I don't know if anyone is familiar with its first incarnation, or played in the beta up till a few days ago, but PS2 goes live today for download at Noon (CST). It is a persistent MMOFPS that is
free-to-play, but developed by a major company (SOE)
Brief Summary:
If you haven't played it, Planetside 2 is a persistent warzone where 3 armies fight for control of multiple coninents by land and air. To join the battle, you have the option of choosing one of 6-7 infantry classes (which can be changed easily during play to adjust to situations), all with the ability to use every gun/plane/tank from the moment you log in. There is no "end game", there is no "questing", there is only war.
It's put out by Sony Online Entertainment, and has been in development for a good while. For me, its been a low pressure way to blow off steam and have a good time.
Anyways, If anyone else is planning on playing, wants to give it a shot, or wants more info etc., I will be starting up on the "Mattherson" server as one of the Vanu Sovereignty with the name "Lysis". My Magrider tank could always use a trusty gunner
http://www.planetside2.com