EverQuest II is a parallel online universe to the hugely successful gaming phenomenon EverQuest. Featuring breathtaking graphics and a vast, beautiful game world to explore, EverQuest II sets new standards in graphical realism as players are immersed in the game's epic storyline with thousands of other players online. Players will encounter more than 160 unique creatures as they journey across the majestic landscape of rolling hills, lush forests and bustling cities. Thousands of new items, hundreds of magical new spells and unlimited adventure await all who enter the world of EverQuest II. Choose from 16 races, 100 levels and 48 classes, own apartments, homes, guild houses and ships, and log information regarding quests, adventures, encounters, transactions and more in your In-Game Journal.

EverQuest 2 - November 29, 2004
More of an evolution than a revolution, but is EverQuest 2 still one of the best MMOs around?

EverQuest 2 - November 12, 2004
Early impressions of the final version.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Review - December 16, 2004
Our report on Sony's parallel version of Norrath, the latest release based on its landmark persistent state property

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Minute View - November 15, 2004
Our initial thoughts on what adventurers can expect to see and hear in Sony's eagerly awaited fantasy online world

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EverQuest II Blowout - July 12, 2005
Fresh news on the expansion pack, the next Adventure Pack, then some movies, and then some screens. Whew!

GDC: EverQuest II: The Bloodline Chronicles - March 10, 2005
We get a look at the upcoming adventure pack and a look at all of the updates that have already been made for current players.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II First View - November 5, 2004
With Sony's online world nearing its eagerly anticipated launch, we take a look at what awaits in the new Norrath.

EverQuest 2 - October 11, 2004
Lemonberry's guide to Qeynos.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Beta Impressions - October 5, 2004
We return from some early adventures in Sony's parallel Norrathian universe to offer our preliminary reactions.

EverQuest 2 Hands On - September 13, 2004
The beta's out and we're in!

EverQuest II - June 16, 2004
John Blakely leads us on a tour of the latest build.

EverQuest II Preview - May 19, 2004
It ain't EQ 2.0.

E3 2004: EverQuest II - May 12, 2004
We get another look at the next big MMO from Sony Online.

Insider Video Features: EverQuest II - April 9, 2004
All you want to know and see; brand-new footage included.

EverQuest II Playtest - April 5, 2004
We go hands-on and bring back fat loot. New info, new screens and new movies.

EverQuest 2 - October 16, 2003
New build, new preview.

E3 2003: EverQuest 2 - May 14, 2003
The sequel to online crack is oh so pretty.

E3 2002: EverQuest 2 Impressions - May 22, 2002
Addiction has a brand new face. A beautiful, beautiful face.

Sports: Curt Schilling Interview - May 26, 2006
EverQuest, the mental side of pitching, and how technology has changed baseball.

Babes: Babe Interview: Carolyn Lawrence - November 2, 2005
The voice of Resident Evil 4's Ashley Graham and Spongebob's Sandy is more than a pretty voice!

Babes: Quest For Antonia Pageant - August 18, 2005
The contestants strut their stuff in bikinis... and a winner emerges!

Babes: Quest For Antonia: Looking for a Wild Card - August 17, 2005
Bodybuilders, bachelorettes and Vegas showgirls, oh my!

Babes: Antonia Finalists Dazzle in Vegas - August 16, 2005
The final five compete to become queen of EQ2 and we've got tons of pics to prove it!

The Attack of the MMO Collector's Editions - November 22, 2004
EverQuest 2 and World of Warcraft both released collector's editions, we take a look at what's inside.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Media #6 - November 8, 2004
As Sony prepares for this week's launch, we journey to the Oakmyst Forest area to observe some of its inhabitants.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Media #5 - November 1, 2004
A variety of sights from various parts of Qeynos, one of the two leading cities within Sony's impending online world

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Media #4 - October 25, 2004
Those who play Dark Elf characters in Sony's game will arrive in the dismal Longshadow Alley area of Freeport.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Media #3 - October 18, 2004
Extending our expedition, we visit a diverse range of locales players will be able to explore in Sony's online world.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Media #2 - October 11, 2004
A quick tour around Norrath to see some of the eye-catching sights the Sony team has placed in its upcoming release

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Media #1 - October 6, 2004
We meet some of the picturesque characters populating the Nettleville Hovel area in Sony's new version of Norrath.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Technology Interview - May 28, 2004
Lead Client Programmer Richard Baker and Lead Server Programmer Jon Davis on this vital facet of Sony's project

RPG Vault: E3 2004 RPG Round-Up, Part 1 - May 18, 2004
We return from the show's vast concrete caverns to tell you about the CRPGs and persistent state worlds we saw.

