| Comment | | Originally developed and run by 3DO, Meridian 59 was one of the first graphical MMORPG:s around. It was also the first such to use 3D graphics, with an graphics engine about the same caliber as Doom. It was officially shut down by 3DO in august 2000. On November 29 2001, Near Death Studios bought Meridian 59 with the intention to continue the development and operations. |