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Blizzard's 2004 MMORPG peaked at 12 million subscribers and defined the genre for two decades; still active with millions of players.

Square Enix's 2013 relaunched MMORPG reached 30 million registered accounts and is celebrated for its story-driven content.

ArenaNet's 2012 buy-to-play MMORPG pioneered the dynamic event system and personal story approach to MMO storytelling.

Bethesda's 2014 MMORPG set in Tamriel has attracted over 25 million players and receives regular major expansions.

Pearl Abyss's 2014 action MMORPG is renowned for its incredibly detailed character creator and fluid real-time combat system.

BioWare's 2011 story-driven MMORPG features fully voiced class stories and remains one of the most expensive games ever made.

Gravity's 2002 isometric MMORPG became a phenomenon in Southeast Asia and remains one of the most influential MMOs in history.
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Blizzard's 2004 MMORPG peaked at 12 million subscribers and defined the genre for two decades; still active with millions of players.

Square Enix's 2013 relaunched MMORPG reached 30 million registered accounts and is celebrated for its story-driven content.

ArenaNet's 2012 buy-to-play MMORPG pioneered the dynamic event system and personal story approach to MMO storytelling.

Bethesda's 2014 MMORPG set in Tamriel has attracted over 25 million players and receives regular major expansions.

Pearl Abyss's 2014 action MMORPG is renowned for its incredibly detailed character creator and fluid real-time combat system.

BioWare's 2011 story-driven MMORPG features fully voiced class stories and remains one of the most expensive games ever made.

Gravity's 2002 isometric MMORPG became a phenomenon in Southeast Asia and remains one of the most influential MMOs in history.
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