Championships Event: Cannon Cove Shooting Gallery!

When asked how he had spruced up Pirate Camp for this weekend’s Championship Shooting Gallery event, Captain Jack Knife said “With no changes a’tall, ye blasted reporter! Pirate Cove be fit for regal lords an’ pirate princesses at all times, and don’t ye ferget it!”

“If athletes find themselves yearnin’ for a heapin’ bowl o’ Squid an’ Swordfish Soup or a healthy plate o’ Simon’s Sharkbladder Surprise midst their cannon-launchin’,” Captain Jack continued, “Simon Soupspoon will be takin’ their orders. If they need two trees to hang their hammocks ‘tween, any yawnin’ sea slugs should set ther’ courses fer Chanty Shantey, and make themselves at home. Pirate Camp’s got all the four-starfish luxury you’ll need to keep rested fer yer heated competition, me hearties! Good luck to ye’s!!”

Check in next week for more news and results direct from the Championships, compliments of your friendly neighborhood reporters at the Nexus Tower Tribune!

- Nexus Tower Tribune

The third official LEGO Universe Championships Battle event is about to begin, so head down to Gnarled Forest and stretch your cannon-trigger fingers! Play the Cannon Cove Shooting Gallery mini-game from November 5th to November 6th and you could win Championship Points, LEGO sets, and a fine pirate shirt fit fer a buccaneer of yer lofty stature (complete with matching blunderbuss)!




The top winners in each age group will receive:
o 1 LEGO City Passenger Train (#7938)
o 1 LEGO City Community Minifigure Set (#9348)
o 1 LEGO City Satellite Launch Pad (#3366)
o 1 in-game Duck Rocket
o 1 in-game Skyme's Blunderbuss
o 1 in-game Skyme's Shirt
o 1 in-game Snazzy Pants
o 1 in-game Nexus Force Shield Mk III
o 4 Nexus Force Championship Points

The next 3 winners in each age group will get:
o 1 LEGO City Community Minifigure Set (#9348)
o 1 LEGO City Satellite Launch Pad (#3366)
o 1 in-game Duck Rocket
o 1 in-game One-Eye's Blunderbuss
o 1 in-game One-Eye's Shirt
o 1 in-game Jazzy Pants
o 1 in-game Nexus Force Shield Mk II
o 3 Nexus Force Championship Points

Winners 5-10 in each age group will receive:
o 1 LEGO City Satellite Launch Pad (#3366)
o 1 in-game Duck Rocket
o 1 in-game Peg Leg's Blunderbuss
o 1 in-game Peg Leg's Shirt
o 1 in-game Zazzy Pants
o 1 in-game Nexus Force Shield Mk I
o 2 Nexus Force Championship Points

Winners 11 on in each age group will receive:
o 1 Nexus Force Championship Point

The Details!

If you play on the Overbuild server (US), you must play the Cannon Cove Shooting Gallery mini-game between 12:01 AM EST Saturday, November 5th and 11:59 PM EDT Sunday, November 6th.

If you play on the Storm server (UK), you must play the Cannon Cove Shooting Gallery mini-game between 00:01 GMT Saturday, November 5th and 23:59 GMT Sunday, November 6th.

If you play on the Exeter server (Germany), you must play the Cannon Cove Shooting Gallery mini-game between 00:01 CET Saturday, November 5th and 23:59 CET Sunday, November 6th.

We will draw the top 10 winners in each age group, across all 3 servers, based on their high score in the mini-game during the contest dates. In the event of a tie, your accuracy will serve as a tie-breaker. The in-game leader boards will not reflect the 20 winners.

Play as much as you want during the weekend! The ten 13 & over winners and the top ten 12 & under winners will get their LEGO sets in the regular mail whereas the rest of the prizes will be distributed via in-game email.

Discuss this weekend’s Cannon Cove Championship event on the message boards!!

Championship Update: Battle of Nimbus Station Winners!

This just in: The third round of the 2011 Nexus Force Championships is over!

This time, the challenge was a test of speed, stamina and Stromling-squashing! The winners were chosen based on who was the fastest to pass all 29 stages of the Battle of Nimbus Station mini-game.

And the winners are...

In the 12 and under category, ShivanLegend of the Overbuild Server, takes home the gold with an astonishing finish time of 10:10! Tied for gold is Squarebrick of the Overbuild Server! Coming in second place with a time of 10:13 is KingOfBuilders of the Overbuild Server!

