Some of the highlights for this years Fan Faire include

Sony Online Entertainment has released the 83rd edition of the Official SOE Podcast (which also happens to be MiniCast #14). Hosted by the one and only Brenlo, with color commentary by the lovely Robin and Amy, the twenty-six minute romp through the Sony MMORPG landscape includes a bevy of news updates regarding current in-game happenings, details on registering for Fan Faire 2010, and a conversation with the server hamsters (don't ask).Additionally, the team drops a bit of info about the EverQuest II expansion, as well as Game Update 56: Halas Reborn, travel revamps, plus information on a gaggle of exclusive items available to Fan Faire attendees. Check out Podcast #83 at the official site for all the details.

For fans of Sony Online Entertainment's stable of MMO titles, the time has come once again to start making plans for Fan Faire. It looks like we'll all be heading back to Bally's Hotel in Las Vegas from August 5-8 for a weekend chock-full of all manner of crazy gaming fun with MMO friends.
This year, they're offering everything from day passes at $35 on up to a Platinum badge which -- for $135 -- will net you access to all events, plus an additional in-game item, a special swag bag boasting more than just regular Fan Faire goodies, access to a VIP lounge, and even private VIP events. Add to that the room discounts starting at $65 a night for a swanky hotel right on the main Vegas strip, and this could well be a great vacation that just happens to include the awesome fun of this year's SOE Fan Faire.

For now, there's no details on the schedule of events, but we wouldn't be surprised to see Alan "Brenlo" Crosby wedging people into t-shirts three sizes too small, as well as an appearance by of one of our favorite Dwarves. If previous years are any indication, this is a should-not-miss event for any serious SOE fan.There will be maintenance on the Session databases across all games on Wednesday September 9, 2009. It will begin at 12AM PDT and is estimated to last until 12PM PDT. All game worlds will be unavailable for the estimated 12 hour upkeep, as well as the Station Store and all commerce avenues. This may affect the performance of the forums and any or all accounts' abilities to log in.
Pay attention to this information and make a good plan for playing games.

The dates for this year's Fan Faire has been announced by Sony Online Entertainment. This year's Fan Faire will take place at the Bally's Las Vegas in Las Vegas from August 5-8.
Some of the highlights for this year's Fan Faire include:
Special announcements and sneak peaks of upcoming SOE titles In-game tournaments and live, game-themed competitions and quests Developer forums and roundtables Cool giveaways and other fun items!

Official SOE Podcast #47 is reside!!! This time we're got an interview with Free Realms' newest designer (and former Vanguard Community Representative), Julie Burness. We also feature an interview with members of our Usability Lab team. And don't miss out on the Top 10 list created by our listeners. Make sure you tune in to the very end for Inside SOE, a mini-interview with the Free Realms Brand Manager.So listen in! You can get your Podcast goodness two different ways: head over to the Podcast's official site, and click on your preferred bandwidth, or if you have iTunes installed, select iTunes Store, type SOE into the search box and click Subscribe! Your feedback is always welcome either on the Station forums or via email.Get more details on official website!