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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Everyone seems to love Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light, and it’s not what you think
Are you interested in watching a series about Final Fantasy XIV that's actually about watching two people play the game? You might be surprised....
World of Warcraft’s Argus hasn’t got flying – and it never will
So, had you been hoping that at some point World of Warcraft would let you fly in the final zone of Legion? Best give...
Perfect Ten: MMOs that changed their names
Names and titles fascinate me. While sometimes they have no deeper meaning than to sound pleasant and be memorable, a label can indicate purpose,...
WildStar doubles-down on housing with today’s Homecoming update
Don't change that channel, kiddos: It's time for the WildStar patch show! On today's episode, "Homecoming," the planet of Nexus gets overtaken by redecoration...
The Daily Grind: What do you think of World of Warcraft’s Shadows of Argus so far?
It's been a little over a week since World of Warcrafteers (that's a term, right?) jettisoned the world of Azeroth for that of Argus,...
World of Warcraft opens the 7.3 faucet once more
Those already done with everything that the initial flood of World of Warcraft's Patch 7.3 had to offer can stop grousing about being bored...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 134: You are my… Destiny
Justin and Bree discuss LOTRO, DDO, Guild Wars 2, Wander, ARK, Funcom, Destiny 2, Cloud Pirates, Perpetuum, EVE Lifeblood, Villagers & Heroes, and helping out with Harvey, with mailbag questions on favorite MMO moments and finding a good guild.
PAX West 2017: Dual Universe demos its persistent, seamless, sandbox universe
If you were hoping that another title would pick up the idea of a voxel world and run with it, you're getting your wish....
EVE Valkyrie will be getting loot boxes
There's really no two ways about this particular tidbit of news. CCP is adding loot boxes to EVE Valkyrie, according to a recent interview....
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG is the worst at balancing difficulty?
Justin's LOTRO Legendarium article on whether or not Mordor is too difficult struck a chord wth me. "I do not envy devs and their...
Final Fantasy XI makes high-quality items a bit easier to nab
High-quality items in Final Fantasy XI can be a bit of a bear to acquire. High-quality base items aren't common, and they're difficult to...
World of Warcraft’s hidden and hotfixed patch 7.3 changes
With such a massive update as was delivered with last week's World of Warcraft Patch 7.3, it's pretty obvious that some stuff was going to get...
Wisdom of Nym: Breaking down what we know about Final Fantasy XIV 4.1
I've been gathering, crafting, and fighting my way up in Final Fantasy XIV in preparation for 4.1. Not that I haven't been enjoying the...
EVE Evolved: Get ready for EVE Online’s Lifeblood expansion!
EVE Online's upcoming Lifeblood expansion was officially announced last week, and it's landing a lot earlier than expected. Though it appears that Lifeblood is...
The Daily Grind: What MMOs do you wish would come to Steam?
I was poking through my Steam library this weekend hunting for an old game I wanted to install to see whether it still worked...
PAX West 2017: Rend expands world size, adds more MMO elements
Wondering what happened to Rend since its big debut at PAX East? Frostkeep Studios went decidedly quiet over the summer after the three-faction sandbox's first alpha....
One Shots: In the altogether
Warning: After the break is a shocking depiction of human nudity and the bravado of a squirrel that seeks to save you from nightmares...
Camelot Unchained designs beta siege battles
It's not hard to imagine the Camelot Unchained fan as a curious and excitable prairie dog popping up whenever the word "beta" is mentioned....
Elder Scrolls Online and WildStar throw contests for crowns and cash
WildStar and Elder Scrolls Online walked into a bar, where they drank in companionable silence until one said, "You know what, pard'ner? We should fling...
Ultima Online suspends housing decay, placement during 20th anniversary month due to Harvey
During this week's Massively OP Podcast, Justin and I wondered whether any MMORPGs with ongoing in-game costs and timers might disable them because of...
