09/11/2012

Soldiers – to arms! The new STORM LEGION™ Warrior Soul will be revealed LIVE at Twitch.tv/mmorpgcom this Friday, Sept. 14 at 2:30pm Pacific....

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RIFT® 1.10: Calm Before the Storm
09/07/2012

Look past factional differences and prepare for what's to come! RIFT 1.10: Calm Before the Storm ushers in a groundbreaking era of cross-faction gameplay, enabling players to group and embark on dungeons, raids, PvP, and more...

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Wardfall – Features of the Storm video
09/04/2012

The Ward will fall. Telara will change … or cease to exist. So says the Queen of Storms, who’s saved her Legion’s strength for a final struggle to conquer the...

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RIFT® & Trion LIVE from PAX Prime
08/29/2012

Trion and RIFT are streaming live from the show floor throughout PAX Prime! Chat with RIFT developers, see STORM LEGION™ in action, and check out gameplay and events for Defiance™, End of Nations™, and...

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RIFT® Dev Diary: the Making of Storm Legion™
08/20/2012

Watch the Making of Storm Legion dev diary for a preview of what's coming in the first RIFT expansion. Meet Crucia and her minions, discover Brevane and Dusken, and glimpse the all-important Infinity Gate. The RIFT universe is...

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Storm Legion™ FREE with 1-yr game time purchase
08/13/2012

RIFT® owners: Get the Storm Legion expansion for FREE when you purchase 12 months of game time! Prepare now for the vast new continents of Brevane and Dusken, the staggering battle for the Infinity Gate, and all that lies...

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New Mage Soul - LIVE reveal on Twitch.tv!
08/06/2012

Casters and conjurers, prepare: The new Storm Legion™ Mage Soul will be revealed LIVE on Twitch.tv this Friday, Aug. 10 at 2:30pm...

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Lore of the Storm
07/30/2012

Terror will return to RIFT™: Crucia aims to cross Telara to lost continents … and the planes themsleves. Now, you can read of her dark past in the RIFT: Storm Legion™ lore hub. Discover fascinating histories and preview the...

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Returning subscribers: Play free July 25-29!
07/24/2012

Return to Telara and experience level-50 PvP like never before with Conquest. Log in to RIFT™ between July 25-29 and play any of your Ascended – regardless of level – for free!...

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Video: Conquest - three new PvP factions
06/29/2012

Choose your side for Conquest, where three new factions of combined Guardian and Defiant forces engage in massive battles for the future of the Ascended. Meet the Dominion, Oathsworn, and Nightfall, and take up arms in epic...

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Save on RIFT™, join End of Nations™ beta
06/27/2012

Get a multi-month RIFT subscription this July and save up to 35%! You'll be right on time for RIFT 1.9: Conquest, with zone-wide PvP, Mentoring, a new Barbershop, and much more, PLUS you will receive a guaranteed invite to one of...

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New World Event: Summerfest
06/21/2012

Enjoy summer break with Summerfest, the latest World Event headed for RIFT™. Go on a scavenger hunt, catch fish, host a cookout, and track down a dozen adorable new pets. Save up your Friendship Bracelets and Merit Badges for...

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New feature: Barbershop
06/21/2012

Wish you could swap the dreadlocks for a buzz cut? Starting to regret that neck tattoo? Visit the Barbershop in RIFT™ 1.9 to tweak all of your features (except race and gender) from scratch! Sport a new hairstyle, grow six...

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New Sliver: Primeval Feast
06/19/2012

Conquer a new Sliver where Fae Lord Twyl has killed Greenscale in a Telara twisted by the Plane of Life. Gather nine allies and seek help from an old enemy to end Twyl’s fun before he brings the party to your world!...

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Mentoring: Level down to power up
06/19/2012

Become a mentor and experience all of Telara at any level. As an Ascended Mentor, you can adventure with lower-level friends and still earn endgame XP and rewards. Bring your friends to RIFT™ and defend the world together,...

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RIFT™ 1.9: Conquest is coming
06/13/2012

Choose one of three factions and go to war for the future of the Ascended. Be there as cross-shard conflict erupts across a massive alternate-reality battlefield where huge numbers of players clash to control precious Sourcestone...

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Join one of three new PvP factions for Conquest
06/13/2012

Battle as a member of the Dominion, Oathsworn, or Nightfall, three groups composed of Guardians and Defiant assembled across shards, fighting for the future of the Ascended. Join a huge number of players to capture Sourcestone...

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RIFT™ expansion announced
06/01/2012

RIFT: Storm Legion™, the first expansion headed for war-torn Telara, features two enormous continents offering new ways to level, custom player spaces, incredible new dungeons, raids, souls, and much more....

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Developer Diary: Conquest
05/23/2012

Watch our developers describe the next innovation in RIFT™ PvP. In Conquest, Ascended will pick one of three new factions from across the planes and battle to establish their dominance in the alternate realities of an entire...

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RIFT™ 1.8: Infernal Dawn is live
04/18/2012

Telarans tremble in fear as the Ascended face their greatest threat yet: the dragons of Fire and Earth have joined to reduce Telara to glittering slag. Face off against Laethys, Maelforge, and their lieutenants in a new 20-player...

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Infernal Dawn
04/06/2012

Face seven deadly bosses in our most challenging 20-player raid yet: Infernal Dawn. Maelforge’s prison is weakening, and Laethys has nearly completed her breathtaking new body. Now, the Ascended must brave the volcanic depths...

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Shining greed
04/02/2012

To those who are not content with what they have, who covet the wealth of their neighbors, indulge in this story of Laethys. Heed the lesson within — that greed can never truly satisfy anyone, even the queen of avarice, who...

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RIFT™ 1.8: Infernal Dawn, coming soon
03/30/2012

In RIFT 1.8, a blistering new 20-player raid will test the fiercest Ascended, while those seeking new friends can use the Guild Finder feature to rally and prepare. Competitive players can check PvP, PvE, and crafting...

