‘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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Flameseeker Chronicles: Discussing Guild Wars 2 content voids and cadence disruption
Waiting for a Living World release you know is coming eventually is one of the more frustrating parts of playing Guild Wars 2 for the...
E3 2018: Defiance 2050 reboot launches on PC and console July 10th
We've got an official launch date for the new Defiance, folks: Trion announced this morning that Defiance 2050 will hit all three major platforms...
E3 2018: Star Citizen’s ‘alpha 3.2 teaser’ trailer is gorgeous, and it’s not alpha 3.2
During last night's PC Gaming Show at E3, Cloud Imperium showed a nifty video of Star Citizen that has the community abuzz. Considered out...
The Elder Scrolls Online clarifies that Crown Store items can be traded in-game
It might not seem like it would be something with many grey areas, but the crown store items in The Elder Scrolls Online bring...
Final Fantasy XIV and Monster Hunter World team up for a bizarre collaboration
Fancy some Monster Hunter in your Final Fantasy XIV? How about a bona fide Monster Hunter World collab? That's what you're getting, according to Square...
E3 2018: Dissecting the Elder Scrolls VI teaser that broke the internet
Last night, Bethesda Director Todd Howard took the E3 stage and practically broke the internet. Of course, he talked about Fallout 76, which everyone...
E3 2018: ‘Fallout 76 is entirely online’
You've seen the teaser. You've heard the rumors. You've watched the E3 trailer. And now it's time to find out, exactly, what Fallout 76...
E3 2018: Elder Scrolls Online announces Wolfhunter and Murkmire DLC (oh yeah, and Elder Scrolls VI is coming!)
At Bethesda's E3 presentation this evening, ZeniMax's Matt Firor announced that The Elder Scrolls Online's next DLC is called Wolfhunter, complete with werewolf theme. And...
One Shots: Rave on Risa
I love how in the Star Trek universe, the universal consensus on what makes for an ideal vacation spot is a planet that looks...
E3 2018: BioWare’s Anthem has soloable co-op open world, no lockboxes, a sweet trailer, and a February 22 launch
At this afternoon's EA Play, EA and BioWare have revealed Anthem's brand-new trailer. The game is now slated to launch on February 22nd, 2019.
During...
Massively Overthinking: Why is no one meeting the obvious player demand for big MMORPGs?
Massively OP reader ichi_san has a burning question about the state of the industry.
"Lots of people seem to be looking for an MMO they...
Guild Wars 2 fans grow impatient for episode 3 while Pride Month commences
The slow rollout of Guild Wars 2's season 4 is starting to severely tax the patience of the MMO's community and content creators. It's...
The Soapbox: Do MMOs still fall victim to the copycat curse?
When Radical Heights launched, I was inspired to put together a whole Perfect Ten about why trend-chasing doesn't work for online games. Obviously, my...
The Crew 2 is getting an open beta while the original The Crew goes into maintenance
It's probably not much of a surprise to hear that The Crew is slipping into maintenance mode, as patches had been quiet for a...
Guild Wars 2 fans find evidence of ‘awakened’ mounts incoming
Possibly due to the delay of the next Guild Wars 2 living world update, certain store assets have been added to the game's files...
The Daily Grind: Would you play a new Guild Wars 1 expansion?
With all of the talk and revival of interest in classic Guild Wars, it's certainly been a great time to celebrate this beloved MMO...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 173: The Bless Mess
Justin and Bree discuss Bless Online's launch, EVE Online's Into the Abyss, Fallout 76, Elder Scrolls Online's spyware issue, Path of Exile's Incursion, H1Z1, Star Trek Online, Trove, DDO, and UO, with mailbag questions on the Bless Mess and on open-world immersion.
Diablo builds a new game while Hearthstone preps free packs and events
A job listing for a Blizzard dungeon artist has the gaming community buzzing today, as this particular listing is for a "new and unannounced"...
Tamriel Infinium: With Elder Scrolls Online’s Summerset, more of the same is a good thing
Today is the formal launch day for Summerset! My goal during the PC early access was to finish the main storyline, and I'm happy...
The Elder Scrolls Online’s Summerset and Update 18 are live on console as ZeniMax teases upcoming DLC
The Elder Scrolls Online's Summerset and Update 18 are live for console players today, meaning the chapter is officially out of early access for...
