Category Archives: Free-to-Play
Tue, May 21, 2013 | 10:43 BST
PlanetSide: original game going free-to-play, SOE confirms
PlanetSide, the 2003 MMO shooter from Sony Online Entertainment will go free-to-play at some point in the future, according to the company’s president John Smedley.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, MMO, Shooter, Sony Online Entertainment
Tags: john smedley, planetside, Planetside 2
Mon, May 20, 2013 | 16:25 BST
Google Play: in-app purchases up 700%, report suggests
Google Play apps have seen a 700% increase of internal purchases year-on-year, suggesting free-to-play is very much a hot ticket on the marketplace.
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Posted in: Browser-Based, Free-to-Play, Mobile, PC, Tablets
Tags: Android, Bob Meese, chrome, Google Play, Ibrahim Elbouchikhi
Sat, May 18, 2013 | 17:10 BST
Ascend: Hand of Kul video discusses the importance of deity alliance
In Ascend: Hand of Kul, formerly known as Ascend: New Gods, the deity you align yourself with will provide your character with specific abilities in which to dispatch of your enemies.The chaotic Goddess of Darkness, the “zealous” God of Light, or the “manipulative” Lord of the Void will each bestow upon the faithful various spells as well as abilities which can enhance your melee damage or reinforce your armor. All is explained in the video below. Developed by Signal Studios, the F2P game is still accepting beta applications.
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Posted in: Action, Free-to-Play, Microsoft, Videos, Xbox, Xbox 360
Tags: Ascend: Hand of Kul, Ascend: New Gods, Signal Studios
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 14:14 BST
Warface heading to Japan due to Crytek and NEXON partnership
Crytek has announced a partnership with NEXON in order to bring its free-to-play FPS, Warface, to PC players in Japan.
Wed, May 15, 2013 | 23:41 BST
Jagged Alliance Online will make all content free from the start
Cliffhanger Productions has released new details regarding the upcoming release of Jagged Alliance Online on Steam, following a serious overhaul of the free-to-play multiplayer title which grants you access to everything right from the get go.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, PC, Steam, Strategy
Tags: cliffhanger, Jagged Alliance Online
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 17:00 BST
Anno Online goes into open beta for English speakers
Anno Online, Blue Byte’s free-to-play strategy sim, has gone into open beta for English speakers.
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Posted in: Browser-Based, Free-to-Play, PC, Screens, Simulation, Strategy, Ubisoft
Tags: Anno Online, blue byte
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 16:22 BST
RIFT free-to-play option launching in June
Trion Worlds has announced that RIFT will have a free-to-play launch in June, and will sport a hybrid model similar to other MMOs.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 14:05 BST
War Thunder the military MMO is in development for PS4
Gaijin Entertainment has announced War Thunder, its military MMO, for PS4.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, MMO, PC, PS4
Tags: War Thunder
Fri, May 10, 2013 | 20:24 BST
Gyromancer and Hitman: Sniper Challenge now available through Square’s CoreOnline service
Square Enix has announced that Hitman: Sniper Challenge, the pre-order incentive for Hitman: Absolution, and Gyromancer – the puzzle-RPG – are now available on its free-to-play platform, CoreOnline. The service now features six games available instantly in your browser, with more games to come. Users can play on the service free for 20 minutes per day, with advertisements included or purchase a subscription for $2.99 per month to get unlimited access to all games without advertising. Hit up the link for more information.
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Posted in: Browser-Based, Free-to-Play, PC, Puzzler, Shooter, Square Enix
Tags: CoreOnline, gyromancer, Hitman Sniper Challenge, hitman: absolution
Fri, May 10, 2013 | 20:18 BST
Ascend: New Gods has had its name changed to Ascend: Hand of Kul
Ascend: New Gods has had its name changed to Ascend: Hand of Kul. According to a post over on playXBLA, since the game’s reveal at E3 2012, and the “New Gods are no longer new,” and it’s more fitting to have a game with a title which ties in more to the story. Developed by Signal Studios, the F2P game is still accepting beta applications, and will eventually be released on Xbox 360, and possibly Xbox “Infinity” should the rumors prove true.
