To show their appreciation for the respective user bases of their online gaming portfolio, Codemasters is putting together a two-day extravaganza called "Connect 2008." This event will have gamers meeting up face to face with lots of great stuff to see and do.

Whether you're a Lord of the Rings Online, Shadows of Angmar, ArchLord, RF Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online, or a Stormreach Online fan, there's bound to be something for you. Codemasters Online is providing 400 networked computers where various in-game activities will take place.

In the real world, players will get the chance to meet the teams behind their virtual worlds. Question and answer sessions will be held, and previews of future game content will be shown off.

"We are ecstatic to unveil plans on this amazing community orientated MMO gaming event.," says Ed Relf, Director of Marketing, Codemasters Online. "Codemasters Online Connect 2008 is a milestone in the growth of Codemasters Online as a global gaming force and we can’t wait to welcome the many thousands of people from across all of our gaming communities."

"Visitors to Connect 2008 can expect an amazing show along with some enormous surprises and announcements that will be revealed in the coming weeks," he adds.

Codemasters Online's Connect 2008 happens on March 14th to 15th at the Omega Sektor, Birmingham, UK. Tickets are limited, so get yours fast. More information is available at the Codemasters Connect official site.