Insider Video Features: EverQuest Costume Contest Video - April 13, 2004
No elves were harmed in the making of this video, though a few dwarves were.

Insider Video Features: EverQuest II - April 13, 2004
Exclusive high-res trailer.

Insider Video Features: EverQuest II Video Tutorial - April 7, 2004
The first nearly fifteen minutes of the game awaits your viewing.

Insider Video Features: EverQuest II Video Interview - April 6, 2004
We talk with the lead designer and senior producer behind the game.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Fan Faire Report - April 5, 2004
While showing an alpha build of its striking title at its latest community event, Sony lets us explore the new Norrath.

Insider Video Features: EverQuest II Trailer - March 31, 2004
Voiceovers demonstrated with tons of new direct-feed footage.

EverQuest 2 Blog - February 23, 2004
Over a billion people? Now that's massive.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Combat Interview - February 16, 2004
We quiz Senior Game Designer Tom Wells on what combat will be like in Sony's persistent state sequel, and why.

Most Anticipated PC Games of 2004 - January 23, 2004
You want to know what you want? We got what you want.

MMO 2004 - January 22, 2004
Your complete guide to the world of upcoming MMOs.

EverQuest II - January 7, 2004
What does a community manager do anyway?

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Art Interview - December 19, 2003
Sony's Stuart Compton answers at length about the online title's visual elements, his role as Art Director and more.

IGNPC's Best of E3 2003 Awards - May 22, 2003
Find out who won the recent office brawl, and thus what the best games of E3 are.

Insider Video Features: EverQuest 2: Twenty-Five Direct-Feed Minutes - May 16, 2003
Check out the entire E3 EQ2 demo, plus a lot more, in direct feed video.

Insider: Alternate Reality #2 - October 29, 2002
What the future holds.

Insider: Alternate Reality #1 - October 22, 2002
A weekly column that takes a look at the games you live in. This week: There's too many!

Insider: EverQuest 2: The Interview - August 23, 2002
Unplugged Select: Lead Designer Bill Trost fills us in on the upcoming sequel.

Insider: IGN Unplugged #15 - July 31, 2002
Metroid Prime, EverQuest II, Crazy Taxi 3 guide, and much more!

IGNPC's Best of E3 2002 Awards - May 29, 2002
The show is over and has taken its toll on us all, but we're the ones with the final word.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2005 September 16 - September 16, 2005
Questions on EQ2, Radiata Stories, and RSix Lockdown answered.

Play EverQuest II and Help Fight Lou Gehrig's Disease - May 23, 2006
Curt Schilling lends his likeness to SOE's MMO to help find a cure for this debilitating neurological disorder.

Sony Offers MMO Collection - February 14, 2006
Get EverQuest II, Star Wars Galaxies, PlanetSide and more in one easy-to-swallow package.

Big EverQuest II Update Is Live - February 2, 2006
Lots of stuff is different now!

TGS 2005: Square Enix Video Wall Presentation - September 16, 2005
Japan's most secretive development giant keeps its cards close once again.

Sony Joins Hurricane Relief Efforts - September 2, 2005
EQ2 players have an easy way to donate, and users in affected areas get billing reprieve.

RPG Vault: Within the Vaults - July 22, 2005
EverQuest II Vault - Ask SOE #38

SOE Station Exchange Launches - July 20, 2005
EQ2 gets two new servers for the new service.

Babes: Determine the Next EverQuest Babe - July 8, 2005
Online voting allows you to pick from 150 hot candidates.

The Splitpaw Saga Unfolds in EQ2 - June 29, 2005
Sony releases another adventure pack for the MMORPG.

RPG Vault: Within the Vaults - June 23, 2005
EverQuest II Vault - Ask SOE #37

Frogloks! - May 27, 2005
Players of EverQuest 2 can now get their croak on!

