Closed beta has begun for FreeRealms, a free-to-play MMO game being created by Sony Online Entertainment. It is a game designed for the entire family, so gamers of all ages will find something fun to do. Not only can you do the standard MMO things like going out an bashing monsters, you can also do things you don’t normally see in an MMO.

Sony has made several videos available on the FreeRealms site that showcase some of the neat things this game will offer. You can race karts, keep pets, play chess, and do other casual things that has nothing to do with going out and killing creatures. The graphics appear to be cartoony but they do look good.

I will be keeping tabs on this title as I am interested to see how good a game Sony will make of it. It will be free-to-play, but there will be many options you won’t have access to unless you pay to play it. To get access to the full game, you’ll need to pony up $5 a month. Sony says there will be no lack of enjoyment for the free players. I hope they hold to that.

If you are an adult, don’t expect to find a huge challenge while playing this game, but if you want something the entire family can have fun with, then head on over and sign up for the beta test.