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Released in 1997, Ultima Online is considered one of the first MMORPGs, setting a precedent for future online gaming with persistent worlds and social interaction.

The mid-2000s saw a rise in casual gaming with platforms like Facebook and mobile phones, making gaming accessible to a broader audience.

Games like Rocket League and Fortnite pushed for cross-platform play in the late 2010s, allowing players on different consoles and PCs to play together.

Introduced in 2009, League of Legends popularized the free-to-play model with microtransactions, significantly impacting the economic model of online gaming.

StarCraft's popularity in South Korea led to the professionalization of esports in the late 1990s, setting the stage for global competitions and organized leagues.

Launching in 2004, World of Warcraft became a cultural phenomenon, reaching millions of players and shaping the landscape of MMORPGs for years to come.

Launched in 2011, Twitch.tv provided a platform for gamers to live-stream gameplay, which has become an important aspect of gaming culture and marketing.

Defense of the Ancients (DotA), a mod for Warcraft III, established the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) genre, influencing titles like LoL and Dota 2.

Epic Games' Fortnite, released in 2017, became a cultural landmark with its battle royale mode, live events, and cross-platform play.

Services like Google Stadia and NVIDIA GeForce Now emerged in the late 2010s, offering the ability to stream games from the cloud without powerful hardware.

Valve Corporation's Steam, launched in 2003, revolutionized the way games are sold and distributed online, leading to a massive shift in the gaming industry.

After its 2009 release, Minecraft popularized the sandbox game genre and user-generated content, with its impact seen in education and creative expression.

With the advent of games like Fortnite, in-game purchasing, particularly for cosmetic items, became a significant revenue stream for developers.

With the rise of gaming YouTubers and Let's Play videos, YouTube has significantly influenced how games are consumed, shared, and celebrated.

The gradual introduction of Virtual Reality into online gaming, exemplified by games like VRChat, opened new possibilities for immersive multiplayer experiences.