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‘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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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...

Choose My Adventure: Path of Marvel

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In last week's Choose My Adventure, we learned a few magic spells and set off to conquer a tiny portion of Diablo III's hellish...
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Leaderboard: Are you playing Elder Scrolls Online this week?

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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

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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

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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

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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...

The Stream Team: A reintroduction to The Elder Scrolls Online

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The Elder Scrolls Online officially transitioned to buy-to-play today, and that makes it a perfect time for MassivelyOP's MJ to jump back in and...

Guild Wars 2’s Desert Borderlands will dramatically improve WvW

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If you're excited about Guild Wars 2's upcoming Desert Borderlands map that will be replacing the three old WvW borderlands maps currently in the...

Tamriel Infinium: Five reasons to return to Elder Scrolls Online

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Gamers rarely give an MMO a second chance. Far too often, a game bears forever the impression it earned the first time we played it. When...

Elder Scrolls Online patches in the cash shop

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The Elder Scrolls Online's buy-to-play transition is finally here -- and in fact started up a day earlier than expected. Along with the business...

The Daily Grind: Does Guild Wars 2 need mounts?

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Let me stop you right there: Yes, I know that Guild Wars 2 kinda has mounts. It has a ridable broom and a flying...

Not So Massively: HoN’s Grimm Hunt, HEX’s 100k tourney, and Descent’s reboot

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It's been a packed week in the world of online multiplayer gaming, with competitive tournament announcements, patches, and tons of new videos. Microsoft may...

Elder Scrolls Online slips into B2P mode early

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Players patching up The Elder Scrolls Online tonight ahead of its B2P conversion tomorrow are in for a surprise: They can log in early. Our own...

Guild Wars 2 patches in first-person view and map exploration changes

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After a one-week delay, Guild Wars 2 has delivered a much-anticipated first-person view to the waiting eyes of players. Today's patch is a hodge-podge of...

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