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New tradeskills in RIFT™ 1.8
03/30/2012

Telara's wilderness has always been a rich refuge for those with proper training. Now, new Fishing and Survival tradeskills promise to put its wondrous bounty at your command – and on your plate. Don't worry about leaving your...

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Rage and fire
03/22/2012

Maelforge has rent worlds asunder, devoured their cores, and slain their gods. Hear him revel in the Blood Storm's ruinous past, and heed his plans to consume his captors—and Telara—in flames....

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First anniversary developer diary
03/07/2012

It's been a breakout first year for RIFT™, and the world of Telara has undergone fantastic growth since the war of the rifts began. Watch our developers discuss everything they've added in an unprecedented number of updates,...

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World Event – Carnival of the Ascended
02/28/2012

Celebrate a year of RIFT™! There is no question: Without the Ascended, the Blood Storm would have utterly destroyed Telara, but thanks to the valiant efforts of Guardians and Defiant alike, Greenscale and Akylios lie slain. To...

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Looking back and looking forward
02/03/2012

RIFT has had an amazing first year, with huge changes, improvements, and so much new content introduced with every rapid-fire update. Join Executive Producer Scott Hartsman as he looks back with pride on these many leaps...

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Be a part of a world record, Feb. 14!
02/03/2012

Get married in RIFT™ this Valentine's Day and be part of a world record. All Ascended Weddings logged between 9am PST on Feb. 14 and 9am PST on Feb. 15 will be counted toward our attempt at setting the Guinness World Records®...

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Ascend for free with RIFT™ Lite
02/01/2012

We know how it is: you want to play RIFT with your friends but are unsure about committing to a subscription. We've got you covered. RIFT Lite lets you play levels 1-20 for free, as long as you want. New players, former free...

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RIFT™ in your pocket
01/27/2012

Keep tabs on Telara with the FREE RIFT Mobile app beta, available now at the iTunes® store and Android™ Market! After you log in with your Trion Worlds account, you can chat with your friends, keep up with guild activity, and...

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Play for free: Jan. 19-22
01/19/2012

The living world of Telara grows and changes with each passing day! If you’ve been gone or have yet to Ascend, there’s a whole new world waiting for you. When you return to Telara for free Jan. 19-22, you can conquer the...

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RIFT™ 1.7: Carnival of the Ascended
01/17/2012

The war against the Blood Storm is changing, and the Ascended must face new challenges and harness new strengths. Partner with a friend and infiltrate the River of Souls in our newest Chronicle, or march to war against the enemy...

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RIFT™ in your pocket
01/09/2012

Keep tabs on Telara with the FREE RIFT Mobile app beta, usable by anyone with a registered copy of RIFT (Free Trial players excluded). After you log in with your Trion Worlds account, you can chat with your friends, keep up with...

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Important notification concerning your Trion Worlds account
12/22/2011

Please visit www.trionworlds.com/AccountNotification for more information....

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Save up to 20% when you gear up with J!NX
12/22/2011

Give the gift of RIFT™ gear for the holidays, and save big! Take advantage of the J!NX winter sale to grab RIFT apparel and save on your purchase when you use the promo code "SAVINGTHROW" at checkout. Spend $30 to get 5% off,...

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Wishing you a happy Fae Yule
12/19/2011

The spirit of giving spreads across Telara from Iron Pine Peak to Shimmersand as Ascended celebrate the new holiday of Fae Yule. Join the festivities with this neatly wrapped video just for you, filled with presents, merriment,...

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Child’s Play
12/09/2011

In 2003, Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of Penny Arcade started the Child's Play charity, which united gamers in providing toys and games to sick children in hospitals worldwide. To support their exemplary work, Trion has...

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Line up for Instant Adventure!
12/07/2011

Join an Instant Adventure for the thrill of battle, on tap. Waiting around for your guild before a raid or just have some time to kill? At the click of a button, your level 45-50 Ascended will be whisked away to Shimmersand or...

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Top Fan Contest: Goggles for everyone!
11/22/2011

Want to prove you're the ultimate RIFT™ fan? Head over to Guild Launch and join or vote in their RIFT Top Fan Contest to compete for prizes and get free Dwarven Smithy Goggles for your Ascended. Contestants can win up to a year...

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Fae Yule is here
11/22/2011

Gather your friends and celebrate with fancy hats, fun new quests, and even a festive corgi companion! The traditional Telaran holiday of Yule has arrived and spirits are high, especially among the Fae. Free of Greenscale, the...

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Caduceus Rise
11/21/2011

Conquer corrupt Caduceus in Caduceus Rise, the massive dungeon in RIFT™ 1.6: From the Embers. Discover all the secrets and challenges in a truly sprawling instance that invites exploration and promises danger from up to 11...

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J!NX has gear for you
11/15/2011

You can flaunt your faction colors while in Telara, but what about in the real world? J!NX understands your problem, so they’ve put together some amazing RIFT™ shirts and hoodies to help you Ascend to fashion glory. Share...

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Ember Isle is all the rage
11/09/2011

All your favorite gaming news sources are buzzing about Ember Isle, the huge and dangerous tropical zone set to erupt in RIFT™...

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Ember Isle
11/09/2011

Journey through the Travel Stones to Ember Isle: lost kingdom of the Kelari and jungle home of the Farclan Dwarves. Though imprisoned in a volcano by the Keepers of the Flame, Maelforge has used the chaos of the rifts to corrupt...

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From the Embers
11/09/2011

Ascend to new challenges on the massive and breathtaking Ember Isle in RIFT™ 1.6: From the Embers. Twice the size of Stillmoor and besieged by Maelforge and his Wanton, Ember Isle is our largest and toughest zone yet. Level 50...

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Developer Diary: Ember Isle
11/08/2011

Watch this developer diary to learn how our creative team came up with Ember Isle and what you can expect to face when you see it for yourself. The Kelari once called the Ember Isle home, until civil war and elemental corruption...

