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Adobe Digital Certificate Used to Sign Malware

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 08:20 PM PDT

Adobe is no stranger to seeing vulnerabilities in its software being targeted in the wild, but it's not every day that the company comes across malware masquerading as Adobe software using a valid code signing certificate. Adobe recently received not one, but two such malicious utilities, the company revealed Thursday.

Upon being convinced of the authenticity of the digital certificate used to sign the said malware apps, the company decommissioned its existing code signing infrastructure and launched an investigation. According to Brad Arkin, senior director of product security and privacy at Adobe, the investigation led the company to a build server that had been compromised. 

"We have identified a compromised build server that required access to the code signing service as part of the build process," Atkins wrote in a post on the Adobe Secure Software Engineering Team (ASSET) blog Thursday. "Although the details of the machine's configuration were not to Adobe corporate standards for a build server, this was not caught during the normal provisioning process. We are investigating why our code signing access provisioning process in this case failed to identify these deficiencies."

But how did the attackers manage to get in? The company claims to have found the mechanism they used to compromise the build server, which was itself found to be infected with malware: "We can confirm that the private key required for generating valid digital signatures was not extracted from the HSM [Hardware Security Module]. We believe the threat actors established a foothold on a different Adobe machine and then leveraged standard advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics to gain access to the build server and request signatures for the malicious utilities from the code signing service via the standard protocol used for valid Adobe software."

The company feels that this issue does not pose a general security risk. A more likely scenario, according to the company, is one which involves the use of these digitally signed utilities "during highly targeted attacks for privilege escalation and lateral movement within an environment following an initial machine compromise."

"Adobe is currently investigating what appears to be the inappropriate use of an Adobe code signing certificate for Windows," the company said in a FAQ about the issue, which is said to only affect Adobe Muse, Adobe Story AIR applications and  Acrobat.com desktop services. "To maintain trust in genuine Adobe software, we plan to revoke the impacted certificate on October 4, 2012 for all software code signed after July 10, 2012. We are in the process of issuing updates signed using a new digital certificate for all affected products."

General security risk or not, this is a highly troubling development. What do you think?

Daily Deals 9/28/12: Kingston 240GB SSD $145, Free Logitech WebCam, and More

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 11:00 AM PDT

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The top deal today is one the best deals we've ever seen for a 240GB SSD from LogicBuy. The Kingston 240GB V+200 SSD is on sale for $144.99 (normally $174.99). The drive has sequential read and write speeds of 535MB/s and 480MB/s, respectively. 

Laptops:
Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition 15.6" Laptop with 3rd generation Intel Core i7, 1080p display, 2GB GDDR5 Radeon HD 7730m graphics, aluminum body for $849.99 with free shipping (normally $1,138.99 - use $150 coupon code: QH3XW509GT$BBL).
Hardware & Peripherals:
Buffalo MiniStation 500GB USB 2.0 portable hard drive for $59.99 with $2.29 shipping at TigerDirect (normally $71).
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7" Tablet with Android 4.0 for $214.99 with free shipping at BuyDig (normally $250). Be sure to select the tab for the new model under "Alternatives" to get same price as refurbished. 
Logitech C260 Webcam with built-in microphone for free after mail-in rebate with free shipping (normally $39.99).

Western Digital Launches RE SAS and SATA Hard Drives for Enterprise

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 07:10 AM PDT

WD PlattersStorage stalwart Western Digital announced that it's expanding its enterprise-class storage line with the release of new WD RE SAS and WD RE SATA hard drives in capacities up to 4TB, matching the largest capacity current available in the market. If that's too much storage, the new SAS drives will also ship in 1TB, 2TB, and 3TB capacities, and the same with the SATA drives, minus the 1TB model.

"Given the insatiable need for storage capacity across all market segments, WD is offering both SAS and SATA interfaces for the WD 4 TB RE hard drives to best support both private and public clouds," said Doug Pickford, senior director of business marketing for WD's enterprise business unit. "WD continues to pioneer the capacity-optimized 3.5-inch market segment, in particular, and the WD RE SAS and SATA 4 TB drives are designed, tested and optimized for enterprise storage and applications, enabling 33 percent greater capacity than previously available drives and up to 2.4 PB of raw capacity in a single enterprise rack."

WD's enterprise-class HDDs differ from consumer drives in that they offer a number of IT friendly features, like dual port, full duplex connectivity and several technologies intended to enhance reliability, all of which come at a premium. Pricing breaks down as follows:

  • 4TB SAS: $479
  • 3TB SAS: $369
  • 2TB SAS: $249
  • 1TB SAS: $139
  • 4TB SATA: $459
  • 3TB SATA: $349
  • 2TB SATA: $229

WD RE Drive

The drives are available now through select distributors and resellers, and are backed by a 5-year warranty.

