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‘Buy-to-play’ is a term that refers to games that have box or download fees associated with them but do not incur a mandatory subscription. Some have optional subscriptions and are more properly referred to as hybrid B2P. Most have cash shops and microtransactions.

Destiny 2’s PC open beta has arrived

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I dunno about you guys, but my guildies were up at literally 4 a.m. talking about buying Destiny 2 and leaping into the beta, which...

Absolver launches with a flurry of kicks, punches, and prospects

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"Strange men in masks are not to be trusted." Wise words from the classic film Princess Bride, and advice that we carry with us...

The Daily Grind: What do you actually expect to get out of MMORPG lockboxes?

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MMO blogger Bhagpuss has an intriguing multi-angle post out this week criticizing, rightly in my mind, Guild Wars 2's lockboxes, but not the way...

The Stream Team: Guild Wars 2 turns 5!

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It took five years, but it's finally happening today: Guild Wars 2's fifth anniversary! Whether or not there are any big in game parties,...
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Destiny 2’s PC beta gets off to a rocky start

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It's a shaky go for launch. As promised, Destiny 2 kicked off the headstart for its PC beta test today, preceding tomorrow's official start for...
It's HOT uptown.

Guild Wars 2 kicks off a week of mounts and a month of weapons

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Are you ready to ride around in style when Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire rolls around? Of course you are; Tyria is filled...

Guild Wars 2 preps PAX West party, sound panel, and video teasers

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If you're heading to PAX West in Seattle this weekend, you've got only two opportunities to gather with Guild Wars 2 fans. The first is...
I FEEL PRE

Destiny 2 introduces you to a gallery’s worth of heroes and villains

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You know that thing that some inspirational or informative videos do where they throw giant words up on the screen to subtitle every. Single....
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The Daily Grind: How often do you play non-human MMORPG characters?

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This weekend, I was toying around with my fancy Path of Fire-induced new character slot in Guild Wars 2. I have one of every...

One Shots: Alien sunset

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I will admit that I've been craving a good space exploration sim lately -- the burn to "explore strange new worlds" is rising inside...

Gamescom 2017: Destiny 2’s European dead zone and Rolling Stone interview

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Destiny 2's European dead zone sure sounds festive, right? Well, it looks pretty, anyway. Bungie revealed the open world environ in a new video...

PSA: You can get Elder Scrolls Online for under 10 bucks

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You have always been the frugal sort. You never buy anything unless it goes on sale, and you never set foot in a store...
Star Citizen

Gamescom 2017: Star Citizen goes in-depth on the alpha 3.0 delay issues

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With the high drama and surly community demanding Star Citizen 3.0 already, it's made for a slightly awkward Gamescom appearance for the crew. On the...

Destiny 2 updates companion app, has potential to play at 60 FPS (but won’t)

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As you're rearranging your life schedule to get in some serious Destiny 2 game time when the beta starts up next week, don't forget...

Guild Wars 2 has begun doling out anniversary presents; here’s what to expect

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ArenaNet is rolling out birthday and anniversary gifts in honor of Guild Wars 2's fifth year of life. In the mail, fifth-year characters will nab...
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Gamescom 2017: The Crew 2 races to release on March 16, 2018

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Start planning the next leg of your cross-country vacation now because Ubisoft announced this week at Gamescom that it will be launching The Crew...

Global Chat: World of Warcraft’s wild frontier

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How is World of Warcraft like the wild west of American history and legend? Something about Barrens chat might come to mind, but blog...

Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars 2 Elite Specialization preview weekend impressions

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Over the weekend Guild Wars 2 players had the chance to get to grips with the new Path of Fire elite specializations in a PvP setting,...

Destiny 2’s launch trailer is clucking awesome

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"Do you see all that I have done?" The stakes are high for this fall's Destiny 2, with a near-unstoppable villain smashing through the status...

Destiny 2 to include text chat, promises to treat PC players like ‘first-class citizens’

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We are one week away from Destiny 2's open beta test on the PC, and computer players might be growing both excited and anxious...

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