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Watch the latest "On the Spot" at GameSpot
11/03/2011

Watch the latest "On the Spot" at GameSpot, where our very own Simon Ffinch gives an exclusive first look at Ember Isle. Level-50 Ascended take on the insatiable Wanton Maw in our biggest, most dynamic zone yet!...

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Masked heroes, Ascend!
10/31/2011

Grab your sidekick, saddle up your mount, and watch our new video of a masked hero answering the call of danger, setting out with his stalwart companion to put a stop to Greenscale and his cohorts. Too tough to go it alone, the...

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Anthousa Mona, High Priestess of the Kelari
10/26/2011

Anthousa Mona embodies the Kelari people’s independence and driven confidence, so one would not guess that the High Priestess struggles with grief and regret. Many of her people fell to the seductive power of the dragon cults,...

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Rifts are just the beginning
10/19/2011

Rifts, dungeons, artifacts, invasions, World Events, and so much more! We could spend all day telling you about RIFT™, but we thought you'd rather watch a video and see for yourself what awaits when you enter the world of...

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The Golden Maw: Laethys's cult of greed
10/17/2011

Amass what wealth you will, but Laethys will take what she thinks she is owed. The embodiment of greed, the golden dragon of the Plane of Earth seeks to possess all of Telara, and her minions in the Golden Maw will deliver it to...

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RIFT® wins Best New Online Game
10/13/2011

Trion Worlds is thrilled to announce that RIFT has won two GDC online awards for "Best New Online Game" and "Best Online Technology." Ready to experience the (now official) best online game? Get RIFT today!...

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Play RIFT® free Oct. 13-17!
10/13/2011

Fight for Telara free of charge Oct. 13-17 and discover what's new in the fastest-updating MMORPG ever! RIFT 1.5 brings new dungeons, Planar Attunement, Veteran Rewards, and so much more! Don’t miss your chance to experience...

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Save big with the Fall Festival Sale
10/11/2011

Who doesn’t like to save a little gold? We’re celebrating the fall season by reducing the prices of all RIFT™ editions! But like all seasons, sales, and raid buffs, this offer lasts for a short time. Take advantage of the...

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New World Event: the Ashes of History
10/11/2011

Earn an Ash Strider mount in Ashes of History, the new World Event in RIFT™ 1.5! The Wanton and the Golden Maw plot untold destruction from a long-abandoned island kingdom. Now the Ascended must race to gather Magma Opals that...

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RIFT™ Ashes of History Upgrade now available
10/11/2011

The Ashes of History Edition has arrived, and exclusive loot awaits when you upgrade your account! Summon Moneybags, your personal banker, to access your vault on a whim, ride Spindrel, your spider mount (because eight legs are...

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Help RIFT® win a Golden Joystick!
10/05/2011

Exercise your right to vote! RIFT has been nominated for the GamesMaster Golden Joystick Award for Best MMO, and while it’s an honor just to be nominated, winning would be even better. That’s where you all come in! We can’t...

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RIFT 1.5: Ashes of History
09/28/2011

Check out all the content slated to go live with RIFT 1.5: Ashes of History. Planar Attunement lets you advance beyond level 50, while Chronicles—new solo and duo instances—and a challenging Master Dungeon are yours to...

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Veteran Rewards are here!
09/28/2011

Check out the new Veteran Rewards that you’ll get every time you hit a new milestone in RIFT. Rock the armor from your faction’s honor guard, and summon a vendor or mailbox anywhere in Telara. Multi-month subscribers get all...

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Chronicles: Solo and duo dungeons
09/26/2011

Chronicles are new story-driven dungeons for one or two players, granting level-50 Ascended access to instances normally reserved for raids! Confront a fallen hero in single combat in your Chronicle of Attunement. Adventure with...

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Advancement at level 50
09/21/2011

Harness the planes to empower your level-50 Ascended. Planar Attunement lets you ride faster, hit harder, withstand everything the dragons can throw at you, and even summon rifts of any element on command....

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Drowning in Snow, Part 4
09/12/2011

Read on about Kira and Uriel, two operatives in the Faceless Man’s secret service. To find the missing Cleric, they must face lunatic Abyssal cultists amidst the frozen mountains....

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New Ascend-a-Friend video
09/08/2011

Greetings RIFT fans. Watch this new Ascend-a-Friend video. Now watch any other video. Now watch Ascend-a-Friend again. Sadly, that other video doesn’t tell you how to earn awesome rewards by bringing your friends to Telara....

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The Wanton
09/08/2011

Stifle the raging flames of the Wanton, the monstrous and barbaric cult of Maelforge. Goblins, gnolls, centaurs, devils, Dragonians, and worse all surge from the Fire Rifts, covering Telara like a flood of flame. The easiest cult...

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Thedeor
08/31/2011

Live free and die standing! These are the commandments of Thedeor. Once god of the Mathosians, Thedeor granted his people the strength to build an empire and the justice to rule it wisely for centuries. Now, Thedeor is one with...

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RIFTconnect YouTube tutorial
08/29/2011

Learn to record and upload movies directly to YouTube from in-game with our new video! Our revolutionary RIFTconnect feature lets you easily record footage, caption clips, and upload to YouTube without ever leaving RIFT. With...

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Razer Announces New Product at PAX Prime
08/26/2011

Razer is proud to introduce the world’s first true gaming laptop. The Razer Blade features true portability, incredible performance, and a revolutionary user interface. Razer has teamed up with NVIDIA and Intel to create a...

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Celebrate RIFT's half-birthday
08/24/2011

RIFT's half-birthday celebration is underway. Subscribers enjoy bonuses to XP, Prestige, and more, while new and returning players get to experience RIFT for free! Everyone who celebrates with us can enter up to four exciting...

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Sylver Valis
08/18/2011

Any Defiant is honored to meet Sylver Valis, perhaps the greatest inventive mind in all Telara. Not as mysterious or divisive as his colleague Orphiel, Sylver is an engineer whose boundless enthusiasm and imagination have led to...

