APB Priced and Dated

[PeeKnuckle]

Attention, all units: EA will release Realtime Worlds' cops-and-robbers MMO APB on PC in North America on June 29, in mainland Europe on July 1 and in the UK on July 2.

The initial $50 game purchase, either through retail or by download, will include 50 hours of playtime, as well as "unlimited time" in APB's so-called social districts, where players can customize, chat and trade. When the 50 hours are up, players have the option to purchase 20 more hours for $7, 30 days of unlimited access for $10, or discounted 90- or 180-day passes. In addition, extra playtime can be earned through certain unspecified accomplishments, according to EA: "APB provides avenues for accomplished gamers or creators to earn rewards for their creativity and subsidize their ongoing costs with their in-game efforts."

Pre-order incentives, which are currently offered by APB.com, include access to the demo and early access to the full game, plus an assortment of bonus cars, clothing and character Emotes, some of which can be seen in the gallery below.

[source Joystiq]

[green grenades]

pc is for girls

[PeeKnuckle]

I don't think it'd do too well on the 360, anyways. We pay for LIVE already. If we had to pay another fee on top of what we already pay, just to play one game... nah.

[green grenades]

There are 2 games out on 360 you have to pay for to play and they are a few years old but they still have a huge following. So that isn't a problem for them.

[PeeKnuckle]

Yeah, but they weren't that big. May have a minor following, but I believe it'd be much bigger on the PC. I also think it'd take more than one DVD to be able to play it on the 360.