Original sentence: CD, download.EQ has frequently been cited as popularizing the MMORPG genre based on its success and mainstream media attention, which often noted its controversial aspects.EverQuest (EQ) is a 3D fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) released in March 1999.EverQuest was the most popular MMORPG outside of Asia from 1999 to around 2004, claiming nearly a half-million paying subscribers.It has had numerous expansion packs, a sequel, and other spin-off products.It was developed by Verant Interactive (which had recently parted from 989 Studios) and published by Sony Online Entertainment (SOE).Many other people have worked on EQ's design through the many updates and expansion packs that have been released as the service has operated continually since 1999.SOE runs and distributes EverQuest currently.The original design is credited to Brad McQuaid, Steve Clover, and Bill Trost.To play, one must initially pay for the game software and then pay a recurring monthly fee; a free trial is also available for those who wish to experience the game before paying.While the original concept is credited to Brad McQuaid, Steve Clover, and Bill Trost, much of the actual design was done by Brian Canary, Ryan Palacio, Roger Uzun and Geoffrey "GZ" Zatkin.Windows, Mac OS X
Edited sentence: EverQuest (EQ) is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) released in March 1999.The original concept is credited to Brad McQuaid, Steve Clover, and Bill Trost, though much of the actual design was done by Brian Canary, Ryan Palacio, Roger Uzan and Geoffrey "GZ" Zatkin.background-color: #f7f8ff; border:1px solid #8888aa;".sans-serif; padding: 6px; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; font-size: 10px;