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Save the dates!
08/17/2011

This September marks RIFT’s half-birthday, but who can wait that long to celebrate this awesome MMO? From August 25 to 31, we’ll be offering all sorts of rewards like ramped-up XP and Prestige gain for subscribers, and...

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Hal Hanlin on RIFTCEPTION
08/15/2011

Head over to RIFT Junkies and check out episode 12 of RIFTCEPTION. This week, they’ve got Hal Hanlin talking about the new features and content in Update 1.4: Legacy of the...

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House Aelfwar
08/10/2011

Those who stand against the mindless wild soon meet its fiercest servants, the fallen Elves of House Aelfwar. Led by Prince Hylas, the royal house of Silverwood now follows brutal Greenscale in his rampage to snuff out...

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The swamps of Stillmoor
08/09/2011

Dare you enter Stillmoor, the reeking swamp that has replaced fair Mathosia? Corpses walk here as if it were the Plane of Death itself, and the village where the Guardians first died has been replaced by a gaping crater called...

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Drowning in Snow, Part 3
08/08/2011

Something doesn’t add up about the Faceless Man’s mission. Why send two top agents to track down a low-level contact like Shiyesa Wohab? But Kira and Uriel find two keepsakes from the Faceless Man himself in Wohab’s cabin,...

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The chase for Dragon Motes
08/03/2011

Greenscale and Akylios have been slain, their boundless elemental power scattered across Telara. Where this power pools, it congeals into Dragon Motes, which can be broken to harvest the very essence of Life and Water. Now...

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Survive Shimmersand
08/01/2011

In the scalding desert of Shimmersand, Ascended brave the merciless sun, sinister cults, and endless waves of monsters from the Planes of Fire and Earth. Everyone seeks to claim the treasures of ancient Eth, long lost beneath the...

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RIFT 1.4: Legacy of the Fallen
07/29/2011

With two dragons defeated, the cults of House Aelfwar and the Abyssal have only become more dangerous, rushing to collect Dragon Motes and return their masters to life. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as the Guardians and Defiant...

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Thontic, God of the Sea
07/22/2011

Most subtle of the Vigil’s gods, Thontic created the oceans and dotted Telara with mysteries to be discovered. Where horrid Akylios loves the black depths and hoards knowledge like a miser, wise Thontic loves the swelling waves...

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RIFT: Into the Future
07/13/2011

In the short time since RIFT exploded online it has enjoyed incredible growth, with an aggressive update schedule that's added tons of new content and features. If you want to learn what the future holds, be sure to read this...

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Build Your Class: Cleric video
07/13/2011

Watch our new video, "Build Your Class: Cleric," where one of Telara's spiritual masters overcomes a series of very different challenges in one dynamic day in RIFT. Luckily, Ascended with the Cleric Calling choose between many...

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Tales of Telara presents: Drowning in Snow, Part 2
07/13/2011

The Kelari Rogue Kira and her Bahmi companion Uriel head to Iron Pine to track down a missing contact for the Faceless Man. As "Drowning in Snow" continues, the pair's mission for the Defiant spymaster brings them to a secluded...

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Winners of the RIFT Create a Colossus Contest announced
07/12/2011

During the RIFT Create a Colossus Contest, deviantART invited their community of stellar artists to design the biggest, baddest, and most outrageous colossi they could imagine. We at RIFT were blown away by the response, and...

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Unmasking the Faceless Man
07/12/2011

Ascended who visit Orphiel’s Spire often reach for their weapons upon seeing the sinister figure of the Faceless Man. Clad in the flowing robes and featureless mask of the Abyssal, this towering Warrior is actually a Defiant of...

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Special Summer Subscription Plans
07/01/2011

During the month of July, RIFT is offering special Summer of Savings subscriptions, including a new annual option. Take advantage of the summer bargains and save up to 40% on your subscription while you join your friends in...

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RIFT 1.3 is here!
06/23/2011

RIFT 1.3 has arrived! Unspeakable monsters under the command of Akylios and Regulos advance on Moonshade Highlands, and no zone of Telara will be safe. As the Ascended battle to keep Hammerknell from the Abyssal, they must open...

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Evil set free: Hammerknell 20-player raid
06/22/2011

Embark on the new 20-player raid! Hammerknell has long stood as a reminder of the consequences of evil acts. A glorious city cursed by the actions of the Dwarves who called it home, its streets are now abandoned and echo with the...

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Hammerknell awaits in RIFT 1.3
06/14/2011

RIFT 1.3 arrives June 22! The minions of Akylios and Regulos crave access to Hammerknell, the forsaken and sealed capital of the Dwarves. Soon, each cult will launch a terrible invasion that leaves no part of Telara untouched as...

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Explore Droughtlands
06/09/2011

From the crime-ridden city of Lantern Hook, to the monster-haunted desert, and to the eerie ruins of the ancient Eth, no part of the Droughtlands is safe. You know the badlands are dangerous when the best chance you have at...

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New Hammerknell Raid video: Evil shall rise
06/07/2011

Prepare to enter one of the darkest corners of Telara when the Hammerknell 20-Player Raid debuts with RIFT 1.3. Once a gleaming city, the corridors of Hammerknell lie shrouded in shadows, filled with nightmares and unspeakable...

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Akylios the Profane
06/07/2011

Gluttony, greed, megalomania, destruction, savagery: the sins of the other Blood Storm are obviously sinister. The insidious thing about Akylios is that his desire seems so reasonable: enlightenment. He sought knowledge until his...

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Scotty, orphan of Moonshade
06/02/2011

The Dwarves of Moonshade live with the secret sins of Hammerknell, too ashamed even to use their clan names. Among these refugees, the orphan Scotty was soft-spoken and less than confident, an embarrassment to his kinfolk. Scotty...

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Moonshade Highlands
05/31/2011

Under Moonshade Highlands stretches the vast Dwarven delve of Hammerknell, sealed since the rifts began. No one knows why the Dwarves sealed their capitol, only that in their haste to do so, many stragglers were locked within....

