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WildStar adds temporary new servers to lighten F2P load [Updated]
There's no question that WildStar's servers have been crushed this week under the weight of the free-to-play population. Carbine admitted that its four "megaservers"...
Massively Overthinking: Graceful MMO free-to-play transitions
In honor of WildStar's free-to-play transition this week, Massively Overthinking is about to overthink the very best F2P transitions ever. Even if you don't...
Perfect Ten: Why big MMO expansions are a good thing
I'm not really on board with the trend of saying that big expansions are back. They never left. Sure, we have one coming out...
WildStar F2P removes region locks
Buried amid all of the hubbub of WildStar's free-to-play launch is the news that the game is no longer region-locked (although it still does...
WildStar struggles with lag, bugs after F2P conversion [Updated]
It's been a long and stressful day-and-a-half for both WildStar players and Carbine, as the game's free-to-play patch resulted in horrendous lag, lengthy queues,...
The Daily Grind: What do you think of WildStar Reloaded so far?
It's been a day since the free-to-play update came out for WildStar, giving veteran, returning, and new players a chance to check out the business...
Jukebox Heroes: Your top 20 favorite MMO soundtracks
I've been a sneaky columnist, my friends. Oh yes I have. In my last Jukebox Heroes I posted my top six favorite MMO soundtracks,...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 31: MMO expansions come roaring back
Justin and Bree discuss Devilian, SWTOR, Ultima Online, the return of the MMO expansion, RIFT, Camelot Unchained, ArchLord 2, and Guild Wars 2, with mailbag questions on Heart of Thorns and gambleboxes.
The Stream Team: Wading in as WildStar goes free-to-play
MassivelyOP's MJ may have bitten off more than she could chew when she accepted that level-50 power-up on WildStar's beta server, but she's back...
WildStar: Reloaded launches free-to-play
WildStar's long-awaited free-to-play patch is finally upon us, as Carbine re-launched the game at midnight with a new business model and scads of changes.
WildStar: Reloaded...
One Shots: Threat Level Midnight
Even in the far future, Starfleet officers still pose for a selfie or two. How could they not when they encounter such striking backdrops?
"This...
Nexus Telegraph: Ten tips for new and returning WildStar players
In just a few short days, WildStar will flip a switch and transition from its year-plus run as a subscription game to a free-to-play...
WildStar’s official F2P transition checklist
WildStar is going to be free-to-play in less than a week now. If you've already been playing the game, your path to get ready...
WildStar’s lighting will look different on September 29
Carbine has published a dev diary that explains how WildStar's visuals have been improved for the September 29th WildStar Reloaded update. The patch will...
The Stream Team: Peeking behind WildStar’s beta doors
MassivelyOP's MJ was all set to sneak you behind WildStar's closed beta doors to give you a peek at what's going on for the...
WildStar: Reloaded beta now open to all
There's no longer a bouncer at the doors of WildStar's free-to-play beta test, as Carbine has removed the need for a key to access...
WildStar plans quality-of-life improvements, midnight relaunch
WildStar's massive free-to-play transition and patch is less than a week away, which means that Carbine is getting to the end of its revelations. Today...
WildStar shuts down the auction house before the free-to-play switch
WildStar will be free-to-play in a hot minute, and that means that certain things have to change, like several of the auction house mechanics....
Talking to Cryptic about Neverwinter’s new Stronghold PvP
We're on the horn with Cryptic Lead Designer Scott Shicoff and Senior Content Designer John Hopler to talk about Neverwinter's brand-new Stronghold siege PvP...
The MOP Up: All news must go!
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...
