Latest Upcoming Popular MMO Games: 2010 and Beyond

Although World of Warcraft continues to dominate the MMORPG scene, the genre is growing steadily and developers are experimenting with a wide variety of settings and game mechanics, with mixed results. There are a few big titles due this year, like Aion and Champions Online, but let's look a little further ahead to see what we might be playing in 2010 or 2011.

1. All Points Bulletin

Due: Spring
Realtime Worlds’ upcoming blaster is one of the more unique MMOs due for release this year. The game is a team-based affair and pits law enforcement against organised crime in a Grand Theft Auto-style world.

2. Star Wars: The Old Republic
Due: Spring 2011
BioWare – developer of the successful Knights Of The Old Republic series – is behind one of the most anticipated MMORPGs on the list. The new Star Wars game has 12 full-time writers working on it, and boasts full voice acting.

3. Guild Wars 2
Due: 2011
The sequel to NCsoft’s Guild Wars has been in the pipeline for sometime. The subscription-less original was a big hit thanks to its accessible gameplay, so much is expected from the sequel. A closed beta is expected this year.

4. World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
Due: 2010
The third expansion to the world’s biggest paid-for MMO boasts two new races, redesigned sectors and achievements. Based on the response to 2008’s Wrath of Lich King, expect this to be the PC release of the year.

5. Star Trek Online
Due: February 5th
Cryptic Studios is set to release its Star Trek MMO early next month. The game combines third person action with space combat, and the retail special edition contains a t-shirt, map, postcards, 30-day timecard and more.

6. DC Universe Online
Due: 2010
DC Comic nuts have been eagerly awaiting Sony Online’s MMO, which is due to arrive later this year. The game will feature Superman, Batman, Captain America and their associated villains, including The Joker (above).

7. Final Fantasy XIV
Due: 2010
The game was announced during Sony’s E3 press conference last year, and was greeted with gasps from the assembled media. Final Fantasy XIV is currently due for release on PlayStation 3 and PC.

8. Dust 514
Due: TBC
Eve Online has been a real success for developers CCP Games, and now the firm is working on console-based spin-off Dust 514, which is a MMO first person shooter. The game will use a micro-transaction business model.

9. Allods Online
Due:  Q1 2010
The free-to-play MMO is nearing release and is  available to play in beta form. The fantasy title is developed by Russian studio Astrum Nival, and reportedly cost $12 million to make. A record for a Russian games developer.

10. Lego Universe
Due: 2010
LEGO Interactive could well have the first real mass-market paid-for MMO on its hands with LEGO Universe. Developed by NetDevil, players get to create their own character and build whatever they want, with classic LEGO worlds available.

11. Global Agenda
Due: February 2010
Hi-Rez Studios is behind this MMO third person spy shooter, which is said to combine tactical combat with sci-fi shooting action. The game is currently in its beta stage and will be released at the beginning of next month.

12. Age of Conan: Godslayer
Due: TBA
Funcom’s Age of Conan has had a mixed first 18 months, but the developer is not giving up on the franchise, and is preparing its first official expansion. We also wait for news of the Age of Conan Xbox 360 port.

13. Warhammer 40,000 Online
Due: 2012
Vigil Games and THQ will bring the action-packed world of  Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 to MMO gamers on PC. Little is known about the title so far, other than it’s scheduled for 2012 and will feature vehicles. 

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