MMO Gamer and Frogster are hunting up recruits for Bounty Bay Online and offering starter package giveaways to all takers. Bounty Bay Online gives gamers a commission to be captain of their own destiny on land and sea.

Bounty Bay has plenty of competition for dominion of the high seas. Pirates of the Caribbean and Pirates of the Burning Sea have both staked out territories in the era of piracy. However Bounty Bay Online allows players to explore the world’s seas from the 14th to the 16th century, before the “Golden Age of Piracy” in the Caribbean.

Follow the break for a Bounty Bay Online Trailer and instructions on claiming a key.

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Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Online is celebrating its first annual Founders Feast.

Jolly Roger’s curse is behind us, and it’s time to embrace the fall harvest. In honor of the harvest and our year of good fortune, the Pirate brethren of Founders have announced the First Annual Founders Feast.

You can find the festivities on the beaches of Tortuga where pirates and townsfolk will be making merry. The event is styled after the harvest festivals of Europe with music, dancing and games for all. Players will also have the chance to hobnob with the GMs outside of the taverns. Of course there will be special items to be had for participating pirates.

The POTCO Founders Feast starts November 27 and runs through November 30. Hopefully that gives players enough flexibility to work around their own family holiday activities. For more special events, check out the Grog Blog on the POTCO website.

Disney is celebrating the first anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean Online in a big way with an All Hollows’ Eve online event and contest. The event kicks off Friday October 31 as the sun sets on the Caribbean leaving it to the night. The press release warns that all people of the Caribbean should take cover inside lest the Curse of the Muertos Moon leave them enslaved to Jolly Roger.

“To help celebrate the first anniversary and “All Hallows Eve,” Jolly Roger will cast a wicked curse on the populace of the Caribbean and stir up an epic in-game event. Starting October 31, the Pirates of the Caribbean Online world will permanently turn to night, and when the moon is at its fullest, any Pirate that doesn’t take cover will become cursed and turn into an undead skeleton. Chaos will ensue, and all of the cursed Pirates will be forced to attack the towns, and one another, all in the name of Jolly Roger.”

The Curse of the Muertos Moon runs from Friday October 31st through Sunday November 2nd. If you’re eager to get in on the action or avoid it altogether the full moon will rise three times each day of the event. Look for the moon to reach its zenith Friday at 12 noon, 5 pm and 8 pm; Saturday at 12 noon, 4 pm and 9 pm; and Sunday at 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm Pacific Standard time. The event also brings the zombie emote into play.

A special Anniversary contest also kicks off All Hollows’ Eve. Both Basic and Unlimited access members will have a shot at winning the Grand prize:

• Meet the Pirates Online crew and lead developer for a one-on-one Q&A and a lunch at Walt Disney Studios to see where the films are made
• Receive a three-day trip to Disneyland and two nights stay at the Disneyland Hotel, with one night in the Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Participants can also score a $100 shopping spree in the Pieces of Eight shop, a MacBook and an iPod. Nano

Players have until December 19 to submit a short video declaring their love for Pirates Online and explaining how they “Live the Pirates Life.”

The latest newsletter for Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Online has shipped warning players of new quests, new enemies and pre-paid game cards.
Unlimited Access players can embark on new adventures as they quest for the perfect pirate outfit. Three new quests will earn players a five piece outfit, a six piece suit or Captain Barbossa’s garb complete with feathered hat. To be a taken seriously as an infamous pirate, you must look the part.

Retail stores are already gearing up for Halloween and PotCO will be ready as well. A plague of undead creatures is poised to strike the Caribbean. The bat and the skeleton’s concept art looks pretty cool but I’m not so sure about the ghost tree. I keep imagining ghost ents.

Finally, for those who want get all the exclusive content that an Ultimate Access membership can give them, but don’t want to fork over their credit card information, PotCO game cards are out. Both 30 and 90 day PotCO game cards are now available at Best Buy and Target. Report to the Pirates of the Caribbean Online website for more details.

Disney Online has announced a load of new content for Pirates of the Caribbean Online. There is also a special in game Fathers Day event for players to take part in.

Players will now fear the open seas as Ghost Ships haunt the waters far from shore.

Nightmarish forces of evil and danger, players must keep their eyes out for these ill-fated vessels that are sure to challenge skills and nerves. The undead sailors are doomed to skulk around the waters of Isla Cangrejos and Cutthroat Island in their ominous ships – Shadow Crow, Cerberus, and Blood Scourge. Battle-hardened sailors with nothing to loose, these dastardly creatures can be fought off, but they are no easy prey!