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Create a colossus
05/26/2011

The folks at deviantART are seeking an artist who can create the biggest, most brutal, most terrifying colossus ever to step through a rift. Choose one of RIFT’s six elemental themes (Air, Earth, Fire, Water, Life, and Death)...

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Get connected with RIFTconnect
05/25/2011

Ascended looking to show the world what they’re made of need look no further than RIFTconnect, a groundbreaking new tool that lets you broadcast updates, screenshots, and video directly from in-game to Facebook, Twitter,...

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Free Character Transfers Coming Soon!
05/23/2011

When the next major RIFT™ update hits early this summer, subscribers will be treated to a surprise – free character transfers. Trion Worlds announced today that with RIFT 1.3, players will have the ability to move to select...

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New Build Your Class video: Mage
05/23/2011

Suffused with the energies of all six elemental planes, Telara’s wealth of arcane possibilities beckons to imaginative and strong-willed spell-weavers. With the Ascended Soul system, Mages fighting the rifts can blend Souls and...

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Cult of Akylios
05/19/2011

There is a line beyond which the quest for knowledge leads from wisdom into madness, and the Abyssal cross that line and never look back. Working in independent cells throughout Telara, these cultists follow their Tidelords to...

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Ascend-a-Friend for in-game rewards
05/10/2011

RIFT players who bring their friends to Telara will be richly rewarded. With every new Ascended who joins the fight, you will gain another prize. Sound the call on Twitter, Facebook, or by word of mouth, then strike down...

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Play the RIFT Free Trial
05/10/2011

The RIFT Free Trial is your chance to enter the world of Telara! Create your ideal hero with the Ascended Soul class system, and battle the rifspawn, free for seven...

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RIFT 1.2: Spoils of War
05/10/2011

RIFT 1.2: The Spoils of War is here, bringing a slew of upgrades for the Ascended. Slivers, instanced moments in alternate timelines, will offer challenging 10-player raid content. You’ll get added combat versatility with a...

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The Spoils of War: Prelude
05/04/2011

Fragments of golden dragon egg are appearing near every invasion and rift from the Planes of Earth and Fire, while coins rain down upon the faction capitols of Meridian and Sanctum, inspiring unusual greed in the populace. To...

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Charmer’s Caldera
05/04/2011

A volcano arose during the Convocation, dooming one of the Eth Empire’s secret laboratories. Now the Storm Legion has learned that the Charmer’s Coil developed in that lab survived the disaster, and seeks to add its hypnotic...

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RIFT Mobile Authenticator now available
04/15/2011

Protect your account with the RIFT Mobile Authenticator, a brand new app from Trion Worlds. Download this handy little application to your iOS or Android mobile device—absolutely free of charge—and link it to your RIFT...

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Build your class: Rogue video
04/14/2011

Just like Warriors, Rogues can mix and match Souls into any combination of three they like, choosing the ideal abilities for every sort of sneaking and stabbing you can think of. Whether you want an agile tank, versatile...

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Try RIFT for free this weekend!
04/12/2011

Due to an overwhelming response, Trion Worlds is holding another Allies of the Ascended event this weekend. We’re giving out Ally Codes that will grant new players access to the world of Telara, free of charge, for the entire...

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Tales of Telara presents: Drowning in Snow
04/12/2011

The Boar Spear’s adventure is over, but we have only just begun to tell the Tales of Telara. Dive into our next series, "Drowning in Snow," starring Kira and Uriel. Defiant players know Kira as a jaded Kelari Rogue and Uriel as...

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Adam Gershowitz discusses River of Souls
04/11/2011

Adam Gershowitz visits The RIFT Podcast this week to talk about the River of Souls update and the latest developments in...

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Frederic Kain
04/07/2011

Telarans who do not know better think the Guardians are all shining bastions of hope and virtue, and that Paladins are beyond reproach. They would hate to meet Frederic Kain, with his grim, scowling face and black, bloodied...

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Face Alsbeth at the River of Souls
03/31/2011

The Endless Court has seized control of the River of Souls, and Alsbeth the Discordant recruits both endless hordes and elite fallen enemies to serve eagerly in the Devourer's thrall. Watch as she taunts Ascended with her...

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Raid the River of Souls
03/29/2011

Hot on the heels of release, RIFT’s first content patch introduces the River of Souls, where Ascended can challenge Alsbeth, Mistress of Discord and leader of the Endless...

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An undead plague heralds the River of Souls
03/24/2011

Players can look forward to an aggressive update schedule for RIFT, beginning with the River of Souls. Patch 1.1 will see the Mistress of Discord rampage throughout Telara, raising hordes of walking dead, unleashing Death Rifts...

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This is RIFT
03/22/2011

Not satisfied to simply offer the only truly dynamic content ever seen in an MMO, the team is here to tell you that rifts mean more than the footholds and invasions you’ve seen thus far. Tune in to learn about endgame rifts and...

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Killer for the gods
03/17/2011

The Boar Spear is dead. Again. Luckily, the Ascended have more than one life (and one Soul) to give for Telara. Will Ulfrid destroy Gloamwood, or will Hugo return the lich to his early grave? See for yourself in the extended,...

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Alsbeth the Discordant
03/17/2011

With King Aedraxis Mathos dead, leadership of the Endless Court has fallen to the necromancer Alsbeth Rothmann. It was Alsbeth who disabled Port Scion’s defenses, Alsbeth who is responsible for Prince Zareph’s disappearance,...

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Silverwood
03/15/2011

As a new day dawns, young Guardians enter Silverwood, where Tavril once swore the Elves to service. Here, amid the lush forest, you can study magic at Quicksilver College, fight the corruption of the Mirror of Ages, and confront...

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To feed the Devourer
03/10/2011

Of all the Dragon Cults, none is more numerous and insidious than the Endless Court. Anyone mad enough to crave power over the dead can embrace eternal service to Regulos and oblivion. From the evil sorceress Alsbeth, to...

