From MUDs to Metaverse: A History of Online Gaming
Tracing the evolution of online games from the early internet to today.
The Dawn of Online Gaming
Online gaming's roots stretch back to the 1970s with MUDs (Multi-User Dungeons), text-based multiplayer games that laid the groundwork for everything that followed.
The MMO Era
The late 1990s and 2000s saw the rise of massively multiplayer online games. Ultima Online, EverQuest, and World of Warcraft defined an era and proved that millions of players could share persistent virtual worlds.
The Modern Era
Today's online gaming landscape is diverse and accessible. From mobile MOBAs to VR social spaces, online gaming has become a fundamental part of modern entertainment and social life.