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‘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.

Linkrealms reboots as an open PvP server

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As the name of the brand-new Phoenix server implies, Linkrealms is rising from the ashes of oblivion to deliver a fresh experience for players. Linkrealms,...

H1Z1’s Hizzy Awards showcase player achievements

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Now that the Oscars are over, where will award show junkies go to get their fix? Never fear: Daybreak has you covered with the...
Whee!

Neverwinter coming to Xbox One on March 31

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Perfect World has announced that Neverwinter is coming to the Xbox One on March 31st. The launch will feature all of the content from...

TERA dungeon triggers player controversy

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A new TERA dungeon named Ghillieglade has raised the ire of European players who discovered that the "extremely easy" instance delivers incredible rewards with...

Order and Chaos Online update adds dungeon, wheel of fortune

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It doesn't look like peace is coming any time soon to Order & Chaos Online. In fact, a fallen angel named Annemone has invaded...

EverQuest is getting a new progression server

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EverQuest has made a reputation for itself over the years as an MMO that isn't afraid to experiment with progression servers, and as such...

Runes of Magic plans server merges

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North America and Australia Runes of Magic players, buckle up: You're about to experience some server merger turbulence. During this period, drink service will...
Yes, yes it is.

EverQuest Next may not be F2P

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SOE Daybreak has been all about "F2P your way" for a couple of years now, but comments by EverQuest Next senior producer Terry Michaels and...

Skyforge preps for NA and EU closed beta

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Closed beta testing for Skyforge will be coming soon to North America and Europe, according to a new producer's letter. While Skyforge is already...

Defiance switches up leads while ArcheAge and RIFT elaborate on game worlds

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Trick Dempsey is out as Defiance's creative lead, but he's pleased to pass the project on to his successor: Carble Cheung. Cheung has been...

Old School RuneScape releases permanent F2P servers

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Originally released back in 2001 when the MMO genre was in its infancy, browser MMO RuneScape has endured through over a decade of development...

APB: Reloaded improving server tech for console launches

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Twitch reflexes are all for naught if an MMO's servers are super-laggy, which is why the APB: Reloaded team is dedicating itself to the...

Marvel Heroes to start selling limited edition costumes

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One of Marvel Heroes' big money makers is the game's sale of iconic costumes for player heroes. In addition to creating and selling normal...

Skyforge’s guilds will offer stat bonuses, sub-guilds, and housing

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From the sound of Skyforge's first dev diary on pantheons (guilds), it sounds as though joining a group of players will be a near-mandatory...
We hardly knew ye. Seriously. Never heard of you before now. No lying.

Online shooter Dizzel is shutting down in April

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Fans of Dizzel are going to be sad to hear that the game is shutting down in April, but it might be reassuring to...

SWTOR dares you to choose your path

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A new promotion from the Star Wars: The Old Republic team highlights how players can make key decisions in their characters' story. The following Choose...

H1Z1 eyes battle royale season pass

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Would you pay for a season pass to H1Z1's popular battle royale content? And if so, how much would you shell out for it? Daybreak...

Player creates EverQuest missions in Neverwinter’s foundry

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MMO player and blogger Tipa (of West Karana) decided that she wanted to marry her long-running interest in EverQuest to her current online adventures in...

Black Desert makes $2M in cash shop sales in one week

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Wait, what did that headline say? Did Black Desert really make a cool two million in just a week? Apparently so! According to FreeMMOStation.com, the...

Marvel Heroes adds Arachne team-up, starts Mardi Gras

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It does seem as though any popular superhero will inevitably drum up a bunch of me-too imitators, from Batgirl to Wonder Dude (who totally...

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