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MMORPGs or Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games are the biggest phenomenon today in the world of PC, console, and eventually mobile gaming. A MMORPG provides a persistent world for hundreds to thousands of gamers at once. Updates for each game, in the form of new content and bug fixes, occur on somewhat of a regular basis. In return for this ongoing service, these games usually charge $10 to $15 per month on top of any price that was paid online or at a retail store for the actual game.   

Free MMORPGs 
See which MMORPGs do not charge a subscription fee.  

MMORPGs in Beta
Massively multiplayer games that have not been launched commercially yet. Some of these games are still accepting beta testers, while others are performing closed testing.

MMORPG Trials 
Find out which MMORPGs allow you to try before you buy. 

List of MMORPGs

A Tale In The Desert
Instead of combat, you have to make an impact in this online world by managing workshops and factories. Players should note this game will end when the story does.

Aces High
Engage in an intense air combat MMOG that allows you to form your own squadron, create your own missions, and even compete in championship shootouts for cash.

Anarchy Online - Review
Tired of fantasy MMORPGs? Then check out the best 3D science fiction persistent world.

Artifact - Interview
Build empires using Ancient Artifacts in this real-time strategy MMORPG.

Ashen Empires 
Massively multiplayer game formerly known as Dransik.

Asheron's Call  
One of the first major MMORPGs. Continues to run despite a failed sequel.

Astonia 3 
Fantasy-based MMORPG that focuses exclusively (player-character wise) on warriors and mages.

City of Heroes - Game Lair
Did you like Freedom Force? If you did, then you should love this Super Hero MMORPG. Definitely one of the better online games not in the usual fantasy setting. 

City of Villians
Sequel/expansion to City of Heroes that allows heroes to battle villains in PvP mode. 

Dark Age of Camelot - Review
One of the most popular massive online games. Three realms battle each other in the days after King Arthur.

Dark Ages  
Be a warrior, priest, wizard, rogue, or monk in a cartoon graphics multiplayer game that is based on Celtic mythology.  

Dark and Light 
Bills itself as "The Largest Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game (MMORPG) you've ever seen!". To reinforce this claim, the game offers transportation throughout the game world by such unconventional means as flying dragons, cable cars, and even air balloons. 

Dark Space  
MMOG that features plenty of space combat. 

Dogs of the Seas
Pirate multiplayer RPG where you start as a poor pirate and then plunder your way to glory. 

Dragon Raja  
You are placed in the conflict between warring nations. Clans play a very strong part in this game.

Dreamlords  
Combines RPG, RTS, and tactical strategy elements all into one game. 

Dungeon and Dragons Online 
A dream game for any old school RPGer.

EVE Online - 2007 Online Game Award Winner
You are a spaceship captain where you fight, trade, and communicate with other players. 

EverQuest - Game Lair
One of the top franchises in MMO gaming.  

EverQuest II - Game Lair
Look for this long awaited sequel to be one of the top 3 MMORPGs for years to come. 

Everquest Online Adventures  
EverQuest tries to extend its dominance to the console arena with this MMORPG for the PlayStation 2.

Face of Mankind 
MMORPG set in the 24th century where players are allowed to make the missions. 

Factions 
Do not expect EQ2 or even EQ graphics here (not in 3D), but this game is a free download and it has no fees.

Fairyland 
Cartoon-style MMOG that caters to younger audiences. 

Final Fantasy XI - Game Lair
One of the best MMORPGs to be released in the last couple of years.

First Star Online 2
A small MMORPG with standout features such as being available on the PC and Mac, casinos, painting, player map creation, and deep game play. 

The 4th Coming  
Interesting model here since different individual operators acquire licenses for this game. Thus, the pricing on the different servers depends on the individual operators.

Goonzu Online 
Korean game with strong political and economic aspects. 

Helbreath  
Massive online game from Korea where two fantasy cities are at war. Recently moved to a pay-to-play model. 

Horizons: Empire of Istaria
Horizons looks absolutely breathtaking and allows gamers to play as dragons in addition to the usual playable fantasy races like elves and dwarves. 

Irth Online
Fantasy MMOG with a free-form based storyline.

Jumpgate  
A combination of role-playing and space simulation.

