RvR stands for “realm vs. realm,” usually a reference to faction-based player-vs.-player warfare, and frequently (though not always) in the context of more than two realms.
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Perfect Ten: 10 dead MMOs that should be revived for a second chance
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Elite Dangerous brings clearer Thargoid War UI, system reset tweaks, and new frontline content today
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Wisdom of Nym: In praise of Final Fantasy XIV’s Ultimate content
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ArcheAge Unchained is launching a NA and EU fresh start server on February 9
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WoW Factor: Brian Birmingham’s ousting and the ever-deepening rot at Blizzard
Talking about this company is always so exhausting, but let's do a quick recap: Brian Birmingham was, up until recently, one of the top...
Star Trek Online has a new executive producer, players have a new hairdo
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World of Tanks details its new clan battle-centered War Gods event arriving February 13
Players of World of Tanks are probably familiar with Clan Wars, the global map battle mode where clans vie to capture and hold provinces...
Fallout 76 declares war on illegal weapon mods with today’s update
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I’ve always wanted to really get into some meaty card games. Swords, sorcery, and high fantasy were always my favorite things. My family knew...
The MOP Up: Apex Legends revamps its matchmaking system
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LOTRO Legendarium: Reacting to LOTRO’s 2023 roadmap
Do you remember the years of the past when we'd be waiting well into March or even later for a Lord of the Rings...
New World promises ‘more programmatic content’ as leaderboards hit the PTS
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War Thunder players have now leaked military documents a grand total of five times to win forum arguments
So at MOP we include roundups at the bottoms of some of our articles when we have a lot of similar topics or related...
Black Desert adjusts crystal transfusion and Node War for console, releases the Maegu class to PC
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Perfect Ten: Why it’s better than ever to be an MMO fan in 2023
Welcome to 2023! You probably didn't need that heads-up, but you're getting it even still. I'm quite excited about the year to come in...
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High-intensity, action-packed matches are my bread and butter these days. If I can find a game that keeps my attention long enough to even...
EVE Online says lowsec murder and ship production are up since Uprising
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WoW Factor: Why is Dragonflight’s crafting not going over well?
For a long time, World of Warcraft has suffered in the crafting department. Basically every single expansion for the game has promised overhauls and...
