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The online hype was deeply rooted in the existing Bungie community, notably Marathon fans. As the Oni project gained popularity, a dedicated online community emerged in the form of [[Oni Central]] and its forum | The online hype was deeply rooted in the existing Bungie community, notably Marathon fans*. As the Oni project gained popularity, a dedicated online community emerged in the form of [[Oni Central]] and its forum. | ||
Despite or maybe because of the game's late release and a number of canceled features, there were a number of promotional actions around and after the release: artwork by [[Lorraine Reyes McLees]], 4-volume [[Dark_Horse_comics|comic]] published by Dark Horse. | |||
:(*)http://marathon.bungie.org/story/newmay-june98.html -- MARATHON'S STORY : WHAT'S NEW. Marathon fans talking about the newly announced Oni (and the E3 1998 trailer) back in May-June 1998. | |||