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Tabula Rasa unleashed on EG TV

Latest trailer from Richard Garriott's new MMO.

While Korean giant NCsoft's existing massively-multiplayer titles continue to perform strongly, anticipation is building for Tabula Rasa, the latest online project from MMO legend Richard Garriott.

This sci-fi-themed PC adventure marries the depth of a role-playing game with the frenetic action of a first-person shooter � an odd mix on paper but one which, on the evidence of the spectacular new trailer at least, is looking extremely promising.

You can expect a full update on Tabula Rasa at E3 when we catch up with Mr Garriott and co. for an in-depth chat. In the meantime, the full two-and-a-half-minute trailer is available for your viewing pleasure on Eurogamer TV.