In the 13 and over category, onebigdragonslayer and bellacrusader, both of the Overbuild Server, tie for gold! They demolished all Maelstrom in only 10:10 minutes! Not to be outdone, ShadowBane of the Overbuild Server proves his Championship Spirit and takes the Silver with a finish time of 10:13!

For their impressive display of battle mastery, these winners received LEGO Ninjago sets, Championship Points and honor!

Check out the current Championship standings here!

Be sure to congratulate the winners on the message boards!

Welcome Back Weekend Special! (Nov 4-6)

In celebration of LEGO Universe’s first Birthday, we are offering a very special opportunity to all of our previous Members! This weekend only (November 4-6), we invite you to rejoin the epic battle against the Maelstrom for FREE!

That’s right! If your Membership has expired, join us in our “Welcome Back Weekend” special. You will have full access to the entire game, so you can Battle, Build and have fun with your friends all Weekend long!

Retired Members of the Nexus Force, now is your chance to try out all of the new worlds and updates! Shine up that dusty Faction Gear and prepare for a weekend of fun and exploration!

Remember that you must use the same LEGO ID and password you used from your previous LEGO Universe Membership. See you in the Nexus soon!

Discuss the Welcome Back Weekend Special on the message boards!

Check out the FAQ for more information!

Offer is limited to previous paid LEGO Universe MMOG members whose Memberships have now lapsed. Free play time begins Friday, November 4th 2011 and ends Sunday, November 6th 2011. Free offer requires PC or Mac with LEGO Universe software installed.

The adventure is coming to an end…

Hello Adventurers,

We are very sad to announce that LEGO Universe will be closing on Janurary 31, 2012. This was a very difficult decision to make, but unfortunately LEGO Universe has not been able to attract the number of members needed to keep the game open.

We are thankful to have had the opportunity to share this adventure wiith an amazing community of players. We hope you will continue to enjoy LEGO Universe for the last few months. As a thank you, if you are a paying subscriber on December 31, 2011, we will provide you the full game for the final month for free. Click here for the details.

Again, we want to thank the fantastic community of players who made LEGO Universe such a vibrant, fun and creative experience.

(You can discuss this article on the message boards)

Sincerely,

The LEGO Universe Team

Next Stop: Cleveland, OH!

LEGO® KidsFest in Raleigh, NC was a ton of fun and we’re eagerly counting down the days until our second stop on the fall season tour. The next tour stop takes place this coming weekend, November 4-6, in Cleveland, OH!



As always, we’re excited to meet you all. We’ve got a booth packed with a fun-filled schedule sure to excite every member of your family! Whether you are completely new to LEGO Universe, or a seasoned level 45, be sure to stop by to find out even more cool stuff about LEGO Universe!

Don’t miss out on your chance to meet and greet the LEGO Universe Team! You may even be one of the lucky few to own an original drawing, scribbled on the spot, by our sketching-wizard, Jim Stigall (Lead Concept Artist for LEGO Universe)!

We hope to see you all there. We will do our very, very best to make your weekend totally unforgettable!

DATES & SESSIONS:
Friday, November 4th
4 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, November 5th
Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm

Sunday, November 9th
Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm

(Note: Each session offers the same exhibits and activities)

Find more information about tickets, upcoming tour dates, activities and other details here!

Discuss the LEGO Kidsfest event on the message boards!

Championships Event: Battle of Nimbus Station!

Though one Championship event is over, many others remain. This weekend’s competition? A test of speed, stamina, and Stromling-squashing – a breathtaking adventure through the folds of space and time – an epic test in the Battle of Nimbus Station.



The second official LEGO Universe Championships event is underway! To enter, simply compete in the Battle of Nimbus Station mini-game on Saturday, October 29 or Sunday, October 30!

The top ten players from each age group who pass all 29 stages the fastest will take home LEGO sets, exclusive themed in-game items, and official LEGO Universe Championship Points!

Anyone who participates in the contest but does not finish in the top ten within their age group will still receive 1 official LEGO Universe Championship Point!





