b2p

‘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.

Revival says it will feature ‘graphic sex’

Jef Reahard - March 22, 2015 383

Those of you with sex on the brain may find the latest Revival dev post enlightening. Before we get to the bumping and grinding,...

Secret World offers cheap pre-Tokyo package for new players

MJ Guthrie - March 21, 2015 130

Another day, another deal! If you've been eying The Secret World after hearing about the recently released Enhanced Player Experience but you're worried about...

Guild Wars 2’s Heart of Thorns stress test begins March 24

Bree Royce - March 21, 2015 27

Guild Wars 2's Heart of Thorns expansion stress testing is set to begin on March 24th, according to emails going out to lucky invitees...

The Stream Team: Guild Wars 2 and a giveaway

MJ Guthrie - March 21, 2015 9

MJ is her name, and exploration is her game. That certainly bodes well for Guild Wars 2; there's plenty of undiscovered land for Massively...

The Secret World begins #IAMTSW contest series

Justin Olivetti - March 20, 2015 13

The Secret World's forum game is finally upon us, and as promised, it looks to be a doozy. Funcom will be running several weeks...

The Stream Team: Preparing for The Secret World’s Issue #11

MJ Guthrie - March 19, 2015 22

With the welcome announcement that The Secret World's Issue #11 is coming next month, it's more important than ever that MassivelyOP's MJ makes it...

Elite: Dangerous starts Mac beta test on March 31st

Justin Olivetti - March 19, 2015 7

Mac Elite: Dangerous fans who are feeling grounded while their PC brothers and sisters are cruising the stars will soon have their own chance...

Das Tal is considering a buy-to-play model

Justin Olivetti - March 19, 2015 20

After a careful consideration of the pros and cons of various business models, including those of Crowfall, Guild Wars 2 and ArcheAge, the Das...

Guild Wars 2 starts second PvP ladder test season tomorrow

Justin Olivetti - March 19, 2015 16

When we were kids, playing on ladders was a good way to get a scolding or a trip to the E.R. Now, they're the...

The Secret World is selling an all-in-one Tokyo pack

Justin Olivetti - March 19, 2015 96

If you've fallen behind on purchasing your Secret World DLC or have yet to step foot into Tokyo, then Funcom has the deal of...

The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite Elder Scrolls Online race?

Jef Reahard - March 19, 2015 179

I'm looking forward to some Elder Scrolls Online this month, but I may not use my max-level character. His guild is gone, and frankly...

FFXIV and ESO players complain about unfair international pricing

Justin Olivetti - March 18, 2015 101

It might not be the most shocking fact you'll read today, but not all box prices and subscription rates are created equal depending on...

Leaderboard: Are you playing Elder Scrolls Online this week?

Jef Reahard - March 18, 2015 162

Last week I patched up Elder Scrolls Online. Remember? We chatted about how the game's launcher is an expletive that rhymes with kitty. Over...

Elite: Dangerous names space station after Terry Pratchett

Justin Olivetti - March 18, 2015 43

Fantasy comedy writer Terry Pratchett, who passed away last week at the age of 66, will be honored with a place among the stars...

Guild Wars 2’s latest patch includes bugs and a nasty exploit

Bree Royce - March 18, 2015 54

This week's Guild Wars 2 patch was delayed a week, but perhaps it needed yet another week still. Players on the official forums and...

Jukebox Heroes: EverQuest Online Adventures

Justin Olivetti - March 17, 2015 23

From birth until its ignoble death, EverQuest Online Adventures always lived in the shadow of the EverQuest franchise's wing. As a chunky-looking subscription game on...