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City of Heroes is adding a free-to-play option on top of its current pay model, which will become "VIP" status with its own special rewards. City of Heroes Freedom is set to launch alongside Issue 21 later this year.
An endless free trial version of the plastic-inspired MMO is slated to launch in August, restricted to a small number of areas and with only one space for you to build virtual masterpieces.
Microsoft may be introducing a free-to-play games through Xbox Live next year, letting developers take advantage of micro-transaction based revenue models.
The new caretaker of the Tribes series is turning its shooter MMO free-to-play, with an optional one-time fee for premium features.
