Yes MP has been taken out. You can cast spells as much as you want but I has a down time, similar of that of FFXI.
To me this list says that Final Fantasy XIII is the best game in recent memory. Like I said earlier, it is best to re-do this list in a couple years to see how it does after some time of being out. I'm sure it will be a kick ass game.
Also Perpride, at least you won 1/2 of your bet. :)
(Also Mass Effect 2 is really not a WRPG, I don't understand how it even got classed as that. So your best RPG of the 7th gen may still hold true)