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A toast to the wild west weirdos of the MMO goldrush—from the game that unleashed pandora's lootbox, to a deeply strange mess based off a 1996 science fiction novel
This article reflects on the unique and often strange MMOs from the genre's goldrush era between 2005-2015, highlighting games like Zhengtu Online, which pioneered lootboxes, and The Matrix Online, an ambitious early example of live service elements. It contrasts these experimental titles with the more risk-averse nature of modern game development, suggesting that such creative and peculiar games are unlikely to emerge today.
A Matrix Online fan tracks down the ‘untold story’ of why the cult SOE MMO died
A fan has investigated the reasons behind the downfall of the cult MMORPG The Matrix Online, which ran from 2005 to 2009. The investigation involved tracking down and interviewing individuals who pitched the game to the Wachowskis and those involved in its development until its closure.