‘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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Perfect Ten: MMO grouping advice you shouldn’t bother giving
It's time for a new expansion in Final Fantasy XIV, and that means for me that a lot of people are going to not...
E3 2017: Hands-on with Dauntless shows it’s more than a Monster Hunter clone
Phoenix Labs' not-Monster Hunter monster-hunting game Dauntless is obviously standing in a big shadow after E3 2017. I wasn't yet fully aware of what Monster Hunter World was...
Lineage II Classic succumbs to pirate fever
What's a pirate's favorite letter? You might think "Arrr," but he really loves the C!
Dad jokes aside, swashbucklers have boarded Lineage II's classic server...
The Stream Team: Sizing up EverQuest II’s solo Proving Grounds
EverQuest II's Proving Grounds proved to be pretty difficult (as well as littered with bugs!). Even finding a full group was pretty challenging! With...
Neverwinter deploys the Shroud of Souls update to consoles today
It's time for console players to head to the River District in Neverwinter. The game's latest patch for the console editions of the game...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 122: This Stormblood’s for you
Justin and Bree discuss FFXIV's Stormblood launch, Destiny 2, ESO Morrowind, Anthem, and LOTRO, with mailbag questions on patch numbering, fencing, and non-combat MMO progression systems.
Path of Exile previews a familiar boss in the next Fall of Oriath beta patch
It's always good to see a familiar face. Unless that face belongs to a boss, of course; then it's a mixed emotion. When Path...
Today’s MechWarrior Online patch adds resistance heroes, tweaks sub privileges
MechWarrior Online is rolling out a big patch today with a whole lot of 'Mechs to try out. The update includes new Inner Sphere Resistance Hero...
Revelation Online takes a tour of Ersich Forest
We promise the population of Revelation Online that Ersich Forest is, in fact, a lovely and benevolent area. Sure, it seems nice on the...
Neverwinter takes you on a tour of Port Nyanzaru
The eponymous city is obviously the main port of call for players in Neverwinter, but there are other cities worth visiting. The next major...
Marvel Heroes cuts console storage cost but denies refunds
Here's an interesting good news/bad news situation for Marvel Heroes Omega console players. Gazillion announced that it is permanently cutting the prices in half...
The MOP Up: Destiny 2’s class roster (June 18, 2017)
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: Summer camp
I ask for "camp" from all of you -- and camp is what I got, although not necessarily what I envisioned. Sometimes it's better...
The Daily Grind: Have you ever had free-to-play buyer’s remorse in an MMO?
A friend of mine who doesn't really play MMOs asked me recently about buyer's remorse for free-to-play games. It's a good question, I think;...
LOTRO Legendarium: Mirkwood, the best zone no one remembers
The other day I was continuing on with my Bingo Boffin adventures in Lord of the Rings Online when Mr. Boffin decided he was...
The Stream Team: More Ashfall adventures in AQ3D
What's a few dragons among friends? Massively OP's MJ has been poking around AQ3D's Ashfall and taking in the sites -- those sites being...
Tale of Toast starts bi-weekly alpha tests on Steam
Self-labeled "hardcore" MMO Tale of Toast is kicking off bi-weekly alpha tests, and you are invited to the party. The two-person development team told...
Neverwinter celebrates its fourth birthday with events and unicorn mounts
Neverwinter is prepping the celebration of the anniversary of its hard launch on PC way back in 2013. The festivities, dubbed The Protector's Jubilee,...
Revelation Online explores the motivation of the Pirate Crew faction
Pirates! It's pretty easy to understand the motivation of pirates most of the time; pirates want to get stuff by taking it from other...
City of Titans on endgame, alting, PvP, business models, lockboxes, and whales
The first and most-backed City of Heroes successor City of Titans has a couple of dev pieces out this month answering questions posed to...
