‘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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Sit and stay awhile with Landmark’s newest update
Let there be chairs! In the latest Landmark Live broadcast, Producers Terry Michaels and Emily Taylor show off some of the changes added to...
The Stream Team: On the front lines in PlanetSide 2
In honor of PlanetSide 2's launch on the PlayStation 4 yesterday, MassivelyOP's MJ is returning to the battle! However, on the PC there's no...
Firefall is adding auxiliary weapon slots, equipment slots, and more
Firefall's latest dev blog discusses upcoming changes to the game's itemization and player equipment slots. Red 5's overarching goal is to enhance the effect...
BioWare comments on SWTOR’s chair exploit
Did you hear about that temple chair decoration exploit in Star Wars: The Old Republic? In a nutshell, the chair could be purchased for...
Leaderboard: Which Wargaming title is your favorite?
World of Tanks never interested me much. World of Warplanes nailed the subject matter but unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations for an aerial combat title....
LOTRO bringing cosmetic weapons, Hobbit adventures, and a PvMP map this summer
One of the long-running wish list items for Lord of the Rings Online players has been a cosmetic item system -- something that Turbine...
Marvel Heroics: How to get the most for free in Marvel Heroes
One of the questions that I received after my debut Marvel Heroes column was, "Can you explain how to play this game for free?"...
PlanetSide 2 hits European snags, closes in Korea
It isn't all sunshine and daisies for PlanetSide 2, even following yesterday's massive PlayStation 4 launch. For starters, the European servers for all PlayStation...
ArcheAge’s latest patch introduces the feared leviathan
The kraken? Oh, the kraken in ArcheAge was so last week's terrifying sea foe. Now the fantasy sandbox has a new threat emerging from...
The Daily Grind: What’s the prettiest MMO?
Judging video game eye candy is one of the most subjective activities in our hobby, is it not? Everyone has a different standard (and...
The Stream Team: Ode to EverQuest II’s past and future
Even though MassivelyOP's MJ adores EverQuest II now, she's looking forward to jumping into the upcoming progression servers herself and starting life over from scratch....
Latest World of Warships vid shows off US, Japanese battleships
Did you catch the latest World of Warships Naval Academy video that came out this week? If not, we've got it for you after...
EverQuest II adds fabled Echoes of Faydwer zones, talks expansion servers
EverQuest 2 is releasing a handful of Fabled Echoes of Faydwer zones today. The Acadechism, The Court of Innovation, and the Crypt of Valdoon...
E3 2015: PlanetSide 2 launches on PS4 today with a better build than beta
Console fans rejoice: After a lenthy beta-testing period, PlanetSide 2 finally launched on the PlayStation 4 in both North America and Europe today. Now...
Massively OP Podcast: Episode 19
Justin and MJ discuss Marvel Heroes, The Secret World, Ark: Survival Evolved, ArcheAge, and tons of news from E3 on Guild Wars 2's expansion, FFXIV's Heavensward, SWTOR's expansion, Shroud of the Avatar, Torchlight Mobile, and more.
E3 2015: You are the chosen one in SWTOR’s Fallen Empire
Star Wars: The Old Republic fans are still hungry for more Knights of the Fallen Empire information, and we can't blame them. As we...
Lineage Eternal begins testing with a focus group
After a couple years of development, it's easy to feel that we're no closer to Lineage Eternal actually launching. But that's not true; NCsoft...
Star Trek Online shows off upcoming Tier 6 Battlecruisers
You can upgrade older ships in Star Trek Online, but your upgraded Tier 5 Battlecruiser just isn't the same as a Tier 6 version...
E3 2015: Blade & Soul’s ‘full-access F2P’ model and hands-on
Long before NCsoft officially announced that Blade & Soul was heading west, fans were eager for the chance to get their hands on the game...
The Stream Team: Bring on Marvel Heroes’ Cowpacolypse!
We know what you are thinking: What's a Marvel Heroes anniversary celebration without cows? Lots of cows. Thankfully, you don't have to find out!...
