‘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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The Elder Scrolls Online recaps the big events of E3 while players get hit with surprise bans
If you're fond of The Elder Scrolls Online and have managed to tear yourself away from Morrowind for a few minutes, you probably already...
The Daily Grind: What’s the ideal group size for an MMORPG?
During this week's Massively OP podcast (live this afternoon!), Justin and I tackled a detailed question about MMO group makeup, the trinity, and combat,...
The Stream Team: Starting Season 2 of Guardians of the Galaxy: A Telltale Series
It's back! The Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series has launched Episode Two, and that means Massively OP's MJ is back with another...
PSA: Don’t get phished in Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is warning players about a "modest uptick in account thefts related to phishing," according to a post on the official forums...
Check out The Crew 2’s gameplay in action
So what's it going to be like playing The Crew 2? If you said "a lot like playing The Crew," well... all right, you're...
The MOP Up: Destiny 2’s class roster (June 18, 2017)
The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...
E3 2017: Hands-on with Destiny 2
Like many readers, I was originally disappointed when Destiny wasn't released for PC. I'm not even a Halo fan but could see that the title had promise....
Guild Wars 2 opens an avenue for casual WvW with skirmishes
If you're playing Guild Wars 2, chances are you're quite aware that this month's update will be all about the "competitive" game -- namely,...
One Shots: Summer camp
I ask for "camp" from all of you -- and camp is what I got, although not necessarily what I envisioned. Sometimes it's better...
Destiny 2’s PS4 exclusives won’t arrive on Xbone and PC until 2018
If the fact that Destiny 2's PC edition is being held back seven weeks following the release of the console versions sticks in your...
Massively Overthinking: The best MMOs and multiplayers of E3 2017
E3 is drawing to a close, with its reveals over and done with -- all that's left is processing our interviews and hands-on pieces....
The Daily Grind: What MMORPG needs megaserver tech the most?
During his interview with Gamasutra last week, Elder Scrolls Online's Matt Firor told the publication, "I really think MMO is a technology. It's not...
So why is Destiny 2’s PC version being held back?
PC players looking forward to Destiny 2's fall release are probably going through a torrent of emotions this week. While it's great that Bungie...
Chaos Theory: Guide to Secret World’s Dragon faction
When it comes to chaos, do you tend to run away (possibly screaming), or run toward it? If you lean toward the latter, you...
Guild Wars 2 preps automated tournaments
Guild Wars 2 seems to never lack in assigning players a long list of activities to be completed on any given day. With the...
E3 2017: Dark and Light touts graphics tech in new trailer
Snail Games has released a fresh Dark and Light trailer at this week's E3, demonstrating the company's NVIDIA Ansel tech. "With NVIDIA Ansel, players can take...
Battle Bards Episode 100: Centennial spectacular!
After four years and over 700 MMORPG music tracks, the Battle Bards have arrived at their 100th show! For this centennial spectacular, Syl, Steff,...
Tamriel Infinium: The major flaw in Elder Scrolls Online Morrowind’s PvP
When I spoke to ZeniMax Lead PvP Designer Brian Wheeler a few months back, I was intrigued by the PvP that Morrowind was offering...
E3 2017: SMITE and Paladins are coming to the Xbox One X on day one
Hi-Rez has just announced this morning that both its MOBA SMITE and its MOBA Paladins will launch for the Xbox One X on November...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO housing system disappointed you?
We've had many chats here on Massively OP concerning the best and most flexible player housing systems in MMORPGs -- and lamented games that...
