| Nord | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | Skygoblin |
| Publisher(s) | Skygoblin |
| Engine | jMonkey Engine |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | April 8, 2009 (Online) September 22, 2010 (Facebook) |
| Genre(s) | MMORPG |
Nord was a free 3D MMORPG that was playable online and on Facebook by SLX games, [1] which became Skygoblin after their merger with the developer of The Journey Down. [2] Nord was the first virtual world on Facebook that was presented in full 3D. [1]
Nord was originally released online on April 8, 2009. [3] On September 22, 2010, the game was adapted to be played on Facebook. [1] Nord is however running down operations starting in September in preparation for final closure set for December 29, 2013.
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