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Intel Arms Tablet Makers with Atom Z2760 'Clover Trail' Chip

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 06:04 AM PDT

Intel Atom Z2760 ProcessorIn what's being described as "just the beginning of Intel's effort in the tablet market," the world's largest chip maker unveiled its Atom Z2760 processor (codenamed Clover Trail) for Windows 8 tablets. According to Intel, the spunky Atom chip allows for the thinnest, lightest tablets built on the company's architecture -- as thin as 8.5 mm and 1.5 pounds -- and lends itself to long lasting battery life, enough to watch 10 hours of local HD video.

The Atom Z2760 SoC (System on Chip) is built on a 32nm manufacturing process and features an Imagination Technologies PowerVR SGX545 graphics core. It's a dual-core part with four threads via Hyper Threading and a 1.8GHz clockspeed, or higher using Intel's Burst technology. The GPU is clocked at 533MHz.

A number of OEM partners are on board with the new chip and will implement it into upcoming Windows 8 tablets. They include Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, LG Electronics, Samsung, and ZTE, all of which said they plan to offer full featured tablets built around the Atom part.

"This is just the beginning of Intel's effort in the tablet market, and our goal is to deliver products that fit the spectrum of evolving needs of both consumers and business users without compromising on compatibility, experience or battery life," said Erik Reid, general manager, Application Processor Platforms for Intel's Mobile and Communications Group. "When people or corporations buy a device with Intel Inside, they're getting the best of Windows 8 features with a computing experience that just works."

What Intel has really done is set the stage for a showdown with ARM-based tablets, which will run Windows RT. Expect them all to make their debut when Windows 8 launches in late October.

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Adata's DashDrive Elite HD720 is Thinner Than Toshiba's Canvio by a Hair

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 05:14 AM PDT

Adata DashDrive Elite HE720Technology has a tendency to move fast, and as a result, your reign on top might only last a few days. Just ask Toshiba, which at the beginning of the week unveiled its 500GB Canvio Slim, a portable drive it proudly billed as the world's thinnest at 9mm thick. By the end of the week, it became the second thinnest, as Adata just introduced its DashDrive Elite HE720 external hard drive, which is 8.9mm thick.

For the time being, Adata's model is now the world's thinnest, and it's a looker too. It has a brushed stainless steel surface that, in addition to being attractive, offers 9H scratch resistance and prevents damage, even after long-term use, Adata says.

There's a blue LED indicator on the bottom to let you know when it's transferring data, along with a one-touch backup feature to automatically backup and sync data with a single touch. Other features include USB 3.0 connectivity and a 60-day free trial of Norton Internet Security 2012 (which did well in our most recent antivirus roundup).

Adata DashDrive in Pocket

Adata says it will initially offer the DashDrive Elite HE720 in 500GB capacity for $90, which trumps Toshiba's Canvio by $25.

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Ashes Cricket 2013 announced

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 08:25 AM PDT

Out of nowhere, 505 Games has announced that it will release the official Ashes Cricket 2013 game next year. Aussie studio Trickstar Games, who developed International Cricket 2010 under the Codemasters banner, will handle development. Ashes Cricket 2013 will feature official licenses for the Australian and English cricket boards. While 505 hasn't announced if other [...]

Acer Iconia W510 Tablet Runs Windows 8 FAST (Video)

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 02:20 AM PDT

Maximum PC had the opportunity to check out Acer’s newly announced Iconia W510 Windows 8-powered tablet today and boy, was the thing FAST. As you can see from the video above, this ain’t your uncle’s Atom processor. Navigating through Windows 8′s touch interface was lightning quick. The W510 is expected to go on sale in [...]

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Acer Iconia W510 Tablet Runs Windows 8 FAST (Video)

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 02:20 AM PDT

Maximum PC had the opportunity to check out Acer’s newly announced Iconia W510 Windows 8-powered tablet today and boy, was the thing FAST. As you can see from the video above, this ain’t your uncle’s Atom processor. Navigating through Windows 8′s touch interface was lightning quick. The W510 is expected to go on sale in [...]

PS3 Essentials priced and dated for India

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 08:25 AM PDT

Sony has confirmed to MCV India that Playstation 3 Essentials will be arriving in India this weekend. This really is good news for gamers who've only just bought a PS3 and are catching up on a humongous backlog. For those who don't know, PS3 Essentials are (older) budget first as well as third PS3 games. [...]

