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 172: Delays and do-overs
Justin and Bree discuss WoW, Dauntless, Trove, H1Z1, Bless, RuneScape, Echo of Soul, Wargaming, FFXIV, hyper-realism, wacky MMO jobs, and Solo (but no spoilers!)
EVE Online dives ‘Into the Abyss’ with today’s update
Ready to dive into a new style of PvE gameplay in EVE Online? Today's patch for the Into the Abyss update sends players into...
Wisdom of Nym: Slicing through Final Fantasy XIV patch 4.3
You know, it's kind of rough to get through all of the content of a new patch in one day, especially when you can't...
Camelot Unchained conforms to GDPR regs, shows off new visual effects
Europe's new GDPR regulations are creating a lot of busy work for many MMORPG studios including City State Entertainment, which had to spend over...
EVE Evolved: Last-minute advice on Abyssal Deadspace in EVE Online
There are just two days to go before EVE Online's Into the Abyss expansion lands on May 29th, introducing its new Abyssal Deadspace solo...
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth allied race unlock requirements, Mythic+ seasons, and more
News is flying fast and furious as World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth's beta test continues. Let's catch up on a few details, shall...
One Shots: The cream of the shuttercrop
What do you get when you ask MMO players with bulging folders of screenshots to pick their very, very best to show off? An...
EVE Online’s newest ships look like cel-shaded beauties
The Triglavians are coming! The Triglavians are coming! OK, we'll admit that that catchphrase needs some work, but nevertheless, EVE Online players should get...
Massively Overthinking: The case for rarity and randomness in MMO monetization
Last week, Guild Wars 2's Crystin Cox gave a monetization interview to Gamasutra during which she made one specific argument I wanted to pull...
SuperData’s April 2018 revenue report shows Fortnite setting new records, GTAO slowing down
Fortnite had another record month of revenue in April, according to SuperData's latest global revenue report. "Epic’s Battle Royale shooter made $296 million in...
Choose My Adventure: Two milestones at the start in Final Fantasy XI
If I have to summarize, in brief, how much Final Fantasy XI has changed since its launch in the United States? In half an...
World of Warcraft’s prestige mount in Battle for Azeroth costs nearly $500
Would you pay $500 to have access to an auction house anywhere in World of Warcraft? Based on the current prices for WoW Tokens,...
PlayStation 4 heads into the end of its life cycle, making console MMOs nervous
No console lives forever, although it seems like the more recent generations have enjoyed lengthy runs. Sony delivered some disconcerting news to fans this...
Blizzard roundup: World of Warcraft lore, Hearthstone and Heroes of the Storm balance, and Overwatch LEGO sets
Who's ready for some news about Blizzard? Because boy, there's a lot of it! Want some new World of Warcraft lore about Jaina? There's...
Perfect Ten: The unique pitfalls of licensed MMOs
Making a list of the "biggest" MMOs currently running is always an exercise in frustration. It's easy to put a few things on the...
Global Chat: Dipping back into MMO underwater combat
Guild Wars 2's recent renovation of underwater combat has brought back some interest to this oft-neglected sphere of gameplay. Inventory Full's Bhagpuss used this...
World of Warcraft previews the foreboding land of Drustvar
The header image may have clued you in to the idea that Drustvar is not the most welcoming spot in Azeroth. Once you head...
Final Fantasy XIV patch 4.3 is out to be played
It's time to explore the next part of the story and unravel a new set of mysteries in Final Fantasy XIV with the launch...
Wisdom of Nym: Checking out Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 4.3 notes
As it always has been, so it is again; we've got our next patch for Final Fantasy XIV just around the corner, and thus...
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth adds 2 more character slots per server, 58 new mounts
Blizzard is doing nothing to stem your rampant altoholic nature these days, but instead the studio is downright encouraging it. With all of the...
