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Bragging Rights: RunCore's Kylin III PCIe SSD Rated at 3,000,000 IOPS

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 01:04 PM PDT

RunCore Kylin III SSD ThumbnailIt's not really fair to pit an enterprise grade PCIe solid state drive (SSD) against a typical consumer grade model sporting a SATA interface, like Samsung's 840 Series announced earlier today, but that doesn't mean we're any less impressed with the fact that RunCore's new Kylin III SSD manages 3 million random read IOPS and 1.4 million random write IOPS. It's safe to say it can run Crysis, and anything else you throw at it, though it's really meant to tackle workstation tasks that include database chores, web servers, analytic engines, and anything involved with high performance computing servers in general.

RunCore's Kylin III Series is available in 450GB, 785GB, and 1.6TB capacities, the latter of which serves up the scintillating IOPS mentioned above. All three capacities are comprised of multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory. Transfer speeds are rated at 1.5GB/s read and 700MB/s write on the 450GB model; 1.5GB/s read and 1.1GB/s write on the 785GB model; and 3GB/s read and 2GB/s on the 1.6TB model.

"In a field where IOPS performance is the main game, RunCore Kylin III PCIe is the best choice. With its excellent performance, RunCore Kylin III PCIe has more specific, and customized functions: Flash-RAID, power-loss data protection, in-flight data integrity check, and intelligent data refresh," RunCore explains.

RunCore Kylin III SSD

Why didn't we include these in this year's Dream Machine? For one, they weren't available. And secondly, we're afraid to inquire about the price, which RunCore didn't disclose.

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Toshiba Claims 500GB Canvio Slim is World's Thinnest Portable Hard Drive

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 11:42 AM PDT

Canvio Slim PortableToshiba's new (and somewhat redundantly named) 'Canvio Slim Portable External Hard Drive' makes it easier than ever to cram 500GB of data into your pants or shirt pocket. That's because the new Canvio drive is supposedly the world's thinnest portable model. It's just 9 mm thick, which is ever-so-slightly chunkier than a Samsung Galaxy S III (8.6 mm), to give you a point of reference. The drive is also 107 mm long and 75 mm wide, which coverts to 0.35 inches by 4.21 inches by 2.95 inches, if you have an aversion to the metric system.

"As consumer electronics continue to get thinner, lighter and more portable, we recognized a huge demand to create a storage device that is in line with those trends," stated Maciek Brzeski, vice president of product marketing and development of branded storage products for Toshiba America Information Systems' digital products division. "With the Canvio Slim, consumers can now easily stash their storage device right along with their Ultrabook, knowing that their data is always safe, even when they're on the go."

Toshiba's Canvio Slim device is equipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface for fast data transfers. The drive inside spins at 5400 RPM and has an 8MB cache buffer, along with a 12 ms average seek time. In other words, it's not a screamer, though it should be plenty sufficenty for portable backup and transfer chores.

Canvio Slim

The drive is avalble now in silver or black for $115 direct from Toshiba and comes pre-loaded with NT Backup Now EZ software.

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Daily Deals 9/24/12: Toshiba 17" Laptop $400, 10% off Dell S-Series Monitors, and More

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 10:17 AM PDT

Toshiba Satellite L875D-S7230

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Top Deal:

Most laptops on the market today have the same boring 1366x768 display and it's usually hard to find anything with a higher resolution without spending over a thousand dollars. The Top Deal today from Logicbuy is the 17.3" Toshiba Satellite L875D-S7230 laptop which has a 17.3" display with 1600x900 resoltuion. The laptop is on sale today for $399.99 with free shipping at OfficeMax (normally $589.99). The laptop also features an AMD A6 4400M processor clocked at 2.8GHz, a 640GB hard drive, and 4GB of DDR3 RAM. 

Computing Hadware and Peripherals:

Dell S-Series S2740L 27" 1080p LED-backlit LCD Monitor with edge-to-edge glass for $359.99 with free shipping (normally $399.99 - use 10% Coupon: DTJHR33$9BQ744).

Dell S-Series S2440L 24" 1080p LED-backlit LCD Monitor with edge-to-edge glass for $269.99 with free shipping (normally $300 - use 10% Coupon: DTJHR33$9BQ744).