RPG Vault: Within the Vaults - April 22, 2005
EverQuest II Vault - Ask SOE #35

Sony Makes EQ Auctioning Official - April 20, 2005
If you can't beat unauthorized auctioners, join them.

Pre-E3 2005: EverQuest II Expansion at E3 - April 6, 2005
Sony gets ready to reveal the next big Norrath addition.

Sony Updates EQII, Bans Cheaters - April 6, 2005
There's rumblins in them Norrath hills!

RPG Vault: Within the Vaults - April 4, 2005
EverQuest II Vault - Ask SOE #33

RPG Vault: Within the Vaults - March 4, 2005
EverQuest II Vault - Ask SOE #32

Sony Reveals First EQ2 Adventure Pack - February 28, 2005
The Bloodline Chronicles begins in March.

Kill Kobold, No Money Down, No Interest 'til 2006 - February 24, 2005
In-game advertising may soon pay your MMORPG subscription for you.

RPG Vault: Within the Vault - February 12, 2005
EverQuest II Vault - Ask SOE #31

President of SOE Looks Towards the Future - February 11, 2005
An open letter to the community.

RPG Vault: Within the Vault - January 28, 2005
EverQuest II Vault - Ask SOE #30, The Matrix Online Vault - Question of the Week #18

RPG Vault: News Highlights: IGN & GameSpy - January 9, 2005
EverQuest II CES 2005 Reports at IGN & GameSpy

CES 2005: New Adventures for EverQuest II - January 8, 2005
The hugely sucsessful title goes where few mmorpgs have gone before.

EverQuest II Set to Expand - January 7, 2005
Expansions, adventure packs, and updates: oh my!

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - December 11, 2004
World of Warcraft Review, EverQuest II vs. World of Warcraft Comparison, Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs Impressions, Jade Empire Visit Report

RPG Vault: IGN Highlights - November 30, 2004
EverQuest II Review at IGN PC; Dragon Quest VIII Preview at IGN PS2; Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Influence Feature, Jade Empire Locations Feature at IGN Xbox

EQ2 Upkeep - November 23, 2004
The short term plans for keeping the fantasy everyone expects.

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - November 23, 2004
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Interview with Todd Vaughn at IGN PC; YS VI - The Ark of Napishtim Demo Impressions at IGN PS2; EverQuest II Review, The Artistry of World of Warcraft - Blackrock Spire, World of Warcraft Dwarf Race Profile at GameSpy

RPG Vault: GameSpy Highlights - November 14, 2004
EverQuest II Launch Diary, Visual Design Interview with Daniel Lewis Et Al, Audio Design Interview with Heather Sowards

RPG Vault: IGN Highlight - November 13, 2004
EverQuest II Impressions at IGN PC

RPG Vault: GameSpy Highlights - November 12, 2004
EverQuest II Quests Feature, High-Level Ranger Impressions

RPG Vault: IGN, GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights - November 11, 2004
World of Warcraft Character Guide Parts 1and 2, The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth Mordor Armies Feature at IGN PC; EverQuest II Multi-Part Feature, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Interview with Feargus Urquhart at GameSpy; Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone Impressions at Team Xbox

Cue the Talking Elves - November 8, 2004
EverQuest II heads out to stores.

RPG Vault: GameSpy Highlights - November 7, 2004
EverQuest II Interview with Heather Graham, Jade Empire (XB) Fan Q&A; with Jim Bishop and Mike Laidlaw at GameSpy

EverQuest II Beta Ends Saturday - November 5, 2004
UPDATE: The beta gets until noon this Saturday.

RPG Vault: Within the Vault - November 4, 2004
EverQuest II Vault - Promotional Video

EverQuest II Gets a Date - October 25, 2004
We've got some pricing details for you, too.

Heather Graham in EverQuest II - October 14, 2004
And Christopher Lee too, for that matter.

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - October 14, 2004
Guild Wars Undead Army Feature, EverQuest II Community Tools Feature at IGN PC; Virtua Quest Preview at IGN Cube; Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings (GC) Preview at GameSpy

EverQuest 2 Community Tools - October 13, 2004
We get a look at the extras.

