‘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 Trek Online releases the finale of the Iconian war
It's all over now. After years of building up the Iconian threat in Star Trek Online, the story arc is concluding in this final...
Here’s what’s in Star Conflict’s 1.2 Dogs of War patch
Have you played Star Conflict? Me either, but someone has! I know this because the developers have released a three-minute video highlighting the "big...
RPG MO whips up an indie free-to-play sandbox
Someone must not have spread the word that "Mo" is our thing, but that's OK; we're not jealous. Apparently there's a new indie MMO...
RIFT previews the playstyle and souls of the Primalist
RIFT has done pretty well for itself with four specific callings since launch, and that means that the Primalist has a lot to live...
TERA is revamping its starting experience
After three years of operation in North America, TERA is overdue for a new starting experience. The most recent producer's letter for the game...
ArcheAge goes offline for two days for 2.0 and server merges
ArcheAge is beginning its great 48-hour blackout today as Trion Worlds rolls out Update 2.0 while simultaneously merging several servers in its "evolution" initiative. "It made...
SWTOR is changing operations in Fallen Empire
Yesterday we found out that BioWare is changing Star Wars: The Old Republic's conquest system with next month's Knights of the Fallen Empire expansion....
Massively Opinionated: Which MMORPG has the best F2P model?
In this episode, Tina hosts Larry and Mike as they debate F2P models, the WoW killer, and building the perfect MMO.
Global Chat: Money prison
What kind of prison charges you money to stay there? An MMO prison, obviously!
The Ancient Gaming Noob has a few insightful words to say...
RuneScape’s cash shop now accepts bonds
Jagex has announced that RuneScape's cash shop is now cash optional. As of today, RuneScape bonds may be used in lieu of meatspace money to...
SWTOR is changing conquests in its Fallen Empire expansion
When the Knights of the Fallen Empire expansion hits Star Wars: The Old Republic next month, conquests will look a bit different. BioWare community...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 29: Pathfinder fading
Justin and Bree discuss WildStar, Ultima Online, Little Healer, Pathfinder, WildStar F2P, ESO's Imperial City, EQ Next's playtest, and the people in the magic box.
The Stream Team: Questing for Qeynos in EverQuest II
Since EverQuest II's Stormhold TLE server voted no on advancing to the next expansion, MassivelyOP's MJ doesn't feel rushed to level. Oh, whom are...
SMITE is now available on Steam
Increasingly, there's no reason to not just run every conceivable game through Steam, aside from the fact that it's another program on top of...
Hyperspace Beacon: SWTOR’s Jedi Knight and Sith Warrior changes aren’t bad
It's been two weeks since I visited Star Wars: The Old Republic in this column, and it's clear that two weeks is far too long...
Neverwinter: Elemental Evil goes live on Xbox One
If you've been playing Neverwinter on the Xbox One, you've had to deal with a bit of update lag. There's no way around it,...
The Daily Grind: What would you do to ‘fix’ Champions Online?
Whether it's good news or weird news or bad news or bad news that belatedly turns into good news, any post about Champions Online inevitably...
Star Trek Online announces its final Iconian War episode
Star Trek Online has announced the final episode of its Iconian War arc. The Iconians have been a constant threat for more than five...
The Stream Team: Preparing for Marvel Heroes’ Cosmic Midtown
Labor Day isn't all fun and games: Massively OP's MJ has a lot of work to do to prepare a character or two to...
Sword and Bored: Player housing
Mo is introduced to MMO player housing... and why some people find it frustrating.
