The Secret World has dropped it be subscription 'n purchasing the client will now provide access t' all existing content, with no ongoing fees. Ahead a the announcement, I spoke t' game director Joel Bylos 'n Funcom’s director a communications Erling Ellingsen t' find out what this means for the future 'n why the decision has been made now. Can players still expect regular updates 'n how do the team hope t' make the new model profitable? We also talk about the shadow cast by Guild Wars 2 'n Blizzard, 'n the future a subscription-based MMOs.

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