RPG Vault: IGN Highlights - October 12, 2004
EverQuest II Impressions, BioShock Q&A; with Ken Levine at IGN PC; Shining Tears Preview at IGN PS2; Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders Review at IGN Xbox; Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review at IGN Cube

RPG Vault: Vault Highlights - September 24, 2004
EverQuest II Vault - Preview Part 1, Ask SOE #26

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Features - September 14, 2004
EverQuest II Impressions, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Force Powers Feature at IGN PC; The Matrix Online Area Tour #13 at GameSpy

RPG Vault: Dungeons & Dragons Vault, EverQuest II Vault - Screenshots - September 6, 2004
Three exclusive images from Stormfront Studios' console and PC title plus one from Sony's persistent state world

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates & News - September 6, 2004
EverQuest II, Dragon Empires, The Saga of Ryzom, EVE Online, Kult: Heretic Kingdoms

RPG Vault: Miscellaneous Media - September 6, 2004
Demon Stone, EverQuest II

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates, News & Media - September 3, 2004
City of Heroes, Guild Wars, Alien Invasion, Star Wars Galaxies, Elder Scrolls, Lineage II, Face of Mankind, Dark and Light, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Wish, Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich, EverQuest II, Asheron's Call, Dragon Empires, Kult, Reclamation, Atriarch, Alchemic Dream, Vanguard, Jump to Lightspeed, Ryzom

RPG Vault: Interviews & Q&As; - September 3, 2004
Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs, Ultima Online: Samurai Empire, Dragonshard, Guild Wars, EverQuest II, Wish

RPG Vault: Miscellaneous Media - September 3, 2004
Shenmue Online, EverQuest II, Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates, News & Media - August 30, 2004
Ryzom, Asheron's Call, Asheron's Call 2, EVE Online, A Tale in the Desert, EverQuest II, Neverwinter Nights 2, Sigil, World of Warcraft, Chains of Promathia, Star Wolves

RPG Vault: Interviews & Q&As; - August 27, 2004
Troika Unannounced Project, Dragonshard, The Myth of Soma, Neverwinter Nights 2, EverQuest II

RPG Vault: GameSpy Features - August 26, 2004
EverQuest II Diary #6, The Saga of Ryzom World Tour Part 1

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates, News & Media - August 20, 2004
Imperator, World of Warcraft, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Ryzom, Star Wars Galaxies, EverQuest II, Dragon Empires, Dark Age of Camelot, Horizons, Twilight War, Mourning, The Witcher

RPG Vault: Miscellaneous Visuals - August 20, 2004
EverQuest II, Dragon Empires

Music: GC Concert in Leipzig - August 18, 2004
Final Fantasy, ActRaiser, Mario, Hitman, and Turrican under one roof. Read our full report.

RPG Vault: Miscellaneous News & Visuals - August 17, 2004
Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, The Saga of Ryzom, Dragon Empires, EverQuest II

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates, News & Visuals - August 13, 2004
World of Warcraft, Dragon Empires, Asheron's Call, Dark Age of Camelot, Dungeon Siege II, Atriarch, Lineage II, Sacred, Dungeon Lords, Wish

RPG Vault: Interviews & Q&A; - August 12, 2004
The Saga of Ryzom, Auto Assault, EverQuest II

RPG Vault: GameSpy Features - August 12, 2004
The Bard's Tale Developer Diary, Vol. 7, EverQuest II Area Tours at GameSpy

RPG Vault: Within the Vault - August 11, 2004
The Matrix Online Vault - Interview with Toby Ragaini; EverQuest II Vault - Fansite Event Session Recordings, Screenshot

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Features - August 11, 2004
Dragonshard Preview at IGN PC; Guild Wars Art Feature, EverQuest II Area Tours at GameSpy

RPG Vault: GameSpy Features - August 10, 2004
EverQuest II Updated Preview, The Matrix Online Area Tour #8

RPG Vault: Miscellaneous Visuals - August 9, 2004
EverQuest II, Dragon Empires

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates, News & Visuals - August 7, 2004
EverQuest II, Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed, Dark Age of Camelot, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, Asheron's Call, The Matrix Online

RPG Vault: Within the Vault - August 7, 2004
EverQuest II Vault - Fansite Event Report; Asheron's Call Vault - Expansion Newsbits

