The Trion Worlds and Rift development teams have a treat for fans on the eve of the first beta event scheduled for this weekend. A new trailer called "Enter the Rift" is packed with game play footage, fly through footage and interviews with attendees of the recent Gamer's Day. It is a rare and exciting look at Rift! Check it out! Today Trion Worlds invites you to "Enter the RIFT.. via an ep... more.

Turbine and Lord of the Rings Online devs have announced the next digital expansion currently in development. Called "Rise of Isengard", the new expansion will arrive in the fall of 2011. Rise of Isengard will feature a level cap increase, enhanced Monster Play, a new zone that includes the Tower of Orthanac. NEW FEATURES: Experience the Rise of Isengard - The Epic Story continues as ... more.

KingsIsle has announced that the Epic Bundle Game Cards have shipped to GameStop stores around North America. These new prepaid game cards are $39.00 but offer players a host of in-game premium items and gives players a month of free game time or 5,000 Crowns. In addition, players receive:Fantasy Palace CastleAdditional Castle Space ElixirMinigame Kiosk Housing ItemGryphon MountAncient Spear of Po... more.

Find out why Dead Simon is so popular The Rift Podcast returns with its 14th episode this week. The crew is joined by Rift: Planes of Telara Senior Design Director Simon 'Dead Simon' Ffinch, who talks about questing in the upcoming MMORPG. Ffinch details the Dynamic, Epic, hidden and daily quests for the game. The ladies even mention a new competition that will be coming in the near future, so ... more.