“EVE Online” is the biggest of the player-driven persistent MMORPGs. Unlike many, it takes place in a sci-fi setting: space. Players pilot customizable ships through a universe featuring more than 7,5000 star systems, many of which are connected to one another via stargates.

Players can do a wide variety of things in “EVE,” including mining, manufacturing, trading, exploring, and fighting other ships, both computer- and player-driven. “EVE” is known primarily for its incredibly deep character advancement system, and for the freedom it gives players, allowing for some of the most amazing – and crushing – player stories to date, with players doing everything from establishing virtual banking systems to creating corporations to escort other players.