RPG Vault: Interviews & Q&A; - August 6, 2004
World of Warcraft, EverQuest II, Vendetta Online, Reclamation, Dungeon Lords

RPG Vault: Official Site Updates & News - August 3, 2004
World of Warcraft, Reclamation, EverQuest II

RPG Vault: Within the Vault - August 3, 2004
The Matrix Online Vault Launched

RPG Vault: Interviews & Q&As; - August 2, 2004
City of Heroes, EverQuest II, Heart of Eternity, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion, UFO: Aftershock, Reclamation

RPG Vault: Interviews - August 1, 2004
City of Heroes, EverQuest II

RPG Vault: Preview & Review - August 1, 2004
EverQuest II, EverQuest

RPG Vault: Official Site Updates, News & Visuals - July 31, 2004
Demon Stone, EverQuest II, Vanguard, Star Wars Galaxies, Savage Eden, Lineage II, Sigil, Mourning, Anarchy Online, Guild Wars

RPG Vault: Interviews - July 29, 2004
Dark and Light, The Roots, Kult: Heretic Kingdoms, EverQuest II

RPG Vault: Q&As; - July 28, 2004
Dungeon Siege II, EverQuest II

RPG Vault: Interview & Q&As; - July 27, 2004
EverQuest II, The Matrix Online, Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed

RPG Vault: Within the Vault - July 26, 2004
EverQuest II Vault - Q&A; with Steve Danuser, 380 Character Creation Screenshots, Screenshot of the Week

RPG Vault: Interviews, Q&As; & Reports - July 26, 2004
EverQuest II, Anarchy Online, Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion, Star Wolves, Iron Lore Entertainment, The Matrix Online, Grimoire

RPG Vault: Official Site Visuals - July 24, 2004
EverQuest II, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Mourning, Sith Lords, Dungeon Siege II, Guild Wars, The Witcher

RPG Vault: Official Site Updates, News & Visuals - July 17, 2004
World of Warcraft, Jump to Lightspeed, Guild Wars, Dungeon Lords, Dungeon Siege II, Samurai Empire, Dark Age of Camelot, City of Heroes, Lineage II, Final Fantasy XI, Ryzom, Darkfall, Shadowbane, Tabula Rasa, Frozen Throne, Lineage, Sigil, Mourning, Sacred, EverQuest II, The Witcher

RPG Vault: Interview & Q&As; - July 17, 2004
Tabula Rasa, Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion, Jon Van Caneghem (NCsoft), EverQuest II, Guild Wars

RPG Vault: Previews - July 12, 2004
World of Warcraft, EverQuest II, Blood Magic

RPG Vault: Official Site Updates, News & Visuals - July 9, 2004
World of Warcraft, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Wish, Ryzom, Star Wars Galaxies, Asheron's Call, Dark Age of Camelot, Tabula Rasa, Dark and Light, Dragon Empires

RPG Vault: Interview, Q&As; & Diary - July 9, 2004
The Matrix Online, EverQuest II, Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion, The Saga of Ryzom

RPG Vault: Miscellaneous News, Infobits & Visuals - July 9, 2004
Asheron's Call, World of Warcraft, Horizons: Empire of Istaria, Turbine, Shadowbane, Atriarch, EverQuest II

RPG Vault: Interviews & Q&As; - July 7, 2004
Guild Wars, EverQuest II, Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich, Thief: Deadly Shadows, Jump to Lightspeed, Citizen Zero, Ultima X: Odyssey

RPG Vault: EverQuest II - Creatures, Art & Screenshots - July 2, 2004
A chest with teeth and other goodies debut on the player section of Sony's fantasy persistent state world site.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Impressions at GameSpot - June 24, 2004
One individual recounts a recent tour of various in-game locales in Sony's parallel massively multiplayer offering.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Micro-Preview, Videos at IGN, PC - June 17, 2004
A report outlining some changes in the current build of Sony's project, plus a quintet of clips showing varied facets

RPG Vault: EverQuest II: Virtual Tours of Cazic-Thule & Qeynos at GameSpy - June 17, 2004
The site concludes its looks at various locales in Sony's parallel world with a lost temple and a sprawling city.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Virtual Tour: The Wailing Caves at GameSpy - June 16, 2004
A description of subterranean caverns that once served as an Orc outpost in Sony's upcoming persistent state title

