I hope that the holiday season has filled all of you with good cheer. This evening, Jason brings us a hands-on look at the Korean MMORPG bombshell, Ragnarok Online. While the game has been in beta for what seems like forever, this latest private beta testing is just one more step toward the finished product. Jason was one of the brave souls who signed up for the pay-to-play beta and really enjoyed where the game was going. While we still haven't heard any recent news regarding the game's release on this side of the Pacific, we hope these impressions will rekindle some interest.

As a note, this is Jason's last submission before an extended leave of absence in the USAF. We all wish him well in his endeavor and we look forward to welcoming him home later next year. Now, without further ado, follow the linkage!

• Ragnarok Online Hands-on Impressions