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Posted in: Action, Free-to-Play, Microsoft, RPG, Xbox, Xbox 360
Tags: Ascend: Hand of Kul, Ascend: New Gods, Signal Studios
Fri, May 10, 2013 | 14:59 BST
Command & Conquer: ‘Beyond the Battle’ video explores series’ roots
Command & Conquer developer Victory Games has released a video diary called ‘Beyond the Battle’ that explores the history of the series, gameplay features in the new free-to-play game and other possibilities over the next few years.
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Posted in: Browser-Based, Free-to-Play, PC, Strategy
Tags: command & conquer, Victory Games
Thu, May 09, 2013 | 23:38 BST
Command & Conquer to “wash away the stain” of C&C 4
Victory Games doesn’t think much of Command & Conquer 4, apparently, and wants to make up for it with the latest entry in the series.
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Posted in: EA, Free-to-Play, PC, Strategy
Tags: command & conquer, Victory Games
Wed, May 08, 2013 | 15:32 BST
UK children’s unauthorized in-app purchases could total over £30m monthly
Unauthorized in-app purchases by British children charged to parents’ accounts without their knowledge could total a whopping £30.9 million monthly according to a new study.
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Posted in: App Store, Apple, Free-to-Play, Movies, Windows Phone 8, iOS
Tags: in-App Purchases, kids, kids and videogames, Mobile
Wed, May 08, 2013 | 15:32 BST
UFO Online is now in open beta testing
UFO Online is now in open beta and you can get in on the tactical MMO browser battle, by protecting the Earth from extraterrestrials who are out to probe your special place.
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Posted in: Beta, Browser-Based, Free-to-Play, MMO, PC, Shooter
Tags: gamingo, ufo online
Tue, May 07, 2013 | 19:36 BST
LOTRO Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand out next week
Lord of the Rings Online’s Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand is out next week, and to get you ready to venture into the Wildermore, Turbine has released a set of shots and a video showing off the Eastern Rohan.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, MMO, Mac, PC, RPG, Screens, Videos, Warner Bros.
Tags: lord of the rings online, lotro, LOTRO Update 11, LOTRO Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand, Treachery of the White Hand, turbine
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 16:00 BST
Infinite Crisis champion spotlight videos and art star Gaslight Catwoman, Poison Ivy
Infinite Crisis champion spotlight videos and artwork for Gaslight Catwoman and Poison Ivy have been released by Turbine. Check out the lovely ladies below. The free-to-play MOBA is scheduled to launch later this year on PC.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, MOBA, PC, Screens, Videos, Warner Bros.
Tags: Infinite Crisis, turbine
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 23:12 BST
The Secret World hosting Golden Weekend
Double AP, free subscriptions and other goodies are headed to The Secret World players this weekend.
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Posted in: EA, Free-to-Play, MMO, PC
Tags: funcom, the secret world
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 06:42 BST
Dota 2 update adds Elder Titan, revamps UI
Valve has issued a new patch for Dota 2 adding a whole new hero along with various user-friendly tweaks.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, MOBA, Mac, PC, Valve
Tags: DOTA 2, patch, title update
Wed, May 01, 2013 | 09:01 BST
World of Tanks dev supports National Military Appreciation Month with charity DLC bundles
World of Tanks developer Wargaming is supporting National Military Appreciation Month by offering players charity DLC bundles that will give back proceeds to a selection of causes.
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Posted in: Charity, Free-to-Play, PC, Strategy
Tags: Wargaming, world of tanks
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 | 01:06 BST
Kim Swift’s latest is an Ouya exclusive rhythm action dungeon crawler
Quantum Conundrum developer Airtight Games has revealed its new project, a frankly delightful sounding Ouya exclusive called Soul Fjord.
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Posted in: Android, Free-to-Play, RPG, Rhythm action
Tags: airtight games, kim swift, Ouya, Soul Fjord
Molyneux: Xbox 360 “won” current-gen, cautions Microsoft over future