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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The Stream Team: Backseat Streaming suits up for Mecha BREAK’s closed beta
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Generally, I don't use mods for MMORPGs. Or most video games. It's not that I take some high-minded principled stand against them; I have...
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World of Warcraft temporarily disables unspecified new content in The War Within because of bugs
If you've ever asked, "What's the worst that can happen without a fully staffed QA team?" It seems that the travails of World of...
Massively Uplifting: Labors of love, generosity, and grief in Warhammer, Terraria, Conan Exiles, Albion, ARK, and more
Labor Day in the United States is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievement of the American workers. The official Department of...
Whatever happened to historical war MMO World War II Online?
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Final Stand Ragnarok re-emerges with a new champion, progression overhaul, and new game mode
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Perfect Ten: Underrated MMOs that deserve a second look in 2024
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Once Human’s latest update is plagued by new bugs, old bugs, and monetization woes
It's a day ending in "y" for Once Human as the multiplayer survivalbox's latest patch has once again arrived with the distinct wet thud...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 482: The war within two expansion launches
Justin, Bree, and Colin discuss Guild Wars 2 Janthir Wilds, World of Warcraft The War Within, Elder Scrolls Online's U43, DDO's Myth Drannor, Dune Awakening, and Path of Exile 2.
The Soapbox: Paid MMO headstarts foster segregation and resentment in exchange for a revenue boost
The weekend before World of Warcraft: The War Within's global launch was not the same as past launches. In the lead up to the...
Flameseeker Chronicles: 10 easy Guild Wars 2 builds for solo play in 2024’s Janthir Wilds
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World of Warcraft: The War Within racks up player praise and frustrated memes along with hotfixes
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World of Warcraft The War Within officially releases today
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Global Chat: Recapping World of Warcraft’s Pandaria Remix
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