In honor of Fathers Day, players will have the opportunity to aid Captain Jack Sparrow in find his own father, Captain Teague, who has mysteriously disappeared. There’s fame and loot in it for you.

Disney Online also invites you to enter the “The Ultimate Ship Battle” screenshot contest. Players have from June 2nd until June 17th to submit their best Ship Battle screenshots at www.PiratesOnline.com for a chance to win an iPod Touch.

Later in 2008, players can look froward to taking on ship Privateer battles. Players will side with Garcia de Avaracia or Pierre le Porc for a showdown between players and rival crews.Download the latest version of the Pirates Online client and check out the latest screenshots on FileFront.

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Disney has released lots of new content from beta testing for Pirates of the Caribbean Online. Unlimited Access subscribers can now get their hands on the new Fine Cutlass, Coltello Dagger, Pirate Voodoo Doll, Harrow Voodoo Staff, and the Heavy Tri-Barrel Pistol. These are superior weapons featuring more damage and fast reloads with the added benefit of new effects. You just have to seek out the right quests to obtain your new booty.

Speaking of new quests, players can customize their characters even more by earning quest exclusive tattoos. You can download new wallpaper based on the tattoos from FileFront.
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Disney Online has announced a Pirates of the Caribbean Online Double Experience weekend. All players will have a chance to benefit whether they’re unlimited access members or have the basic service.

• Both Basic and Unlimited Access players can earn double reputation points in both land and ship battles this Saturday, April 12th when they play from 12-3pm (PT).
• In addition, on Sunday, April 13 from 12-3pm (PT), Unlimited Access members get a second chance to earn double reputation points.

Players can also look forward to details on upcoming content for the MMO. The new Fine Cutlass, the Coltello Dagger, Pirate Voodoo Doll, Harrow Voodoo Staff, and the Elegant Pistol (level 15 weapon notoriety required for these new quests) are going through the paces on the test serve, and should be more to the public server soon.

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According to the latest news for Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Online players have a lot to look forward to next month. New weapons with more damage, faster reload rates, special effects, and more will be hitting the live game in April. You can also look forward to new voodoo dolls, daggers, voodoo staffs, and pistols after they pass the test servers.

Guild codes have been overhauled making recruitment much easier. Players will now have multiple and unlimited use invite codes. More information on game mechanics and plans for future content are available from a player and developer Q&A.

Some incidentals are screenshots from the St. Patty’s Day celebration and the winners of the “Why Pirates are More Lovable than Ninjas” contest have been revealed. The letter wraps up with a Lore entry that recounts the Legend of Jolly Roger, part of the back story for Pirates of the Caribbean Online.

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Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Online has a lot going on in the month of march and players are reaping the benefits. Unlimited Access customers can claim an exclusive skull bandanna from any tailor before midnight on Sunday, March 2. The new Looking For Crew system is now in place. Players can also use emotes now. You can /dance and /celebrate the occasion together. A full list of emotes follows the break along with an FAQ.

March is the month of luck. Players that need some might look for something with four leaves. Unfortunately the Developers didn’t have any luck getting the bugs out of the Black Pearl Boss Battle, but the scenario should be ready soon.

For more details on all the events and new changes for the month of March visit Disney Pirates of the Caribbean online.

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Pirates of the Caribbean Online has a lot going on at the moment from new content for its February update, a new contest and other opportunities.

The latest update is adding a boat load of avatar customization options in the next big update. Characters will be able to Dance, Laugh, Clap and Celebrate with new emotes. You can also express your individuality by visiting the new Tattoo, Jewelry, and Tailor Shops. Coats inspired by the Pirate Lords of the Brethren Court will also be added to the game.

Other new content includes improved quest tracking. A ray of light will guide you back to the quest giver after you complete your objective. You’ll also see changes to the Lookout system.

A Fan Kit is now available for download including character images, logos, background textures, buttons, headers and more. Grab the Fan Kit now and get started are your own Pirates Online site.

Game Passes are now available at participating Target retailers nationwide. A 30-Day Game Pass is $9.95 but the best value is the 90-Day Game Pass for $.24.95.

“Why Pirates Are More Lovable Than Ninjas” Contest

Send Disney Online up to three reasons why you think Pirates are more lovable than Ninjas for your chance to win a Sony Mylo. Visit the Contest Page for all the details.

Check out the latest screenshots on FileFront.

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