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Learn about the origins and evolution of MMO games, from the first graphic virtual world Mazewar in 1974 to the first MMORPGs in the 1990s. Explore the influences of MUDs, D&D, PLATO, and other genres on the development of MMOs.
Learn what a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) is, how it evolved from text-based MUDs to 3D graphics and online services, and what genres and features it covers. Explore the examples, trends, and challenges of MMOGs in the video game industry.
A multiplayer video game is a game that can be played by more than one person at the same time, either locally or online. Learn about the history, types and examples of multiplayer games, from Spacewar! to World of Warcraft.
An online game is a video game that is either partially or primarily played through the Internet or any other computer network. Learn about the origins, features, and types of online games, from MUDs to MOBAs, and their impact on culture and society.
Learn about massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), a genre of video games that combine role-playing and online elements. Find out the common features, themes, progression, social interaction, and culture of MMORPGs.
Learn how online games evolved from early computer networks to the Internet, with examples of pioneering games and technologies. Explore the origins of multiplayer, host-based, and peer-to-peer games, and their impact on the gaming industry.
A comprehensive list of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) with various genres, settings, business models, and launch dates. Find out the status, graphics, and distribution of each game, as well as their features and notes.
Lineage is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) released in Korea and the United States in 1998 by NCSoft. It is the first game in the Lineage series and features 2D isometric-overhead graphics, castle sieges, and player versus player combat.