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PvP rewards
03/10/2011

If you’re looking forward to face-smashing, back-stabbing, spell-slinging action in the warzones and Warfronts of Telara, then you’ll be chomping at the bit when you see the rewards RIFT offers PvP junkies. Gear, ranks,...

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Greenscale’s Blight
03/08/2011

The prison of Greenscale the Primeval is breached! The forces of House Aelfwar have discovered his resting place, tampered with the magical chains that bind him, and now prepare to release Greenscale’s wrath upon the soft and...

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RIFT is here!
03/01/2011

RIFT is here! Hope blossoms anew for Telara; Ascended bolster the ranks of the Guardians and Defiant as they war against the Blood Storm. Visit your local retailer, or buy directly from Trion Worlds, and join the fight...

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Beastmaster, Bard, Cabalist, and Chloromancer
02/24/2011

There are Warriors whose deadliest weapons are their animal companions, and Rogues who set aside the dagger and pick up a lute to inspire their teammates. Some Clerics sow devastation across the battlefield, while some Mages can...

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RIFT Head Start Begins Feb. 24, 2011
02/22/2011

Head Start is here, and everyone who has pre-ordered RIFT will be able to join the fight for the fate of Telara starting at 10:00 AM PST on Feb. 24, 2011! It’s time to enter the nexus of the planes and wage war on the forces of...

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The legend of Greenscale
02/17/2011

In their natural state, Telara’s forests are beautiful and pristine, though not without reasonable danger. Thanks to Greenscale and the Plane of Life, the Age of Dragons saw wild and alien forests overtake the land, turning...

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New PvP page links to Souls, Warfronts, and more
02/17/2011

Want to know about the PvP Souls designed to give every Calling an edge in combat, or find out the victory conditions in each of the four Warfronts that will be playable when RIFT™ launches? Maybe you want learn how defeating...

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The podcast talks dungeons with Mr. Fish
02/10/2011

Dungeon Lead Berenger Fish joins the RIFT Podcast to talk about the many loot-filled, hair-raising dungeons and raids where Ascended can risk their lives in...

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The werewolves of Gloamwood
02/10/2011

When we last left Hugo, he was plunging from a high tree bough in the deadly embrace of Lord Ulfrid’s werewolf “hound.” This is, believe it or not, far from the most dangerous thing to happen to...

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Pieces of Orphiel
02/10/2011

Arguably the founder of the Defiant, definitely the man who reintroduced Eth technology to Telara, Orphiel Farwind also gave King Aedraxis the tools to open the...

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RIFT Open Beta Begins Feb. 15, 2011
02/07/2011

Telara the Merciless – a six day Open Beta event – begins on February 15th. Servers are open from 10:00 AM PST on Tuesday, February 15th through 7:00AM on Monday, February 21st. Join the fight for Telara’s survival in the...

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Karen Bryan from Massively talks on the RIFT® podcast
02/03/2011

This week, Karen Bryan from Massively, Shut up, We’re Talking, and Yak Talk on YAK joins the RIFT Podcast to talk about players’ experiences in Beta...

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The Brothers’ War
02/03/2011

The Mathosian Empire traditionally assigned younger princes the rule of prosperous Port Scion to pacify their desire for power and discourage possible coups. Who would have expected that Aedraxis, elder twin and king of Mathosia,...

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Best beloved of the Vigil
02/03/2011

For centuries, Shyla and her Prince Hylas led the High Elves in Tavril’s service. Learn how they parted, and how this Ascended priestess strives to protect her people—and all Telara—from a similar...

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New trailer unleashed
01/27/2011

Trion is pleased to present a new CG trailer where the Ascended battle a monstrous foe from the rifts. See the world of Telara, the warping influence of the rifts, and the valor of the Ascended as you’ve never seen it...

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Maelforge’s triumph
01/27/2011

An enchanted well in Lantern Hook allows Ascended to live out a terrible potential future where the forces of Maelforge reign supreme. If you wish to prevent the fall of Telara, you must first experience the Fall of Lantern Hook!...

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Chris Junior talks PvP on the RIFT podcast
01/25/2011

As we unveil more and more about PvP in Telara, Senior Systems Designer Chris Junior stops by the RIFT podcast to tell us about the many ways players can mutilate, pulverize, destroy, and generally make a good impression on one...

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Ascended versus Ascended
01/21/2011

Though all the Ascended have arisen to save Telara from the rifts, that doesn’t mean that the Guardians and Defiant are willing to share. Whether you fight to crush the heretical machines of the Defiant or smash the intolerant...

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The fallen forest
01/20/2011

Until recently, Mathosians felled only the few mighty granitewood trees they needed to build their grandest structures. Thanks to Aedraxis, the forest is all but gone. Explore the remains of Scarwood Reach before House Aelfwar...

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Wizard’s bane, mind-melter, Fae-friend, and master of traps
01/20/2011

The Ascended truly are spoiled for choice, as every Calling unveils a new Soul with devastating abilities to enhance any repertoire. Warriors can bully spell-casters as Void Knights, Dominators are Mages who rule the battlefield...

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The Ascended Class System
01/20/2011

How does a single Ascended take on every terrifying danger that Telara has to offer? By switching souls to create the ideal class for any situation. Explore the possibilities in this new...

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Evil in Deepwood Cottage
01/14/2011

Two enchantresses protected Gloamwood from harm in the days before the rifts. Once, the bandit Hugo Waldemar gave them an artifact for safekeeping. On the run from minions of Regulos, the Boar Spear seeks to reclaim this...

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Sons of Mathos
01/14/2011

Rulers of the last great empire of Telara, the Mathosians reigned supreme in piety and armed might. Their valor kept the world safe for centuries, but did their pride seal Telara’s...

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Twisted wretches in Runic Descent
01/11/2011

The Dwarves of Hammerknell built a beautiful garden in a ravine. The same runic magic that destroyed Hammerknell has infected the garden, twisting everything that enters into a slave of...

