Comparing MMOs: World of Warcraft vs. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn vs. The Elder Scrolls Online vs. Wildstar

Why settle for just one life? Massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs, or MMOs for short) give players the chance to explore, tame, and battle in fantastical worlds unlike anything they’d ever experience in boring, old Earth.

For almost 10 years, World of Warcraft has dominated and defined the genre while quickly making most competition irrelevant. However, we’ve recently seen a few notable MMOs launch that, while unlikely to match Warcraft’s astronomical subscription numbers, could divide the fan base.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.