Whatever your opinion of the movies themselves or the massive marketing machine that surrounds them, there's no denying that The Matrix franchise has had a tremendous impact on popular culture. Thrilling cinematic combat, a slick visual style, and an interesting fusion of diverse philosophies all set it in sci-fi setting helped to make The Matrix a bona fide phenomenon when it was originally released. As with all successful brands, sequels and video games were inevitable. The Matrix Online, developed by Monolith and published by Warner Bros. is the latest continuation of the franchise.