MMORPGs have become some of the most popular games for the PC. There current amount of subscribers for pay-to-play MMORPGs numbers in the tens of millions. These players come from all around the world and play a diverse amount of online roleplaying games. Here is a list of some of the best games in the industry.
World of Warcraft - Definitely the top dog when it comes to MMORPGs. World of Warcraft has well over ten million subscribers and continues to grow everyday. This fantasy-based MMORPG broke the mold and has pushed the standard ahead for online role-playing games.
Lord of the Rings Online - Considered to be one of the more popular MMORPGs for casual gamers. Lord of the Rings Online has garnered impressive numbers and reviews after only being out for a few years. There is plenty of solo content and the game has a lot of mainstream appeal.
Eve Online - One of the longest running MMORPGs available today. Eve Online is a sci-fi online roleplaying game. It is well known for its almost true to life corporate and industrial espionage stories. The game is known to be one of the biggest time sinks in the industry, but has garnered a cult following amongst its fans.
Final Fantasy XI - A hit in both the United States and Japan, Final Fantasy XI has brought the series into the online world. The game is extremely group-based and has a ton of content for all types of players.
Warhammer Online - The newest game on this list, Warhammer Online is also the most PvP-oriented game listed here. It was initially marketed as the biggest challenger to dethrone World of Warcraft from the top of the MMORPG market. Although it did not succeed in accomplishing this, the game has still become quite a successful one in its own right.
City of Heroes / City of Villains - This game has both the best, and the worst, of the superhero roleplaying genre. The original game, City of Heroes, was massively successful upon release. It spawned the follow-up game, City of Villains, which is both an expansion and another game in its own right. Currently, it is the biggest superhero MMORPG on the market.
There are many other great MMORPGs available online. Some of these other games include Age of Conan, Dark Age of Camelot, The Chronicles of Spellborn, Everquest 1 & 2, and Pirates of the Burning Sea. There will be many other great MMORPGs released in the near future due to the expansion of this increasingly popular gaming niche.
World of Warcraft - Definitely the top dog when it comes to MMORPGs. World of Warcraft has well over ten million subscribers and continues to grow everyday. This fantasy-based MMORPG broke the mold and has pushed the standard ahead for online role-playing games.
Lord of the Rings Online - Considered to be one of the more popular MMORPGs for casual gamers. Lord of the Rings Online has garnered impressive numbers and reviews after only being out for a few years. There is plenty of solo content and the game has a lot of mainstream appeal.
Eve Online - One of the longest running MMORPGs available today. Eve Online is a sci-fi online roleplaying game. It is well known for its almost true to life corporate and industrial espionage stories. The game is known to be one of the biggest time sinks in the industry, but has garnered a cult following amongst its fans.
Final Fantasy XI - A hit in both the United States and Japan, Final Fantasy XI has brought the series into the online world. The game is extremely group-based and has a ton of content for all types of players.
Warhammer Online - The newest game on this list, Warhammer Online is also the most PvP-oriented game listed here. It was initially marketed as the biggest challenger to dethrone World of Warcraft from the top of the MMORPG market. Although it did not succeed in accomplishing this, the game has still become quite a successful one in its own right.
City of Heroes / City of Villains - This game has both the best, and the worst, of the superhero roleplaying genre. The original game, City of Heroes, was massively successful upon release. It spawned the follow-up game, City of Villains, which is both an expansion and another game in its own right. Currently, it is the biggest superhero MMORPG on the market.
There are many other great MMORPGs available online. Some of these other games include Age of Conan, Dark Age of Camelot, The Chronicles of Spellborn, Everquest 1 & 2, and Pirates of the Burning Sea. There will be many other great MMORPGs released in the near future due to the expansion of this increasingly popular gaming niche.
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