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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GDC 2019: Here’s how CCP’s 10,000 player battle tech demo went down
Developer CCP Games currently holds the world record for the largest PvP battle in gaming history, which was awarded in recognition of January 2018’s...
EVE Online’s 10,000 person ‘Aether Wars’ tech demo battle is about to begin
In January of 2018, EVE Online player shenanigans brought to a head the so-called "million-dollar battle." While we joked about it being a bust...
Ultima Online’s Rising Tide update launches today with improved ship combat, vet rewards, and kitchens
At the beginning of 2019, Broadsword announced big things for Ultima Online: an entire year of content on the high seas, inspired by the...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 212: Harry Potter, progression servers, and No MMO’s Sky
Justin and Bree discuss the Harry Potter mobile MMOARG; progression servers for RIFT, LOTRO, and EverQuest; No Man's Sky's MMO ambitions; WoW 8.1.5; Blade & Soul's next big thing; and The Division 2's sleepy launch. With reader mail on factional divides, the death of playable races, and staying healthy while gaming.
WoW Classic dishes on plans for Alterac Valley as Blizzard fundraises for WoW esports
Ah, Alterac Valley. That battleground and I spent thousands of hours together back in the early days of World of Warcraft. I remember its...
Flameseeker Chronicles: Fear not this night – there is hope for Guild Wars 2’s future
The last two weeks of February were devastating to the Guild Wars 2 community. Guild Wars 2 developer ArenaNet announced the layoffs of nearly...
Final Fantasy XIV updates its official preview site for the release of patch 4.56
The hour fast approaches to conclude the Stormblood story and lead into Shadowbringers in Final Fantasy XIV. Unfortunately for fans eagerly awaiting this conclusion, that hour does...
World of Warcraft reactivates all lapsed accounts this weekend
With a surprisingly solid patch out the door this month, World of Warcraft no doubt wants to get as many eyeballs on its game...
The Daily Grind: Have you ever regretted not playing MMORPGs?
A few weeks back there was a post on the MMORPG subreddit from a dude who said he actually regretted not playing MMOs more....
Wisdom of Nym: Speculating on the Tokyo Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival
This one feels as if it took half of forever. Combined with the leaks, the lack of hints, the speculation, and the general lack...
Camelot Unchained moves Characters 2.0 to its master build and works on lighting people on fire
Camelot Unchained has apparently gotten better at setting you on fire. That is to say, City State Entertainment worked out a particle system that...
Not So Massively: Welcoming a new era of online games and gaming
Hello, Massively Overpowered readers! Not So Massively is back, with a new captain at the helm.
My name's Tyler. If you're active in the MMO...
EVE Evolved: EVE Online’s storyline is about to go off the rails
The most compelling stories that emerge from EVE Online are usually tales of player-based conflict, dastardly deals, and political intrigue, but the game's core...
Final Fantasy XI development is focusing on something ‘that can surprise everyone later on’
The amount of support that Final Fantasy XI gets in a declared maintenance mode is in and of itself surprising, but that is apparently not...
The Daily Grind: Does size really matter in MMOs? PvP battle size, that is
Over the last couple of weeks, we've seen a big push for MMO studios to talk up their numbers - and by that I...
The MOP Up: Aion’s cherry blossoms signal the arrival of spring
The Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom over at Aion Europe, with this spring festival offering a hero trial, a "topsy-turvy" laboratory, a...
Global Chat: Parting ways with Cryptic’s Foundry
It's a sad and regrettable situation for Cryptic to be closing one of its most unique features -- and in two games, no less....
One Shots in Smell-O-Vision!
Have you ever had an odd moment where you wondered what your favorite MMO would... smell like? If aromas could waft out of your...
Battle Bards Episode 140: Piano piano!
It’s one of the most powerful and versatile of musical instruments, and now the piano is getting its own featured show here on Battle...
EverQuesting: EverQuest turns the big 2-0
Today is a pretty big day in Norrath: EverQuest turns the big 2-0! Impressive. Twenty years is quite an accomplishment. Even more impressive than...
