Like many people that near their eighteenth birthday, the Xbox 360 will soon lose support from its parent company. Today, an announcement on the official Xbox website revealed that a number of Xbox servers will be shutting down in December. This news has left many gamers feeling nostalgic and saddened by the impending loss of their favorite online gaming communities.
As it does periodically, Electronic Arts is shutting down the online servers for a number of older, less-played titles by the end of the year. This includes popular titles like Battlefield and Anvil: Vault Breaker. Gamers who have spent countless hours playing these games online will need to find new ways to connect with their friends and fellow gamers.
Enjoy playing them online while you can! Every now and again, we learn of a bunch of Xbox games shutting their servers, leaving players with no choice but to move on to newer titles. It's a bittersweet moment for many gamers who have formed strong bonds with their online communities.
Seattle indie developer Ska Studios' debut title The Dishwasher was a 2009 release on Xbox Live Arcade. It's one of dozens of games that will no longer be accessible online once the servers are shut down. This is a reminder of the ever-changing landscape of online gaming and the importance of treasuring the moments we have with our favorite games.
The #DarkSouls2 PS3 and Xbox 360 servers will shut down on March 31, 2024. A message stating that online play is disabled will be displayed for anyone still trying to access the servers after that date. This marks the end of an era for many dedicated Dark Souls 2 players.
Online servers for Dark Souls 2 will be shut down in March, for anyone still playing on either PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. This news has sparked discussions among gamers about the future of online gaming and the impact of server closures on the gaming community.
PlayStation Network suffered some outages on Thursday, stoking gamers' fears that Sony might stop supporting the PS4 console. This has raised concerns about the longevity of online gaming services and the importance of preserving gaming history for future generations.
You can add Gran Turismo Sport, Only Up!, and the PS5 exclusive Side Bullet to the graveyard. These titles will join the growing list of games that have had their online servers shut down, leaving players with only memories of their online gaming experiences.
