Shadowlands not only meets its rivals head on in terms of content for players of all levels, but in many ways saunters past them without breaking sweat. There is just so much to see and do that even the most established players will still be making discoveries for months to come.

The shame is that the stigma of Anarchy Online's launch may some deter people from exploring this wonderful expansion. If you leave your pre-conceptions at the door and take the plunge you may just discover that the next generation MMORPG you have been waiting for is already here.