Online multiplayer changed the trajectory of games, but the cost of keeping servers running means every virtual world is doomed to die – sooner or later Nevan Hagarty had an idea. If he and other Halo 3 players stayed online the night of 13 January 2022, they could delay the impending server shu...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/03/the-end-of-the-world-how-players-mourn-the-death-of-their-favourite-online-games)