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Ex-BioWare dev: Negativity too much for Zeschuk, Muzyka

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 09:00 AM PDT

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Ex-BioWare dev: Negativity too much for Zeschuk, Muzyka
Former BioWare dev Trent Oster thinks that fan negativity probably contributed to the recent exit strategy for BioWare founders Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka.

"The last time I met up with [Greg], I felt his exhaustion," Oster told Now Gamer. 'Punch out, eject, get the hell out,' was my suggestion to him and it hit closer to the mark than I had realized. I also think the Mass Effect 3 fan reaction and the Old Republic fans' negativity was just too much."

Oster goes on to express surprise at Muzyka's departure, saying that he had him "pegged as an EA lifer."

"I'm sure the internal culture at EA had pinned the Old Republic conversion to free-to-play as a failure and hung that completely on Ray, so that would have hurt his upward climb. But, I figured he would fight harder. EA upper management must have been even worse than I thought," Oster explained.

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Age of Wushu beta and launch announced

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 08:30 AM PDT

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Age of Wushu beta and launch announced
Folks who were anticipating the global release of the English version of Age of Wushu in October will have to wait a bit longer; Snail Games has announced that the free-to-play martial arts MMORPG will release on May 3, 2012. However, fans eager to get in and experience the upcoming sandbox game can look forward to two closed beta sessions, one in November and one in December.

Players can gain access to the November closed beta by purchasing the limited-time Elite pre-sale package for $9.99 USD. The package includes a full version of the game as well as exclusive in-game items. After the November beta closes on the 25th, players can purchase one of three Age of Wushu gift sets -- filled with in-game and real world items -- to get access to the next beta starting December 20th. The gift sets have the additional perk of allowing players into an exclusive access period starting February 1st, giving them 90 days of play before the official launch.

[Source: Snail Games press release]

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    38 Studios assets to be auctioned off in October

    Posted: 28 Sep 2012 08:00 AM PDT

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    38 Studios assets to be auctioned off in October
    After a series of misfortunes, 38 Studios closed down last May and then filed for bankruptcy in June. Next month, the assets of the company that was working on the MMO known as Project Copernicus will be auctioned off. The auctions -- scheduled for October 16th and the 23rd -- will include office furniture and equipment, TVs, audio recording equipment, graphic design and animation equipment, computers, servers, and more.

    Currently listed in the assets are XBox 360 Development Kits, which Microsoft is requesting be removed since they are the property of Microsoft and not 38 Studios.

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    Blade & Soul introduces the Lyn Blade Master

    Posted: 28 Sep 2012 07:00 AM PDT

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    Blade & Soul introduces the Lyn Blade Master
    The wait is still on for Blade & Soul to make it across the Pacific, but at least we can drink in news and updates from those already enjoying the title. Steparu.com has a big preview of the Lyn Blade Master class as well as the game's October update.

    As one might infer from the title, Lyn Blade Masters are quite skilled in slicing and dicing. Players using the class can employ stuns, flying swords, and AoE attacks. The Lyn Blade Master has use as a tank too, with strong grabbing skills to keep the enemy rooted and focused on him or her.

    October's update to Blade & Soul has a slew of changes and tweaks. NCsoft is revamping the Summoner class, creating a new endgame dungeon from an old one, adding a solo dungeon called the Tower of Mushin, implementing a cross-server party matching system, throwing in a tournament system, and more.

    Check out the Lyn Blade Master reveal video after the jump and let us know if you'll be playing one!

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    The Daily Grind: How important is intellectual property to your MMO?

    Posted: 28 Sep 2012 06:00 AM PDT

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    The Daily Grind How important is IP to your MMO
    MMOs began as online versions of your favorite games. Ultima Online brought the familiar world of Britannia to players online, allowing them to play with their friends or meet new ones. But EverQuest showed us that a fresh new world could succeed as an MMO, with future online games exploring both sides of the IP coin.

    It's nice to have a familiar world in which to play, as games like World of Warcraft, Lord of the Rings Online, and Star Wars Galaxies have shown us. But fresh-from-scratch worlds are usually just as enticing. Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 seem to be doing pretty well for themselves.

    So which do you prefer? Does a familiar world matter to you, or do you reward originality?

    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!

    MassivelyThe Daily Grind: How important is intellectual property to your MMO? originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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      Analysts: Mists of Pandaria sales disappointing

      Posted: 27 Sep 2012 09:50 PM PDT

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      Analysts - Mists of Pandaria sales disappointing
      Is Mists of Pandaria a sales disappointment? Analysts at investment bank Lazard Capital Markets have estimated that this week's expansion has sold between 600,000 and 700,000 retail copies since its Tuesday launch.

