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GPU-Z Update Adds Full Support for AMD A-Series Fusion Processors

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 12:58 PM PDT

There's a new version of GPU-Z available for download (version 0.5.5) that now fully recognizes AMD A-Series Fusion processors. In addition, the latest build adds support for numerous videocards not previously recognized, fixes a shader count detection issue for Blackcomb (mobile AMD Cayman), adds a PowerColor hardware giveaway, and more.

Support for a dozen Nvidia GPUs were added to the latest build, including Nvidia GeForce GT 560 Ti OEM, GT 545, GT 530, GeForce GTX 580M, GT 555M GeForce 520MX, GT 520M, 510M, 305M, Quadro 5000, Quadro 4000M, and Quadro 400. On the AMD side, the list isn't quite as expansive, but now includes support for the Radeon HD 6290, E6760, E4690, FirePro V8800, V3700, and FirePro 2460 (FireMV).

For those that don't know, GPU-Z is a lightweight utility similar to CPU-Z, but intended specifically for GPUs. It reveals all kinds of information about your graphics chip, things like the die size, number of transistors, BIOS version, manufacturing process, pixel fillrate, texture fillrate, shaders, and much more. It also pulls information from system sensors to troubleshoot an ailing card, or to ensure your GPU is firing on all cylinders.

You can download the latest version here.

Chrome Web App of the Week: Offline Google Mail

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 11:30 AM PDT

 

While eating pizza on the moon may still be a ways off and there's still no cure for cancer, these are nonetheless magical times, my friends. We are living in an era where WiFi is available on airplanes, phone calls can be made from the summit of a mountain and revolutions are stoked with 140 characters or less. Most amazing of all, Google's finally got their act together and given us the ability to work with our Gmail accounts without being connected to the internet, thanks to Offline Google Mail, our Chrome Web App of the Week.

 Drawing it's two-paned good looks from Gmail's tablet interface, Offline Google Mail not only makes it possible to tinker with your Gmail with or without a connection to the interwebz, it does it with style. Intuitive and easy to navigate, this is Gmail as it should be, and after using it for a little under a week, we seriously hope that Google considers implementing the app's GUI for use with its online cousin as well. That said, all those good looks don't count for anything unless the web application's functionality is up to snuff. Fortunately, it is. 

Offline Google Mail allows users to access their Gmail accounts, read their mail, search their account's archives, respond to and even forward messages all without an internet connection. Once your computer's back in touch with the Web? Boom. All of the changes you made offline will be uploaded and reflected in your online Google account. 

Be sure to check back with us every Monday for another edition of Maximum PC's Chrome Web App of the Week.

 

 

Sony Tablet S Goes Up for Pre-order, Ships September 16

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 11:24 AM PDT

For those who go back to school the day after Labor Day, Sony managed to make its Tablet S available via pre-order on the final day of summer break, though don't expect any back-to-school discounts. The 16GB Wi-Fi model carries the now traditional $500 price tag, and you can add another C-note if you want the 32GB model.

Sony's Tablet S is a 9.4-inch slate powered by Nvidia's 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor. It has 1GB of RAM, a 1280x800 screen resolution with Sony's TruBlack technology, 0.3MP front-facing camera, 5MP rear-facing camera, IR remote control function, Bluetooth, microUSB port, SD card slot, 3.5mm headphone output, and 5000mAh battery, and Android Honeycomb 3.1 running the show.

Sounds like just another Android tablet, however the details are in the design. PCWorld spent some hands on time with a pre-production model and noted that Sony's "design mojo...infuses originality and flair into a tablet market that desperately needs both." It's a tapered tablet that starts off at 0.3 inches and increases in thickness to 0.79 inches. It's intended to replicate the feel of a folded magazine, and Sony says the center of gravity shifts the device's weight closer to your palm so that it's lighter and more comfortable while reading a book or watching a video.

The Tablet S will starting shipping on September 16.

Unredacted WikiLeaks Cables Include Dutch Queen's Residential Phone Number

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 11:11 AM PDT

Think you got a problem with telemarketers? Imagine being Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. While she might not get too many probing salesmen asking about the condition of her vinyl siding, Queen Beatrix may find her line clogged with inquirers wondering whether she has Prince Albert in a can before too long. That's because the recent blast of unredacted diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks contains, gulp, Queen Beatrix's residential phone number.

The US diplomatic cable in question not only lists Queen Beatrix's residential line, it informs readers that Mr. Pim, the Grandmaster of the Queen's Household, will be personally screening all calls asking for the queen. Smarmy prank callers may have a better chance leaving a message at the Queen's office phone, which was also revealed and is available 24 hours a day.

