EverQuest

EverQuest (EQ) is a 3D fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) released in March 1999. The original design is credited to Brad McQuaid, Steve Clover, and Bill Trost. It was developed by Verant Interactive (which had recently parted from 989 Studios) and published by Sony Online Entertainment (SOE). SOE currently runs and distributes EverQuest.

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To play, one must initially pay for the game software and then pay a recurring monthly fee; a free trial is also available for those who wish to experience the game before paying. EverQuest was the most popular MMORPG outside of Asia from 1999 to around 2004, claiming nearly a half-million paying subscribers. EQ has frequently been cited as popularizing the MMORPG genre based on its success and mainstream media attention, which often noted its controversial aspects. It has had numerous expansion packs, a sequel, and other spin-off products.

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Fantasy: Fantasy is a genre of art, literature, film, television, and music that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of either plot, theme, setting, or all three. The genre is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by overall look, feel, and theme of the individual ...

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