‘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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RIFT datamining discovers a new companion system
A brand-new feature has been datamined on RIFT's test server, with players trying to figure out what this system entails.
It's called Planar Disciples, perhaps...
Lord of the Rings Online hypes up dragons, 64-bit client, and Minas Morgul
Last week's GenCon in Indy turned out to be a surprising source of information for fans of Standing Stone Games. First we found out...
Hands-on with mobile Old School Runescape, plus a chat with the Jagex devs
I experienced a couple firsts recently that you may not have expected from me, and they can both be summed up in two words:...
Perfect Ten: 10 MMO features that deserve widespread adaptation
You know what gets me excited about upcoming MMOs? It's certainly not the list of expected systems and features that have since become standard...
Interviewing the Bless team on the Assassin, merges, PvP, and concurrency as the patch goes live today
Bless Online is rolling out a hefty content update today as promised, including the Siege of Castra PvP battleground, the faction-based open-world Capital War,...
Extensive Kotaku exposé uncovers a ‘culture of sexism’ at League of Legends developer Riot Games
The internet is ablaze over an in-depth report at Kotaku that uncovers a "culture of sexism" that is allegedly running rampant through Riot Games....
Saga of Lucimia’s epic quests will take ‘time, effort, and teamwork’ to finish
What defines an epic adventure? This is the burning question that Saga of Lucimia is tackling this week, starting with the derisive analysis of...
The Stream Team: Exploring EverQuest II’s GUK
You've heard about her desire to explore EQII's Guk, now watch Massively OP's MJ experience it! She'll be taking a team down into the...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 181: Some devs just want to watch the world tree burn
Justin and Bree discuss World of Warcraft's lore drama, Star Citizen's stockpiling controversy, DDO's new expansion, Riot's MMO tease, Albion's Merlyn, and TESO's DLC, with mailbag entry on the Horde impact and SC's pay-to-win.
RuneScape Classic has gone dark, but you can relive its final moments
Crowds of players turned out to mark the final hours of RuneScape Classic yesterday, celebrating the impact that this initial version of the popular...
SWTOR’s Rishi stronghold and PvP tweaks are live today with the 5.9.2 update
Multiple goodies are coming to Star Wars The Old Republic today via its previously delayed but now launching 5.9.2 update. The headliner content is...
The Stream Team: Better hop to it to get your LOTRO bunny!
This is a day for lasts. LOTRO has opened the Yule Festival up so folks can escape the heat of summer, but it is...
Warframe outlines melee revamp, channeling changes, and Nyx and Vauban tweaks
Warframe players who've been following the game's development meta already knew that melee was due for a rework, but Digital Extremes brought some solid...
LOTRO Legendarium: Is Lord of the Rings Online aging well?
By now, to me, Lord of the Rings Online is a comfortable, well-worn friend that always offers a very predictable and enjoyable experience whenever...
Pathfinder Online promises free trial, open enrollment, and a marketing push
About nine people showed up at a GenCon Pathfinder Online panel this past weekend, during which Paizo CEO Lisa Stevens gave an update on...
The 22-year-old Meridian 59 heads to Steam
One of the MMORPG genre's longest-running titles is finally making the jump to Steam in the hopes of picking up a new generation of...
The MOP Up: PlanetSide 2 throws a summer rager (August 5, 2018)
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...
One Shots: Motion sickness
Our headlining picture today comes with a request for some help, so we're calling all Warframe players to give their aid!
"So I finally decided...
The Daily Grind: Which MMOs are the best for occasional play?
As a longtime fan of MMOs, I struggle with one serious factor when it comes to playing them: time. It's not just finding time...
The Stream Team: Back to the beginning in AdventureQuest 3D
With the brand-new (and totally awesome) introduction now launched and new beginning area content, Massively OP's MJ might as well start AQ3D all over...
