‘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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Star Citizen introduces the flyable Argo SRV space tow truck and in-concept RSI Arrastra mining ship
This week's episode of Star Citizen's usual video series is all about the more industrious kind of pilot. The one who likes to do...
EverQuest players are raising the alarm over an economy-crushing dupe exploit
The EverQuest community is up in arms over what's being perceived as a meager response to a major problem that has reportedly crashed...
RuneScape previews its Christmas Village with a new black party hat
Do you want to experience the winter holiday in RuneScape? The developers are certainly hoping you do, or even if you don't that you...
The Daily Grind: Do you budget your Black Friday MMO and Steam purchases?
So here we are at the dawn of another Black Friday, and in spite of the fact that I really hate the FOMO nature...
Massively Uplifting: MMO gratitude, goodness, and giving, from Elder Scrolls Online to Guild Wars 2
Today is a big day for your belly! If you celebrate Thanksgiving, chances are you'll have/have had a table overflowing with delectable dishes today...
Lord of the Rings Online players speculate on possible zone expansions
Here's something fun for Lord of the Rings Online players today: an annotated map of Middle-earth showing both the zones added to the game...
Massively Overthinking: The MMOs we’re happy still exist – even if we don’t play them
Earlier this month, following the news that Project Gorgon was in dire financial straits as the MMO wasn't making enough for full development and...
Nexon’s Vindictus launches new raid boss content over Thanksgiving
Vindictus is one of those long-running, successful MMORPGs that has been around forever and a day and yet still slips my mind until it...
Throne & Liberty unloads seven (!) new class videos at G-Star
If you're a Throne & Liberty fan, then this week is nothing short of an early Christmas for you. With NCsoft's latest Lineage entry...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 446: Cry ‘Havoc!’ and let slip the dogs of MMOs
Chris and Justin discuss Tarisland's beta, Perfect New World's beta, Pantheon 247 cancelation, SWTOR's Aussie server, EVE Online's Havoc, World of Warcraft's Seeds of Renewal, WoW Classic Hardcore, and WoW Classic Season of Discovery.
Not So Massively: Eternal Card Game’s gauntlet problem
A little over a year ago, I discovered digital CCG Eternal Card Game and sung the praises of its robust solo content. Since then...
AdventureQuest 3D’s new inventory system is ‘faster, smoother, better’
MJ showed up this morning to say that she's crying with happiness that AdventureQuest 3D completely overhauled its inventory system to make it "faster,...
Neverwinter’s Harvester of Nightmares events returns to let players become dream warriors
Ever wanted to be a dream warrior? If you're a player of Neverwinter then your opportunity has arrived, as the MMORPG has brought back...
Mabinogi’s big Beyond quality-of-life update is live as Nexon promises more for December 14
This week brought yet another bout of quality-of-life improvements to the anime MMO Mabinogi in the form of the Beyond update, which brings some...
RuneScape pits players against an evil dragon in the Battle for Forinthry update
The fight against a very grumpy giga-lizard was already foretold, and this week will bring that battle to life, as RuneScape's new Vorkath, Battle...
Pirate 101 has a surprise mobile spinoff called Pirate101 Plunder Hunt
Every so often, something comes across our desks at Massively OP that makes us go, "Huh," and then say louder across the office, "Did...
The MOP Up: How about Final Fantasy XI’s new Vana’Bout?
Final Fantasy XI had a busy week with a November patch, that "includes changes to foes in Normal and Intense Ambuscades, a new battlefield...
One Shots: Lightning strikes twice
When you see lightning on the horizon, it may be time to seek shelter, brew a favorite hot beverage, and settle in for a...
Old School RuneScape nears 200K concurrent players thanks to Trailblazer Reloaded
Despite its age, it looks as if Old School RuneScape is still capable of breaking records. The recent arrival of Leagues IV: Trailblazer Reloaded...
The Stream Team: The blessing of better bags in AQ3D
What's a hoarder's biggest fear? Running out of bag space! Just below that is being unable to find anything in your bags. In AQ3D,...
