Enter the rabbit hole, first look: The Matrix Online

Monolith has taken on the daunting task of continuing the Matrix franchise in videogame format, as Warner Bros. & the Wachowskis have challenged them to pick up the reins were the questionable sequels left off.  That being said, the game has just entered beta testing, and while it's too early to make an accurate judgment, the style seems to be there.  There are also intriguing choices that must be made, mainly, choosing sides: help Zion rescue more humans, support the Matrix by working for the machines, play God alongside the Merovingian, or just run in your own crowd.  Monolith is planning to keep things fresh by adding updates that will drive the story through crucial cutscenes.  The team also has plans to record the latest news on websites via the "Sentinel newspaper", so late joiners can be filled in on the previous exploits of their server-mates.  From the sound of it, Monolith just might succeed in bringing back the wonder and excitement of the original movie, and maybe we won't regret having taken the red pill after all.