DC Universe Online - FREE to download and FREE to play

Discussion in 'Gaming' started by bfun, Sep 21, 2011.

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  1. #1 bfun, Sep 21, 2011
    Can’t get any links right now but starting in October DC Universe Online will be free on the PC and PS3. I think this game got mixed reviews but free is free. I’ll probably check it out.

    Star Trek Online is also scheduled to go free sometime this year.
     
  2. #2 Phisix, Sep 21, 2011
    Very tempting! :D Then again if it is rubbish then no.
     
  3. #3 Armadeadn, Sep 21, 2011
    I'm pretty sure if you want to play the game properly and develop your character in an awesome way you have to buy loads of stuff in those damn micro transactions. Not so free now is it?
     
  4. #4 Phisix, Sep 21, 2011
    Eden Eternal does that, but you can get everything without paying.
     
  5. #5 bfun, Sep 21, 2011
    PC Gamer made a prediction that with the exception of Star Wars all new MMORPGs will move to the micro transaction model. Apparently that sells better in a recession. Personally I prefer that model more. I wont feel like I'm wasting money if I'm not playing. I could take a break for a month or two without it costing me anything.
     
  6. #6 bfun, Sep 21, 2011
    I think in some ways it's not so different than a pay for service. People who want to spend money can buy great equipment and gold in WOW. Those who don't want to pay have to grind it out.
     
  7. #7 Fusion, Sep 21, 2011
    Micro transactions is a much better model. The crack heads will continue to fork out for more and more crack, while the normal people can give it a try with no strings attached. Sure, they rely on more and more of these normal people becoming crack heads, but at least I know that I have some self control.
     
  8. #8 bfun, Nov 2, 2011
    It's now free on Steam. I need to make room on my drive.
     
  9. #9 bfun, Jan 17, 2012
    Star Trek online is now free. Gold access still cost $15 a month.

    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2399001,00.asp
     
  10. #10 chi, Jan 17, 2012
    Any good?
     
  11. #11 bfun, Jan 17, 2012
    I heard it was good for trekkies. Haven't played it myself but I'll check it out if I have time.
     
  12. #12 chi, Jan 26, 2012
    I'm actually quite enjoying Star Trek Online. Haven't a clue what I'm doing but I'm level 40 already and have a nice Sovereign class ship.
     
  13. #13 monsly, Jan 26, 2012
    I think you need to think about what you're doing. It's a slippery slope I tells ya.
     
  14. #14 chi, Jan 26, 2012
    I don't know what you're talking about.
     
  15. #15 monsly, Jan 26, 2012
    You'll be arguing about Kirk versus Picard next. The right answer is Janeway BTW.
     
  16. #16 chi, Jan 26, 2012
    Ben Sisko all the way
     
  17. #17 Phisix, Jan 26, 2012
    Picard all the way. He has an air of cool around him. Plus his voice is awesome and it can lull any girl into bed.
     
  18. #18 chi, Jan 26, 2012
     
  19. #19 Phisix, Jan 26, 2012
    The guy has class, unlike Sisko and his baseball that he rubs every episode.
     
  20. #20 knowname, Jan 26, 2012
    Dude is the Sandlot guy, it's in his contract to rub his baseballs every episode.
     
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