The top winners in each age group will receive:
o LEGO Ninjago Fire Temple (#2507)
o LEGO Ninjago Battle Arena (#2520)
o LEGO Ninjago (#3856)
o In-Game 4 Riders Shirt
o In-Game Gold Trophy Pants
o In-Game Nexus Force Shield Mk III
o In-Game Pencil Rocket
o 4 LEGO Universe Championship Points

The next 3 winners in each age group will get:
o LEGO Ninjago Battle Arena (#2520)
o LEGO Ninjago (#3856)
o In-Game Kinga Hurl Shirt
o In-Game Silver Trophy Pants
o In-Game Nexus Force Shield Mk II
o In-Game Pencil Rocket
o 3 LEGO Universe Championship Points

Winners 5-10 in each age group will receive:
o LEGO Ninjago (#3856)
o In-Game Murgle Blotch Shirt
o In-Game Brozen Trophy Pants
o In-Game Nexus Force Shield Mk I
o In-Game Pencil Rocket
o 2 LEGO Universe Championship Points

Winners 11 on in each age group will receive:
o 1 LEGO Universe Championship Point

The Details!

If you play on the Overbuild server (US), you must play the Battle of Nimbus Station mini-game between 12:01 AM EST Saturday, October 29 and 11:59 PM EST Sunday, October 30.

If you play on the Storm server (UK), you must play the Battle of Nimbus Station mini-game between 00:01 GMT Saturday, October 29 and 23:59 GMT Sunday, October 30.

If you play on the Exeter server (Germany), you must play the Battle of Nimbus Station mini-game between 00:01 CET Saturday, October 29 and 23:59 CET Sunday, October 30.

We will draw the top 10 winners in each age group, across all 3 servers, based on the speed at which they make it through wave 29. The in-game leader boards will not reflect the 20 winners.

Play as much as you want during the weekend! The ten 13 & over winners and the top ten 12 & under winners will get their LEGO sets in the regular mail whereas the rest of the prizes will be distributed via in-game email.

To learn more about how Championship Points work, click here.

Discuss the Battle of Nimbus Station Championships event on the forum!

Rules Summary:

To enter, log on to the LEGO Universe online game and complete the Battle of Nimbus Station mini-game in the Nimbus Station zone between 12:01 a.m. EST Saturday, October 29, 2011 and 11:59 p.m. EST Sunday, October 30, 2011.

Entrants will be judged on who can complete the mini-game the fastest.

Prizes include LEGO Ninjago Fire Temple (#2507), LEGO Ninjago Battle Arena (#2520), and LEGO Ninjago (#3856).

Happy Birthday, LEGO Universe!

LEGO Universe has been open for one year, and what a journey it has been! In just one short year, we have seen LEGO Universe expand to include:



• Starbase 3001 and World Builder League Zones
• Battle of Nimbus Station!
• Return to Venture Explorer
• Frostburgh – the cheery Winter World
• Crux Prime and the Maelstrom Invaders
• Server wide effort to Build Nexus Tower!
• Team System
• Nexus Tower
• Ninjago Monastery
• Levels and Capes
• New Rank 3 Faction Kits
• Free to Play
• Larger sized Properties

How do the Developers feel about the journey of LEGO Universe so far? The answer is here! This time, we conducted a poll on the Developers for you, the fans!

How do you feel about the development of LEGO Universe this past year?
“Fast! We’ve moved very quickly to respond to consumers. This year has really flown by.” Camille Dodson – Senior User Interface Designer

As a Developer, what is your favorite update of the year?
“The Ninjago Monastery, because we worked very hard on this release to make sure the new content was more polished than ever with a shortened development cycle.” Jamie Cannon – QA Tester

What was the biggest challenge you faced this year?
“The super secret tech that I’m working on right now – but it is going to be totally worthwhile for all the sweet game play possibilities it opens up for the designers!” Shane Eraas – Game Systems Programmer

How do you feel about the direction LEGO Universe is going in the coming year?
“We’re really excited! There’s going to be awesome new content and major improvements to the build experience. It’s going to be a great year for LEGO Universe!” Shane Eraas – Game Systems Programmer

Finally, what are the Developers looking forward to the most in the next year?
“A content release that is coming next year that the fans have really been asking for. It’s an evergreen theme with a light, less serious tone, and it will be a perfect fit for LEGO Universe!” Geoff Jones – Senior Design Manager

Thank you to the fans for making this possible! This past year has been an amazing adventure, and there is still so much more in store! Happy Birthday, LEGO Universe!

