Magic Hat Software's Irth Online is a fantasy virtual world said to emphasize role-playing and allowing players to determine their own game experience. Officially announced late last month, although it has been on our radar for some time, it's currently in closed beta and targeted to launch in the second quarter of this year. The setting is one in which a fragile peace exists among three civilizations, the northern Arcadians, swamp-dwelling Morbus and tropical Mezoteks.