‘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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Factions: Origins of Malu’s early access launch and interview
Origins of Malu has certainly had a long, bumpy road to launch. Showing up on our radar back in August 2011, this title has...
Revival says it will feature ‘graphic sex’
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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...
Leaderboard: Are you playing Elder Scrolls Online this week?
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
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
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
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
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
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...
