List of MMORPG Games 2013

Ok the biggest question here is should hybrid games (F2P with optional Monthly Fee) still be listed. They will be listed on the F2P list so it's not completely necessary but at the same time the list of non-free MMOs is rapidly dying. So I separated the removals on this post into F2P removals and removals in case it's decided hybrid games should be on both lists.

Note that all the hybrid games listed to be removed here are in my other post for additions to the F2P List.

Spoiler: Changes

Changes

The Realm Online
Graphics: 2D
Subscription Fee: $4.95 - Change to $6.99
Download: Yes
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.

The Saga of Ryzom - Change to Ryzom
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.95 - Change to $10.95
Download: Yes and Retail - Change to Yes
Player-driven MMORPG with lush graphics.

Spoiler: Additions

Additions

Darkfall Unholy War
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.95
Download: Yes
MMORPG that was highly anticipated for years. Players shape the gaming world.

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.95
Download: Yes, Retail
The fourth expansion to World of Warcraft. Adds new land and the Pandaren race who resemble pandas.

Spoiler: Removals

Removals

Darkfall
Graphics: 3D
Item Mall: No
Download: Yes
MMORPG that was highly anticipated for years. Players shape the gaming world.

Aion
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
Fantasy MMO from NCsoft about an ethereal world with angels, demons, and dragons. In addition to players being able to fly with wings, Aion uses a combination of PvP and PvE known as PvPvE.

City of Heroes - Game Lair
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
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
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
Sequel/expansion to City of Heroes that allows heroes to battle villains in PvP mode.

Dark Space
Graphics:
Subscription Fee: $9.99
Download: Yes
MMOG that features plenty of space combat.

Helbreath
Graphics: 2D
Subscription Fee: $9.95
Download: Yes
Massive online game from Korea where two fantasy cities are at war. Recently moved to a pay-to-play model.

Irth Online
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $13.95
Download: Yes
Fantasy MMOG with a free-form based storyline.

Jumpgate
Graphics: Yes
Subscription Fee: $9.95
Download: Yes
A combination of role-playing and space simulation.

Legend of Mir
Graphics: 2D
Subscription Fee: $10.73
Download: Yes
Fantasy MMORPG with an Oriental twist.

Legend of Mir 3
Graphics: 2D
Subscription Fee: $10.00
Download: Yes
Continues the series with a substantially larger world.

Lineage
Graphics: 2D
Subscription Fee: $15.00
Download: Yes
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
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
Lineage sequel with beautiful graphics. Unlike the original, Lineage 2 is available in the U.S. from its very beginning.

The Matrix Online
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
Jack into one of the premier movie franchises.

Meridian 59
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $10.95
Download: Yes
One of the very first MMORPGs ever, but it never really caught on the way that Ultima Online and then EverQuest did.

Neocron 2
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $9.99
Download: Yes
Sequel to one of the first truly controversial MMOs.

Phantasy Star Universe
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $9.99
Download: Retail
MMORPG of the famous console series that has both online and offline components.

Savage Eden
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $8.95
Download: Yes
Action oriented MMO with such 3D graphics.

The Chronicles of Spellborn
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $15.00
Download: Yes
Fantasy MMO made with the Unreal Engine. Quests focus on the game's story. In addition, TCOS combines PvP and PvE well.

Star Wars Galaxies - Game Lair
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
Explore the vaunted Star Wars universe in a persistent world.

Spoiler: F2P Removals

F2P Removals

Age of Conan
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99 per month.
Download: Retail
Combines multiplayer and single player experiences into one brutal fantasy MMO.

Champions Online
Graphics: 3D
Item Mall: No
Download: No
Superhero MMO with amazing customization options by Cryptic Studios.

DC Universe Online
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.95
Download: Yes.
Super hero MMORPG with well-loved heroes and villains such as Batman, the Joker, Superman, and Flash.

Dungeon and Dragons Online
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.95
Download: Retail
A dream game for any old school RPGer. Now offers a free version.

EverQuest - Game Lair
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $12.95
Download: Retail
One of the top franchises in MMO gaming.

EverQuest II - Game Lair
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
Look for this long awaited sequel to be one of the top 3 MMORPGs for years to come.

Istaria
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $13.95
Download: Yes and Retail
Istaria looks absolutely breathtaking and allows gamers to play as dragons in addition to the usual playable fantasy races like elves and dwarves.

Lord of The Rings Online
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
The only official MMO based on The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books.

Pirates of the Burning Sea
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
Pirate-themed MMO where every character has their own story and four different sides (Britain, Spain, France, and Pirates) fight over ports PvP-style.

Ragnarok Online
Graphics: 2D
Subscription Fee: $12.00
Download: Yes
Cartoon-style MMORPG based on Ragnarok written by Myung-Jin Lee.

Runescape - Game Lair
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $5.00
Download: Yes
Fantasy MMORPG that caters to gamers with low-end PCs and a small budget for gaming.

Star Trek Online
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
Captain your own space ship and engage in both space and ground combat.

ToonTown Online
Graphics: 3D
Subscription Fee: $9.95
Download: Yes and Retail
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.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes
Graphics: Yes
Subscription Fee: $14.99
Download: Retail
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.

 

Could list them on both, besides removing them the only other option is list some on one and some on the other but I think that would be the worst solution as it's confusing and could possibly be annoying to people actually using the lists.

Outside the box idea is just remove the Free MMORPG list and combine them into one big list of MMORPGs. Retain items like Item Shop: Yes or No, Monthly Fee, etc to identify the differences. The lines are becoming so blurred anyways it might be the case down the road where everything is a Free MMO in which case they are all just MMOs.