Jeffrey Anderson, chief executive of game publisher Turbine, told gamers that the company would be shutting down Asheron’s Call 2, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game and sequel to Asheron’s Call, which remains up and running.

“In spite of our hard work and the launch of Legions, AC2 has reached the point where it no longer makes sense to continue the service,” Anderson wrote. “We will be officially closing the Asheron’s Call 2 service on 12/30/05. Until then, we plan to run live events, but we will not be adding any content or features. We deeply appreciate the many dedicated fans of AC2 who have stood by us over the years. You have our sincerest gratitude.”

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