Subscription MMOs are generally those that restrict play to gamers who pay an ongoing fee, usually monthly, though shorter and longer subscriptions, as well as lifetime subs, do exist. Some free-to-play and buy-to-play games also include optional subscriptions.
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World of Warcraft readies The War Within’s Season 1 while WoW Classic tests Rage of the Firelands
Despite what that goofy demon hunter once said, Blizzard does want you to be prepared for everything that's happening in the World of Warcraft...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 483: Singing the Blues Protocol
Justin and Bree discuss the demise of Blue Protocol, WoW's War Within launch, RuneScape's sub fee hike, and Wizard101's console ambitions, with adventures in LOTRO, WoW, and Guild Wars 2, plus mailbag topics on MMO cosmetic gear, Ultima Online as a survival game, and sticking to a vision as MMOs age.
World of Warcraft temporarily disables unspecified new content in The War Within because of bugs
If you've ever asked, "What's the worst that can happen without a fully staffed QA team?" It seems that the travails of World of...
Shroud of the Avatar adds $18 and $27 monthly subs to offset the costs of development
Catnip Games has admitted that the free-to-play Shroud of the Avatar isn't exactly making the studio a lot of money. That's one of the...
The Daily Grind: Do you think chat toxicity in MMOs is getting worse?
I recently saw a thread on Reddit from an MMO player describing an act of an overt racism he'd suffered in World of Warcraft....
Massively Uplifting: Labors of love, generosity, and grief in Warhammer, Terraria, Conan Exiles, Albion, ARK, and more
Labor Day in the United States is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievement of the American workers. The official Department of...
Wisdom of Nym: Let’s talk about Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail’s key artifact
Yes, I'm having a bit of fun in the title here. Obviously there is one main artifact that serves at a major plot element...
Final Stand Ragnarok re-emerges with a new champion, progression overhaul, and new game mode
So. Final Stand: Ragnarok. You all remember that game? It's the side project of Camelot Unchained studio Unchained Development that went into its third...
The Stream Team: Celebrating 11 years of Final Fantasy XIV with the Rising event
MOP's Chris and his crew are coming together for another special Eorzea Sunday as Final Fantasy XIV celebrates its 11th anniversary of A Realm...
One Shots: Save the teddy bear, save the world
In any other MMO, a child's teddy bear is usually nothing more than a sign of innocence or an environmental storytelling cue. In The...
LOTRO Legendarium: Why haven’t I burned out on LOTRO yet?
None of what I'm about to write is to meant to be self-promotion - just observation. It really hit me the other day how...
Into the Super-Verse: Looking back on Champions Online, 15 years later
I hadn't even really thought about the fact that Champions Online has been out for 15 years now until I saw the anniversary post...
Massively Overthinking: The MMOs without player housing in 2024
Last week, Guild Wars 2 became the latest western MMORPG to finally add proper housing, with pages lifted straight out of Wildstar and RIFT....
Final Fantasy XIV’s Naoki Yoshida discusses story and player feedback in Dawntrail
It's been about two months since Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail released, and while reaction has been mostly positive, there has been some degree of...
Perfect Ten: Underrated MMOs that deserve a second look in 2024
We've all been there at one time or another. We've been playing the same-old favorite MMO for a long time and then suddenly feel...
RuneScape fans revolt over Jagex’s second subscription fee hike in three years
Welp, the party is over for RuneScape fans: Jagex has once again announced that it's raising the price of the game.
"Membership pricing has been...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 482: The war within two expansion launches
Justin, Bree, and Colin discuss Guild Wars 2 Janthir Wilds, World of Warcraft The War Within, Elder Scrolls Online's U43, DDO's Myth Drannor, Dune Awakening, and Path of Exile 2.
The Soapbox: Paid MMO headstarts foster segregation and resentment in exchange for a revenue boost
The weekend before World of Warcraft: The War Within's global launch was not the same as past launches. In the lead up to the...
World of Warcraft cites ‘significant combat advantage’ for today’s War Within leveling nerf
Just because it's a brand-new expansion and era for World of Warcraft doesn't mean that old Blizzard isn't still lurking around. Indeed, the Fun...
World of Warcraft: The War Within racks up player praise and frustrated memes along with hotfixes
Yesterday saw World of Warcraft's latest expansion, The War Within, open to everyone who plays the game (rather than just those who pre-ordered the...
