15 May
Microsoft is dropping the Xbox Live Gold requirement for its entertainment apps, however Xbox head Phil Spencer has told Joystiq that MMOs and free-to-play titles will still require the subscription. Spencer said that Microsoft hasn’t “changed its policy” on Mmos and free-to-play games and explained that some games include “engineering constraints, policy constraints and partner […]
28 Feb
The European Union’s executive branch is is holding meetings with several large technology companies regarding the regulation of free-to-play games. The main concern for the free-to-play games is the way that in-app purchases are presented to users. The commission has issued a press release outlining the four issues that will be discussed at the meetings: […]
18 Dec
Disney has announced a free-to-play online Star Wars game called Star Wars: Attack Squadrons. The space combat game features player-versus-player battles, including a free for all 16 player deathmatch, team dogfights and a base defense mode. Players will be able to customize and upgrade their ships which include the X-Wing and TIE Fighter. New ships […]
17 Sep
Free-to-play publisher Nexon will begin acquiring all outstanding shares of Thingsoft, the South Korean online games studio behind the FIFA Online series. “Thingsoft has a wealth of experience in the F2P business, and a successful track record of developing AAA content,” Nexon president and CEO Seungwoo Choi said, in part. “Building on our history of […]