LEGO Universe Goes Free-To-Play

Castrum - LEGO Universe, the MMO based on those little plastic yellow dudes you played with as a kid, has added a limited Free-To-Play option:

Kicking off today, LEGO Universe: Free to Play gives new players the ability to download the client and explore a limited portion of the game without paying a single cent. They'll be able to create their own LEGO minifig character, explore starting areas The Venture Explorer and Avant Gardens, join the heroic Nexus Force, try of some role-specific faction gear, and play a few mini-games. Free to Play players will also be able to claim their own Avant Gardens property, where they can experience the joy of creating their own LEGO constructs and sharing them with thousands of friends.

This was another game where I got into the Beta, but then had too much else I was interested in, and thus never found time for. From what I hear, it's not bad, especially if you have kids who are into LEGO stuff. For the grand total of $0, I'd say it's worth a try.

Also, I guess I was right after all: http://savepointsite.blogspot.com/2011/08/free-to-play-future.html

http://kotaku.com/5830881/a-tiny-slice-of-lego-universe-goes-free