Are you intrigued at the thought of creating monsters in Freaky Creatures and pitting them against each other in battle, but don't want to spend money on the game without playing it first? Well, you're in luck. Abandon Interactive Entertainment has launched a free-to-play option for the game that lets players try out some features for free, such as leveling to 60 and customizing lairs for their creatures.

All you need to do is head over to the Freaky Creatures Web site to try it out for free. Then you can consider getting a $6.99-per-month premium membership to gain access to more options, including leveling to 80 and using pets in battle. You can also buy starter packs in stores for $19.99 to add to your collection. More information can be found below.

MALIBU, Calif. - July 22, 2009 - Abandon Interactive Entertainment has launched a free-to-play option for the massively multiplayer online game (MMOG), Freaky Creatures. The new free-to-play model lets players enter the Freaky Creatures Universe, create creatures and take them into battle against other players online. Free-to-play gamers get access to numerous key features in Freaky Creatures, including the ability to reach level 60 in game and customize lairs for their creatures. Premium memberships start at $6.99 per month and include a variety of additional perks including the ability to reach level 80, take pets into battle, trade and compete on leaderboards.

"Our goal is to make the Freaky Creatures universe accessible to gamers of all ages and backgrounds, and our new free-to-play model is an example of this philosophy," said Jamie Ottilie, President and COO of Abandon Interactive Entertainment.  "This new venture will grow our expanding community even further by offering new players the chance to sample the contagious, interactive experience of Freaky Creatures."

Freaky Creatures starter packs are now available for purchase at comic, hobby and local toy retailers and FYE stores nationwide for $19.99.  The game is also available at FAO Schwarz in New York City. For more information, to try out the game for free, or to purchase your very own Freaky Creatures starter pack, please visit http://www.FreakyCreatures.com.