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Electronic Arts has just announced the permanent suspension of the Ultima X: Odyssey MMORPG project. They have decided it is in the best interest of the franchise to focus their efforts in other directions. Here is the official release from Chris "Binky" Launius:
The following statement has also been made by David "InQWis" Yee, the Producer of UX:O:
We at MMORPG.COM are a bit saddened by this announcement. This was a very innovative and promising looking title. We would like to thank the people at EA for their efforts in supporting our community and wish them the best in their future endeavors. - MMORPG.COM Staff - |
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6/30/04 7:23:19 PM#2
I knew it! I knew it! Another casualty of war.
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6/30/04 7:27:03 PM#3
its not like I didnt expected it ... they have done it bfore and never twice without 3 time
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6/30/04 7:29:02 PM#4
"best interest of the franchise. " Figures EA would say something like that... if they wanted to make UO better, they would of made UO:X... but nooooo... another game destroyed by EA because it should of been made two years ago and the programmers take to long. :)
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6/30/04 7:31:06 PM#5
Took them awhile, but we all had a feeling this was coming. Another sad day in a game that gets cancelled.
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DaShiz
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6/30/04 7:31:52 PM#6
SOB! Man, I was really looking forward to this title, it is such a shame! I guess the hype from WoW and EQII made them second guess with all of that as competition. That is so horrible, I guess I saw it coming in march when they split the team up and moved there offices. I really think they are makeing a mistake by suspending it perminantly though, if they released it later next year, mabye Q3 it would do great, I know it would of. O well, another casualty of a saturated market. Your scathing wit and daring insight into the turbulent political crags of the internet are shining beacons of truth and purity for the slight remaining masses of visionless hypocriticial sheep who bleat at the thought of your glory Your scathing wit and daring insight into the turbulent political crags of the internet are shining beacons of truth and purity for the slight remaining masses of visionless hypocriticial sheep who bleat at the thought of your glory |
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Ominis
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6/30/04 7:33:37 PM#7
Bah! Another! And for once it's one I am kinda sad to see it go. It showed some promise and had some cool ideas too. Guess I'll admit I kinda saw it coming... Not hearing about a MMORPG for a few months usually isn't a good sign.
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6/30/04 7:34:24 PM#8
It did look neat...
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I played this game hands on at the unvieling in SanFran and I can assure you that is was smooth and polished. It was truely an enjoyable game with an easy to use interface and highly interactive enviornments.
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6/30/04 7:45:51 PM#10
And then there were two....
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6/30/04 7:46:35 PM#11
oh man...not another one... -- -- |
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6/30/04 7:48:59 PM#12
I am pissed, this is the second time that EA cancels an Ultima "Online" product. I swear, I will never buy a EA game anymore. The sign have been there, as pther mentioned, no news for months the closing of Origing and the move and leaving of the best of the best in the DEV team.
Its another sad day in the short hostory of MMORPGs, but I really hope EA will regret this move!!!! Camthorn Ironhand Camthorn Ironhand |
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6/30/04 7:51:02 PM#13
WOW ... I mean to see some of the smaller titles bag it basically because of WoW and EQ 2 is one thing but to see something like UO X call it quits really blows my mind! All I know is that if this continues I hope to hell that EQ2 and WoW make most of us happy for at least a couple years to come! Beta'd: Neocron, Planetside, ShadowBane, Horizons, City of Heros, Saga of Ryzom, Lineage II Played: EQ, Shadowbane, DAoC, SWG, Anarchy Online, Asherson's Call 2. Earth and Beyond Playing: City of Heros, EQ Beta'd: Neocron, Planetside, ShadowBane, Horizons, City of Heros, Saga of Ryzom, Lineage II, WoW Stress Test Played: EQ, Shadowbane, DAoC, SWG, Anarchy Online, Asherson's Call 2. Earth and Beyond, City of Heros, EQ Playing: WAITING FOR WOW and EQ 2 |
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6/30/04 7:54:19 PM#14
I hope so too... next thing EQ2 will call it quits because of Priston Tale... lol
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6/30/04 7:55:00 PM#15
Quick place your bets on the next one. Im gonna say Dragon Empires |
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6/30/04 7:56:19 PM#16
$25 on Dark and Light!
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6/30/04 8:03:35 PM#17
HEHE Start a poll Beta'd: Neocron, Planetside, ShadowBane, Horizons, City of Heros, Saga of Ryzom, Lineage II Played: EQ, Shadowbane, DAoC, SWG, Anarchy Online, Asherson's Call 2. Earth and Beyond Playing: City of Heros, EQ Beta'd: Neocron, Planetside, ShadowBane, Horizons, City of Heros, Saga of Ryzom, Lineage II, WoW Stress Test Played: EQ, Shadowbane, DAoC, SWG, Anarchy Online, Asherson's Call 2. Earth and Beyond, City of Heros, EQ Playing: WAITING FOR WOW and EQ 2 |
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6/30/04 8:10:44 PM#18
*toilet flush*
Another goes down the tubes. Anyone wonder why we dont see these POS 2d games being cancelled? |
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6/30/04 8:11:54 PM#19
I just hope D&D online makes it
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6/30/04 8:16:51 PM#20
Why does EA even bother telling anyone about a new UO title. They just end up canceling it. I was thinking since they canceled UO2, they might actually stick to this one, so they don't make themselves look like complete jackasses. Turns out, I was wrong. "The Object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his." -George S. Patton "The Object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his." -George S. Patton |
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