In a surprising turn of events, MMO veteran Rich Vogel has confirmed the closure of his studio, T-Minus Zero Entertainment, just a year after its formation under NetEase Games. The studio was poised to develop a third-person sci-fi multiplayer action game, but despite initial support and a playable demo, the current market conditions proved too challenging for securing necessary funding. Vogel, who has an impressive track record with titles like Ultima Online and Star Wars: Galaxies, expressed gratitude towards NetEase for their support during the studio’s brief existence.