‘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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Dark and Light’s world map covers 25 regions
The team behind the revival of Dark and Light have a mighty task ahead to convince players to give this fantasy sandbox a second...
NCsoft 4Q 2016: Record sales, WildStar’s fate, Lineage Eternal launch
On the surface, fourth quarter 2016 financials for MMORPG giant NCsoft look solid. Yesterday, the company released its investor report, highlighting hefty year-over-year and...
The Daily Grind: What’s the most cash you’d spend on an in-game MMORPG house?
You guys know I'm a die-hard Elder Scrolls fan, so please understand I'm coming from a place of love when I say this: Elder...
Working As Intended: Two decades of Elder Scrolls housing
Massively OP explores Elder Scrolls housing through the ages -- starting with Daggerfall, running through Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim, and ending with Elder Scrolls Online's Homestead patch, live today.
Elder Scrolls Online’s Homestead expansion is live on PC
You may have forgotten all about it in the wacky Morrowind hype whirlwind that was last week, but ZeniMax has officially rolled out the Homestead...
Elder Scrolls Online scores a Superbowl commercial spot
If you are an MMO player and were watching the big game last night, one commercial might have stood out to you above the...
EVE Evolved: Would EVE Online make a good survival game?
EVE Online has practically dominated the sci-fi sandbox MMO niche for nearly 14 years, with its harsh PvP-oriented gameplay and massive single-server universe combining to provide something that's...
One Shots: Cow disco!
With the recent switchover to a new comment system and the very real fear that we might lose previous comments (including, alas, your excellent...
The Stream Team: Attempting an ARK arena assault
The tek tier is finally here! That means Massively OP's MJ is going to show off dino laser helmets. But in order for everyone...
Marvel Heroes gets wild with Beast and Jubilee
Two of X-Men's finest have joined the crew over at Marvel Heroes. This week, Gazillion added Beast as the game's 60th playable hero and...
The Elder Scrolls Online takes a closer look at the Morrowind trailer
The obvious response to the latest trailer for The Elder Scrolls Online is to find the nearest person working on the game and request...
Valve is under anti-trust investigation in Europe
The European Commission has launched multiple investigations today "to assess if certain online sales practices prevent, in breach of EU antitrust rules, consumers from...
Elder Scrolls Online keeps the hype train going with its producer’s letter
Are there any other online games this week than Elder Scrolls Online? It almost doesn't seem like it, what with the title getting ready...
Battle Bards Episode 91: Forest Tales
Take a stroll through the trees and become totally lost in the foliage, drinking in the sounds of the forest with today’s show, as...
Diablo III starts testing new armory and crafting mat storage
Lo and behold, a new patch hath landed on the Diablo III public test server. And there was great rejoicing, as it contained many...
Tamriel Infinium: Five things you might have missed in the Elder Scrolls Online Morrowind reveal
I really enjoyed watching the Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind announcement with all of our readers. The staff here saw your comments immediately as I...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 102: Sailing into the future
Justin and Larry discuss LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, SWTOR, Star Trek Online, Asheron's Call, H1Z1, Black Desert, and Guild Wars 2, with a special Bree monologue about the new comment system.
Elite: Dangerous details the operation of multicrew ships
There's a lot to take in at once while you're flying a ship in Elite: Dangerous. The game's next update will make that a...
Elder Scrolls Online announces full-fledged Morrowind expansion for June 6
The rumors were true: The Elder Scrolls Online is getting a massive Morrowind content blast on June 6th, just in time for TES III:...
We’re liveblogging today’s Elder Scrolls Online announcement – join us!
On Sunday, one smoky, ash-filled video of volcanic rock sent the fans of Elder Scrolls Online screaming in excitement and questioning what it could...