Why Dropping Microtransactions Gives RuneScape a Shot at World of Warcraft's Crown

Following Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy's recent revelation that RuneScape is sacrificing microtransactions to actively dethrone World of Warcraft, the long-standing rivalry between the two MMO giants has officially entered a massive new chapter. When it comes to the world of MMOs, World of Warcraft and RuneScape are two of the biggest names in the genre, and the latter is aiming to become the biggest one out there. The RuneScape brand has continued to be a scrappier take on the fantasy MMO genre compared to World of Warcraft, but Blizzard's beloved fantasy world has maintained its status as the most popular and recognizable MMO in the world. Going up against such a juggernaut seems like a wild decision, but RuneScape developer Jagex has high hopes of doing just that.