Kingdom of Drakkar  
Despite the outdated graphics, it should definitely be noted that KoD does allow free access for its lowest membership plan.

Legend of Mir  
Fantasy MMORPG with an Oriental twist. 

Legend of Mir 3 
Continues the series with a substantially larger world. 

Lineage  
At one time, this was the world's most popular MMORPG. Lineage and its sequel dominates Asia (largely Korea), which has a substantially larger user base of MMORPGs than the U.S. 

Lineage II
Lineage sequel with beautiful graphics. Unlike the original, Lineage 2 is available in the U.S. from its very beginning. 

Lord of The Rings Online - 2007 Online Game Award Winner 
The only official MMO based on The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books.

The Matrix Online  
Jack into one of the premier movie franchises.  

Meridian 59 
One of the very first MMORPGs ever, but it never really caught on the way that Ultima Online and then EverQuest did. 

The Myth of Soma  
Your character actually grows up while acquiring various skills.

Neocron 2 
Sequel to one of the first truly controversial MMOs. 

Nexus: The Kindom of the Winds 
Explore a mysterious world based on Asian mythology. Been around since 1998.

Phantasy Star Universe 
MMORPG of the famous console series that has both online and offline components.

Pirates of the Burning Sea 
Pirate-themed MMO where every character has their own story and four different sides (Britain, Spain, France, and Pirates) fight over ports PvP-style.

Priston Tale 
A 3D game with plenty of eye-candy.

Ragnarok Online 
Cartoon-style MMORPG based on Ragnarok written by Myung-Jin Lee. 

The Realm Online - Resources
Another Cartoon-style MMORPG. Operated first by Sierra and then Codemasters, The Realm is now under the control of Norseman Games. The Realm is one of the cheaper MMORPGs.

RF Online 
Massive RPG with a mixture of fantasy and sci-fi. 

Roma Victor 
A non-fantasy MMORPG based in the Roman Empire.

R.O.S.E. Online
Short for "Rush On Seven Episodes". 

Runescape - Game Lair
Fantasy MMORPG that caters to gamers with low-end PCs and small budget for gaming.

RYL (Risk Your Life): Path of the Emperor
You can control villages and areas by conquering them. In other words, you will become the "feudal lord" over whatever you conquer.

The Saga of Ryzom 
Player-driven MMORPG with lush graphics.

Savage Eden 
Action oriented MMO with such 3D graphics.  

Shattered Galaxy 
Real time strategy meets MMORPGs in a Science-Fiction world.

Sims Online - Resources
Experience the best-selling PC franchise in a persistent world. 

Sphere 
Attempt to be the King of the Sphere. 

Star Wars Galaxies - Game Lair
Explore the vaunted Star Wars universe in a persistent world. 

Storm Riders Online 
Martial arts MMO that is based on a Chinese comic book series.

Tabula Rasa - 2007 Online Game Award Winner
Intergalactic adventure that uses some elements of both first person shooters (FPS) and RPGs. 

ToonTown Online 
Disney MMORPG that allows for a much younger audience (7 and up). Instead of swords and axes, this weapons of choice in this game include cream pies, seltzer water, and flower pots. 

Ultima Online 
One the oldest and deepest MMORPGs on the Internet. While Meridian 59 stumbled out of the gates, UO was able to capitalize on its fan base from the vaunted Ultima franchise.

Uru
MMORPG that allows gamers to play Myst in a persistent world. This game was once cancelled, but was brought back. 

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes 
Looks to shake up the MMO genre with stellar graphics and gameplay, while solving some of the genre's biggest issues like player camping and server downtime. 

Vendetta Online 
Sci-Fi MMORPG where you play a space pilot who can take on NPCs or other players in real-time combat. 

World of Pirates 
Get your swashbuckling on in this massively multiplayer pirate game set in the 17th century. 

World of WarCraft - Game Lair  - 2007 Online Game Award Winner
The current 800-pound gorilla of the MMORPG genre. 

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade - 2007 Online Game Award Winner 
Most anticipated expansion pack for a MMORPG yet. Expands World of Warcraft by raising the level cap, adding 2 new races, adding new lands and dungeons to explore, and much more.

Wurm Online 
Community-focused MMORPG developed in Java. 

 
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