Category: free-to-play

‘Rocket League’ will go free-to-play on September 23rd

[ad_1] Over the last couple of months, Psyonix has been explaining how various aspects of the free-to-play transition will work, including cross-platform progression. There’ll be an update for existing players tomorrow (September 16th) that will allow them to link the game to an Epic Games account. Once you’ve done so, you can access the Rocket […]

Free-to-play ‘Rocket League’ won’t need PS Plus or Switch Online plans

[ad_1] The release of Rocket League’s massive gameplay redesign is mere weeks away and its developer, Psyonix, is sharing more details as to what gamers can expect once it does drop around mid-September. High on that list is the fact that neither Playstation or Switch owners will need to maintain an online subscription in order […]

Atari classic ‘Missile Command’ is coming back as a mobile game

[ad_1] The title will be available in spring as a free-to-play title with ads, although there will be a one-and-done purchase option to play the game ad-free. You shouldn’t be nickel-and-dimed to death, then. This won’t be the most spectacular way to celebrate Missile Command‘s 40th anniversary (it first hit arcades in July 1980). However, […]

Nintendo adds monthly subscription to ‘Fire Emblem Heroes’

[ad_1] Enter the subscription. Nintendo was a latecomer to mobile gaming, and has been experimenting with various monetization methods. Gacha has been the most successful, but its links to gambling have led to bans in some countries, and bad PR in others. More recently, Nintendo has pushed subscriptions in both its Animal Crossing and Mario […]

‘Gears Pop’ brings cute combat to your phone on August 22nd

[ad_1] You won’t have to wait until the September release of Gears 5 to get your Gears of War fix — provided you’re willing to pull out your phone. Microsoft has revealed that Gears Pop will reach Android and iOS on August 22nd following a limited “soft launch.” As the name implies, this isn’t the […]

Amazon is co-developing a ‘Lord of the Rings’ game

[ad_1] According to Amazon, the game is unrelated to the show, but there will be at least one key similarity. While Amazon has kept pretty quiet about the series, we know it will take place in the Second Age, which predates Tolkein’s most well-known novels. According to Athlon Games, the game will also be set […]

Nintendo brings ‘Dr. Mario World’ to Android and iOS on July 10th

[ad_1] Earlier this year Nintendo announced that its Dr. Mario puzzle game would return in a new iteration for mobile devices, and now Dr. Mario World has a release date: July 10th. Set to appear on Android and iOS (and available for pre-order via either of those links), it’s a free-to-play game with stages where […]

‘Destiny 2’ is now free-to-play, including its year-one expansion

[ad_1] Details of the plot are scarce, but thanks to early leaks we know that Shadowkeep will require Guardians to return to the moon to “journey deep into a mysterious enemy citadel” and “become a slayer of nightmares.” Bungie also says that it will feature the return of an old ally. With the move to […]