Matrix Online Integrates AIM Into Game

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, SEGA, and America Online work together to bring AIM to the Matrix Online.

This new addition to The Matrix Online will add that true feel of "operator" contact with the outside world. It should also eliminate the frustrating situations where you know your support is playing solitaire waiting for some kind of impetus to log into the game.

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The integration of AOL Instant Messenger into The Matrix Online will enable players to see the online presence of fellow gamers and communicate with them at any time within the context of the game. Gamers can also reach outside the game to contact players that are online, but not playing The Matrix Online, to alert them to join a mission or ask them for gameplay tips.

The expected release date of The Matrix Online is March 22, 2005.