January 31 2008 News

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Expressing Yourself with Emotes
January 31 2008

As part of the Avatar Customization update in February, we will also be adding our first round of emotes to Pirates Online. Emotes give you a whole new means of communicating in the game by allowing your Pirate to do a variety of actions including:

• Dance
• Laugh
• Clap
• Celebrate

Check out the sample animation of the new emotes above!

New Tattoo, Jewelry, and Tailor Shops!
January 31 2008

Ready to get your Pirate inked up and iced out? Take a look at the brand-new tattoo parlors, jewelry stores, and tailor shops coming to Pirates Online in February!

"Why Pirates Are More Lovable Than Ninjas" Contest
January 31 2008

Let's face it, being a Pirate is WAY better than being a Ninja!

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we've decided to put a sugary twist on the age-old Pirates vs. Ninjas debate. Send us up to three reasons why you think Pirates are more lovable than Ninjas. We'll choose our top 10 favorites. If one of yours is chosen, you could win a sweet prize - a Sony Mylo!
Visit the Contest Page for all the details.

Create Your Own Fan Site
January 31 2008

We've put together a boatload of art assets -- including character images, logos, background textures, buttons, headers, and tons more to help you create your very own Pirates Online Fan Site! What are you waiting for?
Download the Fan Kit now and get started!

New Coats -- Inspired by the Pirate Lords
January 31 2008

We'll be introducing brand-new coats inspired by members of the Brethren Court in February's customization update! Here's a sneak peek at three of the coats we'll be releasing, along with a picture of the Pirate Lord who inspired them!

"Aces Need Faces" Blackjack Contest Winners
January 31 2008

Thanks to everyone who participated in the "Aces Need Faces" Blackjack Contest. Click here to view the 10 lucky winners of an 8GB iPod Touch. Congratulations to all of them!

Quest Tracking: Follow the Ray of Light
January 31 2008

Some players were finding it difficult to remember which townsperson they needed to return to when completing a Quest. In order to help alleviate some of this confusion we've made some enhancements to the Quest tracking system. Now, when you are in the "return to townsperson" stage of completing a Quest, simply follow the ray of light and the yellow arrow at your feet to return to your townsperson.

Game Passes Now Available
January 31 2008

Game Passes Now Available January 31 2008


Just a reminder -- you can now purchase Game Passes for Pirates of the Caribbean Online at participating Target retailers nationwide. You can purchase a 30-Day Game Pass for $9.95 or a 90-Day Game Pass for $24.95. These make great gifts for all the Pirates in your life!