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'Microsoft Flight' Launches for Free on February 29th
Tue Feb 07, 2012 at 12:30 PM ETTags: DLC, Microsoft Flight, Flight Simulator, Free to Play (all tags)
The first pieces of DLC - the Hawaiian Adventure Pack and new planes - will be available on the same day. And it's surprisingly expensive.
It's been six years since the release of 'Microsoft Flight Simulator X' and flight sim fans have been craving something new. Microsoft is giving you the Flight Sim experience in their new title 'Microsoft Flight.' Even better, they're giving it to you free.
Also coming February 29th will be the first DLC for the game. First up is the Hawaiian Adventure Pack, which gives you 20 new missions, access to the Hawaiian islands that aren't included in the free version of the game and a new plane. The Hawaiian Adventure Pack will run you $20.
The pricing gets a little crazy with the cost of new planes. You'll be shelling out $8 for a regular version of a new plane or $15 for the deluxe version.
You'll be able to download the game directly from Microsoft when it launches at the very end of February.
Source: Joystiq
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'Microsoft Flight' Launches for Free on February 29th
Tue Feb 07, 2012 at 12:30 PM ETTags: DLC, Microsoft Flight, Flight Simulator, Free to Play (all tags)
The first pieces of DLC - the Hawaiian Adventure Pack and new planes - will be available on the same day. And it's surprisingly expensive.
It's been six years since the release of 'Microsoft Flight Simulator X' and flight sim fans have been craving something new. Microsoft is giving you the Flight Sim experience in their new title 'Microsoft Flight.' Even better, they're giving it to you free.
Also coming February 29th will be the first DLC for the game. First up is the Hawaiian Adventure Pack, which gives you 20 new missions, access to the Hawaiian islands that aren't included in the free version of the game and a new plane. The Hawaiian Adventure Pack will run you $20.
The pricing gets a little crazy with the cost of new planes. You'll be shelling out $8 for a regular version of a new plane or $15 for the deluxe version.
You'll be able to download the game directly from Microsoft when it launches at the very end of February.
Source: Joystiq
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'EverQuest' Will go Free-to-Play in March
Tue Jan 31, 2012 at 12:30 PM ETTags: EverQuest, Free to Play, Sony Online Entertainment, Verant, MMORPGs (all tags)
After 13 years, 'EverQuest' is going to be available absolutely free.
Back in December, 'EverQuest II' changed over to a free-to-play model while its predecessor still chugged on. Today it was announced that the original 'EverQuest' will be doing the same in just a few months.
The changeover will occur in March, marking the 13th birthday of the game. That's 13 years of killing baddies, dragging corpses, shouting "train to zone," begging for SOW and trading in the East Commons tunnel.
Considering the fate that has befallen so many MMOs, it's surprising that 'EverQuest' has lasted this long without changing its business model over. Then again, it was the first MMO to really hit. Back then we weren't looking for a WoW killer - each new entry in the genre was hailed as an EQ killer. 'Warcraft' definitely surpassed it, but clearly EQ wouldn't die.
If you want to jump back into the world of Norrath you can do so free starting in March.
Source: Massively
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'EverQuest' Will go Free-to-Play in March
Tue Jan 31, 2012 at 12:30 PM ETTags: EverQuest, Free to Play, Sony Online Entertainment, Verant, MMORPGs (all tags)
After 13 years, 'EverQuest' is going to be available absolutely free.
Back in December, 'EverQuest II' changed over to a free-to-play model while its predecessor still chugged on. Today it was announced that the original 'EverQuest' will be doing the same in just a few months.
The changeover will occur in March, marking the 13th birthday of the game. That's 13 years of killing baddies, dragging corpses, shouting "train to zone," begging for SOW and trading in the East Commons tunnel.
Considering the fate that has befallen so many MMOs, it's surprising that 'EverQuest' has lasted this long without changing its business model over. Then again, it was the first MMO to really hit. Back then we weren't looking for a WoW killer - each new entry in the genre was hailed as an EQ killer. 'Warcraft' definitely surpassed it, but clearly EQ wouldn't die.
If you want to jump back into the world of Norrath you can do so free starting in March.
Source: Massively
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DC Universe Online Goes Free to Play November 1st
Thu Oct 27, 2011 at 08:30 AM ETTags: DC Universe Online, PlayStation 3, PC, Free to Play, PSN, MMORPGs (all tags)
The PS3 and PC based MMO will be completely free, with perks for those who pay.
Buying into a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game can be a bit of a risk. Fans of the genre can sympathize after investing money into games like 'Star Wars: Galaxies,' which flopped so very badly. There's really only one safe bet out there, but if you're not interested in 'World of Warcraft' then you're going to do a bit of gambling.
That's where the free to play model comes in. If you've ever wanted to try out 'DC Universe Online' but you didn't feel like dropping the cash for it, you're in for a treat come November 1st. The game is going to be completely free.
Of course, there are a few incentives for you to spend a bit more cash. If you spend $5 or more on in-game items like extra inventory slots, bank slots and character slots you'll be upgraded to Premium, which gives you more allowances than the free version. Those paying $15 a month get a full ride, including free expansions and unlimited chat, mail and the ability to form leagues.
When the free to play model hits, it will be available for download from the 'DC Universe Online' website for PC gamers and on PSN for those on the PlayStation 3.
Source: Massively
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