Fighty-action MMOG Pirates of the Burning Sea has launched  - or, if you must, 'hoisted the mainsail' - and all sorts of piratical hi-jinx are yours for the taking, including large scale naval battles, duelling and (most importantly) flag and sail design. No word yet on which exciting venereal diseases you'll be able to contract, or if the game authentically models the smell of an entire crew of filthy scumbags and scurvy seadogs. If all things 'yaargh!' tickle your fancy and you wish every day was Talk Like a Pirate Day, you can get involved for US$49.99 plus a monthly fee of US$14.99.