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Interview with Scott Hartsman at GameSpy - June 15, 2004
The Technical Director on Sony's eagerly awaited online world project expounds on its graphics technology.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Coverage at GameSpy - June 14, 2004
The site commences four days of features on Sony's online world sequel with an interview, a preview and more.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Interview with Chris Cao and Joe Russo at GameSpot - June 9, 2004
The Lead Content Designer and Lead Mechanics Designer on Sony's sequel discuss the combat system and other aspects.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Interview with Steve Danuser at EverQuest II Warcry - June 3, 2004
Community Relations Manager "Moorgard" submits to eight questions about Sony's keenly anticipated follow-up.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Q&A; with Steve Danuser at GameGossip - May 22, 2004
The Community Manager for Sony's forthcoming follow-up to the popular original discusses a handful of topics.

EQII Official Trailer - May 20, 2004
It's huge and it's long. You know you want to see it.

RPG Vault: Saturday E3 2004 Articles - May 15, 2004
Matrix, EverQuest II, Tabula Rasa, Alien Invasion, Dragon Empires, Cthulhu, Freedom Force vs. Third Reich, Witcher, Bard's Tale, Catacombs, New Frontiers

RPG Vault: EverQuest II E3 Preview at GameSpy - May 14, 2004
The site updates us on the latest development happenings in Sony's follow-up to its popular persistent state game.

RPG Vault: Friday E3 2004 Articles - May 14, 2004
EVE, Witcher, Vanguard, EverQuest II, Catacombs, New Frontiers, Thief, World of Warcraft, Ryzom, Dark and Light, Cthulhu, Dungeon Siege II

RPG Vault: Thursday Newsbits & Visuals - May 13, 2004
Jump to Lightspeed, City of Heroes, Civilization's Dawn, EverQuest II, Dragon Empires, Final Fantasy XI, Middle-Earth, Warhammer

RPG Vault: EverQuest II E3 Preview at IGN PC - May 13, 2004
Preliminary observations of some features and elements expected in Sony's follow-up to its popular online world.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II - Site Redesign - May 12, 2004
Sony remodels the appearance of the online world sequel's portal which is displaying a variety of new content.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Micro-Preview at VG-Force - May 10, 2004
A concise summation of information on Sony's follow-up to its enduringly popular persistent state title.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II - Beta Sign-Ups Begin - May 3, 2004
Sony Online Entertainment is now accepting applications to test the follow-up to its popular persistent state offering.

EverQuest II Beta Sign-ups Open - May 3, 2004
Get in while you can; if you can.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Interview with Steve Danuser at EQ OGaming - May 1, 2004
A transcript of a radio session with the Community Relations Manager discussing Sony's online world sequel

RPG Vault: EverQuest II - Beta Application and Testing FAQ - April 30, 2004
Sony Community Manager Steve Danuser serves up an information page on the online world's imminent beta test.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Interview with John Blakely at GameSpot - April 26, 2004
A confabulation with Sony's Senior Producer on happenings at the studio in preparation for the online world's beta

RPG Vault: EverQuest II - Beta Application Announcement - April 26, 2004
Starting next week, Sony says it will accept applications to test the sequel to its popular massively multiplayer title.

EverQuest II Beta Test Opens Soon - April 26, 2004
Slay orcs long before the masses get a piece of the action.

12 New EverQuest II Shots - April 21, 2004
A dozen new screens from the upcoming MMORPG.

RPG Vault: Wednesday Newsbits & Visuals - April 21, 2004
City of Heroes, Lineage II, Beyond Divinity, Shadowbane, EverQuest II, Project Entropia, Ryzom, Guild Wars, World of Warcraft

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Q&A; with Andy Sites at EQ2 Stratics - April 19, 2004
A brief query session with the Producer mainly relates to his job and Sony's successor to its popular online world.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at Games Domain - April 19, 2004
A descriptive piece on Sony's eagerly awaited sequel, interspersed with comments from Lead Designer Chris Cao

EverQuest II Trailer - April 14, 2004
Check out the newest official trailer of this highly anticipated MMO.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at 1Up - April 10, 2004
A report based on Sony's showing of the upcoming game at the Las Vegas Fan Faire gathering last week.