Crucial v4 128GB SSD (CT128V4SSD2) for $74.99 with free shipping at TigerDirect (normally $81).

Cisco Valet Connector Wireless-N USB Adapter (AM10) for $8.99 with free shipping (normally $16.99 - use coupon code: MLCK924DNL1).

Globalfoundries Accelerates 14nm Roadmap, Tries Catching Up to Intel

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 08:22 AM PDT

GlobalfoundriesIt's taken Intel just three years to shrink its system-on-chip (SoC) process node from 32nm to 14nm (with a pitstop at 22nm along the way), and by 2014, it will be shipping 14nm chips in volume. Can anyone compete? Globalfoundries intends to give it an honest effort by aggressively accelerating its roadmap with a 14nm process of its own. The company's competing 14nm-XM (eXtreme Mobility) process will leverage 3D FinFET transistor technology for higher performance and better power efficiency in mobile devices.

According to Globalfoundries, shifting to 14nm-XM will deliver anywhere from 40-60 percent better battery life compared to today's devices built using 2D planar transistors at the 20nm node.

"We have more than a decade of FinFET R&D to build on as we prepare to bring this technology to production," said Gregg Bartlett, Chief Technology Officer at Globalfoundries. "We are confident this foundation will enable us to lead the foundry volume ramp of FinFETs, just as we did with High-K Metal Gate (HKMG)."

FinFET expands on the traditional 2D transistor design by flipping the conductive channel on its side, thus creating a three-dimensional "fin" structure surrounded by a gate that controls the flow of current, Globalfoundries explains. The resulting 3D transistor operates at a lower voltage with very little current leak. It's somewhat similar to Intel's Tri-Gate transistor architecture found in its Ivy Bridge processors.

Globalfoundries 14xm

Not all 3D transistors are the same, however, and Globalfoundries says its 14nm-XM architecture represents the optimal balance between performance and power consumption, while managing to minimize die dize and cost at the same time.

If you have about 14 minutes to spare, check out what else Mike Noonen, executive vice president of marketing sales at Globalfoundries, has to say about finFET technology.

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Samsung Unveils Power Efficient 840 Pro Series SSDs with Tri Core MDX Controller and 100,000 IOPS

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 07:44 AM PDT

Samsung 840 SeriesStarting off the week in style, Samsung today announced its fastest solid state drives (SSDs) yet, the 840 and 840 Pro Series. These new drives feature an updated MDX controller comprised of three ARM Cortex-R4 cores running at 300MHz. The beefier controller allows the new drives to run faster and handle new features, like full-drive AES-256 encryption, and paves the way for blistering fast IOPS rated at up to 100,000 (random reads) on the Pro models.

The non-Pro 840 models will come in 120GB, 250GB, and 500GB capacities. They're 2.5-inch drives that measure 7mm thick. Samsung rates sequential read and write performance at up to 540MB/s and 330MB/s, respectively, which is slightly slower than the 830 Series, which are rated at up to 520MB/s (read) and 400MB/s (write). However, IOPS performance has been much improved. Random read/write IOPS on the 840 Series are rated at up to 98,000/70,000, versus 80,000/36,000 on the 830 Series.

Samsung's Pro Series up the ante by taking random read/write IOPS to 100,000/90,000. It also boasts the fastest sequential read and write transfers, which top out at 540MB/s and 520MB/s. Reviews have started popping up on the web, and the consensus is that the 840 Pro are the fastest consumer level SSDs around. Amazingly, the 840 Pro Series is rated at just 0.068 watts of active power use and 0.042 watts at idle, which is significantly lower than the 830 Series it replaces (0.24 watts active and 0.14 watts idle).

The question on everyone's mind is, how much will they cost? Well, the regular 840 Series will carry an MSRP of $110 (120GB), $200 (250GB), and $550 (500GB) in bare drive form -- add $20 to each for an upgrade kit consisting of a 3.5-inch mounting backet and cables. The 840 Pro will go for $100 (64GB), $150 (128GB), $270 (256GB), and $700 (512GB), with no upgrade bundle available.

Samsung said its new drives will be available in mid-October.