Queen Beatrix may not be the only Dutch government persona who needs a Grandmaster to intercept her calls; Graham Cluley at Sophos reports that the phone numbers of former Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, foreign minister Ben Bot and defense minister Henk Kamp all appear in the WikiLeaks cables as well.

Image credit: Graham Cluley/Sophos

Thermaltake Launches Massive 23 GT Notebook Cooler to Conquer Desktop Replacements

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 09:36 AM PDT

Thermaltake is kicking off the week with its Massive 23 GT Notebook Cooler "designed to provide maximum performance to gamers of all levels." The semi-garish looking cooler (at least from the pics we've seen) replaces the Massive 23 LX and CS notebook coolers that came before it, and like those, it can can accommodate everything from 10.1-inch netbooks to 17-inch desktop replacements, and even tablets. Say what now?

According to a badly translated press release, the Massive 23 GT sports a special design with a flip-up valve capable of holding tablets in either portrait or landscape mode, though if your tablet has a tendency to overheat, you should probably return it.

There are five different angle adjustments to play with, making the Massive 23 GT one part cooler and one part notebook stand. Cooling duties are handled by a 200mm red LED fan blowing air through a mesh screen. There's a fan speed control dial that lets users adjust the fan from 500RPM to 800RPM, as well as dual-USB ports and a single mini-USB port.

No word yet on price or availability.

Image Credit: Thermaltake

Report: IT Services Market Falls to Lowest Point in Eight Years

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 09:11 AM PDT

The bean counters at Ovum, a data monitoring firm located in Australia, crunched a bunch of numbers and determined that the IT services industry is in pretty bad shape, which is putting it nicely. According to Ovum, the value of new contract signings fell to its lowest point in eight years during the second quarter of 2011.

Ovum says the total contract value (TCV) of deals announced in the second quarter managed just $19 billion, a full 40 percent below the same period one year prior, and the lowest quarterly figure since Q1 of 2003. In addition, the number of deals around the world dropped to just 384 in Q2, marking the fourth consecutive quarter that number has gone down.

"Not only was this down more than 20 percent on the number tracked during the second quarter of 2010, but it was also the lowest number of deals recorded by Ovum in a single quarter since Q4 2007," Ovum said in a statement.

Ovum says there weren't any "mega deals" signed in the second quarter of 2011, which are deals valued at $1 billion or more. What's more, Ovum pointed out "Just two contracts in the second quarter were valued at over $100 million, including a major deal won by Indian vendor Tech Mahindra with Vodafone Hutchinson Australia."

Hackers Issue Rogue SSL Certificates for CIA, MI6, and Mossad; Apple Stands Pat

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 08:27 AM PDT

A well known security firm warns that the number of compromised digital security certificates from DigiNotar, a Dutch certificate authority outfit owned by VASCO Data Security International, has doubled in size over the past week from 250 false SSL certificates to 531. False certificates have now been issued for Facebook, Google, Tor, Skype, Mossad, CIA, MI6, Twitter, and several other high profile sites.

"This is really bad news. As DigiNotar is a 'root' certificate, they can assign authority to intermediaries to sign and validate certificates on their behalf," security firm Sophos explains. "It appears the attackers signed 186 certificates that could have been intermediate certificates. These certificates masqueraded as well-known certificate authorities like Thawte, Verisign, Comodo, and Equifax."

According to Sophos, computers users of IE and Safari on Windows 7/Vista/2008/2008R2 and/or Chrome and Firefox on all platforms are immune from exploitation, so long as you're rocking a fully patched browser and OS. Things aren't as peachy for Apple users.

"Mac OS X users using the latest Chrome and Firefox (6.0.2) versions are fine, but Safari and OS X itself have not been patched," Sophos says. "There are instructions on doing so on the ps | Enable blog, although it is non-trivial."

Many security experts believe Iranian hackers are to blame, and at least one hopes this will serve as a wake-up call to the U.S. government.

"Now that someone (presumably from Iran) has obtained a legit HTTPS cert for CIA.gov, I wonder if the US gov will pay attention to this mess," security and privacy researcher Christopher Soghoian tweeted over the weekend.

The big deal with stolen certificates is that they can be used in so-called "man-in-the-middle" attacks in which users think they're visiting a legitimate, secure site, but are really not.

Image Credit: pcauthority.com.au

BlackBerry PlayBook Goes on Sale, Tablet Price War to Follow?

