Trion Worldshttp://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/05232012_conquest.phpWatch our developers describe the next innovation in RIFT™ PvP. In Conquest, Ascended will pick one of three new factions from across the planes and battle to establish their dominance in the alternate realities of an entire zone. Discover how this groundbreaking system combines large-scale conflicts for vast landscapes with intra-faction warfare - and just how much fun it will be! Tue, 22 May 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/75bb916fc0a8140b046382961b3177e6http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/04182012_infernal_dawn_now.phpTelarans tremble in fear as the Ascended face their greatest threat yet: the dragons of Fire and Earth have joined to reduce Telara to glittering slag. Face off against Laethys, Maelforge, and their lieutenants in a new 20-player raid. Measure your might on competitive leaderboards, go on an Instant Adventure in the tropics of Ember Isle, or grab a fishing pole and relax with two new tradeskills, Fishing and Survival. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/bc987c24c0a8140b046382965898ac34http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/04052012_infernal_dawn_raid.phpFace seven deadly bosses in our most challenging 20-player raid yet: Infernal Dawn. Maelforge’s prison is weakening, and Laethys has nearly completed her breathtaking new body. Now, the Ascended must brave the volcanic depths of Mount Carcera to take on the Wanton, the Golden Maw, and their terrible leaders.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/794d686fc0a8140b1ffb375474c68981http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/04022012_laethys.phpTo those who are not content with what they have, who covet the wealth of their neighbors, indulge in this story of Laethys. Heed the lesson within — that greed can never truly satisfy anyone, even the queen of avarice, who claims worlds for her own.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/66004efbc0a8140b1ffb3754fd6226a7http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/03302012_infernal_dawn.phpIn RIFT 1.8, a blistering new 20-player raid will test the fiercest Ascended, while those seeking new friends can use the Guild Finder feature to rally and prepare. Competitive players can check PvP, PvE, and crafting leaderboards to see who's the best of the best. New Fishing and Survival tradeskills make their debut, and a World Event will have Guardian and Defiant alike locked in battle against two fearsome foes.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/6040593ac0a8140b1ffb37545bb34079http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/03302012_new_tradeskills.phpTelara's wilderness has always been a rich refuge for those with proper training. Now, new Fishing and Survival tradeskills promise to put its wondrous bounty at your command – and on your plate. Don't worry about leaving your forges and looms behind, either: Fishing and Survival are available to all Ascended, and they can be trained on top of existing professions! Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/60402f35c0a8140b1ffb375483c9786bhttp://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/03222012_maelforge.phpMaelforge has rent worlds asunder, devoured their cores, and slain their gods. Hear him revel in the Blood Storm's ruinous past, and heed his plans to consume his captors—and Telara—in flames. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/36a1985dc0a8140b5b4b6ec8a5f59623http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/03072012_anniversary_video.phpIt's been a breakout first year for RIFT™, and the world of Telara has undergone fantastic growth since the war of the rifts began. Watch our developers discuss everything they've added in an unprecedented number of updates, and preview exciting plans for year two! Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/e59f9ee6c0a8140b5b4b6ec85086034dhttp://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/02282012_carnival_ascended.phpCelebrate a year of RIFT™! There is no question: Without the Ascended, the Blood Storm would have utterly destroyed Telara, but thanks to the valiant efforts of Guardians and Defiant alike, Greenscale and Akylios lie slain. To honor their saviors, Telarans are holding a worldwide festival: the Carnival of the Ascended! Both factions head to Fortune’s Shore to rejoice with games and challenges, piñatas, parades, and prizes. But how long can peace last between immortal enemies? And what of Laethys and Maelforge scheming in the jungles of Ember Isle? Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/c0dbbb35c0a8140b5b4b6ec86aaa1d85http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/02032012_state_of_rift.phpRIFT has had an amazing first year, with huge changes, improvements, and so much new content introduced with every rapid-fire update. Join Executive Producer Scott Hartsman as he looks back with pride on these many leaps forward—and lets you know what's coming up in a very promising 2012—in an open letter to all our Ascended players and fans. