EverQuest , is a 3D fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game that was released on the 16th of March, 1999. The original design is credited to Brad McQuaid, Steve Clover, and Bill Trost. It was developed by Sony's 989 Studios and its early-1999 spin-off Verant Interactive, and published by Sony Online Entertainment . Since its acquisition of Verant in late 1999, SOE develops, runs, and distributes EverQuest. EverQuest's development is ongoing, and the 18th expansion, Veil of Alaris, was released on November 15, 2011. EverQuest has earned numerous awards, including 1999... GameSpot Game of the Year and a 2008 Technology & Engineering Emmy Award. Many of the elements in EverQuest have been drawn from text-based MUD games, particularly DikuMUDs, which in turn were inspired by traditional role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons.
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