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Esports

Several MMO and MMORPG games have developed competitive esports scenes with global leagues and championships. Here are some of the most notable ones:

1. World of Warcraft (WoW)

  • Game Type: MMORPG
  • Esports Scene: World of Warcraft Arena World Championship (AWC)
  • Description: WoW’s esports focus is mainly on its PvP (Player vs. Player) arena combat. The AWC pits teams in 3v3 matches to determine the world’s best players. There’s also the Mythic Dungeon International (MDI), focusing on PvE (Player vs. Environment) races through dungeons.
  • Championships: Global Championships for Arena and Dungeon races.
  • URL: https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/esports/

2. Guild Wars 2

  • Game Type: MMORPG
  • Esports Scene: Guild Wars 2 Pro League (defunct) and community-organized tournaments
  • Description: While its official esports league has been discontinued, Guild Wars 2 still has an active competitive PvP scene, with various community-organized tournaments, some of which have significant cash prizes.
  • Championships: Community-driven international tournaments.
  • URL: https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/announcing-the-esl-guild-wars-2-pro-league/

3. Final Fantasy XIV

  • Game Type: MMORPG
  • Esports Scene: PvP Tournaments (Feast and Crystalline Conflict)
  • Description: While not as focused on esports as some other titles, FFXIV has held competitive PvP tournaments for its modes like “The Feast” and “Crystalline Conflict.”
  • Championships: Small-scale regional and international competitions.
  • URL: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com

4. Lost Ark

  • Game Type: MMORPG
  • Esports Scene: Lost Ark PvP Tournaments
  • Description: Lost Ark features competitive PvP, especially in the Proving Grounds (arena combat). It has a growing competitive scene with tournaments, particularly in Korea.
  • Championships: Regional and international PvP tournaments.
  • URL: https://www.playlostark.com/en-us/news

5. Black Desert Online

  • Game Type: MMORPG
  • Esports Scene: Black Desert Online PvP Tournaments
  • Description: Black Desert Online has PvP-focused tournaments, both official and community-organized, often showcasing the game’s intricate combat systems.
  • Championships: Various international and regional PvP tournaments.
  • URL: https://www.naeu.playblackdesert.com/en-US/News

6. Blade & Soul

  • Game Type: MMORPG
  • Esports Scene: World Championship
  • Description: Blade & Soul features competitive PvP with an official World Championship, mainly focused in regions like Korea, China, and Russia.
  • Championships: Blade & Soul World Championship.
  • URL: https://bns.plaync.com/esports

7. The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO)

  • Game Type: MMORPG
  • Esports Scene: ESO PvP Events (Battlegrounds, Alliance Wars)
  • Description: ESO has a competitive PvP scene, though it’s smaller compared to other games. It features community-organized tournaments and events focused on its battlegrounds and large-scale Alliance Wars.
  • Championships: Community-driven tournaments.
  • URL: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news

Other tournaments

Old School RuneScape – Deadman Mode Tournaments: For information on Deadman Mode tournaments, including rules and events, visit the official RuneScape site at https://secure.runescape.com.

EVE Online – Alliance Tournament: Details about the EVE Online Alliance Tournament, including schedules and team information, can be found on their official page at https://www.eveonline.com/news/alliance-tournament

TERA – Battlegrounds: TERA does not have a dedicated page for esports tournaments, but you can find information on their events and PvP content on the official TERA website at https://tera.enmasse.com

While MMO and MMORPG games have a different focus compared to more traditional esports titles (such as MOBAs or FPS games), some of them have thriving competitive scenes. However, World of Warcraft remains the most prominent in the esports ecosystem.

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