[AL:Rift]Official Site:Â RIFT
Studio:Â Trion Worlds
Launch Date: March 1, 2011
Genre: Fantasy Themepark
Business Model: Hybrid F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC
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H1Z1 announces ‘crate bundles’ for the cash shop
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Trove makes major business model adjustments
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RIFT addresses paywall controversy, explains F2P finances
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Global Chat: Oculus Rift, GW2’s philosophy shift, and emulator exploration
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SWTOR is putting lockboxes inside of other lockboxes
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RIFT forces players to use cash shop for expansion gear upgrades
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War Thunder fan creates a full virtual reality cockpit
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Games industry sees strong promise in e-sports and virtual reality
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How RIFT changed radically during its pre-launch development
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MMO Mechanics: MMORPG mechanics predictions for 2016
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Global Chat: Making gaming resolutions
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 46: The high price of VR
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EVE Evolved: Three things you don’t want to miss in 2016
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Industry analysts react to Oculus Rift’s $600 price tag
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Wizard Online takes a stab at a full-fledged VR MMO
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RIFT raiding guild drama results in player suspensions
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