StarCraft2: pricing and subscription policy

Question

One of the Russian-language websites that is selling SC2 has 2 buying options:

1. 12 month subscription - costs around $35
2. additional 4 month subscription - costs around $17-$18

http://www.ozon.ru/?context=search&group=pcgame&text=starcraft+2

I bought SC2 from Battle.net and don't remember what I bought, actually (it cost $60).

Is there any subscription limitation for SC2?

Answer

Starcraft 2 does indeed require a subscription... in Russia.

The pricing for Starcraft 2 changes from region to region and one of the differences between here and Moscow is that there you pay a subscription for Starcraft 2.

Its important to note that you can still buy a Full EU edition (in Russia) without a subscription and get along just fine. You are not forced to pay subscription.

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Are there any MMOs with a pay-once subscription model? [closed]

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I believe Guild Wars pioneered this model, where you purchase the game and then receive unlimited play for free. I know Guild Wars 2 will have this same pricing system.

Are there any other MMOs, existing or forthcoming, that are "pay-once, play-forever".

Answer

The only other MMO I know based on this principle is Global Agenda. They used to have a monthly model, but dropped it for pay-once play-forever.

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How do you cancel an Xbox LIVE subscription over the internet?

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Is there a way to discontinue your Xbox Live monthly renewal (and credit card charge) over the internet?

Answer

I've been trying to do this for weeks and I set myself a rule that I wouldn't call CS nor cancel my DD. As a UK user the "Automatic Renewal:" status isn't a link:

Automatic renewal: <span id="ctl00_ctl00_MainContent_MainContent_AutomaticRenewalStatus">ON</span>

It's ridiculously simple to turn it on, but turning it off the same way is deliberately impossible.

Edit: http://forums.xbox.com/9/31086471/ShowPost.aspx#31086471 (FAQ & Guide - How to turn Automatic Renewal OFF Please read) contains the gem "Note: The Auto Renewal ON/OFF feature was removed from all markets except USA, Germany, Taiwan and Japan on the 18th of February 2010." Wonder why..?

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