In a recent newsletter from Realtiime Worlds, the company stated that they will be using the social networking site, Facebook, as a "major community tool" in their latest MMO, APB. APB (All Points Bulletin) is an upcoming massively multiplayer online title based in urban sprawls and features two sides that players can choose from; the Enforcers or Criminals. The game design is lead by David Jones, creator of the original Grand Theft Auto and Crackdown.

Though it isn't yet known how exactly Facebook will integrate with APB, Dave Jones said the game would be using the social music site, Last.fm, for in-game audio content. This proves that the studio is keen to embrace already popular and established online services for the game, rather than building their own.

Community relations manager, Chris Dye, has stated that the game is close to beta status: "In the middle of September we moved into the final phase of internal alpha testing with regular play tests involving 100+ employees enjoying the various elements of APB currently available".

Even though the title is currently only accessible to employees, OXM reported back in late August that Realtime Worlds will set up a beta once its actual Facebook group hits 500 members. APB's release is date is currently TBA.