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Another one bites the dust! As of tomorrow, July 31st 2009, the battle between agents and humans will end as the plug is pulled on The Matrix Online permanently.

Rather than going out with a...

The Matrix Online (MxO) has been on the ropes since its launch in March 2005. Originally published by Warner Bros. and Sega, the game switched publishers in June 2005 as Warner Bros. and Sony...

Intern chats and amazing rants!

SOE's podcast 39 is here. Included in this addition:

Talk to your friends, no matter what SOE game they are playing.

Included: 10 Reasons to go to Fan Faire!

SOE Podcast 37 is here, and this time we're hearing from the Vanguard team, and meeting the new server hamster!

People still play this game?

Agent Smith will be returning to the Matrix Online to take some names and kick some butt.

The silent finally speak out!

The Matrix Online developers have put out their first producer letter in some time. If you were watching this game on the back burner or haven't thought about it in a while, be sure to give it a read.

MXO devs offer the red pill!

In a largely event-driven MMO (one that runs an event nearly every day, hats off!), knowing what's on the dev's collective mind is more than just news - in a Matrix-y kind of way. You know. Anyway, here's a look at the latest MXO dev blog at Warcry:

You must enter the Matrix...

The developers working on MxO have posted a brand new dev blog over at Warcry. The article focuses on the state of the online game's persistent story-line and where players can expect the story to go in the future.

Check out the entire article by going here.

Events Planned to Celebrate the Second Anniversary

Yes, it's another press release today! This time from SOE to announce that there are lots of plans to celebrate the 2nd year of Martix Online.

From March 29th through April 10th, The Matrix Online is celebrating its second anniversary! This year’s event features the new “luggable” object type, which is scheduled for release to the regular game later this year. Take this chance to visit the Oracle in a special anniversary-only mission!

More is in the press release!

The Matrix Online Re-Review

MMORPG.com has posted their latest review of Matrix Online today. Keep reading to see what their thoughts are...

When you enter the world of the Matrix you get a choice to be a part of three Primary factions, Zion, The Machines and The Merovingians. Automatically upon character creation you start out as the Zion primary faction. This can easily be changed by taking missions with one of the three factions. As you do more missions for your primary faction you gain fame with them and thus favour. Also available are missions that are part of the main storyline. During these storyline missions you are able to meet some of the big characters in the movies, such as Commander Lock and Niobe.

Get clicking to read the rest. Do you play Matrix Online? Let us know about your adventures in our Ten Ton Hammer Forums today!

The Matrix Online Story Continues in Episode 5.2

This morning, Update 45 was added to the Matrix Online. Here is a look at the update notes...

The Matrix Online Story Continues in Episode 5.2!
The 5.2 Storyline missions and cinematic are now available in game.
The first 5.2 critical mission will be available as soon as the patch is live. The remaining four missions will roll out each following Thursday (7/20, 7/27, 8/4, 8/11)at 1:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (0800 hours GMT).

Changes to Spy Tree abilities
The following Abilities have had these changes applied to improve balance (Note: Other effects for these Abilities still apply):

Neuro Dart
Sneak Movement downgrade: -50% (was -75%)
Invisibility Movement downgrade: -50% (was -75%)
Movement Speed downgrade: -50% (was -75%)
Force Combat downgrade: -10% for 30 seconds

Crippling Throw
Inner Strength cost: 20 (was 35)
Force Combat downgrade: -40% for 15 seconds

Deadly Throw
Inner Strength cost: 18 (was 25)
DPS: 44 (was 31)
Force Combat downgrade: -15% for 15 seconds

Throat Cutting Throw
Inner Strength cost: 15 (was 35)
Status Effect: 20% chance Dazed for 8 seconds
Status Effect: 20% chance Off-Balance for 8 seconds

Sever Artery
Force Combat downgrade: -10% for 30 seconds

Subduing Throw
Inner Strength cost: 15 (was 25)
Status Effect: 20% chance Staggered for 8 seconds
Status Effect: 20% chance Off-Balance for 8 seconds

Read the full update notice and then let us know what you think in the forums!

Data Node One has gotten a face lift and has joined the Sony Station network. Looks like Sony decided to sexy it up. It has the same layout as the EQ and EQ2 webpages now.

More news on The Matrix Online

There's a new Other Side of the Looking Glass up at the Data Node One.

Yeah.. I know. I was surprised that this game is still going too. Who knows, SOE could have totally revamped it.

More News and Info on The Matrix Online.