‘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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SWTOR’s Building a Foundation update arrives today with date nights and a new stronghold
Couldn't get a date to the prom in high school? Weirdly enough, Star Wars: The Old Republic has you covered as it brings good...
RIFT plans server merges and hunt event while Trove readies its Gear Up! Date
So here's something to add to your "I never thought I'd see this in 2024" list, and it comes with both good and bad...
LOTRO’s dungeon drop and spring festival arrive this week with the cutest snail ever
Last year the Lord of the Rings Online community lost its collective mind over a rock. In 2024, it may be for a snail.
The...
The Daily Grind: What’s the hardest MMORPG to return to after a long time away?
When I returned to Lord of the Rings Online several years ago, I'd been away for a very, very long time - so long...
TERA Console launches its newest battle pass, balances classes, and makes quality-of-life changes
TERA Console is still swimming along in the wake of its closed PC sibling: The MMORPG has released another update this week that arguably...
Star Wars: The Old Republic’s date night patch goes live on Tuesday
Don't be deceived by the over-abundance of decimal points -- Star Wars: The Old Republic's Update 7.4.1 will be fully operational and chock-full of...
LOTRO Legendarium: Untangling LOTRO’s complicated travel system
Considering how absolutely huge Lord of the Rings Online's Middle-earth has become, I'd say finding efficient ways to traverse its landscape is paramount to...
The Stream Team: AQ3D’s March of the Undead Legion begins
For most folks, March and impending springtime elicits thoughts of flowers, green grass, and cute bunnies. For AQ3D, however, it's all about the undead!...
EverQuest II opens Brewday festivities ahead of St Patrick’s Day shenanigans
We're not saying Brewday is just St Patrick's Day with an EverQuest god name on it, but it pretty much is, and it's returning...
PlanetSide 2 acknowledges ‘earned consternation’ over its warzone continent
It's always an unsettling feeling when a game -- or its IP, at least -- gets sold off but nobody really talks about it...
Vindictus Defying Fate spinoff begins alpha testing limited multiplayer next week
Well, it's not the Vindictus 2 you wanted, but it's something: As we noted earlier this week, Nexon is barreling onward with Vindictus Defying...
Vague Patch Notes: Sort your own MMO community, guy
One of the things I note is that every so often - not all the time, but every so often - something will just...
The Stream Team: Starting Neverwinter’s The Dwarven King by R.A. Salvatore
She's not going to lie: Massively OP's MJ was put off from playing Neverwinter when her team discovered they cannot run any of the...
Sea of Thieves readies a preview event, anti-cheat, and sixth anniversary
With Sea of Thieves preparing to debut on the PlayStation 5 next month and "sixth anniversary antics" in full swing, this PvP pirate sim...
‘Survival crafting MMORPG’ BitCraft plans closed alpha for April 2 – here’s how to sign up
That upcoming MMORPG sandbox BitCraft is heading into closed alpha is not a shock: Clockwork Labs has been teasing it for months. The new...
Hey game devs, stop namedropping Star Wars Galaxies and make a spiritual successor
If you're an MMORPG gamer who watches the mainstream gaming space, you probably know that most gaming sites take any opportunity they can get...
Old School RuneScape applies quality-of-life for Forestry, last man standing, collection UI, and achievements
This week's update for Old School RuneScape is less about adding anything new and more about making what exists better, with a full-throated focus...
Fractured Online’s latest update boosts soloers and grants free respecs ahead of F2P weekend
Dynamight Studios is all about the free this weekend: We've previously noted that the studio is setting its Kickstarted sandbox MMORPG Fractured Online free-to-play...
Wizard101 expands its Steam offering and localization to European players
It's the rare MMORPG that hasn't made its way to Steam by now, but we're adding another one to the list: kid-friendly MMO Wizard101.
But...
PSA: Grab your free EverQuest mask and EverQuest II baby dragon
EverQuest and EverQuest II fans must remain vigilant during this "Year of Darkpaw" so as to not miss all of the freebies coming their...
