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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BlizzCon 2017 is almost here, and the lineup is set
Guess what, folks: It's almost that time again. BlizzCon 2017 is almost here, featuring all the stuff Blizzard has to discuss about World of...
EA has put the kibosh on a player-run Battlefield emulator – are MMOs next?
We don't cover the Battlefield games much on Massively OP, but this particular story caught my attention anyway because of the company and subject...
CCP Games ceases VR development, closes two studios – no negative impact on EVE Online
Icelandic business website mbl.is has just reported that EVE Online developer CCP Games is planning to close two of its offices and cease all...
Former Blizzard executive Rob Pardo thinks we’re a long way off from VR MMOs
Rob Pardo is no longer with Blizzard, but he can still count World of Warcraft's success as a big feather in his cap. So...
Wisdom of Nym: Musings on Final Fantasy XIV’s current crafting game
Crafting is really important in Final Fantasy XIV. That much can't be denied; the game places so much emphasis on the options available to...
The Daily Grind: How can individual MMO players combat toxicity?
MOP reader Tyler sent us a tip over the weekend that keeps bothering me. According to a post made on Facebook this weekend, a...
EVE Evolved: The Agency could revolutionise casual PvE in EVE Online
Though EVE Online has a reputation as a cut-throat PvP sandbox where anything goes, the fuel that fires its conflict engine has always been...
One Shots: Mummies making tracks
Let me tell you, I'm not playing RIFT right now but still I am so very tempted to log on and purchase that squirrel...
PSA: WildStar is giving out free level 50 characters in preparation for next week’s raid
Time to skip over all of that meaty, pesky leveling content and enjoy an express pass to the endgame in WildStar... if that is...
Massively Overthinking: The state of early access, alpha, and beta ‘testing’ in the MMO genre
I remember years ago when then-Massively-columnist Rubi Bayer let loose with a blistering rant on the state of faux beta MMOs. She helmed Betawatch...
WoW Factor: Speculating about World of Warcraft’s next expansion
It's really, really weird to me to think that we're getting an announcement about a new World of Warcraft expansion next week. Admittedly, we...
Final Fantasy XIV announces fan celebration in Denmark
Final Fantasy XIV players in Europe have a great excuse to head over to Denmark next month, as the game is hosting its "first...
World of Warcraft emulator leaders attempt to soothe a skittish community
Following a nasty bout of corruption and scandal, the Elysium Project -- a World of Warcraft vanilla emulator -- has officially disbanded. In its...
World of Warcraft has a Tortollan pet in its data files
Because World of Warcraft and Hearthstone ostensibly take place in the same world, the latter frequently gets to fill out the lore of the...
Choose My Adventure: Not quite farewell to Guild Wars 2
I am not done with Guild Wars 2.
This may or may not come as a surprise to people, but it's still the case regardless....
Battle Bards Episode 108: Vampires and werewolves
Here’s a musical episode that you can really sink your teeth into! Your… ear teeth? In any case, the Battle Bards are evaluating our...
Final Fantasy XI provides login bonuses, discounts, and returning campaign boosts
Saturday will mark the 14-year anniversary of Final Fantasy XI releasing in North America. If you're one of the many players who enjoyed the...
Trove introduces pumpkin quests and freebie musical mount for Halloween
I'm gonna give Trove a pass on wackadoodle Halloween events. Trove is wackadoodle all the time. My character has a hot dog hat. If...
Perfect Ten: 10 reasons MMO characters seem truly insane
We all like making the occasional observation about the weirdness inherent in video games, but most of us also recognize that what we're really...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO gives you the best freedom of movement?
As part of my annual fall return to World of Warcraft, I've taken back up with my Druid and am loving it for an...