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Review: Palo Alto Cubik

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 06:30 PM PDT

If you haven’t been able to tell by the fairly large number of headphone reviews I’ve done for this site, I have a thing for audio equipment. It’s probably the single biggest investment I make beyond my daily caffeine intake. As a result, I have a tendency to care quite about about how my things [...]

Winners: Dark Souls art book contest

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 08:25 AM PDT

Remember the contest where we said we would give away two exclusive Dark Souls art books? Well that contest has ended and in case you weren’t sure, here’s the correct answer to the question: Q: Dark Souls is the spiritual successor to…? Soul Reaver Soul Calibur V Demon's Souls Soul Sacrifice A: Demon's Souls Out [...]

AMD Piledriver CPU Pre-Order Pricing Leaks Out

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 02:20 AM PDT

AMD processor fans unite. Piledriver CPU's will not only be launching soon, but we finally have some rumored price points for the new parts. According to the ever reliable ShopBLT.com, 4 new SKU's will hit the market in October, with prices ranging from $131.62 to $253.06. Piledriver, for those who haven't followed its progress, is [...]

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Winners: Dark Souls art book contest

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 08:25 AM PDT

Remember the contest where we said we would give away two exclusive Dark Souls art books? Well that contest has ended and in case you weren’t sure, here’s the correct answer to the question: Q: Dark Souls is the spiritual successor to…? Soul Reaver Soul Calibur V Demon's Souls Soul Sacrifice A: Demon's Souls Out [...]

AMD Piledriver CPU Pre-Order Pricing Leaks Out

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 02:20 AM PDT

AMD processor fans unite. Piledriver CPU's will not only be launching soon, but we finally have some rumored price points for the new parts. According to the ever reliable ShopBLT.com, 4 new SKU's will hit the market in October, with prices ranging from $131.62 to $253.06. Piledriver, for those who haven't followed its progress, is [...]

Review: Black Mesa

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 06:30 PM PDT

Half-Life is a great game, but it’s been over ten years since its release. What if Half-Life were made in 2007 instead of 1999? Black Mesa is a re-imaging of Half-Life using Source, the engine powering Half-Life 2. Valve has already created an HD remake of Half-Life called Half-Life Source, but that was a simple port over [...]

Sunday Feature: What we’re playing – (23/09/12)

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 08:25 AM PDT

This week, a lot of our writers travel to Pandora for some co-operative Borderlands 2 action while some strive to complete their vast back catalog. And then there are few of us who are quite content with gaming on our handheld devices as well. Welcome to our weekend. Sameer Desai I’ve been a slave to [...]

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Anarchy Online offers subscription bonuses

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 10:00 AM PDT

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Anarchy Online offers subscription bonuses
Anarchy Online wants your business -- and it's prepared to do a fair bit of bribery to make that happen. Funcom is offering a pair of promotions for new and existing players who choose to subscribe any time between now and November 12th.

For new players, AO will dish out more bonus items the longer you stay subscribed. These bonuses include Funcom points, a luxury apartment, fancy armor, and even all of the Anarchy Online expansions.

Existing players who sign on for a 12-month subscription will get over $100 of bonuses including Funcom points, all expansions, armor, and consumables.

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London cafe giving away goodies for Mists of Pandaria launch

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 09:00 AM PDT

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London cafe giving away goodies for Mists of Panderia launch
The wait for the launch of World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria is almost over; eager players will be lining up at stores and taking part in various launch celebrations awaiting tonight's midnight release in stores. One location, Cafe de Paris in London, is sponsoring a Pandaria-themed loot giveaway through PC Gamer to help celebrate the release with players.

The goodies include a Steel Series World of Warcraft Wireless MMO mouse, Deathwing's Stormwind Assault Mega Blocks, a strategy guide, t-shirts, posters, and a Mists of Pandaria Collector's Edition. For a chance at obtaining some of these collectables, check out the giveaway page for complete instructions. But you have to hurry -- submissions close tomorrow.

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Wings Over Atreia: Aion anniversary -- third one's the charm!

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 08:00 AM PDT

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Wings Over Atreia  Aion anniversary  third one's the charm!
Yup, it's that time of year again: Pass out the party hats and douse the crowd in confetti 'cause Aion has grown another year older. And what a year it has been! Known universally as the terrible twos, this past year has been anything but for the fantasy game.

