Runners-Up: New World, Crowfall, Pantheon

Most Anticipated Persistent World/MMO: Magic: Legends It'll be interesting to see what's next for the genre and whether or not Apex can retain this momentum it's built all year long, especially with Fortnite still chugging away as one of the most played games in the world. It's unique revival mechanics for the mainstream genre, it feels better to play than Fortnite (and most definitely PUBG) with solid gunplay, interesting traversal on the map clearly inspired by Respawn's Titanfall series, and the quick matches make it easy to keep going over and over for hours. Apex Legends has had a good year, and it's primed to do even better going into 2020. But with everyone and their best friend making a battle royale these days (see the above award), you really need something to stand out among the powerhouse that is Fortnite. Last year, the Battle Royale category(sigh) replaced our MOBA category as the new online darling.

Here's to hoping next year will be better and the MMO will finally take center-stage for fans. And while the team has stated the BR is a way to test their combat in real time with players before the MMO finally launches, its something that really hasn't stuck with the fans awaiting the actual MMO itself. Intrepid's Battle Royale/Combat testing ground has been hit or miss with the fanbase, with many wondering why Intrepid hasn't simply released the MMORPG they promised instead of worrying about a Battle Royale title.

Runners-Up: ArcheAge: Unchained, Astellia Online, Conqueror's BladeĪshes of Creation: Apocalypseis one of those games that many people really weren't asking for. Biggest Disappointment: Ashes of Creation: Apocalypse

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