More EQ2 for You - April 9, 2004
A dozen new screens and four new movies of the upcoming MMORPG.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at EverQuest 2 Realm - April 6, 2004
Another site's initial assessment based on a recent glimpse of Sony's follow-up to its popular persistent state world

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at EverQuest II Stratics - April 6, 2004
Early observations of the online world sequel based on an alpha build that was playable at Sony's Fan Faire event

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at IGN PC - April 6, 2004
Our associate site reports on its adventures in an alpha build of Sony's upcoming massively multiplayer title.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at GameSpot - April 6, 2004
An account of the site's excursion into the fantasy realm of Sony's greatly anticipated sequel

EverQuest 2 Vids - April 5, 2004
A baker's dozen fresh from our hands-on experience.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at GameSpy - April 4, 2004
An initial assessment of Sony's sequel to the online world based on firsthand experience in a pre-alpha build

EverQuest 2 - April 4, 2004
A chest full of the latest screens and concept art from the upcoming MMORPG.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Voiceover Announcement, Trailer - April 1, 2004
Sony says the NPCs in Norrath will speak, with over 130 hours of dialogue comprising about 1.5 million words.

EverQuest II Trailer - March 31, 2004
Plenty of in-game footage, and this time, they're talking.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Developer Diary #5 at GameSpy - March 29, 2004
The fifth part in the ongoing series, written by the Technical Director on Sony's highly anticipated sequel.

RPG Vault: Thursday Newsbits & Visuals - March 25, 2004
NCsoft, FreeWorld, Anarchy, Mourning, Dragon Empires, Ryzom, Warhammer, EverQuest II, Kult: Heretic Kingdoms

EverQuest II Trailer - March 16, 2004
Your newest addiction in all its glory.

EverQuest II Screens - February 12, 2004
Brand new exclusive shots.

EverQuest II Screens - February 6, 2004
One big whopping update.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Q&A; at EQ2 Stratics - January 8, 2004
The latest example of the site's bi-weekly feature tackles player-driven content.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Q&A; with Steve Danuser at EverQuest II Stratics - December 26, 2003
A short session on avatar customization with the Community Manager on Sony's upcoming online world

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Q&A; with Steve Danuser at EverQuest II Stratics - December 15, 2003
A three-question session with the Community Manager on Sony's persistent world sequel

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Diary #2 at GameSpy - December 9, 2003
Lead Character Artist Derek Benson addresses the Sony team's process for building characters in its online world.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Developer Diary at GameSpy - November 21, 2003
The site kicks off an apparent series by chatting to the Creative Director on the online world.

Sony Offers EverQuest II Beta Deal - November 17, 2003
Purchase Lords of EverQuest and you could test EQ2.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at IGN PC - October 17, 2003
The site's write-up of the display of Sony's online world at a Microsoft media gathering earlier in the week.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at GameSpot - October 17, 2003
Thoughts on a sighting of Sony's game at a recent publicity-oriented happening held by the games division of Microsoft.

EverQuest 2 Shots - October 15, 2003
Screens and concept art galore.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Interview with Steve Danuser at Ogaming - October 4, 2003
A brief session that sees the Community Manager on Sony's greatly-anticipated sequel answering eight questions.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at Game Club Central - September 28, 2003
The site offers an enthusiastic write-up on Sony's persistent world sequel after compiling known game facts.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Interview with Steve Danuser at Game Club Central - September 21, 2003
The game's Community Manager sheds light on several areas related to Sony's persistent online fantasy world.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Interview at EverQuest-2.com - September 21, 2003
The second part of a session with uncredited representatives of Sony covers tradeskills and items.

RPG Vault: EverQuest Vault - EverQuest II Screenshot of the Week #6 - September 9, 2003
This time, a female adventurer brandishes a sword upon encountering a fire beetle in Sony's persistent world game.

RPG Vault: EverQuest Vault - Ask SOE #3 - September 5, 2003
In the newest biweekly feature, Community Manager Steve Danuser of Sony tackles more questions on EverQuest II.

RPG Vault: EverQuest Vault - EverQuest II Screenshot of the Week #5 - September 3, 2003
Sony shows a Troll and Dark Elf engaging in battle with a floating eye monstrosity in the persistent world game.

