‘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.
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Elite Dangerous pauses new colony establishment to address an unspecified ‘important issue’
The first week of system colonization's open beta in Elite: Dangerous has passed, and it's been an extremely active week, with over 8,000 systems...
Guild Wars 2 is planning a WvW update in March and a PvP Push beta in May
Yesterday's full announcement of Guild Wars 2's Janthir Wilds Repentance chapter came with more than a trailer and date: It also came with a...
The Stream Team: Orca Quaggans, candy, and alchemy in Guild Wars 2
Massively OP's MJ hasn't done any crafting yet in Guild Wars 2, but that won't stop her from dabbling in alchemy. She needs to...
Guild Wars 2’s Janthir Wilds: Repentance content launches March 11
Guild Wars 2's quarterly cadence marches onward next week as March 11th sees the formal launch of Repentance, the third content chunk (and therefore...
The Daily Grind: What MMO gameplay feels like ‘homework’ rather than fun?
One of the reasons I've been enjoying Guild Wars 2 so much for the the last seven months is that it doesn't assign me...
Diablo IV’s Rod Fergusson talks about live service longevity and the benefit of ‘ruining the surprise’ in comms
Most fans of Diablo IV primarily absorbed general manager Rod Fergusson's talk at this year's DICE Summit as the point when he announced he...
Massively on the Go: Pokemon GO’s Might and Mastery Season is looking weak for March
Pokemon Go's still in the middle of its Unova's Global Tour this weekend, but we've also been warned of the March 4th start of...
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online lays out its March plans
Elder Scrolls Online published its schedule for March activities, which includes a set of PvP-focused login rewards, new endeavors, a Deathmatch weekend, the Jester's...
One Shots: How to potty train your dragon
Think you have it rough raising a miniature human or juvenile feline or canine? Just try finding fireproof diapers and charred formula for a...
The Daily Grind: Does EVE Online need an EVE Classic version?
We've asked many times in the past about MMOs that could use a classic version, and we often get the same responses. Guild Wars...
Elite Dangerous plans four more ships, an update for squadrons, and a new feature in 2025 roadmap
The current year looks to be another one where Elite: Dangerous is stepping on the gas. Or considering we're talking about internet spaceships, is...
The Stream Team: Discussing and examining Elite Dangerous’ new colonization feature
Today is the day when Elite: Dangerous players can establish their own colonies out in space, and that means MOP's Chris and his best...
The Stream Team: Baby Aurene and Journey to Bitterfrost Frontier in Guild Wars 2
Baby Aurene is the best! Last week in Guild Wars 2, Massively OP's MJ was on hand for the hatching of the beautiful baby...
The Daily Grind: Does your MMO have a feature that is both its biggest strength and weakness?
A couple of weeks back, MOP reader and Elite Dangerous podcaster PhoenixDfire dropped a comment that leaped out at me - so I want...
The Stream Team: Investigating Elder Scrolls Online’s Feldagard Keep
While Massively OP's MJ was given a choice to go investigate Feldagard Keep or the Outcast Inn, it turns out Elder Scrolls Online wasn't...
Destiny 2 will let a sword and glaive bug stand after players find the fun from the error
There were more than a few things that arrived with the Heresy episode's launch to Destiny 2, but one of those was actually a...
One Shots: And yours are almost used up
Minimalistway is hitting us with what I think is a One Shots game debut, which never fails to tickle me. "This is the boss...
Epic successfully sued a Fortnite cheater – and forced him to post a public apology video
Ten years ago, then-Daybreak-president John Smedley created some fun MMO drama when he went on Twitter and ranted his heart out over the nearly...
Vague Patch Notes: How long should you wait before opining on major changes in MMORPGs?
Earlier this week, I had a column about a major change in Final Fantasy XIV's content delivery schedule that had some pretty big effects....
Perfect Ten: MMOs with the very best soundtracks
I've long had an affection for video game music and feel content to live in an age where I can actually obtain it and...
