EA's Earth and Beyond MMOG To Shut Down

EA's Earth and Beyond MMOG To Shut Down 63

Posted by simoniker on Wednesday March 17, 2004 @03:41PM from the to-boldly-go dept.

Zonk writes "The announcement came down yesterday that Electronic Arts' space-based massively multiplayer online game Earth and Beyond is to close this September. There is a detailed official FAQ page regarding the transition to 'Sunset', including dates, content additions, and information about billing. Commentary can be found via Terra Nova and over on Waterthread. Sigh... another one bites the dust."

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too bad (Score:3, Funny)

by Wheat.Thin ( 737479 ) writes: on Wednesday March 17, 2004 @03:45PM (#8591185)

I know it wasn't for everyone, but I've really enjoyed playing this game Guess it's time to switch over to Duke Nukem Forever!

Free copies to other MMOs (Score:5, Funny)

by pat_trick ( 218868 ) writes: on Wednesday March 17, 2004 @03:51PM (#8591258)

I find it interesting that they're offering free copies of Ultima Online and The Sims Online to all of the Earth & Beyond subscribers. First time I've heard of a closing MMO offering a sort of 'severance package'.

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too bad (Score:3, Funny)

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