Massively Multiplayer Online Games
By Dave Spohn, About.com Guide
MMORPG Basics
What is a massively multiplayer game? What do you need to play one? What kinds of games are available? If you're new to playing MMORPGs, this section should answer the most obvious questions most people have about getting started in massively multiplayer gaming.
- Online RPGs 101
- MMORPG Defined
- What Makes a Game "Massive?"
- Subscription Fees: Worth the Money?
- Using Voice Chat
- Tweaking Volumes in Ventrilo
- The Dark Side of MMORPGs
- Real Money Trading
- Roleplaying and Romance
- Free MMORPGs
World of Warcraft
Released in late 2004, World of Warcraft quickly became the most popular MMORPG in North America, and along with its expansions, one of the fastest selling PC games of all time. WoW features an enormous, open game world, thousands of quests, imaginative artwork, competitive PvP, and some of the most complex boss battles in any game of this kind.
- WoW: Cataclysm Review
- WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Review
- WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Beginners Guide
- WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Reputation Guide
- World of Warcraft Mount Guide
- WoW: Gold Earning Tips
- How to Install WoW Addons
- Top World of Warcraft Addons
- Strand of the Ancients Guide
- World of Warcraft Outland Maps
- WoW and Future of PC Gaming
- More World of Warcraft Resouces
MMORPG Previews
Not sure which game you want to put your time and money into? The hype can be deceptive, so reviews, free trials, screenshots, and gameplay movies can all be helpful when choosing your next game.
MMORPG Reviews
Not sure which game you want to put your time and money into? The hype can be deceptive, so reviews, free trials, screenshots, and gameplay movies can all be helpful when choosing your next game.