The Game Archaeologist: The complete history of classic MMOs

Justin Olivetti
J. Olivetti|12.20.14

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Justin Olivetti
J. Olivetti
December 20, 2014 12:00 PM
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The Game Archaeologist: The complete history of classic MMOs
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Since this is my final Game Archeologist post of 2014, I want to indulge in a personal project that's been pulling at my shirt-tails for a little while now. I've been writing this column for years and have yet to create a proper guide to all of the games and subjects that I've covered. So that's what you're getting today: a "complete" (thus far) history of classic, obscure, and dead MMOs, arranged by decade.

Ever wonder where MMOs began? Wanted to know what online gamers played back in the '90s and '80s? Trying to remember which games never made it to launch? Curious whether I've covered that little-known gem that was your doorway to a larger virtual world? Then take my hand and come with me!

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

Other topics What topics and games do you want to see covered in TGA in 2015?

There are still plenty of older MMOs and interesting topics to talk about, but I'm always curious which ones you are burning to read about in this space. Sound off in the comments section!

When not clawing his eyes out at the atrocious state of general chat channels, Justin "Syp" Olivetti pulls out his history textbook for a lecture or two on the good ol' days of MMOs in The Game Archaeologist. You can contact him via email at justin@massively.com or through his gaming blog, Bio Break.
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