You might recall a SCI FI Wire piece I wrote a while back, about a forthcoming MMORPG called Pirates of the Burning Sea. Well, the game is scheduled to begin its worldwide open beta on Friday, December 7th, "allowing naval captains, freetraders, privateers, and pirates alike to experience first-hand this highly-anticipated online game," according to a press release I received.

From the release:

North American players can sign up for access to the beta through File Planet at www.fileplanet.com. File Planet subscribers will get priority access, with beta opening to all other players within a week.

For European players interested in playing, please go to www.piratesoftheburningsea.com for localized links.

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Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG featuring high seas action and adventure in a bold world of pirates and plunder.  Set against the backdrop of the New World of the 18th Century, players can choose one of three nations – England, France or Spain – or choose the role of a Pirate and battle it out for glory and power.