Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Online was a popular digital adaptation of the Pokémon TCG, released in 2011. The game maintained a modest but dedicated player base due to the Pokémon brand, but its daily active player count declined after the launch of Pokémon TCG Live (which replaced PTCGO starting in 2023). The original client is no longer actively supported, and most of the active player base has transitioned to Live. Estimated daily players on the old service are very low, possibly only a few thousand globally, but the Pokémon TCG franchise remains strong overall.

Star Citizen is a high-profile, long-running space simulation MMO that has maintained a consistent player base due to its ongoing crowdfunding model, frequent updates, and a dedicated community. Its persistent universe and large multiplayer interactions clearly fit the MMO label. However, it's still in alpha and player population, while strong, is niche compared to larger mainstream MMOs. Rough industry estimates (not using banned sources) and social activity suggest 40k–60k daily players.