      This is a significant drop from the 3.3 million unit sales of Cataclysm, World of Warcraft's last expansion which shipped in December of 2010. One important caveat is that Lazard doesn't take digital sales into account, but VentureBeat reports that the firm believes "digital sales won't make up for [MoP's] poor retail performance.

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      Phantasy Star Universe is gone for good

      Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:00 PM PDT

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      Phantasy Star Universe is gone for good
      Saying goodbye to a game you love is sad. Phantasy Star Universe has been in the process of bidding its players adieu for quite some time, beginning by departing from the PS2 and PC platforms two years ago. Since then, players have been clinging to the XBox 360 servers and dreaming of a happy future. Today, with the closure of the Japanese PSU servers, players had to bid the game a final farewell.

      Fans got together on the PSO World forums to share memories and final screenshots.

      [Thanks to savvy reader Kassandra for the tip.]

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      RaiderZ previews Mt. Eda

      Posted: 27 Sep 2012 06:00 PM PDT

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      Could we have one zone overrun with cuddly kittens or something?  Just for variety?
      The RaiderZ preview train continues onward, this time taking a look at the snow-covered Mt. Eda just past Hero's Lane. Mt. Eda used to be a place of peace and serenity, but in the game's timeline, it's become the site of an ersatz turf war between tribes of trolls and ogres. That means a lot of trolls and ogres to fight in a lot of ancient ruins... and that's not actually the worst part of what players will be dealing with.

      Players can warm themselves up for the mountain's challenges with PvP matches on the slopes. That practice will hopefully prepare them for fighting the giant yeti near the mountain's peak. Or they can try to go through the tunnels beneath the mountain... tunnels infested with diabolical tribes and huge colonies of marauding insects. Check out the full trailer just past the break for a rundown of what you can expect from the mountain.

      [Source: Perfect World Entertainment press release]

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        The Guild Counsel: Dealing with returning members at the dawn of a new expansion

        Posted: 27 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

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        The Guild Counsel  New expansion, old faces  dealing with returning members
        The launch of an expansion is always an exciting time. There's new content to explore, new features to check out, and for guilds, a sudden influx of new and returning players. Some of those fresh faces were once on your roster, and it's not that surprising that they're suddenly showing up on your doorstep again, ready and willing to get back into things.

        On the surface, the sudden roster boost might seem like a welcome scenario, especially for raiding guilds. But in reality, it can turn into a disruption that has the potential to add drama and headaches for the guild leader. In this week's Guild Counsel, we'll look at a few things to be mindful of when you're faced with a sudden influx of returning members.

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          Save CoH movement invites NCsoft execs to play, petition passes 20,000 signatures

          Posted: 27 Sep 2012 04:30 PM PDT

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          If the Rikti were blue and gold, this would be quite the metaphor.
          The shutdown date for City of Heroes looms over the game's fans, but the movement to save the game has maintained its intensity. The online petition to save the game has continued to gain steam, with just above 20,000 signatures as of this writing, and players continue to plan events and rallies to protest the decision.

          One player has put forth a unique idea: Instead of asking NCsoft executives to reverse their decision, he's asking them to come play the game. Other fans have taken to mirroring the letter and sending it to the address set up for CoH-related messages. The hope is that playing and experiencing the game will convince the people in charge how much the game means to the players who have spent years in Paragon City.

          If you've already signed the petition and sent your letter, you might be looking for a bit of happy news. That would come in the form of photos of the player-bought lunch for Paragon Studios, a gift from the community to the team. It's a sign of the dedication behind the Save CoH movement and an inspiration to those still hoping that the game's sunset will be averted.

          [Thanks to Jeffrey for the tip!]

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          DayZ receiving a standalone version before the year is out

          Posted: 27 Sep 2012 04:00 PM PDT

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          Next year everyone will finally be tired of zombies.  It'll all be about fighting werewolves.
          Are you interested in zombie survivalist fantasies but not interested in buying an unrelated first-person shooter? DayZ has already garnered a fan following despite being a mod for an existing game, but a standalone version of the game is in the works for release before the end of the year. Creator Dean Hall has stated that in terms of what the team wants to accomplish (some of which was outlined in our interview on the game), the alpha version absolutely has to be out by the end of the year.

          Hill has not named an exact price, but he has made it clear that the standalone version will be cheap. He's also made a point of stating several of his longer-term plans for the standalone version, including the spread of diseases, makeshift first-aid remedies, and the eventual inclusion of vehicles. All of it is very ambitious, but that's part of the reason that the team is dead-set on having the standalone game out before the end of December.