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 07:51 AM PDT

The past several weeks have seen some interesting developments in the tablet space. Hewlett Packard's discontinuation of its TouchPad and subsequent $99 firesale continues to be the big story, but it's not the only one. It appears Amazon is getting ready to launch an affordable 7-inch tablet, and perhaps in anticipation, Best Buy just dropped the price of the BlackBerry PlayBook.

Best Buy slashed $50 from the 16GB and 32GB models, knocking the prices down to $450 and $550, respectively. Oddly enough, the electronics chain knocked a generous $150 off the 64GB model, which now sells for $550, the same price as the 32GB. That renders the 32GB an obvious bad buy, though some would argue that without native email and contacts, all versions are bad buys, even at the reduced prices.

Regardless of how anyone feels about the PlayBook, could this mark the beginning of a tablet price war? Probably not, as you're still being asked to fork over nearly $500 (after tax) for a 7-inch slate. That doesn't mean a price war isn't forthcoming. The rapid sellout of $99 (16GB) and $149 (32GB) TouchPads prove there's rabid demand for affordable tablets with high end hardware, even ones that have been abandoned by the manufacturer.

Getting back to the PlayBook, the sale price affects both in-store and online orders. No word on how long the sale will run.

Image Credit: RIM

Researchers Demonstrate PIN Code Theft via Thermal Imaging

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 07:08 AM PDT

Here's another rule of thumb to live by. If you're getting ready to punch in your PIN code at an ATM and notice the guy behind you is wielding a digital camera, find another ATM. That's because researchers at the University of California, San Diego, published a study showing how digital cameras capable of digital imaging can capture PIN codes by picking up heat patterns left on the keypad.

According to the study, this technique is effective more than 80 percent of the time if there isn't any time lapse, and has about a 50 percent success rate after a minute goes by. Wait a minute and a half and the chances of it being effective drop to around 20 percent, Physorg.com reports.

Before you go and rip up your ATM card, understand there are several things that make this kind of surveillance scam impractical. The biggest one is the type of keypad. While highly effective on plastic keypads, thermal imaging is practically useless on metal keypads, as the heat quickly dissipates. Even if your PIN code does get picked up by some guy in a tree zooming in with his camera, he still won't know the order of the key presses. And finally, high-end cameras that make this technique possible typically run $18,000.

Image Credit: physorg.com

Google Spring Cleaning Marks an End to Desktop and Several Other Projects

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 06:43 AM PDT

Google didn't let the Fall season get in the way of its Spring cleaning effort, which saw the sultan of search announce a plethora of project terminations, including Google Desktop, Google Maps API for Flash, and a laundry list of other platforms. Some are being merged into others, and many are closing outright.

Here's the full list:

  1. Aardvark: Closing outright, though Google will "continue to work on similar tools to help people connect and discover richer knowledge about the world."
  2. Desktop: Will be discontinued September 14, including all associated APIs, services, plugins, gadgets, and support.
  3. Fast Flip: Concept will "live on in our other display and delivery tools."
  4. Google Maps API for Flash: Being replaced with JavaScript Maps API v3 going foward. Google will continue to support Premier customers.
  5. Google Pack: Discontinued due to emergence of Web apps.
  6. Google Web Security: Integrated into other products, including Safe Browsing in Chrome.
  7. Image Labeler: Discontinued outright.
  8. Notebook: Shutting down in the coming months. Google will automatically export all notebook data to Google Docs.
  9. Sidewiki: Shutting down in favor of "broader social initiatives."
  10. Subscribed Links: Shutting down, though developers will be able to access and download their data until September 15.

That's a long list of projects to kick to the curb, though Google insists it doesn't represent a change in mentality towards it's approach to software.

"We've never been afraid to try big, bold things, and that won't change," Google explained in a blog post. "We'll continue to take risks on interesting technologies with a lot of potential. But by targeting our resources more effectively, we can focus on building world-changing products with a truly beautiful user experience."

By closing all these projects, Google also frees up resources it can apply towards Google+.

MMO News

MMO News


MMOHut Weekly Recap #50 September 4 – Dragon Saga, Luvinia & More

Posted: 04 Sep 2011 02:32 PM PDT

MMO Weekly News #50 – Dragon Saga, Luvinia, & More

Weekly MMO News summary for the week ended September 4 (Aug 29 – Sept 4). A quick look and discussion for every major announcement and update during the week! This week we discussed updates from the following games: Dragon Saga, Lucent Heart, Mythos Online, Uncharted Waters online, Luvinia Online, Rise of Immortals, Black Prophecy, Dragon Nest and Tank Ace. You can view all the individual news articles mention over at the MMOHut.com News section.