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Cyril Kalmar, Champion of the Guardians
01/11/2011

Cyril Kalmar was a mythic figure long before the rifts came, inspiring heroic tales throughout Mathosia. Slain and reborn as a mighty Ascended, Cyril leads the Vigil’s forces to undo the doom of the...

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David Reid joins this week’s podcast
01/11/2011

Tune in to the podcast to hear David Reid, Trion’s Senior Vice President of Publishing, discuss the development of RIFT, the beta events, and plans as we approach...

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RIFT™ SET TO LAUNCH MARCH 1, 2011
01/04/2011

Trion Worlds, a global publisher and developer of premium online games, today announced that the upcoming MMORPG RIFT is scheduled to launch in North America on March 1st and in Europe on March 4th. Today also marks the start of...

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Even the dead have forgotten liberty
12/28/2010

Explore Freemarch, breadbasket of both Telara’s great empires, now home to the brilliant Defiant. Yet in the shadow of fallen Port Scion, under the tread of a returned tyrant, and infected by rifts of Death and Water,...

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Sword and spell, healing and headshots
12/22/2010

Each Ascended Calling welcomes a new Soul with a host of powers and abilities to aid against the invaders. Riftblades give Warriors unstoppable magic strikes, Marksmen make Rogues deadly from a distance, Necromancers command the...

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No rest for the Wardens
12/16/2010

Just and noble rulers of Freemarch, the March Wardens deserve better than to have their rest disturbed by the cultists of the Endless Court. Eliam, the first Warden, summons you to Iron Tomb to free his successors’ ghosts from...

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All that glitters and grinds
12/14/2010

Laethys, Dragon of Earth, exists to spread greed, lust, and desperate desire. Her minions in the Golden Maw are fat merchants and slimy backroom dealers ready to sell Telara for a handful of gold. From the Earth Rifts come...

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Adam Gershowitz joins this week’s podcast!
12/14/2010

This week on the RIFT podcast, we sit down with Producer Adam Gershowitz to discuss the recent beta event and how development is...

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Escape from Gloamwood Pines
12/09/2010

Running along moonlit rooftops is a rogue’s favorite way to travel, especially when the corpse of a nobleman you murdered a lifetime ago is hurling spells at your back and the streets below teem with the hungry dead....

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TRION WORLDS SIGNS DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH UBISOFT®
12/02/2010

Trion Worlds, a global developer and publisher of premium online games, announced today it has signed a multi-year agreement with Ubisoft for retail distribution of RIFT™ in, France, Benelux, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and...

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Enter the RIFT® with a new video
12/02/2010

Want to see how RIFT® will change MMOs forever? This new video, with gorgeous in-game footage and real gamer testimonials, shows off this revolutionary new MMORPG in greater depth than ever seen...

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House Aelfwar lays siege to the Endless Court
12/02/2010

When the rifts came, the Dwarves sealed their city at Lord’s Hall, trapping ancient magic inside. Now both the cults of Death and Life seek King’s Breach, an ancient rear entry to the...

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Hal Hanlin on the RIFT® podcast
11/22/2010

This week, Design Producer Hal Hanlin joins the podcast to discuss Rift and the development...

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Four bold new souls join the fight
11/22/2010

We’re pleased to announce that four new souls have joined the battle against Telara’s enemies. Paragons bring dual-wielding focus, while Riftstalkers are all but impossible to strike. Shamans attack with arctic fury, and...

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City of gods and Guardians
11/22/2010

For the first time, you can explore the sacred city. No less than Cyril Kalmar takes you through Sanctum, pointing out its holy orders and sweeping architecture, reminding the Guardians of the golden age they strive to...

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TRION WORLDS KICKS OFF RIFT™ CLOSED BETA
11/18/2010

Trion Worlds, a global developer and publisher of premium online games, announced today that the first closed beta event for RIFT™, the highly-anticipated MMORPG, is scheduled to take place December 3-6,...

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Danger flies through the Air Rifts
11/18/2010

The Plane of Air is home to beings that ride the wind, looking down on land-bound mortals. Crucia the Storm Queen offers her followers perfect clarity of mind—her own...

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New Rift podcast featuring Will Cook
11/18/2010

Will Cook joins us on the Rift Podcast to discuss the rifts and how they affect...

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Servants of the Profane
11/12/2010

The Abyssal cultists of Akylios have taken over the highest peaks of Iron Pine, working to awaken an age-old cephalon frozen in the...

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The mountain’s frozen bones
11/11/2010

During the Age of Dragons, great heroes imprisoned the Dragon of Air in bottomless ice. The mighty Icewatch oversee her prison, but threats from the rifts and local bandits have stretched even these stalwarts to their...

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The making of the RIFT® soundtrack
11/09/2010

We're proud to bring you this behind-the-scenes video of the writing and recording process for the epic RIFT soundtrack....

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The towers of the learned
11/02/2010

Once, the Eth used sophisticated magic to strike at the dragons and build an empire of peace and progress. Yet for reasons not fully understood, the Eth Empire fell, and its people have been nomads ever...

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The further adventures of Hugo Waldemar
11/02/2010

Once, Hugo Waldemar was a vicious bandit, ready to end anyone who gave him trouble. Read "The Boar Spear, Part 2: Suspended Negotiations" to see how such a man could be chosen as a righteous Guardian, and the consequences of...

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Three new souls join the Ascended
10/22/2010

Three new souls stand ready to grant Telara’s heroes their power. Lead the charge as a Warlord, heal the faithful and smite the wicked as a Justicar, or marshal the fury of the elements as a...

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Our worst nightmares
10/22/2010

What happens when invaders from a Fire Rift lay waste to the peaceful town of Gloamwood Pines? See the difference players can make by stopping the rifts in our “Invasions” video that premiered this year at...

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Eurogamer takes on RIFT™
10/21/2010

If the rest of the game launches to this quality, what tattered remains of life World of Warcraft and EVE Online have left me will be no more than dust in the...

