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MMORPGs, or Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games are role-playing games in which a number of players play on the same virtual platform. With the annual worldwide revenues for MMORPGs exceeding $1 billion, the impact of the gaming culture on the world over is undisputable. New games are being introduced every year, but there still remain some classic favorites that gaming fanatics can’t get enough of. Here are our picks for the top ten MMORPGs this year: 1. Empires of glory: Taking the player through a thrilling journey in a fantasy world, the quest for glory evoked by this game makes this a fantastic pick for those with a love for warrior role plays. You can choose between a ‘player vs player’ and ‘player vs environment’ combat depending on the level of socialization you desire. The large number of quests and skills to master in this MMORPG makes it all the more engrossing. 2. Pocket mafia: Ideal for playing on tablets or mobile devices, Pocket Mafia is at number two on our list with good reason. Right from working out at the gym to running a business, this dynamic game lets you do it all. The constantly changing world of Pocket Mafia makes this game “alive”, “breathing”, and irresistibly addictive. 3. World of Warcraft: A strong contender for being the most popular MMORPG, this game is set in the whimsical Warcraft universe, set four years after Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. With over 7 million subscribers, this game has a whole world of fantasy adventures to offer, right from fighting monsters to completing quests. 4. Star Wars: The Old Republic: The very fact that this MMORPG is based in the Star War universe is enough to explain its unbeatable popularity. Players get to choose between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire, choosing a desired level of morality between a light-dark spectrum. 5. Dungeons and Dragons: With more than 20 million people having played the game, Dungeons and Dragons is a cult favorite in which a dungeon master conducts and narrates the game, while the players take on the role of inhabitants in a fantasy setting. The inhabitants undergo imaginary adventures through the game, collecting experience points in the process, which make them powerful for future series. 6. Guild Wars: Winner of the prestigious Best Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game editor’s choice award, this popular game is set in the fantasy world of Tyria. The inclusion of non-player members like henchmen and heroes gives players a wider choice of options to team with. Each player assumes the role of a hero who must save Tyria. 7. The Lord Of The Rings Online: Based in The Lord of the Rings universe, this game follows a typical MMO format, where the player assumes an avatar and interacts with fellow players and non-player entities to progress through the levels using active skills combining magic and strength. 8. RuneScape: Holding the record of the world’s largest free MMORPG, RuneScape takes place in the fantasy realm of Gielinor, through which the players travel using a range of options and facing various challenges on the way. 9. EVE online: EVE online has a science-fiction setting in which players pilot customizable ships through a galaxy containing thousands of star systems connected by stargates. Players can alternate between three different avatars in a single account, and then choose from four different races. 10. Dofus: Based in “The World Of Twelve”, so named after the 12 gods inhabiting it, the characters are divided into 15 classes, each with an individual set of spells including weapon specialities and resistance to attacks.
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