Pirate's Life Contest Deadline Extended to Feb. 15

Do you fancy the pirate's life? Well if you haven't entered the Pirates of the Caribbean Online Live the Pirate's Life Contest yet, you now have some more time; the deadline's been extended to Feb. 15.

To celebate the one-year anniversary of the game, which occurred on Halloween 2008, Disney's asking players to shoot a video of themselves (with their pirate gear, of course) explaining why they love Pirates of the Caribbean Online. The grand prize winner gets a ton of stuff, including a 3-day trip for 2 to Disneyland (including airfare), two night accomodations at the Disneyland Hotel (with one of those nights being in the Pirates of the Caribbean Suite), a chance to meet the Pirates of the Caribbean Online crew, and more!

So if you haven't entered yet, you may as well use this deadline extension to get to work on your video. You can submit your entry and read all the rules and prizes here.

Many Events Planned for Anniversary Celebration

Pirates of the Caribbean Online is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Oct. 31, and the developers have a ton of announcements and surprises in store for players.

Lead developer Greg Wiatroski posted a diary entry on what's in store in the next year for the game. He said that ships customization will increase, a more traditional inventory system, such as banks and slots, may be implemented, and more features will be added for both basic and unlimited members.

Also, according to a press release by Disney Online, "Pirates of the Caribbean Online partnered with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to bring a little Pirates magic into the life of Job McCully, a 10-year-old boy in Arkansas who is a leukemia survivor and has endured a bone marrow and double lung transplant." The episode will air this Sunday at 8 p.m. PST on ABC.

Keep reading for more anniversary information.

Create your own pirate phrase for online contest

"National Talk Like a Pirate Day" may have come and gone, but there's still plenty of time to throw on an eye patch and randomly shout, "Avast!" Disney Online, the company behind Pirates of the Caribbean Online, has announced that it is celebrating the annual holiday for the next two weeks with a special contest.

Now through Oct. 3, players can enter the "Pirates of the Caribbean Online Talk Like a Pirate Contest" for a chance to have their own pirate saying added to the game. The top five original phrases will be added to SpeedChat in the game! Winners will also receive recognition on the game's Web site and a customized Pirates of the Caribbean Online T-shirt listing the winning phrases. To enter, players must login at www.PiratesOnline.com , visit the "Community Tab" and select the "Talk Like a Pirate Contest."

 

Ravecast - Pirate Play night

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Ravecast hosts have decided after realizing that today is one of the best days ever - Talk like a Pirate day that they are going to change their schedule for the night!  In celebration of this awesome day, they're going to postpone their previous scheduled topic until next week and instead, hop into Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online Free to Play MMORPG!

So head to Piratesonline.com , sign up, and download their free client then join us this evening for an awesomely fun night of pirateering.

Visit OnlineGamingRadio.com for more information on how to join the party.

New Content and a New Contest!

Just received in our news room!

Disney Online has added Ghost Ships to Pirates of the Caribbean Online. 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!