Much has happened in the world of Atreia since the last annual roundup. With two major content updates and an expansion, Aion has significantly increased the available content in-game. Not only that, but the move to free-to-play significantly increased the game's availability. If you haven't been in-game recently, now is a good time to stretch your wings and return to Atreia. And if you head back within the next month, you can join in the anniversary celebration.

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    The Secret World gets a new game director, title of Issue #3 announced

    Posted: 24 Sep 2012 07:45 AM PDT

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    The Secret World gets a new game director, title of Issue #3 announced
    Funcom's finally named a replacement for The Secret World's game director spot: Joel Bylos. Bylos is moving up from his previous position as lead content designer, and Ragnar Tørnquist is pulling back from his role as senior producer to pour his energies into being creative director.

    Bylos is psyched at the move: "Being given the opportunity to lead the game into a bold, new future is definitely a dream come true for me. I am very proud of what we as a team have created with The Secret World, and it is truly a brilliant canvas that will allow us to create more groundbreaking MMO experiences for many years to come. The Secret World is only really getting started, and with a game world that draws upon our own, real world, there is no limit to what sort of amazing stories we can tell and fantastic locations we can visit in the upcoming content updates."

    Bylos and Tørnquist are hard at work leading the team through the next two patches. Funcom announced that this month's Issue #3 is titled The Cat God and Issue #4 will feature the New York City monster raid.

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    MV Guide: September 24 - 30, 2012

    Posted: 24 Sep 2012 07:00 AM PDT

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    MV Guide September 24  30, 2012
    MV Guide is a weekly rundown of the MMO gaming events planned on Massively TV.

    Every week, the Massively Stream Team 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 each week, so you'll find a variety of titles to watch. During our streamed events, you can participate in the live chat, ask questions to learn about the game, or simply spend some time with Massively staff and readers. (Of course, streaming is subject to the whims of outside forces like server-side gremlins once in a while.)

    Follow along after the jump to see what's on this week's schedule, and let us know if there's a specific game you'd like to see streamed next week!

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      The Daily Grind: Are you returning to World of Warcraft for the expansion?

      Posted: 24 Sep 2012 06:00 AM PDT

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      The look of a man whose guildmates are all resubscribing and has to reactivate his druid?  Perhaps.
      If you're at all interested in MMOs, it's been nigh-impossible not to learn about the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion through osmosis if nothing else. If you're currently playing the game, of course, buying the expansion and logging in is a no-brainer. But if you're like many people with an old account and some mixed memories about the game, buying the expansion isn't a given. It all comes down to the expansion's features and how satisfied you are with your current games.

      Maybe the promise of Pandaren, new levels, new systems, and a new talent system has lured you back into the fold. Or perhaps those same changes have turned you off from Mists of Pandaria. Perhaps it's even deeper than that -- perhaps one of the previous expansions killed your interest in the game to the point that this expansion can't revive it. So today we want to know: Are you returning for Mists of Pandaria, or are you staying on the sidelines?

      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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        MMO Week in Review: Free as in free trial

        Posted: 23 Sep 2012 06:00 PM PDT

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        MMO Week in Review - TSW
        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. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.

        After finally releasing The Secret World's Digging Deeper update in the wake of several delays, Funcom once again hinted that a free-to-play option might be on the horizon. In the meantime, the company has released another free trial for would-be players who want to take the game out for a three-day test drive. But don't worry about the health of the game, says Massively's TSW expert Jef Reahard; the title's uniqueness and Funcom's determination could still ensure the game's future in the genre.

        Enjoy the rest of this week's top MMO articles and opinions past the break.

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          EVE Evolved: Four great new EVE videos

          Posted: 23 Sep 2012 04:00 PM PDT

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          If there's one thing the EVE Online community is well known for (apart from the occasional colossal scam or game-breaking exploit), it's producing great videos. In its nine-year history, EVE has birthed some very talented video editors who have produced everything from political propaganda and instructional videos to amazing cinematic stories and machinima. The official game trailers have always turned heads, but I'd bet a significant number of current players were first introduced to EVE through player-made works of art like Kyoko Sakoda's War Has Come or Mercenary Coalition's Lacrimosa Tortuga.

