Beckett Massive Online Gamer

DALLAS, TX (March 12, 2010) – Beckett Media LLC has announced the results of its 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards, which were voted on by readers of Massive Online Gamer and visitors to the magazine’s web site, www.massiveonlinegamer.com. Tens of thousands of votes were logged, and the winners in some categories came down to fewer than 100 votes, including the competition for the coveted title of “Best MMO of 2009,” which was decided by just 68 votes. Blizzard’s World of Warcraft eked out a narrow win over Turbine’s Dungeons & Dragons Online and was narrowly followed by KingsIsle Entertainment’s Wizard101 and NCSoft’s Aion.

Here is a complete list of the winners (first runners-up in parentheses):

Best MMO of 2009: World of Warcraft (Dungeons & Dragons Online)

Best New MMO Release of 2009: Aion (Fallen Earth)

Best Fantasy MMO of 2009: Dungeons & Dragons Online (World of Warcraft)

Best Sci-fi/Superhero MMO of 2009: City of Heroes/Villains (Star Wars: Galaxies)

Best MMO Expansion/Addition of 2009: Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood)

Best Kid-Friendly/All-Ages MMO of 2009: Wizard101 (Pirates of the Caribbean Online)

Best Free MMO of 2009: Runes of Magic (Dungeons & Dragons Online)

Most Anticipated MMO: Star Wars: The Old Republic (Star Trek Online)

For more details on the voting results, check out issue #24 of Massive Online Gamer or visit the MOG web site at http://www.massiveonlinegamer.com/news/special-features/518-2009-readers-choice-award-winners.

About Beckett Media LLC

Based in Dallas, Beckett Media LP is the leading publisher of gaming and sports collectible products in the U.S. Beckett also operates Beckett.com and www.MassiveOnlineGamer.com and is the premier publisher of gaming, entertainment, and sports collectibles magazines and books. Beckett, considered the world’s most trusted source in collecting, currently publishes more than 30 magazines.

About Beckett Massive Online Gamer

Beckett Massive Online Gamer is the premier print magazine covering massively multiplayer online games. Published six times a year, each issue includes news, strategies, tips, and exclusive codes that can be redeemed for in-game items. Massive Online Gamer can be found in over 50,000 retail locations, including Target, Wal-Mart, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Blockbuster, Toys ‘R’ Us, specialty comics and gaming shops, major grocery chains, and other mass-market, specialty, and hobby retailers.

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