2004 Games Collection

2004: The Year Gaming Went Online - When Multiplayer Became Mainstream

2004 marked the dawn of the online gaming revolution, where broadband internet transformed gaming from a solitary experience to a global social phenomenon. This collection celebrates the groundbreaking titles from Xbox Live, PC MMORPGs, and PS2 online that redefined competitive and cooperative play forever.

Generation-Defining Online Experiences

- World of Warcraft (PC): Blizzard's MMORPG behemoth launched with 200k+ concurrent players, creating virtual worlds more populated than real cities.
- Halo 2 (Xbox): Microsoft's flagship shooter perfected Xbox Live matchmaking, popularizing online console multiplayer.
- Counter-Strike: Source (PC): Valve's tactical shooter revolutionized esports with its Steam-powered competitive scene.

Technical Milestones

- Xbox Live 3.0 introduced party chat and downloadable content (DLC) for consoles.
- Steam platform officially launched, beginning its transformation into the PC gaming powerhouse.
- PS2 Network Adapter brought online play to 100M+ consoles worldwide.

Single-Player Masterpieces

- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2): Rockstar's open-world epic set new standards for storytelling and player freedom.
- Half-Life 2 (PC): Valve's physics-driven FPS introduced the revolutionary Source engine and Gravity Gun.
- Metal Gear Solid 3 (PS2): Kojima's Cold War stealth masterpiece featured groundbreaking camouflage systems.

Why 2004 Changed Everything

This was the year gaming became truly connected. Our collection features:
- Preserved online functionality for classic multiplayer titles
- 4K/HDR upgrades for single-player epics
- Original server emulation for authentic 2004 online experiences

Relive the birth of modern online gaming across 30+ platforms with enhanced networking and matchmaking systems.