Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) recently announced that tickets are now available for its annual community fan event, SOE Live, which will take place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on August 1 – August 4, 2013.

"At SOE Live 2013 we are planning exciting announcements, panels, and special activities for every game in our portfolio, meaning that there are multiple reasons for our entire community to join us in Las Vegas and represent their favorite SOE games," said Linda Carlson, Director of Community Relations, Sony Online Entertainment. "Players will be able to meet their favorite developers, enter tournaments, participate in live quests, and game late into the night. Additionally, there will be some big news for those who are interested in the next chapter of the EverQuest franchise; you won’t want to miss it."

For 2013, players are invited to register early and save! Of particular note:

-There are pricing options available for every budget, including a discount rate on all-access passes ($129) that will remain valid until May 22, 2013.

-This year the venue has changed to Planet Hollywood, but the low room rates from previous years have stayed the same ($79 weeknight, $129 weekend). The new location offers great restaurants and convenient access to tons of fun activities in the heart of the Las Vegas strip!

An annual SOE-sponsored event, SOE Live is set to be the ultimate gathering for the SOE community, and provides players an opportunity to celebrate their favorite free-to-play SOE games, including: DC Universe Online, Dragon’s Prophet, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Free Realms, PlanetSide 2, PoxNora, Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures, Legends of Norrath, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, and a first look at what’s coming next for the EverQuest franchise.

SOE Live echoes the core belief that all SOE players are part of one extended family and presents an opportunity for fans of all ages to meet the talented people behind some of the online world’s most successful games. In addition to a slew of social events, SOE will also host developer panel discussions and game-themed live events, giving attendees a chance to voice their opinions of current and upcoming game content. SOE Live will also feature access to new announcements and beta programs, tournaments, premium swag, and more.