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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CCP confirms the death of Project Nova, will keep future games quiet until closer to ready
Yesterday, as part of our coverage of Pearl Abyss' Q4 2019 financial report, we broke the sad news that CCP Games' Project Nova had...
Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.2, Echoes of a Fallen Star, is live today
It's time! After a wait that may have felt longer than usual but was actually entirely normal, Final Fantasy XIV's latest patch is available...
The Daily Grind: Does an MMO’s economy ever stop you from going back?
I've written before about MMO economies and how badly handled inflation can wreck them because it's one of my pet favorite topics, but the...
EVE Online discusses DDoS attacks, Plex for Good, the Guardian’s Gala, and more in a video
EVE Online's latest edition of the EVE Pulse video series has it all: news updates, details on events coming to New Eden, questionable acting,...
Blackwing Lair’s first kill in WoW Classic happened less than an hour after the raid went live
Technically, there was another race for a world first clear last week in World of Warcraft, specifically in WoW Classic with the opening of...
Wisdom of Nym: That’s a very large fan festival you got there, Final Fantasy XIV
Odd as it might be to say, I don't really have a lot more to say just yet about tomorrow's patch for Final Fantasy...
Pearl Abyss had a strong Q4 2019, but CCP’s EVE-spinoff Project Nova is officially canceled
South Korean gaming giant Pearl Abyss is on the rise once again - and unlike many of its mobile-focused competitors, PC MMORPGs and the...
The MOP Up: Runes of Magic helps you catch up
You might or might not be aware that last December, Runes of Magic rolled out new "catch up" servers that allow players to level...
Battle Bards Episode 162: Mystery abounds
Do you love a good mystery? A hidden secret? A riddle wrapped in an enigma and presented on a platter of puzzle? Then you’re...
Global Chat: How fares WoW Classic at the six-month mark?
The phases (i.e., patches) for World of Warcraft Classic continue to roll out, and as the endgame takes form and Darkmoon Faire arrives, it's...
One Shots: Something’s fishy here…
At first glance, it looks as though Vincent has been treed by a giant floating koi and an armored chicken. If we're honest, this...
PSA: The wedding attire in Final Fantasy XIV will be unlocked for both genders in the next patch
If you're not already excited about the next major Final Fantasy XIV patch, you are probably not playing the game. But there's a bit in...
Final Fantasy XI’s latest patch adds a new avatar and a new monster to Domain Invasions
The good news about the latest update for Final Fantasy XI is that no one is upset about Summoners gaining access to a new avatar,...
World of Warcraft unveils changes to the Mythic Dungeon Invitational and Arena World Championship
The race to a world first kill of the last World of Warcraft Mythic raid of this expansion is over, so it's time to focus...
WoW Factor: How could World of Warcraft restore confidence ahead of Shadowlands?
The last opportunity that Blizzard had to really restore player confidence was Warcraft III: Reforged. And...
Yes, that's very good, please stop laughing. I know. It's...
Final Fantasy XIV posts the preliminary patch notes for Echoes of a Fallen Star
The waiting may be the hardest part, but Final Fantasy XIV always takes the edge off of waiting for patch day with its full set...
The Daily Grind: What’s the best MMO for duoing in 2020?
Appropriate topic for Valentine's Day, right? I mean, sure, you could go get reservations and pay through the nose for expensive dinner along with...
Massively Overthinking: Which MMORPG do you wish got a glow-up?
No matter how much we love mechanics, even our most cerebral writers and readers still admit to being graphics snobs. It's human: We like...
Final Fantasy XIV updates its patch site with umbrellas, armor, and lore
There's no new information needed for Final Fantasy XIV players to be excited by patch 5.2, especially not when it arrives on February 18th and is...
World of Warcraft: Classic is now inviting players into Blackwing Lair for the next phase of content
It's time to raid Blackwing Lair in World of Warcraft: Classic all over again. Of course, people have a slightly better idea of what to...
