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Happy Birthday to EverQuest!

by Michael Zenke Mar 17th 2008 at 9:00PM

Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest, Culture, MMO industry

Yesterday was the ninth anniversary of the original EverQuest, and the official EQ team blog has up a unique image that puts the whole history of the game together into one fantastic timeline. Even if you weren't online over the weekend for the 50% XP bonus, you can still participate in the Fabled Planes of Power content - it runs through April 16th.

If you missed it at the end of last week, we had a lengthy interview with lead designer Travis McGeathy about the anniversary event. We also chatted about the game's recent history, back to the Serpent's Spine days, and snag a few tantalizing hints about the future of SOE's oldest game.

For an extra treat, check below the cut for an anniversary video that does a great job of making EQ look ... pretty cool, actually.

Tags: anniversary, birthday, eq, everquest, soe, sony-online-entertainment

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

3-18-2008 @ 12:21AM

Wildhammer said...

Wow, five years and still kickin'. On an Expansion-filled IV for life support but still....

3-18-2008 @ 8:11AM

Oneiromancer said...

That would be nine years, of course...

3-18-2008 @ 12:44PM

Erik Sagen said...

Wow. I can't believe it's been 9 years since the first EQ, amazing, considering that was such a cool game at the time. Looking back it does look "old skool" as the graphics just didn't stand the test of time and the game play doesn't have the same appeal.

Still, it was quite the game.

4-01-2008 @ 12:52PM

Dottell said...

I was disappointed that the collectors item was not useful to casters.I guess everyone should get something but why not make it for everyone.

4-01-2008 @ 12:53PM

Dottell said...

Happy Birthday Ever Quest!!!

4-08-2008 @ 12:44PM

Sassinya said...

Happy Bithday EQ !! Thank you for the memories :) I have tried other more popular games and still love EQ Best and will always log in and say /gu Hiya Savages :)

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