Irth Online Release Date Set

Magic Hat Software has announced a release date and pricing for Irth Online, their first commercial MMORPG. The game will launch on November 1st with a pricetag of $29.95 and a monthly subscription fee of $13.95. Magic Hat has decided to distribute the game digitally, so you won't see it on store shelves. "Although no retail boxes are being produced for sale in retail stores, players who also want the game on disc may purchase Irth Online on DVD or CD-ROM for an additional $9.95 plus applicable shipping fees." It would be nice to see a small developer like Magic Hat shake things up, but from what I've seen and heard about this game so far, it's unlikely that it will be ready for primetime by month's end.