‘Free-to-play’ is a term that refers to games that do not have box or download fees associated with them and do not incur a mandatory subscription. Some have optional subscriptions and are more properly referred to as hybrid F2P. Most have cash shops and microtransactions.
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H1Z1 video goes behind-the-scenes with motion capture pros
Daybreak released a new behind-the-scenes video focused on H1Z1's motion capture this week. If you like seeing dudes in skin-tight lycra suits with little...
The Stream Team: Shoot-em-up in PlanetSide 2
Last time MassivelyOP's Mike Foster played PlanetSide 2, he died a bunch while providing little value to his team. Tonight should be no different,...
RIFT’s anniversary carnival returns with a party duck
It's hard to believe that in a few days on March 1st, RIFT will turn four years old. According to the site, the fantasy...
Black Desert reveals the Blader class
Black Desert just got a new class called the Blader, which Steparu describes as the "fastest playable character" in the game. Bladers wield a...
The Stream Team: Storming of the heroes
In last week's MOBA Madness stream, MassivelyOP's Mike Foster struggled to figure out whether he was winning or losing matches in Blizzard Entertainment's Heroes...
Rumor: Hearthstone may be prepping a Blackrock Mountain adventure
What's next for the ever-hot Hearthstone? Hearthhead reported that a data mining expedition has uncovered references to Blackrock Mountain dungeon cards, meaning that card...
Skyforge announces closed beta start and sells Founder’s Packs
Skyforge wannabe deities, you may want to clear your calendar for early next month because closed beta is coming! The team announced today that...
SMITE adds the warrior Bellona to the fray
SMITE has taken another giant step forward as the MOBA has introduced its first true female warrior to the champion pantheon.
Bellona is a take-no-prisoners...
The Stream Team: Touring Qeynos in Landmark
Who says Landmark isn't very EverQuest-y? In fact, a stroll through the sandbox right now will yield quite the assortment of Qeynos buildings thanks...
Champions Online is fiddling with costume prices
Champions Online is still alive! How do we know? It's fiddling with its cash shop prices come March 5th. A forum post explains the...
H1Z1 devs make fun of cheaters in new vid
Have you been banned for cheating in H1Z1? Did you write an angry email to Daybreak expressing your remorse and/or incredulity? If so, you...
Skycastles take flight in TERA’s newest patch
Hope you're not afraid of heights, for skycastles have arrived in TERA. The gravity-defying guild houses are just part of yesterday's Patch 30.09.
Guilds won't...
Linkrealms reboots as an open PvP server
As the name of the brand-new Phoenix server implies, Linkrealms is rising from the ashes of oblivion to deliver a fresh experience for players.
Linkrealms,...
H1Z1’s Hizzy Awards showcase player achievements
Now that the Oscars are over, where will award show junkies go to get their fix? Never fear: Daybreak has you covered with the...
Neverwinter coming to Xbox One on March 31
Perfect World has announced that Neverwinter is coming to the Xbox One on March 31st. The launch will feature all of the content from...
TERA dungeon triggers player controversy
A new TERA dungeon named Ghillieglade has raised the ire of European players who discovered that the "extremely easy" instance delivers incredible rewards with...
Order and Chaos Online update adds dungeon, wheel of fortune
It doesn't look like peace is coming any time soon to Order & Chaos Online. In fact, a fallen angel named Annemone has invaded...
EverQuest is getting a new progression server
EverQuest has made a reputation for itself over the years as an MMO that isn't afraid to experiment with progression servers, and as such...
Runes of Magic plans server merges
North America and Australia Runes of Magic players, buckle up: You're about to experience some server merger turbulence. During this period, drink service will...
EverQuest Next may not be F2P
SOE Daybreak has been all about "F2P your way" for a couple of years now, but comments by EverQuest Next senior producer Terry Michaels and...