          It's easy to fixate on only the best EVE videos ever made, but in reality, dozens of new videos are released every month. Some are cinematic story pieces or alliance propaganda videos designed to motivate the troops, but most are just compilations of good PvP fights. While PvP videos are unlikely to grab the universal acclaim of incredible films like Clear Skies or Future Proof, they arguably show the very core of EVE at its best: good fights, solid strategy, and pretty explosions.

          In this week's EVE Evolved, I look at four great new EVE Online videos produced just in the past few months.

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            ArenaNet posts a new Guild Wars 2 introductory video

            Posted: 23 Sep 2012 03:00 PM PDT

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            ArenaNet posts a new Guild Wars 2 introductory video
            Have you heard about Guild Wars 2? You haven't? Cool -- ArenaNet put out a brand-new video just for you. A new video, called What is Guild Wars 2, has sprung up on ArenaNet's YouTube channel. Starring a sombre narrator, music from the official soundtrack, and copious in-game footage, the video is an introduction to the races, professions, and mechanics of the game. While not exactly a trailer, this video seems like a much more accessible and straight-forward counterpart to the recently released official launch trailer.

            Skip below the cut to check it out.

            [Thanks to savvy reader Divalicious Diva for the tip!]

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              One Shots: Wings

              Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:00 PM PDT

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              One Shots
              Resident Massively Aion columnist MJ Guthrie could sum up the best reason to play her favorite MMO in just one word: wings! That's something reader Leandra plainly echoes in today's featured One Shots submission. She sent us this image of her character soaring through Aion along with this note:
              I've been toying around with Aion a bit and took my baby Chanter, Elanyne, for her first flight through the Abyss. I kept an eye out for Elyos, but thankfully (though somewhat disappointingly), I was able to quest in peace. I guess I'll have to level up more and then go looking to pick some fights!
              You red, you dead -- that's what I always say! Leandra's flight and a few other reader screenies are tucked beyond the break.

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                Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion Revisits a Classic Platformer Premise

                Posted: 24 Sep 2012 06:00 AM PDT

                When retro game enthusiasts talk about the miserable licensed games that found their way on the NES, SNES, and Genesis, they're usually quick to add, "Not the Disney games, though -- those rocked." Titles like DuckTales (1989, NES), Chip N Dale's Recue Rangers (1990, SNES), and Aladdin (1993, Genesis and SNES) retain a revered spot in platformer history. In fact, 1990's Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse for the Genesis was good enough to make Nintendo fans feel a twinge of jealousy. But now, nearly 25 years after the initial release of Castle of Illusion, you have a chance to revisit the befuddling fortress, and this time your Nintendo 3DS is your passport.

                Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion is a direct sequel to 2010's Epic Mickey for the Wii, but it's also a follow-up to the beloved Genesis hit Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse. The game pays tribute to its heritage through 2D side-scrolling gameplay, bright sprite-based graphics, and a playing field studded with tricks, traps, and baddies.

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                The Secret World: Joel Bylos Announced as Game Director

                Posted: 24 Sep 2012 07:15 AM PDT

                Joel Bylos Announced as Game Director

                Funcom has announced that Joel Bylos has been named as the new Game Director for The Secret World. Bylos will work hand-in-hand with Creative Director Ragnar Tørnquist on post-launch improvements and additions to TSW.

                General: MMOFTW: Bioware Shake Up, Planetside F2P & More

                Posted: 24 Sep 2012 06:52 AM PDT

                MMOFTW: Bioware Shake Up, Planetside F2P & More

                This week's MMOFTW talks about Ray and Greg's exit from BioWare, Planetside 2's F2P model, and Darkfall Unholy Wars. Plus we chat about the days of longer leveling times and whether we miss those days or not. Check it out!

                General: Cutscenes, Story, and Questing, Oh My!

                Posted: 22 Sep 2012 09:02 PM PDT

                Cutscenes, Story, and Questing, Oh My!

                Story and how it is told is an integral part of any MMO. In her latest column, Pokket gives her unique take on, as the title says, cutscenes, story and questing. Read on before lending your voice to the conversation in the comments.

                Vindictus: Now with Jumping Action

                Posted: 20 Sep 2012 05:35 PM PDT

                Now with Jumping Action

                Nexon has revealed that jumping will now be a part of Vindictus and developers have released a new trailer to show off the new character skill. According to provided information, the jump ability will depend on what weapons characters have equipped.