RPG Vault: Tuesday Newsbits & Visuals - September 2, 2003
Restricted Area, UFO: Aftermath, Trials of Atlantis, Final Fantasy XI, Rubies of Eventide, Shadowbane and more

RPG Vault: EverQuest Vault - EverQuest II ECTS Report - August 27, 2003
Some observations on Sony's online world sequel shown at the London trade show accompanied by four new images

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Mini-Preview at GameGal - August 26, 2003
A brief look ahead at Sony's forthcoming persistent world sequel.

RPG Vault: EverQuest Vault - EverQuest II Screenshot of the Week #4 - August 25, 2003
Nektulos Forest from Sony's perpetual online world of high fantasy is the featured location this time.

RPG Vault: EverQuest II Preview at UGO - August 22, 2003
An article that contrasts Sony's upcoming game with its predecessor as well as others of the genre.

RPG Vault: EverQuest Vault - EverQuest II Screenshot of the Week #3 - August 18, 2003
In the third image from Sony's online sequel, a conflict is brewing up between a giant asp and three adventurers.

RPG Vault: EverQuest Vault - EverQuest II Screenshot of the Week #2 - August 11, 2003
The second in a regular series of images depicting the upcoming perpetual state sequel from developer Sony

RPG Vault: EverQuest Vault - EverQuest II Q&A; with Chris Cao - August 8, 2003
Starting off a bi-weekly series, Sony's Content Lead answers questions on the topics of gods, boats and rogues.

RPG Vault: EverQuest Vault - EverQuest II Screenshot of the Week #1 - August 4, 2003
Compliments of our friends at Sony Online Entertainment, a cool combat scene to kick of a new series of visuals

E3 2003: EverQuest 2 E3 Trailer - May 16, 2003
More than two minutes of direct feed goodness.

E3 2003: Sony Online All Access Subscription Plan Announced - May 14, 2003
You'll soon be able to get every game in the Sony Online line-up for one tidy monthly fee.

Keep on EverQuesting - May 12, 2003
Current subscribers to EverQuest will find exclusive features in the sequel.

Sovereign Details - February 13, 2003
We have happier details regarding Sovereign's sad cancellation yesterday.

EverQuest 2 Shots - January 14, 2003
This game is pretty. Who cares what it's about! It's pretty. Pretty, I say. Pretty! Check the new MMO still images and prove me right.

EverQuest 2 Movies - November 19, 2002
We've got the seven-minute NVIDIA presentation.

EverQuest 2 Screens - November 11, 2002
Three awesome shots of the upcoming game!

EverQuest II Screens - July 3, 2002
Spotlighting the Ruins of Varsoon, wherever that may be.

E3 2002: EverQuest 2 Videos - May 22, 2002
Three movies of Verant's sequel straight from the show to you.

E3 Lineup from SOE - May 13, 2002
The online branch of Sony's juggernaut goes official with its Expo list.

EQ 2 Website - May 3, 2002
EverQuest 2 has only just been announced and it's already causing quite the commotion. This new website won't help calm things down.

EverQuest 2 - May 2, 2002
We told you that experimenting with the first game would lead to harder things. Screens inside.

EverQuest 2 Teasers? - April 22, 2002
What's this? Could these be hinting at something we've been waiting for from Sony Online?

Games: Sundred Splitpaw Unearthed In EverQuest II - June 29, 2005
The Splitpaw Saga is now live.

Games: SOE Announces EQII Expansion and Adventure Packs - May 5, 2005
More excitement coming to the world of EverQuest.

Games: EverQuest II Ships - November 8, 2004
Your new addiction is coming to North America in three flavors.

Games: Major Changes To EverQuest II - October 20, 2004
Major class changes and all-new spells and combat arts added.

Games: EverQuest II Beta Sign-Ups Begin Today - May 3, 2004
Get out your dragon-scale cloak, it's time to role-play.

Games: EverQuest II Beta Test Coming Soon - April 26, 2004
Beta program sign-ups begin in May.

Games: Sony Online Uses NXN alienbrain For EverQuest II - May 14, 2002
Highly-anticipated massively multiplayer online game relies on digital production management from NXN.