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Matrix Online Sold To SOE?
SirBruce writes "Corpnews is reporting that two separate sources have told them The Matrix Online has been sold to Sony Online Entertainment. Monolith is getting out of the MMO business altogether. SOE has also acquired the rights from Monolith for another MMO that was in development but recently cancelled a DC Comics MMOG. (ed: Remember the DC vs. NCSoft squabble?) Most of Monlith's MMO employees are being laid off with SOE taking over." Commentary at Plaguelands. Obviously at this point still just a rumour, so have some salt with this news.
As someone who plays Star Wars Galaxies, all I have to say is HAHA!!!!!
Yet another IP for Sony to acquire and then squander away the potential while they focus on EQ.
The only thing I hate more than hypocrites are people who hate hypocrites.
... but this might be a good thing for MxO. I've played several Sony MMOs, and MxO, and I have to say that MxO is just terrible. People may bash Sony for their games, but that's nothing like what's been done by Monolith.
Sony might actually be able to look at what's been there and revamp the game so it actually includes things like fun gameplay and content. There's a LOT of potential in what's already there in MxO, but I think it needs a more experienced hand to guide it to being something great.
"I'm a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar."
-Hoban Washburn
If they put MxO on Station Access, I'll play it again. I guess the other good news is that within a year or so, everyone will be able to have their very own "The One" character.
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