Massively's Fourth of July weekend MMO event roundup

It's Independence Day in the U.S., the day when gamers scarf down BBQ and try to flee family events so they can log back into MMOs. What? You know you do it. Here's a few of the events and sales and promotions MMO players can look forward to this weekend. If you know of one we missed, shout it out in the comments!

• Marvel Heroes is boasting a "Red, White, and Loot" boost to rotating game modes, including increased loot drops.

• Neverwinter has unleashed the Celebration of Lliira event, complete with fireworks and rewards.

• Star Wars: The Old Republic is granting double experience all weekend.

• The Guardians of Gaia event returns to The Secret World in honor of its anniversary.

• EverQuest II features a summer rebate sale on holiday items and more; classic EQ turned on double XP last night.

• Age of Wushu has 10 different events going on this weekend. TEN.

• TERA's gone live with a double-drop weekend.

• World of Tanks celebrates Canada Day and Independence Day with discounts on cash-shop stuff and experience bonuses.

• Fallen Earth is running sales and a new summer combat patch.

• Champions Online has introduced Stars Tights and new Liberty Grav Bike. Vrooom.

• The Brits behind RuneScape are hosting an in-game BBQ and offering Uncle Sam hats.

• Enjoy a holiday bonus weekend in Dark Age of Camelot.

• Black Gold Online has dedicated an in-game monument and promises streams and contests.

• War Thunder offers discounts and RP boosts for USA victories.

• DUST 514 is running an accelerated SP week.

• Dungeons and Dragons Online has a double bonus point promotion in the official store.

• SMITE still has the Ramerica eagle skin we can't stop giggling over. Wheeee.

• Pirate101 has a Red, White, & Blue sale going on mounts, pets, and teleporters.