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MMO Updates


Flameseeker Chronicles: The pros and cons of multiple guild membership

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 10:00 AM PDT

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Yay guilds!
ArenaNet may have increased the speed of Guild Wars 2 reveals in a big way, but we've still got a long-running question that's not been answered: How will guilds work?

In a game where guilds are an important-enough feature to be included in the game's name, it's natural that we'd be very eager to know how they fit in. We still don't have many details, but last week we got one very important one. The ArenaNet crew made an announcement regarding guilds at PAX: "Guild membership is account wide, and you can add as many guilds as you like. You will be able to choose, at any time and on any character, which guild chat you are viewing and what guilds you are currently affiliated with." (Hat tip to Elixabeth at TalkTyria.)

This is an exciting development, and it's spurred a lot of talk in the GW2 community, so I want to take a closer look. Follow along the jump and let's talk guilds in Guild Wars 2!

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Darkfall blog update teases new dungeon video

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 09:00 AM PDT

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Darkfall - Niflheim yeti dungeon
Another Darkfall update, another letdown in terms of a release window for Darkfall 2.0. Aventurine updated its blog over the weekend and acknowledged fan anticipation for the sweeping revamp, but remained coy on the timeframe. "We're in a better position to estimate but we haven't concluded our discussions with our partners yet," wrote producer Tasos Flambouras.

If the new video that accompanies the blog update is any indication, we're a ways off from release since the clip is described as an "alpha version." What's in the video? It's basically a quick look at the new Niflheim dungeon, and there are a lot of yetis running around as well as a lot of bloodspray courtesy of the newly implemented splatter system. You can also see a few of the dynamic elements that make the dungeon more challenging than its old-world Darkfall predecessor, and there's even a paragraph related to the lore behind the lair. Check out the clip after the cut and head to the official Darkfall website for more.

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MV Guide: September 5-11, 2011

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 08:00 AM PDT

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MV Guide is a weekly rundown of the MMO gaming events planned on Massively's Livestream channel.

Every week, the Massively staff logs in to play various MMOs live and in person, and we'd love for you to drop by the channel and visit. We have a combination of regular weekly games and new surprises, so you'll find a variety of titles to take a look at. During livestream events, you can participate in the live chat, ask questions to learn about the game, and simply spend some time with Massively staff and readers. (Of course, livestream events are subject to the whims of outside forces like server-side gremlins once in a while.)

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The Daily Grind: How do you deal with extended downtimes?

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 06:00 AM PDT

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Yeah, this is more important than raid night anyway.
Sometimes, games go down for maintenance, or your power goes out, or there's an internet hiccup. You have to deal with a bit of time out of the game, and it's no big deal. But other times, you have to deal with an extended hiatus from your game of choice due to massive natural disasters or other catastrophic circumstances. You might have bigger problems than just not logging in to Star Trek Online, but it doesn't change the fact that you're going to be out of circulation for a bit.

If you've been messing around exclusively with low-level characters that have nothing time-related on their plates, naturally, you won't be affected. But if you're in the midst of endgame work in RIFT or long-term roleplaying in Lord of the Rings Online, being out for a long stretch of time can cause some issues. So how do you work around it? And equally importantly, how do you manage your time when you're taking an unwanted hiatus from one of your hobbies for a while?

Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!

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Week in Review: Boldly going

Posted: 04 Sep 2011 06:00 PM PDT

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At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. Miss a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week? You've come to the right post.

Ever since Cryptic's other MMO, Champions Online, went free-to-play earlier this year, speculation over the future of Star Trek Online has consumed fans of the sci-fi game. Perfect World Entertainment's recent acquisition of Cryptic Studios only broadened the buzz. This week, the companies made it official: STO is indeed transitioning to a F2P model, and the devs have been quick to address player concerns, noting that the switchover will have little impact on current subscribers.

Boldly go beyond the break and see what else we found newsworthy in MMOland this week.

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EVE Evolved: A new nullsec for everyone

Posted: 04 Sep 2011 04:00 PM PDT

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Several weeks ago, EVE Online developer CCP Greyscale published possibly the single most important devblog of the past two years. Titled Nullsec development: Design goals, the blog laid the ground rules for high-level discussion on EVE's upcoming nullsec revamp. For those who live in nullsec, territorial warfare and nullsec life represent the true endgame of EVE. It's in these massive lawless regions of space that players forge alliances, build their own empires, and lead massive fleets of ships into enemy territory to kick over some space sandcastles.

Over the past two weeks, I've been delving into the discussion surrounding the upcoming nullsec revamp and speculating on what changes we might see. I started with a look back at the early days of nullsec industry and went on to give some ideas aimed at reclaiming those glory days. I followed that up with last week's summary of EVE Online's empire-building history, the problems faced by today's territorial warfare mechanics, and further speculation on how the system could be radically changed for the better.

