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Ghosts and Ghouls Invade Virtual Worlds

Digital realms like Halo and Second Life are getting in the Halloween spirit

By Sophie Goldstein,  Newser User

Posted Oct 30, 2007 12:26 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Take a break from scarfing candy to join in silly spookiness online. Wired gives you the inside scoop on special events and areas in your favorite virtual worlds dedicated to the holiday:

  1. Halo 3: A seasonal addition to the matchmaking playlist should keep players entertained for the 27 hours surrounding Halloween.
  2. Lord of the Rings Online:  Until November 11, you can compete in horseraces, bob for apples, pick geodes, or dance the night away at the Harvest Festival.

  1. City of Heroes/Villains: Put on the guises of citizens, police and villains and go trick or treating until Sunday. Collect enough and you can earn badges.
  2. Lineage II: Until November 6, collect keys to unlock chests that contain ingredients to six different Philosopher's Stones, which can summon items.
  3. Maple Story: Battle the Headless Horseman or get a pet Jr. Reaper in the new Phantom Forest and haunted Prendergast Mansion. 
  4. Tabula Rasa:  The official release isn't until after Halloween, but if you have early access, play tomorrow to collect nine themed masks.
  5. Second Life: Visit October Country Island and tour the cemeteries, listen to 40s and 50s radio shows or a tale from Lovecraft or Stephen King.
  6. World of Warcraft: Throw stink bombs, fight the Headless Horseman, bob for apples, buy candy, and collect treat bags from friendly innkeepers.
  7. Guild Wars: Lion's Arch and Kamadan are decorated for Halloween; until midnight tomorrow, Mad King Thorn roams the land with minigames and jokes.

World of Warcraft fans can look forward to bobbing for apples, virtual trick-or-treating and other seasonal activities with a virtual fantasy twist. (AP Photo/Blizzard Entertainment)
World of Warcraft fans can look forward to bobbing for apples, virtual trick-or-treating and other seasonal activities with a virtual fantasy twist. (AP Photo/Blizzard Entertainment)   (Associated Press)
A scary pumpkin patch marches in the 33rd annual Village Halloween Parade in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. This year, many are seeking spooky events indoors, online. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
A scary pumpkin patch marches in the 33rd annual Village Halloween Parade in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. This year, many are seeking spooky events indoors, online. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)   (Associated Press)
Halloween festivities are in full force in virtual worlds like Second Life and Halo Online.
Halloween festivities are in full force in virtual worlds like Second Life and Halo Online.   ((c) Ka Rasmuson)
The online world of multiplayer Halo has announced surprise plans to keep it's fans entertained for about 27 hours around Halloween.
The online world of multiplayer Halo has announced surprise plans to keep it's fans "entertained for about 27 hours around Halloween."   ((c) commorancy)
Halo 3 game-runners have hinted at a seasonally themed event coinciding with Halloween.
Halo 3 game-runners have hinted at a seasonally themed event coinciding with Halloween.   ((c) commorancy)
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