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Can MMOs Provide Satisfying Endings?

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The ending of The Secret World's Whispering Tide event

I’ve been thinking about endings lately. About how and if MMOs can end. I’m not talking about when games shut down — or at least not entirely — but about the stories within MMOs, and whether they can ever be given satisfying conclusions. This is a complex topic, so let me explain. The Rock and … Read more

Best MMORPG By Year: Part 1 (1996 – 2005)

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the realm online in 1996

Want only the past ten years? Skip to Part 2 (2006 – 2015). MMORPGs have grown to such heights now that they warrant their own category for year end video game awards. However, MMOs evolve to a much greater extent than games from other genres. An MMORPG’s full potential might not be realized until years … Read more

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