MMOs, unfortunately, do not last forever. When they sunset and close down for good, the whole genre mourns.
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Final Fantasy XI previews the second part of its final story
The next version update for Final Fantasy XI doesn't bring the end, but it does bring the continuation of the end. The second chapter...
RaiderZ is shutting down in August
Perfect World is shutting down RaiderZ, effective August 7th at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The firm says that payments back-dated to May 7th will be...
PlanetSide 2 hits European snags, closes in Korea
It isn't all sunshine and daisies for PlanetSide 2, even following yesterday's massive PlayStation 4 launch. For starters, the European servers for all PlayStation...
Co-op sandbox Windborne is closing down on Steam
You're in for some disappointment today if you were hoping that Windborne would ever emerge from early access. Developer Hidden Path announced this morning...
‘Speed MOBA’ Solstice Arena shutting down, offers parting gift
After two years in operation on both mobile devices and the PC, Solstice Arena is calling it quits.
The so-called "speed MOBA" announced last night...
Not So Massively: Heroes of the Storm launches, Infinite Crisis gives up
It's been a week of mixed feelings in the land of MOBAs, with the thrill of a new game launch juxtaposed against the background...
Infinite Crisis fan organizes last hurrah
When faced with the end of a game that you love, how do you use those final days? While some might grieve over Infinite...
Infinite Crisis is shutting down on August 14th
DC-themed superhero MOBA Infinite Crisis is shutting down on August 14th, according to an announcement posted on the front page of Turbine's official site.
After...
Russian version of Lord of the Rings Online closes June 1st
If you were hoping that the Russian version of Lord of the Rings Online would last forever, we have some sad news for you...
Need for Speed World is shutting down on July 14th
Need for Speed World has entered its final lap. After five years of operation, the game is shutting down on July 14th, with purchases...
Grand Chase shuts down but offers fans a tribute post
There are some games you realize had a long run only after you say goodbye to them. Grand Chase might not have been one...
OnLive shutting down, sells Sony some of its assets
The OnLive cloud gaming service is shutting down, and the firm has sold Sony some of its assets, according to a dev blog.
The OnLive...
Final Fantasy XI halts updates this year with one last storyline
How long should a game last? Final Fantasy XI has had an impressive run, but its glory days are indisputably past. That's why Square-Enix...
Allods Online is shutting down in China
So long, Allods Online; you will be remembered. The Russian-made fantasy MMO is shutting down... in China. The English servers are still just fine....
Dungeon Fighter Online returns from the dead with March 24 open beta
Dungeon Fighter Online returns from the dead this week.
The North American version of the game was shut down two years ago; then-publisher Nexon said...
Online shooter Dizzel is shutting down in April
Fans of Dizzel are going to be sad to hear that the game is shutting down in April, but it might be reassuring to...
The Stomping Land creator apparently abandons project
Friends, it pains me to say this, especially when dinosaurs are involved, but it might be time to give up hope on The Stomping...
Dream of Mirror Online returns from the dead
After several years of being out of commission, Dream of Mirror Online (DOMO) is coming back for a second shot at success. The closed...
