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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World of Warcraft changes how Conduits work and has a new type of weekly chest in Shadowlands
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The MOP Up: EVE Online’s Triglavian conflict comes to a head
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"Actions have consequences,"...
Global Chat: Your complete LOTRO wedding guide
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Warhammer: Return of Reckoning makes tweaks to RvR, quests, and abilities
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Yoink a MU Online, C9, Flyff, or Rappelz gift bundle in Webzen’s summer 2020 giveaway
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EVE Online kicks off a series of competitive Proving Ground events
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The Game Archaeologist: World War II Online
The 1990s saw the rise of flight simulators that thrived on detailed, complicated controls and handling. Such games threw out accessibility and casual-friendliness for...
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Perfect Ten: More time traveling adventures in MMOs
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