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Championships Update: Avant Gardens Survival Winners!

Extra! Extra!

The second round of the 2011 Nexus Force Championships is complete!

In the 12 and under category: KingOfBuilders, of the Overbuild Server takes the lead with 603700 points! Coming in a photo-finish second place is Dingens, of the Exeter Server with 405300 points!

In the 13 and over category: UnbreakableNinja of the Overbuild Server leads the charge with 729200 points! Close on his heels is SirRascus of the Overbuild Server with 471500 points!

For their heroic feats, the winners go home with spintastic LEGO Ninjago sets and the top spots in the Championship leader boards!

Check out the current standings here!

Discuss the Championship results on the message boards!

Championships Event: Avant Gardens Survival!

Give Nexus Naomi someone to cheer for by participating in the Avant Gardens Survival Championships event! Free to Play and Full Members can take part in this event!

This time the winner will be determined by POINTS! That's right, stay as long as you can, but it's the person with the highest point total that will claim the top prize!

You could win stylish themed in-game items, rockin’ LEGO sets, and Championship Points! Just play the Avant Gardens Survival mini-game between Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23 and you’ll be entered to win! It’s easy as that!






















The top winners in each age group will receive:
o Ninjago Lightning Dragon Battle (#2521)
o LEGO Ninjago Earth Dragon Defense (#2509)
o In-Game Infected Mech Shirt
o In-Game Snazzy Pants
o In-Game Nexus Force Shield Mk III
o In-Game Shark Rocket
o 4 Nexus Force Championship Points

The next 3 winners in each age group will get:
o LEGO Ninjago Skull Truck (#2506)
o LEGO Ninjago Earth Dragon Defense (#2509)
o In-Game Spiderling Shirt
o In-Game Jazzy Pants
o In-Game Nexus Force Shield Mk II
o In-Game Shark Rocket
o 3 Nexus Force Championship Points

Winners 5-10 in each age group will receive:
o LEGO Ninjago Earth Dragon Defense (#2509)
o In-Game Stromling Shirt
o In-Game Zazzy Pants
o In-Game Nexus Force Shield Mk I
o In-Game Shark Rocket
o 2 Nexus Force Championship Points

Winners 11 on in each age group will receive:
o 1 Nexus Force Championship Point

The Details!

If you play on the Overbuild server (US), you must play the Avant Gardens Survival mini-game between 12:01 AM EST Saturday, October 22 and 11:59 PM EST Sunday, October 23.

If you play on the Storm server (UK), you must play the Avant Gardens Survival mini-game between 00:01 GMT Saturday, October 22 and 23:59 GMT Sunday, October 23.

If you play on the Exeter server (Germany), you must play the Avant Gardens Survival mini-game between 00:01 CET Saturday, October 22 and 23:59 CET Sunday, October 23.

We will draw the top ten 13 & over winners and the top ten 12 & under winners, across all 3 servers, based on their highest scores and appropriate age group. Highest time will be used as a tie-breaker. The in-game leader boards will not reflect the 20 winners.

Play as much as you want during the weekend! The ten 13 & over winners and the top ten 12 & under winners will get their LEGO sets in the regular mail whereas the rest of the prizes will be distributed via in-game email.

To learn more about how Championship Points work, click here.


Share strategies on the Survival mini-game, discuss the Championships, or lead your friends in a hearty cheer for your favorite minifigure athletes on the forum!

Level up in the Ninjago Monastery!

Become a Member of LEGO Universe to unlock the Members Only Ninjago Monastery world!



Not only is the Ninjago Monastery the largest world in the Nexus, it is also home to over 18,000 U-Score with exciting Missions and Achievements like:

• Learning the secrets of the 4 Elemental Forms of Spinjitzu!
• Exploring the massive caves beneath the Ninjago Monastery!
• Smashing Chopov, Krazi, Bonezai and Frakjaw!
• Becoming a Hero of Ninjago by recovering the 4 Weapons of Spinjitzu!
• Cooking Lessons with Johnny Umami!

Unlock the Ninago Monastery world and spin your way to thousands of U-Score. Keep earning that U-Score to reach level 45 and your Minifigure will respawn with 8 Hearts and 20 Imagination!

Discuss this article and your favorite places to level up on the message boards!