                Tamer Saga: Personal Mount System Released

                Posted: 21 Sep 2012 10:15 AM PDT

                Personal Mount System Released

                The Tamer Saga team has announced that a new 'personal mount system' has been released into the game. Players of level twenty-five plus can embark on a quest line that will ultimately lead to the rewarding of a mount. Mounts can also be upgraded up to nine times.

                World of Battles: Massive Clan Warfare

                Posted: 21 Sep 2012 10:08 AM PDT

                Massive Clan Warfare

                World of Battles players now have a new game play feature to check out with the arrival of the World Map. Players are encouraged to form clans and alliances to take part in "massive clan warfare" and to defend and protect their own territories.

                Battlestar Galactica Online: New Features Added in Latest Update

                Posted: 21 Sep 2012 10:04 AM PDT

                New Features Added in Latest Update

                Battlestar Galactica Online developers have announced the addition of several new content features arriving with the latest patch. New features include advanced flight controls, a new Battlespace Sector and a public test server for players to get advanced looks at forthcoming content.

                Dragon's Call II: Open Beta September 25th

                Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:59 AM PDT

                Open Beta September 25th

                Gamedp has announced that the open beta for Dragon's Call II is slated to begin on Tuesday, September 25th. Additionally, the team is reporting a spirited forum debate about whether or not Dragon's Call II is a true sequel or just "more of the same".

                Star Trek Online: State of the Game Letter Published

                Posted: 20 Sep 2012 05:45 PM PDT

                State of the Game Letter Published

                Star Trek Online Executive Producer Dan Stahl has published the latest edition of the State of the Game. In it, Stahl discusses what the team has accomplished in the last six months as well as gives reader and players a peek ahead at what the priorities are for the upcoming six months.

                Rusty Hearts: New Level Cap and More in Latest Update

                Posted: 20 Sep 2012 05:39 PM PDT

                New Level Cap and More in Latest Update

                Perfect World Entertainment has announced that Rusty Hearts has a new level cap of fifty and that players have new dungeons, skills, weapons and new bosses to check out with the "Reborn" update that is now live on all servers.

                Einherjar - The Viking's Blood: First PvP Tournament Announced

                Posted: 21 Sep 2012 10:19 AM PDT

                First PvP Tournament Announced

                Appirits developers have announced that the first-ever PvP tournament for Einherjar - The Viking's Blood will take place in October of this year. Registrations are now open and are being accepted through September 30th for interested parties.

                Runes of Magic: Chrysalia Region Coming Next Week

                Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:38 AM PDT

                Chrysalia Region Coming Next Week

                Runes of Magic players will have an entirely new region to explore next week with the arrival of Chrysalia. The region is the home of dragons but is plagued by a sentient race of ant-like creatures. To celebrate Chrysalia's announcement, the RoM team has released a flythrough video.

                Knight Age: Boss Pupae Added

                Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:33 AM PDT

                Boss Pupae Added

                Joymax has announced that the first major content update to Knight Age has officially arrived along with the news that players can now receive 'boss pupae' (pets) after defeating world bosses. The pupae look exactly like the defeated boss and can be domesticated and taken into battle by players.

                RaiderZ: EU Open Beta Dated

                Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:27 AM PDT

                EU Open Beta Dated

                Gameforge has announced that the open beta for RaiderZ will officially kick off on October 24th. In addition, the Gameforge team has revealed some interesting statistics players have accumulated during the closed beta.

                Battle of the Immortals: Shifting Tides Goes Live

                Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:22 AM PDT

                Shifting Tides Goes Live

                Perfect World Entertainment has announced that the latest expansion to Battle of the Immortals, Shifting Tides, has gone live across all servers. Shifting Tides brings new zones, a hundred new levels within a single instance, stronger bosses and a new PvP arena to the game among other things.

                Arcane Legends: Battle Pet Companions

                Posted: 20 Sep 2012 05:30 PM PDT

                Battle Pet Companions

                Spacetime Studios has announced that Arcane Legends will include a robust pet system allowing players to collect a variety of battle companions to take to the fight. According to the developers, Arcane Legends will feature over forty pets.

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