The Lost MMOs of 2011

Last year was an eventful one for the MMO genre.  Games come and go all the time, some are better than others, and some deserve (and some don’t) the fates that await them.  Here are the games that died in 2011. Star Wars Galaxies - this game had a hard-core fan base and will...
Jan 6, 2012

Star Wars Galaxies Clos...

In a final Producer’s Letter on the Star Wars Galaxies website, Tony Tyson bids players a heartfelt farewell as the game officially closes its doors.  The “other Star Wars” game was never a huge hit and struggled for market share since its release. The game began...
Dec 19, 2011

Fans Petition to Keep S...

Following Sony Online Entertainment’s announcement that it would be pulling the plug on Star Wars Galaxies, fans have begun to rally support to keep the game from shutting down at the end of the year.  SOE’s decision was influenced by a number of factors, including the...
Jun 29, 2011

Star Wars Galaxies Shut...

Both Sony Online Entertainment and Lucas Arts announced today that Star Wars Galaxies will be shutting down at the end of the year.  The contract between Sony and Lucas Arts ends this year, and the last day is set for December 15, 2011. Below is a letter from Sony Online Entertainment...
Jun 24, 2011