The Death of MMORPGs?

A new article over at HomeLan Fed discusses the reasons behind the recent cancellation of Ultima X: Odyssey, Warhammer Online, Mythica, and True Fantasy Online. Here’s a snip:

So what is the reason for this recent spurt of massively multiplayer game shutdowns? Some point to the upcoming release of both Sony Online’s Everquest 2 and Blizzard’s World of Warcraft as a big factor. These games are due out later this fall and some people believe that their presence alone makes it hard for any MMORPG due to launch around the same time as these two behemoths to really compete and gain an audience.