Earlier this week, the developers of an online gaming platform announced that several of their most popular titles would be shutting down. The announcement was made on the game's official website, which provided a detailed list of all the games that had been affected by the shutdown. Among these were a number of titles that had gained popularity over the years, including some that appeared to have been taken offline at some point in the past.
Despite the news, players from across the web expressed shock and disappointment at the sudden closure. Many lamented that this was yet another example of old-fashioned gaming platforms being pushed aside for newer, flashier options. Others pointed out that many of these older games had been popular precisely because they offered something different than what was currently available. Regardless of individual opinions on the matter, there is no denying that this development will leave a gaping hole in countless gamers' hearts. After all, it is hard to say goodbye to longtime favorites like these. Whether they are played casually or competitively, video games are more than just entertainment; they are an essential part of our culture, and losing them would be a loss we would feel deeply. Thankfully, though changes may lie ahead in terms of technological advancements and game design trends.
It can be sad to see a beloved game lose its online functionality, especially if the end of those multiplayer servers cuts us off from beloved teammates and friends. But sadly, this is often unavoidable as companies shut down or change their online services over time. And for some games, this may mean an official end to the ability to play online at all.
One such game is Avatar. Originally released in 2009, the massively popular third-person shooter quickly gained a dedicated fanbase and established itself as one of the most iconic games of its era. However, earlier this year it was announced that the servers for Avatar would be shutting down on October 14, 2018 – meaning that after this date it will be impossible to play the game in any official capacity.
While disappointing, it's not surprising that Avatar has been targeted by these changes. Times are moving on and gaming has evolved greatly since its heyday in 2009 – and as servers are closed around the world, sadly many older titles will inevitably fall by the wayside. Still, here's hoping that other games like Rainbow Six Vegas and Rainbow Six Vegas 2 can stay online a little longer than Avatar – at least long enough for us diehard fans to add some more wins to our illustrious record!
On Wednesday, Ubisoft took a number of its older games offline, resulting in many players being unable to access them. The move was initially thought to be permanent, but Ubisoft has since clarified that the games were taken down by mistake and will be back online soon. In a statement, the company said that the list of games taken offline was mistakenly updated last week with titles that are not yet offline, and it has now been updated to reflect this. As a result, several titles that were previously thought to be unavailable are now playable again. However, it is unclear when exactly the games will be back online, so players will just have to wait until Ubisoft gives further updates.
Ubisoft has been hit by another round of downtime, with some of the publisher's most popular games going offline for a short period. The affected titles include Anno 2070, Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed 3, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Driver San Francisco, Far Cry 3, Silent Hunter 5 and Splinter Cell Blacklist. The outage appears to have affected all platforms, with Ubisoft saying that services have now been restored. This is the second time in as many weeks that Ubisoft's games have suffered from downtime, following an earlier incident that left players unable to access various titles on PC. While the current outage is not as widespread, it is still likely to frustrate players who have been unable to play their favorite games for a short period of time. We will update this article as more information becomes available.
When it comes to retro gaming, many people turn to digital platforms like Steam and the Nintendo eShop for all their classic gaming needs. However, if you're looking for a more comprehensive solution, you might be interested in the list proposed by Video Game Price Charts. This extensive collection of classic titles spans generations, covering everything from PS2 and Xbox 360 games to Sega Genesis and Atari 2600 titles.
The list includes both iconic games that helped shape the die-hard gamer community as well as more obscure releases that may have slipped under your radar. There are shooters like Perfect Dark and Red Faction: Guerrilla, sports sims like Madden NFL 09 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08, action platformers like Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening and Beyond Good & Evil, open-world adventures like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and God of War III, puzzle games like Braid and Super Meat Boy, RPGs like Dragon Age: Origins and Fallout 3─all alongside countless other classics spanning genres from stealth to racing to rhythm.
Whether you want to revisit some old favourites or discover a forgotten gem from gaming's past, this massive list is sure to have something for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Dive on in!
