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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Massively OP Podcast Episode 267: Who had ‘New World delay’ on their bingo card?
Andy, Justin, and Bree discuss WoW Shadowlands, LOTRO, Chronicles of Elyria, New World, SWTOR, FFXIV, RuneFest, Champions Online, and EverQuest, with adventures in Guild Wars 2, Elite, SWG Legends, and Animal Crossing, and a mailbag entry on Secret World Legends and maintenance-mode MMOs.
Zul’Gurub and Phase 4 goes live in WoW Classic tomorrow
Is it troll time? No, it's not quite troll time in World of Warcraft: Classic. But it's almost troll time because the next content...
Final Fantasy XIV kicks off an eight-day free login campaign
It sounds a little bit cliche, but now really is the perfect time for a lot of people to explore MMOs that might not...
The Daily Grind: Have you noticed an uptick in players in your MMO of choice?
It's no secret that MMOs and other online games are doing better than usual thanks to the pandemic keeping a large portion of the...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.25 and the new weapons of choice
I have to admit, part of my reaction to patch 5.25 was simple relief that finally, finally, I had something to spend Poetics on...
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands datamining continues with NPC races and gear sets
The words of Mystery Science Theater 3000 have remained with us for years: "Nothing better shows my taste than what I wear below my...
Take a peek at the Shadowlands customization options for World of Warcraft’s races
One of the most vital parts of playing any MMORPG is getting your look exactly right, but we can all pretty much agree that...
Global Chat: Becoming a bear in Wizard101
You've created characters to play in MMOs, but have you ever actually wanted to be a permanent part of one? Tom Purdue over at...
The Daily Grind: Which MMOs have the best movement animation?
While it's not utterly necessary, an MMORPG that lets my character be very mobile and agile is a delight to experience. So many MMOs,...
EVE Online celebrates player generosity with free gifts, prepares a Surgical Strike on April 15
The Plex for Good initiative led by EVE Online is one of the game's most notable and effective philanthropic causes, raising over $570,000 with...
WoW Factor: The World of Warcraft expansion tour in review
All right. I've now been on this expansion tour for... well, seven weeks, but it feels like years. Partly because it meant covering a...
Easter dawns in Warframe, Dauntless, ArcheAge, Elite Dangerous, RIFT, Hackmud, DAoC, and WoW
Just because you're homebound doesn't mean you can't stretch your legs in virtual worlds and enjoy your favorite Easter activities! We've got a roundup...
World of Warcraft updates its quest icons, director Ion Hazzikostas talks big changes
The floating "!" has become such an iconic part of World of Warcraft's interface that it's hard to imagine it ever going away... and...
Final Fantasy XIV’s Naoki Yoshida confirms that patch 5.3 will be delayed in the wake of the pandemic
It's been said many times that Final Fantasy XIV has one of the most rock-solid update schedules in the MMO space, but it turns...
The Daily Grind: Do you expect any (other) MMOs to be delayed over the pandemic?
With so many MMO studios working-from-home, it seems delays might be inevitable. In fact, we've already seen a few; Blue Protocol, for example, delayed...
Massively Overthinking: What generates trust in MMO crowdfunding for you?
Last week, an anonymous game developer posted on the MMORPG Reddit about the broader MMO playerbase's frustrations with crowdfunding. See, this dev says he's...
WoW Factor: A quick first impression of Shadowlands class changes
Every so often, we wind up in a lull of information or exhaustion with World of Warcraft that leads readers to speculating in the...
WoW: Shadowlands datamining reveals gamepad support and easier allied race requirements
If you've been killing yourself grinding your reputations to get all of the World of Warcraft allied races, you may want to hold off...
World of Warcraft walks through the enhanced starting experience for Shadowlands
The upcoming World of Warcraft: Shadowlands doesn't just create new experiences at the top end for players. The revised leveling is bringing with it...
Perfect Ten: How World of Warcraft is like professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is not my thing. I say that with absolutely no ill will or judgment; much like the Lord of the Rings, the...