In this week's EVE Evolved, I conclude this series of articles on the upcoming nullsec revamp with an examination of the discussion surrounding PvE, the local channel, and the potentially revolutionary smallholding system that could give even casual and solo players a taste of nullsec.

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One Shots: Does the ability to float midair count as OP?

Posted: 04 Sep 2011 02:00 PM PDT

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Today's One Shots image comes to us from Guild Wars courtesy of Massively reader Toni. Guild Wars has some graphical quirks here and there that often lead to amusing results.

In this one, Toni's Ritualist wanted to sit down for a bit of people-watching in the Shiverpeaks and got an unexpected "boost." Becoming wedged halfway in a support beam high in the air is likely not what she planned, but the view is great!

We've showed off some of the most attractive landscapes, characters, mounts, armor, and more here on One Shots, so we figure it's only fair that we give a nod to the opposite end of the spectrum. Next week is ugly armor week. Whether you have an eye-searing color scheme, a set of armor pieces that clash like crazy, or something that you just put together for a laugh, we want to see. Send your screenshots in to oneshots@massively.com and we'll feature them in next week's One Shots!

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Rise and Shiny recap: Face of Mankind, a revisit

Posted: 04 Sep 2011 12:00 PM PDT

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I'm not exactly sure why I am such a glutton for punishment, but over the last week I thought it would be a good idea to revisit Face of Mankind, an MMOFPS that pushes roleplay and politics in its description. I had already known from my previous experience that roleplay was pretty much non-existent and that the crowd was made up largely of typical MMOFPS or PvP types, but I have a rule to always give games second, third and sometimes fourth chances. It's a simple fact that many of them, especially independent ones, take a long time to grow and mature into the games they always should have been.

So how has Face of Mankind matured? How has it grown?

I have to be honest with you and tell you that the game surprised me in some ways this time around. Perhaps it was because I was already familiar with the controls and layout, but click past the cut and let me tell you all about it.

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MMORPG News


Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning: Get Ready for Wrath of Heroes

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 07:37 AM PDT

The Warhammer Online Herald has a new announcement for current subscribers to the game: An invitation to participate in beta events for the recently-announce Wrath of Heroes is on its way!

General: Fantage Connects Kids & Teachers

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 07:29 AM PDT

Fantage is an online virtual world specifically geared to the under-sixteen crowd. The dev team has introduced new 'school' features for kids to participate in including a music room, a private classroom feature, and new education-specific games for kids to play.

Luna Online: Plus Version Launches with New Dungeons

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 07:20 AM PDT

Luna Online is now Luna Online Plus. The new version of the game features updated graphics, new content and quests yet maintains the "cute" appearance of the original.

Rift: PAX & The Chronicles of Telara

Posted: 04 Sep 2011 09:46 AM PDT

At PAX, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy caught up with the Rift team and got an inside look at the upcoming 1.5 patch. With new "raids" geared to decked out solo players or pairs of players, The Chronicles of Telara dungeons will allow all players access to areas that might never been seen if not a member of a large group or due to a lack of time. Check out Bill's thoughts about The Chronicles of Telara and then let us know what you think in the comments.

Guild Wars 2: PAX 2011 – Dynamic Events and Guild Halls

Posted: 04 Sep 2011 10:16 AM PDT

Some of the biggest and most exciting stories PAX centered around the hotly-anticipated Guild Wars 2. MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh sat in on a panel discussion with Arena.Net developers to find out more about both dynamic events and guild halls. We've got some terrific nuggets of information to share so keep reading! Leave your thoughts in the comments!

Picaroon: Review - Pirates Are NOT Your Friends

Posted: 04 Sep 2011 10:49 AM PDT

In the latest review here at MMORPG.com, columnist Greg Dodd takes a look at Picaroon, a game where pirates are present but they are NOT your friends. Check out what else Greg has to say about Picaroon and then add your comments.

General: StoryBricks: A Retrospective Walk Down MMORPG Lane

Posted: 04 Sep 2011 10:08 AM PDT

StoryBricks is the brainchild of a new company called Namaste. StoryBricks is a tool for players to create their own in-game events and is something that Namaste is planning to use in its own MMO. Get a look back at some of the MMOs of the past and at how far we've come: Lineage, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Mickey's Toontown and Pirates of the Burning Sea all make an appearance among others. Take a look back in our exclusive video, StoryBricks: A Retrospective Walk Down MMORPG Lane.

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