SQUARE ENIX, Inc. today launched FINAL FANTASY® XIV: Heavensward™ in North America, the highly anticipated first expansion pack for the popular MMORPG FINAL FANTASY XIV®, which has already captured the
Continue readingNCSOFT® has revealed further details on Blade & Soul’s® free-to-play business model for North America and Europe. Set in an Asian, mythological world, Blade & Soul has emerged as one
Continue readingOh baby, OH BABY! We did it. We got into NCSoft’s private Concourse booth. That PR people were guarding the door of at all times during the show.
Continue readingIkariam is a free-to-play strategy MMO that drops you into a chain of Greek-inspired islands and asks you to turn a humble settlement into a thriving maritime power. You will juggle resource production, research, building upgrades, and military planning while interacting with other players through trade, diplomacy, alliances, and raids. It is a classic browser-style empire builder at heart, but its island layout and resource logistics give it a distinct pace and planning focus.
 | Publisher: GameForge Playerbase: Medium Type: Web & Mobile Strategy Release Date: February, 2008 Pros: +Clever island resource economy. +Easy to learn and start building. +Bright, readable presentation. Cons: -Progress can feel very slow. -Monetization can tilt competition. -Many systems follow familiar browser-strategy patterns. |
Star Legends is a free-to-play sci-fi MMORPG built for mobile, with bright, cartoon-styled visuals and bite-sized adventuring across instanced ships and space facilities. It leans into approachable, tap-friendly controls, co-op play that quickly groups you with others, and a steady stream of missions and gear drops that keep progression moving without demanding hardcore MMO commitment.
 | Publisher: Spacetime Games Playerbase: Medium Type: Mobile MMORPG Release Date: October 12, 2011 Pros: +Very accessible for newcomers and younger players. +Constant gear upgrades and collectibles. +Fun space setting. Cons: -Aged presentation and occasional audio oddities. -No longer receiving new content updates. -Intermittent server instability. |
Elemental Kingdoms is a mobile trading card MMO where players collect cards to build the best decks possible. Cards represent an army joining the Northern Alliance in their quest to destroy the aggressive Scarlet Nation, complete with a story campaign mode.
 | Publisher: Fedeen Games Playerbase: High Type: Mobile Card Game Release Date: October 17, 2013 Shut Down: January 31, 2017 Pros: +Emphasis on deck planning and card synergy. +Large pool of collectible cards. +Card improvement through upgrading and enchanting. +Several different modes and activities to play. Cons: -Core battles feel repetitive and unengaging. -Most encounters can be left to auto-play. -Occasional issues with server reliability. |
Elemental Kingdoms Shut Down on January 31, 2017
Rohan 2: Legacy of Steel was planned as a 3D fantasy MMORPG with a clear priority, competitive PvP. Designed as a follow-up to the Korean MMO Rohan: Blood Feud, it aimed to keep the original’s faction conflict and player-driven battles while modernizing the presentation and experimenting with new PvP formats.
 | Publisher: Playwith Type: MMORPG Release Date: Canceled PvP: Duels / MOBA / Guild Battles Pros: +PvP-first design philosophy. +Interesting PvP mode blending MOBA and RTS-style control. +Clear intent to refine visuals and moment-to-moment combat compared to Rohan: Blood Feud. Cons: -No confirmed Western launch. -Not much public detail to evaluate. |
Dark Age of Camelot is a medieval fantasy MMORPG set in the turbulent years after King Arthur’s death, when his legacy fractures into three competing realms. You pick a side, then build a character from 21 races and 45 classes, quest through a myth-inspired world of dungeons and monsters, and eventually join Realm versus Realm warfare where territory and keeps are always up for grabs.
 | Publisher: Electronic Arts Playerbase: Low Type: Subscription MMORPG Release Date: October 10, 2001 PvP: Realm v. Realm Pros: +Massive variety of races and classes. +A lot of zones, dungeons, and systems to dig into. +Iconic three-realm RvR that helped define MMO PvP. Cons: -Interface feels dated and awkward. -Tough onboarding for newcomers. -Older visuals can be a hurdle. -Occasional balance frustrations. |
Ether Saga Odyssey is a free-to-play 3D MMORPG that drops you into a colorful take on Ancient Chinese mythology, complete with mischievous creatures you can capture, raise, and bring into combat as loyal pets.
 | Publisher: Arc Games Playerbase: Low Type: Fantasy MMORPG Release Date: July 1, 2009 (NA) Shut Down Date: January 4, 2016 PvP: Duels / Open World Pros: +Deep, central pet mechanics. +Solid spread of races and classes. +Possession system (auto-play) for routine tasks. Cons: -Few appearance options at character creation. -Repetitive, grind-heavy progression. -Monetization can tilt balance in PvP. |
The second Early Access Test of Obsidian Entertainment’s tank combat game, Armored Warfare is ending this week, but players have plenty to look forward to in the next Early Access
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