Action MMO Games: Be your own hero

The popularity of MMO games and MMORPG games is at an all time high. If you’re not in on the action, there has never been a better time than now to experience them. In the past, game players have been confined to their computers. Now, with the invention of gaming consoles and gadgets that support Internet connectivity, such as the Play Station 3, Xbox 360 and Apple’s iPhone, MMO and MMORPG games are more accessible than ever before.

Action continues to be one of the most popular genres for online gaming. Action MMO games typically involve a lot of combat, raiding and other physical movements. Martial arts, Medieval and futuristic themes are common in these types of games. Action MMORPG games entail the player immersing themselves in a character and role playing the actions of that character throughout the game in a persistent world.

Some of the most popular action MMORPG games are subscription-based ones where users must purchase credits or subscriptions in order to go “in-world”. An example of a subscription-based MMORPG game is World of Warcraft (WoW), which costs players an average of $200 per year. For players on a budget, subscription costs need not be an issue. There are plenty of venues where players can partake in action MMORPG online for free.

Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (DDO) is one of the most popular free MMORPG games online. Two reasons DDO remains so popular among avid MMO players is its realistic combat graphics and its premium quality platform. Runes of Magic is another popular free action MMORPG game. Some consider it a “free” version of the aforementioned WoW game, based on similarities in graphics, story line and features.

These games are just a fraction of MMO and MMORPG games that are available online. Some, as previously noted, are subscription-based, but the bulk of them are free to play. A quick query to an Internet search engine will yield page after page of results various games for you to peruse at your leisure. With all the MMO and MMORPG world has to offer these days, you’re sure to find a “world” to call your own.