• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Gameranx

Gameranx

Video Game News, Lists & Guides

  • News
  • Features
  • Platforms
    • Xbox Series X
    • PS5
    • Nintendo
  • Videos
  • Upcoming Games
  • Guides
  • News
  • Features
  • Platforms
    • Xbox Series X
    • PS5
    • Nintendo
  • Videos
  • Upcoming Games
  • Guides

Lego Universe Smashed to Bits

January 31, 2012 by Mat Growcott

The Lego MMO that Shoulda has been shut off. On the bright side, all the pieces are recyclable.

In October 2010, Lego Universe became the MMO that should have been amazing. It's Lego, simple as that, and Lego games are well-respected and always, always fun. It had a bumpy start – being delayed multiple times from its original release date of mid-2008 – and in the end the old fella just couldn't keep up with all the other MMOs. The creators have taken it behind the barn and shot it through the face.

Universe actually went free to play last year, not always a good sign but sometimes enough to revive a failing MMO, but the developers did it in such a ridiculous fashion that it couldn't have helped the game at all. Limited access to armour and weapons, only one world to explore (outside of the tutorial), the inability to talk with other players – basically they wanted you to cough up your hard earned and didn't much care in offering a free experience.

Those who enjoyed the game also said the developers refused to fix certain issues and bugs that the game had. Either way, the servers were shut down at midnight this morning/last night. The developers said they were unable to "build a satisfactory revenue model in our target group."

Share this post:

FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Recent Videos

10 Games That Turned Into MICROTRANSACTION HELLS

10 Games That Turned Into MICROTRANSACTION HELLS

10 GENIUS moments in Flop Games

10 GENIUS moments in Flop Games

10 Games That RUINED Single Player Games For Us

10 Games That RUINED Single Player Games For Us

20 LEGENDARY Games Worth Revisiting in 2025

20 LEGENDARY Games Worth Revisiting in 2025

CHEATER FINED $175000, RED DEAD ONLINE RETURNS? & MORE

CHEATER FINED $175000, RED DEAD ONLINE RETURNS? & MORE

What The HELL is GOING on With Xbox?

What The HELL is GOING on With Xbox?

10 LOCKED Areas Developers Didn't Think WE'D UNLOCK

10 LOCKED Areas Developers Didn't Think WE'D UNLOCK

Top 25 NEW Games of 2025 [Second Half]

Top 25 NEW Games of 2025 [Second Half]

10 WEIRD Gaming Stories of June 2025

10 WEIRD Gaming Stories of June 2025

Category: Updates

Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • Rumor: The Switch 2’s Screen Uses LTPS Screens, A Reasonable Middle Ground From IPS LCD to OLED
  • Ubisoft Lays Off 19 Employees In Red Storm Due To “Ongoing, Targeted Restructuring”
  • Rumor: Multiple Fallout Games Are In Development, Including “The One You’re All Wanting”
  • Pokémon Go: Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day Schedule and Bonuses
  • Pokémon Go – Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales Schedule and Bonuses

Copyright © 2025 · Gameranx · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme