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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Final Fantasy XIV starts cross-region data center travel testing on March 24
It's increasingly easy to pair up with people around the world in Final Fantasy XIV, but as it currently stands data center travel is...
Massively Overthinking: Are survival games the new MMO?
A few Overthinkings ago, a MOP commenter said something that seemed very simple but still hit me really hard, to the point that I'm...
The Steam Spring Sale brings savings for The Elder Scrolls Online, Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and more
Spring is about to spring and be sprung in Spring with... look, it's time for the Steam Spring Sale, one of the many times...
Camelot Unchained prequel Final Stand Ragnarok launches into early access – again – today
As we noted earlier this week, the Camelot Unchained spinoff game Final Stand Ragnarok is launching today into its most formal early access yet....
Final Fantasy XI’s developers talk about the process of creating the Voracious Resurgence
The Voracious Resurgence was already the post-coda story content for Final Fantasy XI. After the game had already received its last story update, we...
Vague Patch Notes: You might be the reason you no longer love this MMO
Despite its ubiquity in sitcoms throughout the '90s, I have never had a single relationship end with the other person saying, "It's not you,...
World of Warcraft-inspired Scars of Honor’s latest video sure is something
Last week, after Scars of Honor's $200K Kickstarter ended unsuccessfully, the Bulgarian team, which had fallen silent through most of the campaign, quickly revived...
CCP Games’ blockchain EVE Online spinoff Project Awakening plots next test phase for May
I can't blame you if you can't temper your skepticism for CCP's Project Awakening, both because CCP Games is notorious for failed EVE Online-universe...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 461: Dune Awakening rises from its slumber
Justin and Bree discuss Camelot Unchained, Final Stand Ragnarok, WoW Cataclysm Classic, Dune Awakening, New World, and Albion Online, with adventures in Elder Scrolls Online, LOTRO, SWG Legends, and City of Heroes, plus mailbag topics on BitCraft and our thoughts on the merits of early access.
Final Fantasy XIV’s Naoki Yoshida discusses making the game less stress-free, according to new interview
There's always a delicate balancing act between reducing the amount of tedious busywork necessary in a video game and keeping the game fun. A...
Hearthstone celebrates its 10th anniversary with gifts and World of Warcraft promotions
Where were you 10 years ago this month? There's a good probability that you were part of the curious crowd downloading Blizzard's new Warcraft-themed...
First impressions: Final Stand Ragnarok is not Camelot Unchained, but it’s a fun romp anyway
At the top of 2020, when City State Entertainment's Mark Jacobs first announced Final Stand Ragnarok - called Project Colossus back then - it...
Global Chat: Will World of Warcraft’s ‘bold experiment’ work?
A tantalizing question mark on World of Warcraft's 2024 roadmap has a lot of the community talking and guessing, and MMO blogger Kaylriene looked...
Wisdom of Nym: So how are we going to sort out Final Fantasy XIV’s Vana’diel crossover?
There is an odd relationship between Final Fantasy XIV and crossovers.
There are, broadly, three categories of crossover that the game has engaged in. The...
World of Warcraft’s mystery patch may be going live on Tuesday
One of the biggest mysteries that World of Warcraft players have faced in the past few years may be less than 24 hours away...
The Daily Grind: What’s the hardest MMORPG to return to after a long time away?
When I returned to Lord of the Rings Online several years ago, I'd been away for a very, very long time - so long...
The Stream Team: Final Fantasy XIV streaming rolls on with a guest host and friends
MOP's Chris is away from his desk for a moment, but that's not stopping Eorzea Sunday, as his husband WelshFox will be taking over...
One Shots: Where are my draaaaaagons?
Despite what certain platinum blondes might tell you, nobody owns dragons. At best, you can rent one from Home Depot for some light yard...
Final Fantasy XIV plans a 14-hour stream to wrap up its 10-year anniversary
It's fair to point out that the 10-year anniversary of Final Fantasy XIV's relaunch took place back in August of last year, but the...
Vague Patch Notes: Sort your own MMO community, guy
One of the things I note is that every so often - not all the time, but every so often - something will just...
