Month: June 2015

Darkstar Risen

Darkstar Risen is a 3D, isometric browser MMORPG that leans into classic fantasy heroics, as players step into a war sparked by the Demon King’s escape and his push to reclaim the world. As an heir to one of the legendary warriors who once sealed him away, you choose a starting class, Knight, Mage, or Archer, then work through a steady stream of quests, dungeons, and bosses designed for both solo play and group-focused progression.

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Publisher: Proficient City
Playerbase: Low
Type: Web MMORPG
Release Date: October 17, 2012
Pros: +Strong presentation for a browser MMORPG. +Plenty to do alone or with others. +Upgradeable, equipable wings with utility and skills.
Cons: -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure. -Heavy automation means you can spend long stretches barely interacting.

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Stronghold Kingdoms

Stronghold Kingdoms is a standalone MMORTS set in a medieval world of villages, castles, and constant political pressure, built as an always-online spin on Firefly Studios’ long-running Stronghold strategy series. You start small with a single settlement and quickly get folded into a larger regional structure where other players can coordinate taxes, protection, and war plans, so cooperation and diplomacy show up early rather than feeling like endgame features.

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Publisher: Firefly Studios
Playerbase: Low
Type: Strategy MMO
Release Date: October 17, 2012
Pros: +Grounded medieval systems with a more realistic lean. +MMO-style politics and parish play add a distinctive twist. +Deep control over economy, logistics, and growth.
Cons: -Visuals feel dated by modern standards. -Not a browser-only title, it needs a client install. -Monetization can tilt the playing field.

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Blitz Brigade

Blitz Brigade is a free-to-play online first person shooter built for mobile, mixing a lighthearted WWII theme with bright, cartoon-styled visuals. Its biggest hook is scale, you get roomy maps with objectives, vehicles like tanks and helicopters, and short, match-based PvP that aims for a Battlefield-like feel on a phone or tablet.

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Publisher: Gameloft
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Shooter
Release Date: May 9, 2013
Pros: +Vibrant visuals that still look sharp. +Big maps with driveable vehicles. +Easy to jump in for quick matches.
Cons: -Premium spending can translate into power. -Touchscreen aiming can feel awkward, especially early on.

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Civilization Online

Civilization Online takes the long-running Civilization name in a very different direction, reimagining the series as an online, faction-driven strategy MMO. Instead of managing an entire empire alone in a turn-based format, you create an avatar, pick a side, and push your civilization forward alongside other players, moving from early-era tools to advanced technology in real time.

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Publisher: XL Games
Playerbase: TBD
Type: Strategy MMO
Release Date: Late 2015 (ASIA)
Shut Down Date: December 7, 2016
Pros: +Blends MMO role-based play with RTS-style objectives. +Colorful, approachable presentation that is easy on new players. +More accessible than mainline Civ titles with a gentler learning curve.
Cons: -Targeted Asian territories rather than a broad global release. -Not as strategically deep as traditional Civilization entries. -Uses real-time action instead of the familiar turn-based pacing.

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Ghost Recon Phantoms

Ghost Recon Phantoms is a free-to-play, 3D MMO-style tactical third-person shooter built around small-squad coordination and careful positioning. You play as a “Ghost” operative equipped with a mix of contemporary firearms and near-future tech, then queue into objective-focused matches where using cover, timing pushes, and supporting your team matters far more than pure run-and-gun aim.

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Publisher: Ubisoft
Playerbase: Low
Type: Shooter
Release Date: August 15, 2012 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: December 1, 2016
Pros: +Large selection of weapons, mods, and gadgets. +Cover mechanics that reward smart positioning. +Team-oriented, tactical firefights.
Cons: -Long queues at times. -Harder for new players to acclimate. -Monetization can feel pay-to-win.

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