The inclusion of OnLive games is particularly puzzling, as the service shut down in 2015 and all of its games are now unplayable. It's also notable that several entries on the list are versions of games that never had online play to begin with, such as the GameCube release of Rainbow Six Lockdown. It's possible that the list was compiled based on incomplete data, or that it simply includes every game that has ever had some form of online functionality, regardless of how limited or short-lived it may have been. Either way, it's clear that the list is far from comprehensive, and it's unlikely that any future release will be able to match its scope.
Full list of games is as follows,
America’s Army Xbox 360
Anno 1404 PC
Anno Online PC
Assassin’s Creed 2 PC | MAC | iOS | OnLive
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood OnLive
Assassin’s Creed: Recollection MAC | iOS
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations OnLive
Avatar PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Beyond Good and Evil PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Blazing Angels 2 PC | Xbox 360
Call of Juarez 2: Bound in Blood PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Call of Juarez 3: The Cartel PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Driver: San Francisco OnLive
ESPN Sport Connections Wii U
Far Cry PC
Far Cry 2 PC
Far Cry Blood Dragon PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Flashback Origins PC
Ghost Recon PC
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
H.A.W.X. PC
H.A.W.X. 2 PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | OnLive
Haze PlayStation 3
Heroes of Might and Magic 5 PC
I Am Alive PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Just Dance 3 Xbox 360
Just Dance 3 Greatest Hits Xbox 360
Just Dance 3 Kids Xbox 360 | Wii | Wii U
Just Dance 4 PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | Wii U
Just Dance 2014 PlayStation 3 | PlayStation 4| Xbox 360 | Xbox One | Wii | Wii U
Just Dance 2015 PlayStation 3 | PlayStation 4 | Xbox 360 | Xbox One | Wii | Wii U
Just Dance 2016 PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | Wii
Just Dance 2017 PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | Wii
Just Dance 2018 PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | Wii
Just Dance Disney Party Xbox 360 | Wii
Just Dance Disney Party 2 Xbox 360
Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth Xbox 360 | Wii U
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes PC
Might & Magic Duel of Champions PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Might & Magic Showdown PC
Might & Magic Showdown Paint Workshop PC
Might & Magic X: Legacy PC
MotionSports Xbox 360
MotionSport Adrenaline PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
My Fitness Coach Club PlayStation 3
PowerUp Heroes Xbox 360
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | OnLive
PureFootball PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Rabbids Alive and Kicking Xbox 360
Rabbids Go Home Wii
Rabbids Land Wii U
Rabbids Travel in Time Wii
Rainbow Six – Raven Shield PC
Rainbow Six Lockdown PC | Nintendo GameCube | PlayStation 2 | Xbox
Rainbow Six Vegas PC | PlayStation 3 | PlayStation Portable | Xbox 360
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | Xbox One
Rayman 3 PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Rayman 3 HD PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Rayman Legends PC
Rayman Origins PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
R.U.S.E. MAC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
R.U.S.E. Beta PC
Scrabble 2007 PC
Scrabble 2009 PC
Settlers 3 PC
Settlers 4 PC
Settlers 6: Rise of an Empire PC
Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom PC | MAC
Settlers: Heritage of Kings PC
Shape Fitness Evolved Xbox 360
Shape Up Xbox One
Shaun White Skateboarding PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | OnLive
Shaun White Snowboarding PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | OnLive
Silent Hunter 3 PC
Silent Hunter 4: U-boat Missions PC
Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific PC
Silent Hunter 5 OnLive
Smurfs 2 PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Spartacus Legends PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Splinter Cell: Blacklist Wii U
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory PC
Splinter Cell: Conviction PC | MAC | OnLive
Splinter Cell: Double Agent PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
The Adventures of Tintin PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Tom Clancy’s EndWar PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
Toy Soldiers War Chest PC | PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
Watch Dogs Companion Android | iOS
World in Conflict PC
Your Shape Fitness Evolved Xbox 360
Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 Xbox 360
Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013 Wii U
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