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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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...
One Shots: A sense of place
Why do you play MMORPGs? What keeps you questing through these ever-growing worlds? I think a lot of us might answer like Zyrusticae in...
The Game Archaeologist: Warhammer Online
When it comes to notable years in the MMORPG genre's history, 2008 stands out as one of the most significant. World of Warcraft's debut...
Final Fantasy XI promises more reunions for its 16-year anniversary
It's been 16 years since Final Fantasy XI initially launched in Japan, which is a really long time. If the game were a person,...
EVE Online explains the terrors and thrills of Abyssal Deadspace
Succeed or die trying: That's the attitude you've got to have when heading into EVE Online's new Abyssal Deadspace instances this summer.
CCP explained what...
WildStar’s residential renovation event returns
WildStar's residential renovation event, first introduced back in summer 2017, is making a return for another short-lived run. Considering how many players feel that...
Final Fantasy XIV posts the notes for Patch 4.3, Under the Moonlight
What new dangers await players in Final Fantasy XIV patch 4.3? New dungeons, new quests, the usual setup. You can read all about them...
World of Warcraft’s 5M gold dinosaur mount is 5M gold worth of awesome
Forget hulking wooly mammoths, swooping dragons, and motorcycle sidecars: The most desirable World of Warcraft mount yet is coming in Battle for Azeroth --...