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/44f4a78dc0a8140b2398724d10377eadhttp://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/02032012_guiness_weddings.phpGet married in RIFT™ this Valentine's Day and be part of a world record. All Ascended Weddings logged between 9am PST on Feb. 14 and 9am PST on Feb. 15 will be counted toward our attempt at setting the Guinness World Records® Title for Most Online Weddings in a 24-hour period. Everyone who participates will receive the in-game title, "Tier of Knots." Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/44f46175c0a8140b2398724d90cd90d8http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/02012012_rift_lite.phpWe know how it is: you want to play RIFT with your friends but are unsure about committing to a subscription. We've got you covered. RIFT Lite lets you play levels 1-20 for free, as long as you want. New players, former free trial players, and former subscribers alike are welcome to experience the dynamic content and rapid-fire updates of RIFT. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/35be285bc0a8140b2398724d373bdb3fhttp://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/01272012_mobile_app.phpKeep tabs on Telara with the FREE RIFT Mobile app beta, available now at the iTunes® store and Android™ Market! After you log in with your Trion Worlds account, you can chat with your friends, keep up with guild activity, and even set alerts to be notified about Zone Events on your shard as they happen. You can also play scratch-off card minigames to win in-game loot like artifacts, crafting materials, and Planarite delivered to your character’s mailbox.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/22353398c0a8140b2398724d673112c7http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/01192012_return_to_telara.phpThe living world of Telara grows and changes with each passing day! If you’ve been gone or have yet to Ascend, there’s a whole new world waiting for you. When you return to Telara for free Jan. 19-22, you can conquer the dungeon Caduceus Rise, go on Instant Adventures, raise your Planar Attunement to the second tier, and explore a huge new zone: Ember Isle. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/f314b155c0a8140b2398724d80c10cb0http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/01172012_carnival_ascended.phpThe war against the Blood Storm is changing, and the Ascended must face new challenges and harness new strengths. Partner with a friend and infiltrate the River of Souls in our newest Chronicle, or march to war against the enemy faction with a revamped Prestige system. Explore our new single tier of Expert Mode dungeons, gather an elite group and brave the second RIFT instance to feature a Master Mode, or celebrate joy amidst strife: join the love of your eternal life in an Ascended wedding! Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/ed35585cc0a8140b2398724d152121e2http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/01092012_mobile_app.phpKeep tabs on Telara with the FREE RIFT Mobile app beta, usable by anyone with a registered copy of RIFT (Free Trial players excluded). After you log in with your Trion Worlds account, you can chat with your friends, keep up with guild activity, and even set alerts to be notified about Zone Events on your shard as they happen. You can also play scratch-off card minigames to win in-game loot like artifacts, crafting materials, and Planarite delivered to your character’s mailbox. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/b456d750c0a8140b2398724de995c38bhttp://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/12222011_announcement.phpPlease visit www.trionworlds.com/AccountNotification for more information. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/630dd310c0a8140b086a1ad865374b1dhttp://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/12222011_jinx_sale.phpGive the gift of RIFT™ gear for the holidays, and save big! Take advantage of the J!NX winter sale to grab RIFT apparel and save on your purchase when you use the promo code "SAVINGTHROW" at checkout. Spend $30 to get 5% off, $50 to receive 10% off, $75 to get 15% off, and $100 or more to save 20% off your purchase. Or get free shipping when you buy three or more shirts, hats, or hoodies and use the promo code "FREESHIP2011". Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/58b95768c0a8140b086a1ad89c7bfa41http://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/12192011_fae_yule.phpThe spirit of giving spreads across Telara from Iron Pine Peak to Shimmersand as Ascended celebrate the new holiday of Fae Yule. Join the festivities with this neatly wrapped video just for you, filled with presents, merriment, and a treant decked in twinkling lights. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/43453bd0c0a8140b45490852c18519fehttp://www.riftgame.com/en/news/listings/12092011_childs_play.phpIn 2003, Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of Penny Arcade started the Child's Play charity, which united gamers in providing toys and games to sick children in hospitals worldwide. To support their exemplary work, Trion has pledged to donate $1 for every sale to Child's Play whenever you buy a RIFT™ digital upgrade from December 9-11. Make a difference this holiday season, and bring the gift of gaming to a child who needs it. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0000http://www.riftgame.com/1f036f4ec0a8140b15e8d410cbdef433