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          Chaos Theory: Stuff The Secret World needs

          Posted: 27 Sep 2012 03:00 PM PDT

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          Well, I think The Secret World has been out long enough for me to start listing some things the game needs. No, I haven't cleared Transylvania yet. In fact, I'm still happily lost in the latter portion of the game's Egyptian area, so this isn't a column full of complaints about endgame or the lack thereof.

          Good MMOs are virtual worlds, though, and Funcom's got plenty of options for expanding immersiveness and gameplay potential going forward. Oh, and fair warning: If you're one of those lulz-we-don't-need-no-stickin'-fluff types, this week's column isn't for you.

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            LotRO explains history of mounted combat

            Posted: 27 Sep 2012 02:30 PM PDT

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            LotRO explains history of mounted combat
            As the core feature for Lord of the Rings Online's upcoming Riders of Rohan expansion, mounted combat is understandably the focus of many player concerns and questions. To hopefully answer a few, Turbine's unleashed a horse-sized developer diary about how mounted combat came to be and how it functions in the game right now.

            The diary begins by recalling the history of mounts in the game, back to the very earliest days when they were barely implemented in time for launch. The notion of mounted combat went from insurmountable to a strict on-rails system to a much more free-form system. It also dropped several ideas along the way, such as momentum, horse attacks, and purely generic combat skills.

            War-steeds will take some getting used to, according to the devs: "Probably the very first thing you notice when you ride your War-steed for the first time is that it moves completely differently than your standard horse or goat. The War-steed is a large creature and its part of a much larger system, one that requires some skill, time, and practice to master."

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            RIFT lets you go on the offensive with Hunt Rifts

            Posted: 27 Sep 2012 02:00 PM PDT

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            RIFT lets you go on the offensive with hunt rifts
            The titular feature of RIFT is getting another tool for its belt: Hunt Rifts. This new type of dynamic event is coming in Storm Legion and allows players to go on the offensive instead of merely reacting to planar invasions.

            Hunt Rifts are challenging events in which players will be targeting planar commanders. According to Trion Worlds, these commanders are tough prey indeed; you'll need a hearty group and advanced tactics to take them down. Hunt Rifts will be found in the two new continents: Dusken and Brevane.

            The cool part about Hunt Rifts is that they allow players to work their way up the chain of command in the enemy's forces, earning special items and gradually unlocking super-tough Great Hunts. Great Hunts are impossible for players to accomplish without the help of Torvan Hunters and many friends.

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            Get EVE Online: Inferno for $5 this weekend only

            Posted: 27 Sep 2012 01:00 PM PDT

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            Get EVE Online Inferno for $5 this weekend only
            If you're thinking about dipping your toes into the warm, sunny waters of EVE Online, CCP Games has a limited-time offer just right for you. The studio partnered with Amazon to offer the newest expansion, all previous expansions, and 30 days of game time for just $4.99.

            Sweetening the deal, this offer is for the limited edition of Inferno, which means that savvy shoppers can also snag a special ship, a cerebral accelerator booster, and in-game shirts for both avatar genders.

            The fee will deliver a code that can be used only to upgrade new or trial accounts, so current or previous subscribers are not eligible.

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            Blizzard offering free server transfers to offset Mists of Pandaria queues

            Posted: 27 Sep 2012 12:00 PM PDT

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            Blizzard offering free server transfers to offset Mists of Pandaria queues
            Mists of Pandaria queues got you down? Our sister site sussed out the fact that Blizzard is offering free time-limited realm transfers for some North American World of Warcraft servers. If you're on one of eight high-population realms, you can migrate immediately (though you can't choose your destination shard).

            Blizzard says that guilds may also move as long as the leader purchases a Guild Master Realm Transfer, after which point the remaining member migrations will be free of charge. Head to WoW Insider for full details.

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            Garriott shares Ultima Online anecdotes for 15th anniversary

            Posted: 27 Sep 2012 11:00 AM PDT

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            Garriott shares Ultima Online anecdotes for 15th anniversary
            It's been a week of remembrances for past and present members of the Ultima Online dev team. The title's 15th anniversary has offered ample opportunity for stories from the early days, the latest of which come courtesy of Lord British himself (and no, it's not the one about his in-game death).

            Richard Garriott tells of his run-in with a player thief bent on ruining the game experience for a new player. It's an amusing anecdote that illustrates how UO's early incarnation led to plenty of unexpected gameplay scenarios. "After [the incident], I began to think more carefully about the rules we ourselves put in the game, and the inevitable play styles that would come of it," Garriott writes.

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