F2P Model Alters Online Gaming Industry

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Young Filipinos were once referred to as the "the Ragnarok generation," a reference to the immense popularity of the Korean online game that captivated local gamers.

But that was five years ago, when Ragnarok was still the rage and online gaming was just beginning to enter the public consciousness.

In the meantime, the advent of free-to-play model has since altered the online gaming terrain dramatically.

Now, game titles such as RAN Online is lording over the scene primarily due to this free-to-play setup. Ragnarok, once the industry's top dog, has also been forced to adopt the same model.

Free-to-play, sometimes abbreviated as F2P, allows players to try out a game without paying.

If a player wants to "level up" or go to a higher stage, he or she must then pay for a subscription fee or buy in-game items.

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