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Lunch with a Developer
10/21/2010

Once again, Cindy “Abigale” Bowens takes one of the Rift devs to lunch to ask questions from our fans. Darren Pattenden, Art Director for RIFT™ discusses everything from the art style of the game to what it takes to build a...

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Terror from the depths
10/18/2010

Dark as the deepest subconscious, the Plane of Water gives the Plane of Death a run for its title as most terrifying place beyond the rifts....

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Scott Hartsman talks Telara in this week’s podcast
10/18/2010

Joining us for this week’s Rift Podcast is none other than Scott Hartsman. Scott is the Studio General Manager and Chief Creative Officer for Rift: Planes of Telara™, and and he answers questions about the game’s progress...

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Meridian: the Defiant city
10/07/2010

Follow Orphiel Farwind on a tour through the stronghold of progress. The proud Defiant have reclaimed the glory of the Eth Empire with Meridian, city of sweeping towers and arcane...

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Fight for control of Scarlet Gorge
10/05/2010

The Guardians and Defiant will first cross paths in Scarlet Gorge, where three Dragon Cults already vie for precious sourcestone. Scores of heroes and monsters leap into the frenzy of violence, but only a few will emerge from...

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Simon Ffinch talks questing on the podcast
10/04/2010

The quest system has been a hot topic on the forums lately, so this week Simon Ffinch joins the podcast to share some details about how questing will work in...

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The sleeping and the dead in Deepstrike Mines
09/28/2010

Prey screams, predators prowl, and the very plants constantly fight for survival where Life Rifts take hold of...

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Invaders from the primeval plane
09/23/2010

Prey screams, predators prowl, and the very plants constantly fight for survival where Life Rifts take hold of...

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Watch RIFT® videos on your smartphone!
09/20/2010

Watch RIFT® videos on your...

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Announcing Kelari
09/16/2010

Looking for the latest playable race in RIFT™? Look no further. We're thrilled to announce Kelari as the newest playable Defiant...

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Stonefield Zone Revealed
09/10/2010

We are thrilled to announce Stonefield - the newest playable zone in RIFT™. Heroes seek out the Deepstrike Mines, but these rolling hills hold more than just a...

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The Homepage Has a Brand New Look
09/03/2010

Behold the new homepage for...

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The Boar Spear, Part 1
09/03/2010

The Boar Spear, Part...

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Announcing Dwarves
08/12/2010

Looking for the latest playable race in RIFT™? Look no further. We're thrilled to announce Dwarves as the newest playable Guardian...

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Delve into the dungeon of Darkening Deeps
08/12/2010

We are excited to announce the first playable dungeon in RIFT® - Darkening...

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IRC Chat With Gloamwood Designer Dan Steamer
08/10/2010

Recently the folks at Telara Central were kind enough to invite our very own Abigale to host an IRC chat Q&A with RIFT™ Senior Game Designer, Dan Steamer. ...

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Gloamwood Zone Revealed
08/10/2010

We are thrilled to announce Gloamwood - the newest playable zone in RIFT™. In this dark, deeply forested Zone, players' worst nightmares rise out of the plane-corrupted soil. ...

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Horrors from the Death Rifts
07/30/2010

Learn all about the Plane of...

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New Developer Diary Available at Massively!
07/19/2010

Massively.com has debuted the second developer diary which details the mechanics behind the innovative and unique class system of...

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PC Gamer Goes Rifting with Scott Hartsman
07/16/2010

PC Gamer talks about class combos, the ascended soul system, and our development team's love for...

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Trion Worlds Announces Hands-On Play for Consumers at Gamescom
07/16/2010

For the first time ever, gamers will have hands on time with RIFT™ and End of...

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Trion Worlds and Wildstorm Announce New Comic Book Series
07/15/2010

Complimentary “Issue Zero” prequel issues to be distributed at the DC Comics booth during...

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Scott Hartsman Talks Classes and Callings with Ten Ton Hammer
07/14/2010

Our very own Scott Hartsman sat down to answer some questions about Callings, classes, and customization options in RIFT™....

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Russ Brown's E3 Interview with G4tv!
07/10/2010

Russ Brown gave a wonderful interview to G4tv during our E3 show this year. Check it...

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MMORPG.com Reveals the Lore of Asha Catari!
07/09/2010

MMORPG reveals the intriguing personal story of one of RIFT's™ most fascinating characters - Asha Catari, founder of the Defiant...

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E3 Coverage for RIFT!
06/22/2010

RIFT™ and Trion Worlds took Los Angeles by storm at this year's E3...

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E3 2010: The New York Times Best of E3!
06/21/2010

RIFT™ was chosen as one of the best games of E3 by New York Times writer Seth Schiesel who was impressed with the overall quality and detail of the...

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E3 2010: Trion Wins Massively's Best Booth Award!
06/21/2010

Massively awarded Trion Worlds with its Best Booth prize for E3 2010! Here is what they had to say about our presence this...

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E3 2010: GameSpot Updated Preview
06/10/2010

GameSpot's Andrew Park takes another close look at RIFT™ at this year's E3...

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Five Class Previews at MMORPG.com!
06/10/2010

In preparation for our big event at E3, Trion Worlds has partnered with MMORPG.com to preview several of our upcoming classes for...

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"Become a Correspondent" Contest
05/14/2010

Beckett's Massive Online Gamer just launched a fantastic contest for fans of Rift: Planes of...

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Press Coverage for RIFT™
05/03/2010

RIFT™ received a fantastic reception from both industry and gaming media last week. In case you missed it, here is a small recap of the press coverage we received over the past...

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Trion unveils slate of massively multiplayer online games
04/26/2010

Trion Worlds, Inc. revealed details surrounding its first three massively multiplayer online titles, as well as the company’s new...

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Connect with Rift: Planes of Telara
04/26/2010

You can now connect with the RIFT™ community on several of your favorite social...

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Join the RIFT™ Community!
04/26/2010

The Rift: Planes of Telara team cordially invites you to join us on the...

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RIFT™ website
04/26/2010

Trion Worlds is proud to welcome you to the official web site for...

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