Universal Pictures and Bigpoint are partnering to deliver a new MMO based on the popular "The Mummy" film franchise.

The Mummy Online is a free-to-play action-RPG set to launch in Winter 2010, and will allow for players to explore early 20th century Egypt while battling each other and "ancient evil."Key characters and familiar environments from the film series will also appear in the game, digital Brendan Fraser, anyone?

A teaser website is availalbe here.

[Thanks Cecropia and eyeswideopen for the tips!]