World of Warcraft, Everquest II, City of Heroes, EVE Online, Star Wars Galaxies, Matrix Online, Dar Age of Camelot, Guild Wars...

These are popular franchises that many people are raving about. They are, after all, backed up by multi-million dollar marketing campaigns aimed to win your attention. And the fact that we're talking about them right now could only mean that those advertising dollars didn't go to waste.

But there are more Multiplayer Online RPG Games than this selection, so much more in fact that some of the good one - and even some of the better ones - escape our radar. These are online MMORPG programs that have been created overseas and are just looking for North American publishers before they could be launched commercially. As such, you could give them a spin, free of charge.

For how long? Well, some of them have been offered for free for some months now. But just because they're free doesn't mean that they're not worth your time. They are actually great games, if not better than what you have become used to. Download them and try them out, and see for yourself that America and Japan doesn't have a lock on amazing online MMORPG offerings.

1. Gunz Online. Tired of the usual sword and sorcery MMORPG? How about a multiplayer game a la Doom and Quake, only, in the third person point of view? More importantly, how about an arena game where you could actually gain some stats as your progress, which can be carried over to subsequent games? You could even perform some Matrix-like moves and view scenes in bullet time with this fantastic package. Download the client at www.gunzonline.com .

2. Ragnarok Online. Some Multiplayer Online RPG Games have not really been accessible because of the steep system requirements they demand. Ragnarok Online is a great pseudo 3D MMORPG that doesn't require much when it comes to system specs. It also makes use of cute and amazingly detailed anime sprites that you will definitely adore. It's the end of the world, the battle of the gods, and you're invited to join the frontline. Download the game at www.ragnarokonline.com .

3. Maple Story. Perhaps the most unique Multiplayer Online RPG Games among this selection, Maple Story is actually a side scroller. Yes, you will control 2D sprites in a platform-RP hybrid of a game. The result is an engaging experience you are sure to be addicted to. Get the game today from www.mapleglobal.com .

This triumvirate of amazing online MMORPG programs will prove that free doesn't mean inferior. It will only be a matter pf time before these games will be kings of the industry. Try them out before everyone else does. It is guaranteed that you won't get disappointed.