Train2Game Blog readers may have read this piece earlier this week which argued that free-to-play games gives gamers a better experience than a subscription based MMO.

It’s timely then that now Star Trek Online from Cryptic Studios is the latest MMO to switch to the free-to-play model.

“We couldn’t be more excited,” said Cryptic Studios CEO “Anyone can download and play Star Trek Online at no cost. There’s no better way to see how sitting in the captain’s chair feels.”

Train2Game students who want to check out Star Treck Online now it’s free-to-play can do so here.

Dungeons and Dragons Online, Lord of the Rings Online and DC Universe Online are among a number of previously subscription based titles that have made a leap to free-to-play.

Last week, the Train2Game Blog reported that Ubisoft believe their upcoming free-to-play title Ghost Recon online will be AAA quality.

For the latest news about industry trends, including free-to-play, keep reading The Train2Game Blog.

So Train2Game, will you be giving Star Trek Online a go? Or are too many MMOs going free-to-play?

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