The Ascended face off against the Dragon gods Maelforge and Laethys in the latest Rift trailer from Trion Worlds. Profiling the new 20-person raid in the upcoming Infernal Dawn update, the trailer takes viewers through the cavernous interior of Mount Carcera on Ember isle, providing a peek at unreal boss encounters, the magma-drifting Dread Fortune, and was that a fishing pole in the beginning? ... more.

Update 1.8 takes Trion World’s first MMORPG to new levels with the inclusion of new and exciting content. As RIFT passes its one year anniversary and the Carnival of the Ascended comes to a close, players are brought straight back into the action with the inclusion of the all new 20-person raid: Infernal Dawn. Help defend Telara against Malforge, the deadliest dragon ever to exist. Adventure ... more.

Trion Worlds, the leading publisher and developer of premium games for the connected era, has completed an $85 million round of strategic growth equity financing, led by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Teachers’), one of the world's leading pension funds focused on direct investments in both public and private equities. Also participating was current Trion investor Bertelsmann Digital Media In... more.

Put on your party hats, log in, and help Trion celebrate six months of Rift™. Today marks the beginning of a weeklong half-birthday celebration commemorating six fantastic months of the wildly successful MMORPG. Through August 31st, subscribers will be treated to substantial in-game bonuses, including extra XP, PvP Prestige and Favor, and a special surprise birthday gift. Participants also have... more.

RIFT™ is the complete and full-featured MMO experience you’ve been waiting for! Adventure in the world of Telara as either a noble Guardian or technomagical Defiant and enter a dynamic fantasy where 8 primal forces battle for control and the landscape is ever-changing. Build your own class using the Ascended Soul system, embark on challenging quests, battle others in exhilarating Player vs. Pl... more.

Adventure in the world of Telara as either a noble Guardian or technomagical Defiant and enter a dynamic fantasy where 8 primal forces battle for control in an ever-changing landscape. Build your own class using the Ascended Soul system and embark on epic conflicts that bring you into the story, taking your RPG experience to new heights of achievement and excitement! Key Features Massive Dy... more.

The Head Start program has begun! Pre-Purchase RIFT™ and start playing now! The forces of the Ascended will soon swell with new recruits as everyone who has pre-purchased RIFT will be able to join in the defense of Telara. Guardians and Defiant alike will take up arms as the six planes invade and the battle against the Blood Storm begins. http://store.steampowered.com/app/39120 Lau... more.

Trion Worlds announced today that more than one million accounts have been created to date, signaling a high level of interest for the company’s first massively multiplayer online game, Rift™, which is scheduled to launch March 1st in North America, March 3rd in pan-European countries, and March 4th in the UK. The news hits just as the game’s Head Start period begins, giving pre-order cus... more.

Those who pre-order either the standard or Collector’s Edition of Rift will receive their choice of the following in-game pets: Cockatrice Chick, Deep One Spawnling or Hellhound Pup. Steam Exclusive pre-order item: Blazing Sourcestone Rune Weapon Enchantment. Adventure in the world of Telara as either a noble Guardian or technomagical Defiant and enter a dynamic fantasy where 8 primal ... more.

Trion Worlds, a global publisher and developer of premium online games, today announced that the upcoming MMORPG Rift™ is scheduled to launch in North America on March 1st and in Europe on March 4th. Today also marks the start of the game’s pre-order program through both digital and retail channels. “The launch of Rift is the culmination of our tireless efforts over the past several years... more.

Trion Worlds today announced plans for the limited-release Collector’s Edition of Rift, the upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game that pits players against six planes of reality on the besieged world of Telara. Available only at select retailers, the special edition includes the following exclusive items in addition to the game client DVD: Exclusive in-game digital item... more.

The Wardens of Freemarch are dead and buried in the vast catacombs of the Iron Tomb, but their eternal rest has been undone as cultists from the Endless Court have invaded this sacred place in search of a powerful artifact. New screens, art and info released from Trion Worlds depict the deadly struggle deep below Freemarch, as Ascended flock to drive the Death Cult from the Warden’s eternal rest... more.

Trion Worlds, a global developer and publisher of premium online games, announced today it has signed a multi-year agreement with QVS for retail distribution of RiftTM in Australia and New Zealand. The highly-anticipated MMORPG Rift is scheduled to launch worldwide in early 2011. “We are excited to join forces with QVS to bring Rift to gamers throughout Australia and New Zealand,” said Da... more.

Trion Worlds, a global developer and publisher of premium online games, announced today it has signed a multi-year agreement with Ubisoft for retail distribution of Rift™ in, France, Benelux, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Nordics. The highly-anticipated MMORPG Rift is scheduled to launch worldwide in early 2011. “To join forces with an industry leader such as Ubisoft on our first t... more.

Trion Worlds, a global developer and publisher of premium online games, announced today that the first closed beta event for Rift™, the highly-anticipated MMORPG, is scheduled to take place December 3-6, 2010. Gamers worldwide have the chance to participate in one or all of the upcoming beta events by creating an account at www.RIFTgame.com. “This is a momentous event for the entire Trio... more.