Gaia’s zOMG! Recruiting for Open Beta

Building on the success of its social networking site, Gaia Online is taking a step into the MMO field by opening the zOMG! Beta to the public. ZOMG! is a free to play, flash-based so it doesn’t require downloading a client. The game combines social networking with community activities and streaming music.

Gaia Online has a very well developed community with strong ties. I imagine Gaian’s that have been reading and creating artwork and stories about their world and avatars will find zOMG! a natural step to take into MMOs. Key features for zOMG! follow the break. Players can get into the beta from the Gaia Online zOMG! website.

Key Features:

• Beautiful Worlds to Explore – Unique worlds define the virtual landscape, creating different experiences whether through open grass fields, dense jungles, sandy beaches, ancient ruins, zen gardens, and more.
• Interactive Gameplay – Engage in quests and combat against monsters either by playing alone or by combining forces with other players.
• Collect In-Game Items – As players move through the world, fulfilling tasks and exploring new areas, they will find many treasures and items of value including battle rings and recipes.
• Original Storyline and Characters – Converse with NPCs and combat monsters as the storyline evolves over time.
• Entertaining Activities and Events – Interact with other community members by playing mini-games, meeting at dance halls, watching movies, racing cars, or by just simply exploring the landscape.
• Streaming Music – Enjoy original and licensed music tracks that change over time, providing a fresh and unique in-game experience.
• Accessible to Everyone – Begin playing instantly in an Internet browser as the MMO doesn’t require downloads and is a wholly flash-based game.