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Gamasutra Interview: Trion CEO - Rift Launch To Go Well, Games To Be Revolutionized

This week, Trion Worlds is launching its first game -- Rift -- a premium fantasy MMO, created by a team of veterans, with a subscription business model. The title surpassed 1 million registered users prior to its launch.

Gamasutra spoke to CEO Lars Buttler about the launch, the company's philosophy, and plans for Rift and beyond at its Redwood City, California headquarters.

Originally announced in 2008, the game is the first for the company -- which has long been working on technology to deliver dynamic content to multiplayer online games.

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The Return of the Battle Pass for RIFT

Players can progress through 30 levels of challenges by completing daily and weekly quests, thus earning Battle Pass experience points and rewards. The Battle Pass can be played for free and will reward players with various consumables and a set of artifacts that will literally make their pants burn – the “Pants on Fire” effect

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The Carnival and Budgies appear in RIFT

gamigo is pleased to announce it has assembled a hefty collection of in-game events, quests and items for the “Budgie Carnival Celebration” in its fantasy MMORPG, RIFT.

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The Hellbugs Have Once Again Invaded Rift

After an indeterminate amount of time, the Hellbugs have reared their ugly heads once again to invade Rift. It’s up to players to fight these hellish creatures to save Telara – and in doing so – earn a number of unique rewards that will display their dominance over the Hellbugs.

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