‘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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Drakensang Online adding new continent, increasing level cap
If Drakensang Online isn't normally on your radar, you might want to check it out in the near future, particularly if you enjoy action...
Age of Wulin’s Betrayal & Forgiveness update has launched
Age of Wulin, the European version of martial arts MMORPG Age of Wushu, went live with its Chapter 4: Betrayal & Forgiveness patch earlier...
The Stream Team: MOBA Madness in SMITE and Infinite Crisis
It started as a one-off thing, but MassivelyOP's Mike Foster just can't stop the MOBA Madness. This week the stream's going into all-new territory,...
The Stream Team: Exploring ArcheAge’s Diamond Shores
ArcheAge finally opened more of the Aurorian continent with the release of yesterday's Secrets of Ayanad patch. That means there is more to explore,...
Play Trove to earn a RIFT budgie mount
Giant flightless birds make great commute buddies, not to mention that they take the simplest biofuel available. But if you want to get your...
PlanetSide 2’s Clint Worley departs Daybreak
Former PlanetSide 2 Executive Producer Clint Worley has left the team and studio, according to a brief announcement by him on Twitter. It is...
EverQuest springs ‘surprise’ patch today
Do you like surprises? As long as they're good, right? Well, EverQuest players can breathe a little easier once they realize that today's "surprise" patch...
Tree of Savior looks to fans to edit the English version of the game
To get Tree of Savior into the hands of international audiences as soon as possible, imcGAMES will be allowing fans to help correct a...
ArcheAge’s Secrets of Ayanad arrives with a fresh trailer
The goalpost for ArcheAge character levels has been moved with today's update, bringing both the character and skill level tree cap to 55. The...
Age of Conan plans blockbuster year while Bylos teases ‘super exciting’ project
Age of Conan players, don't feel left out; you got a meaty game director letter too. Joel Bylos appeared for his last time in...
World of Warships closed beta signups start Thursday
World of Warships' closed beta applications go live on Thursday, March 12th. A new Wargaming press release says that North American apps open at 2:00...
RIFT gives away free anniversary loots
So, funny story. Remember the other day when RIFT embedded a handful of limited-use codes in its anniversary graphic? Well good news, Ascended: Three...
Not So Massively: PAX East 2015 MOBA roundup edition
It's been a huge week for online gaming, with GDC drawing to a close and PAX East being packed full of reveals. We heard...
PAX East 2015: Watch Warframe’s Tombs of the Sentient trailer
If the reveal trailer is any indication, a major incoming threat is heading right at the world of Warframe. The update, called Tombs of...
RIFT is planning a new calling for 2015
As RIFT hits its fourth anniversary this week, the team is eager to let you in on an exciting tidbit or two about what's...
Star Trek Online’s Delta Recruitment to feature events, bonuses
Cryptic has announced an in-game event called Delta Recruitment for Star Trek Online. It starts April 2nd, and it involves progression-based rewards "including gear,...
Final Fantasy XIV won’t be going F2P any time soon
Would you love to play Final Fantasy XIV if only it didn't cost per month? According to a new interview with producer Naoki Yoshida,...
PAX East 2015: Heroes of the Storm plans tuition tourney, reveals Sylvanas champion
How does earning your college tuition by playing video games sound? Blizzard hopes it sounds mighty fine, as the studio is running a special...
Infinite Crisis is coming to Steam on March 26
I did a double-take when Turbine announced that Infinite Crisis is launching on Steam later this month. I've been launching it through Steam for...
RIFT players have clocked 45,817 years of gameplay
There's nothing like a good anniversary to brings out the infographic-making in developers, and so it is with RIFT's fourth birthday. Trion Worlds posted...
