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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The Daily Grind: Does WoW’s dramatic sub dip worry you?
So World of Warcraft lost three million subs in the wake of Warlords of Draenor, bringing it back down to right about where it...
Massively Overthinking: The return of ‘consequences’ to MMOs
This week's Massively Overthinking topic comes to us from Kickstarter donor Antonia "Toni" Phillips aka ToniLyran, who's hit on a sore point with our writers, it...
New EVE dev blog details nullsec and sov changes
If you've got an interest in EVE Online's upcoming changes to nullsec and sovereignty mechanics, and you've got a lot of time, you'll probably...
World of Warcraft preps bonus events and adventure guide for 6.2
What would it be like to play an MMO where every day presented a new event to enjoy? This will be the reality for...
Blizzard still succeeding despite World of Warcraft slide
There's no doubt that Blizzard took a mighty hit this past quarter as it lost three million World of Warcraft subscribers in the post-expansion,...
Perfect Ten: Ten MMOs still going after ten years
It struck me, very recently, that a decade is a long time for MMOs.
If we're going to count Ultima Online as the first proper...
Mo’s Egg Hunt: Deals for May 7, 2015
It's time for another exciting roundup of Newegg's best deals here on Massively Overpowered. These deals are available through the links provided below. Just remember they're...
WoW lost nearly three million subs in three months
Stop me if you've heard this one before:Â Blizzard behemoth World of Warcraft loses a bunch of subscribers, the internet loses its mind, and we...
Massively Opinionated: Hearthstone vs Neverwinter vs LoL
In this episode, Larry, Jason, Justin, and Tina debate the MMO free-to-play business model: the best takes, the western market, and awful F2P ads.
Mo’s Egg Hunt: Deals for May 6, 2015
It's time for another exciting roundup of Newegg's best deals here on Massively Overpowered. These deals are available through the links provided below. However, it's...
The Daily Grind: What would the MMO world look like without WoW?
Here's a fun question from an anonymous Kickstarter donor to kick off the morning:
What do you think the MMO world would look like if Blizzard...
Global Chat: What happens to original MMOs when they get sequels?
Telwyn at GamingSF asks a question that I've contemplated from time to time: When an MMO gets a sequel, what happens to the original...
EVE Online previews 12th anniversary presents for players
Did you know that tomorrow is EVE Online's 12th anniversary? It's pretty old! And as is the tradition these days, the developers are celebrating...
WildStar’s massive INVASION: Nexus patch is live
Do you want a pet? Do you want to take on some contracts? Are you excited to play around with an expanded wardrobe? Is...
EVE Online’s PLEX is helping Nepal victims
Have you donated to disaster relief efforts in Nepal yet? If not, and if you're an EVE Online player, you can do so via...
Wisdom of Nym: Benchmarks and lore for Final Fantasy XIV
Maybe it's just me, but with the steady drip of information that we've gotten about Final Fantasy XIV's first expansion, I find myself sometimes...
EVE Evolved: Seven years of EVE Evolved
When I started writing about EVE Online for Massively back in 2008, the MMO genre was really hitting its stride, and emerging sites like...
Camelot Unchained has a new wiki, newsletter, and more
As usual it's an eventful Friday afternoon for fans of RvR fantasy sandbox Camelot Unchained. There's a new newsletter, and CityState is also testing...
Pathfinder Online details the future of settlements
The War of Towers in Pathfinder Online was always a placeholder mechanic, something to hold players over before the full Settlement system was in...
WildStar outlines its PvP seasons as the first season ends
The next major patch for WildStar is bringing the end of a season of PvP. Did you know you were taking part in the...
