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Best Massively Multiplayer Online Game

The massively multiplayer online genre has been around for years now, but 2004 saw the release of a number of enticing entries into the market. Those players looking to explore the reaches of persistent, evolving worlds with hundreds and hundreds of like-minded companions have rarely had such a variety of great titles to choose from. The following are our finalists for the award in this particularly addictive genre:

City of Heroes

(PC)
Publisher: NCsoft
Developer: Cryptic Studios
"It's a refreshingly focused online role-playing experience, and is an entertaining, polished game that, unlike so many others, manages to deliver on the underlying promise of an excellent concept." - Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review

EverQuest II

(PC)
Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment
Developer: Sony Online Entertainment
"EverQuest II can be a fun and addictive online role-playing experience that has a lot to offer new and experienced players alike." - Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review

Final Fantasy XI

(PS2)
Publisher: SCEA
Developer: Square Enix
"If you're a Final Fantasy fan who's looking for an excuse to give online role-playing a try with this game, by all means go for it, though proceed with caution." - Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review

World of Warcraft

(PC)
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
"Here is the online role-playing game you should play, no matter who you are." - Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
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