Champions Online is a superhero-themed massively multiplayer RPG that has maintained an active playerbase since its 2011 launch. The game recently marked its 17th anniversary with what coverage suggests was a notably substantial celebration - departing from the typical minimal effort some MMOs put into such milestones. While Champions Online occupies a smaller corner of the MMO landscape, the anniversary event apparently demonstrated the developers' commitment to rewarding the game's long-term community. The sparse recent coverage reflects the title's modest profile, though its persistence over nearly two decades indicates a dedicated player base willing to stick with the game through the shifts and changes that have defined the MMO space.
via Massively Overpowered
As we all well know, most MMOs actually are pretty lame when it comes to throwing a party for their own anniversary. “Another batch of fireworks as a gift” is a phrase that comes to mind. But this is definitely not the case for Champions Online, which may be a minor MMO but pulls…