EVE Online opens the virtual doors to Fanfest ticket sales.

Fanfest 2008 passes are now available on the EVE Online store. All events will be in the Laugardalsholl Conference Center and you get bonus points for being able to pronounce it correctly. Join CCP in "a celebration of EVE for players from all over the world who love the game enough to travel to an absolutely beautiful, wondrous place" (insert "that is just a little east of Maine"). The geothermal spa sounds nice, but I bet most people will be glued to the action:

In addition to the endless supply of snacks & cola, rockin' DJs, and live entertainment throughout, there will be these scheduled events:

* PVP Tournament. Think of a cage match for capsuleers: your name and ship on a giant screen, battering your opponent into scrap before the rabid cheers of hundreds of fans. The prize: undisputed bragging rights and interstellar fame-plus some very cool EVE Stuff™ to be decided. Think you have what it takes? Then make sure you sign up for the action! Registration begins in September.

* Presentations. CCP's creative, technical, and production leads give you an up-close-and-personal view of what's being done to make EVE better now, plus a glimpse at the future of EVE.

* Roundtables. A personal discussion between groups of players and devs covering EVE topics such as content, game design, storyline, and more. Signups will be at the venue on the day of the event.

* Jita. Are your corpmates planning a strong showing at this year's Fanfest? Then register for your own dedicated meeting area for your corporation or alliance on the venue floor!

* Silent Auction. It’s your chance to get some cool EVE collectable items and also be helping kids on several continents to have an easier hospital stay.

The company that continues to amaze and surprise with its commitment to the EVE community, CCP looks like it will again be pulling out all the stops to provide a wonderful time for the attendees. Get the rest of the Fanfest details and then buy your tickets.