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Revision as of 14:55, 26 April 2012

Software Types

Terminology Abbreviations/Synonyms Definition Example
Free-To-Play F2P Any game that has the option to play indefinitely with no charge. Age of Empires Online
Freemium A general term referring to a business model in which users may play the game without charge, but can access extra or more advanced features for a fee. Microsoft Flight
Freeware