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CyberPowerPC and Newegg Tag Team $300 Quad Core System for the "Everyman"

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:06 AM PDT

EQ100Three Benjamins gets you a pre-built rig for general computing chores

If you need a high-end gaming rig or a machine that can tear through content creation chores like a chainsaw through butter, move along, there's nothing to see here. However, if you need a general purpose system for scrolling through Facebook, firing off emails, typing up reports, and that sort of thing, keep reading. Boutique builder CyberPowerPC has teamed up with Newegg to offer the "Everyman Quad Core (EQ100)" PC for $300.

Arriving just ahead of Father's Day, the EQ100 sports an AMD Sempron 3850 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz, 4GB of DDR3-1600 RAM, AMD Radeon 8280 graphics, 500GB SATA 6Gbps hard drive (7200 RPM), 24X DVD burner, 500W power supply, USB gaming keyboard, USB gaming mouse, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. The system comes inside an Azza EOS-206S gaming case.

"CyberPowerPC shares our vision for affordable quad core computing and is among the first U.S. system builders to pioneer using the AM1 platform, together with Newegg. These systems include the right set of features you need for day-to-day computing and has effectively launched Everyman Quad Core revolution," said Roy Taylor, VP Global Channel Sales at AMD.

Other features include a GbE LAN port, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, two PS/2 ports, headphone/microphone ports, VGA output, HDMI output, and a 1-year warranty.

The EQ100 is available now.

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Intel Raises Earnings Forecast on Strong Demand for Business PCs

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:43 AM PDT

Intel SwagA sudden spike in business PC sales prompts Intel to adjust its outlook

Perhaps the death of Windows XP is having a greater impact on PC sales than analysts thought it would. Or maybe there's another reason why demand for business-class PCs is on the rise. Whatever the cause, stronger than expected demand for business PCs prompted Intel to raise its second quarter revenue forecast to $13.7 billion, plus or minus $300 million, compared to its previous forecast of $13.0 billion, plus or minus $500 million.

Intel also said it's now expecting "some revenue growth" for its full fiscal year, whereas previously the Santa Clara chip maker was bracing for a flat year. Strong demand for business PCs was also the reason for Intel's adjusted full-year outlook.

PC shipments have fallen for eight consecutive quarters, according to the latest data by International Data Corporation (IDC) and Gartner, which estimated PC shipments to be in the neighborhood of 73.4 million to 76.6 million units in Q1 of this year. Both market research firms believe the market is now starting to stabilize.

Intel will have more to say on the matter when it publishes its second quarter financial results on July 15.

Image Credit: Flickr (Ted Murphy)

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Samsung Unveils Ultra-thin Galaxy Tab S with Super AMOLED 2560x1600 Display

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:18 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Tab S SideA worthy competitor to Apple's iPad

If it's a premium Android tablet you're after, you'll want to look into Samsung's new flagahip Galaxy Tab S family. There are two versions up for grabs -- an 8.4-inch model and a 10.5-inch SKU, both of which wield a Super AMOLED display with a 2560x1600 resolution (that's the same as most 30-inch monitors that predate 4K). In addition to the high resolution display, the Galaxy Tab S line is notable for its remarkably thin profile.

They're only 6.6mm thick, while the 10.5-inch model weighs a mere 465 grams for the Wi-Fi version, or 467 grams for the LTE model. The 8.4-inch model checks in at just 294 grams (Wi-Fi) and 298 grams (LTE).

"Building on the heritage of the Galaxy S smartphone line, the Galaxy Tab S line delivers on our commitment to bring meaningful innovation that our customers care most about," said Gregory Lee, president and CEO of Samsung Telecommunications America and Samsung Electronics North America Headquarters. "We know consumers want the best screen when purchasing a tablet, and as an undisputed leader in display technology, we've brought our industry-leading Super AMOLED screen to the Tab S for an unrivaled viewing experience in both connected and Wi-Fi options."

Wi-Fi models ship with a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa chipset consisting of four Cortex-A15 cores clocked at 1.9GHz and four Cortex-A7 cores clocked at 1.3GHz; LTE versions go the Snapdragon 800 route and sport a 2.3GHz quad-core Krait 400 CPU. Both also feature 3GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, microSD card slot, 8MP rear-facing camera, 2.1MP front-facing camera, and Android 4.4 KitKat. There's a bigger battery in the 10.5-inch model compared to the 8.4-inch version -- 7900mAh versus 4900mAh.

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Both are available to pre-order today starting at $400 (8.4-inch) and $500 (10.5-inch) and will be available to purchase sometime in July.

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E3 2014: CyberPower PC Shows Off Syber Console for Big Picture Mode [Video]

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:43 AM PDT

CyberPower PC SyberA PC/gaming console that boots directly into Steam Big Picture mode

Let's just come out and say it -- Valve dropped the ball with its Steam Machine initiative. Rather than let its hardware vendors run with their own brand Steam Machines that they've been developing for the past year, Valve decided to delay things until next year while it tweaks its Steam Controller, an integral component of any machine that might use the "Steam Machine" designation. That decision left OEMs and boutique system builders in an awkward place, but rather than let their hardware designs collect dust, we're seeing them reborn as Windows-based PC/consoles that boot right into Steam Big Picture mode. The newest PC/console to take this approach is CyberPowerPC's Syber system. Let's have a look.

Syber is similar in design to what would have been CyberPowerPC's Steam Machine if Valve didn't muck things up. Turning lemons into lemonade, CyberPowerPC plans to develop Syber around Windows 8.1, though when you turn the console on, it will boot directly into Steam Big Picture mode so you can begin gaming in your living room on your big screen HDTV.

There will be two base versions to choose from. The first starts at $600 (MSRP) and will include an AMD quad-core CPU, AMD Radeon R9 270 graphics card, 4GB of DDR3 memory, and 500GB hard drive (SATA 6Gbps, 16MB cache, 7200 RPM). CyberPowerPC's second option costs $100 more and will include an Intel Core i3 4150 CPU, Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti graphics card, 8GB of DDR3 memory, and 1TB hard drive.

We had a chance to meet up with CyberPowerPC at E3 to see the Syber console in person and talk in depth about its design and features. Have a look, and then check out our photo gallery below!

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Newegg Daily Deals: Pioneer 16X Blu-ray Burner, Acer 23-inch LED Monitor, and More!

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:12 AM PDT

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Working As Intended: The forgotten fields of Green Acres

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT

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My first trip to Ultima Online's Green Acres was in 1998. The first guild I'd ever joined had just split up into a bunch of... let's call them "philosophically incompatible" groups, and I was still hanging out with some of the shadier types because I was a clueless teenager in my first MMO and wanted desperately to fit in and hadn't yet figured out where I belonged.

"Hit this rune," my new guild leader commanded. His favorite murderin' weapon was a poisoned warfork. He was not a nice man. "I'm being evicted from my safehouse in Green Acres. Help me move my crap."

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Take a tour of LotRO's Update 14

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT

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Yesterday we reported that Turbine had begun testing Lord of the Rings Online's Update 14. It didn't take long at all for the industrious folks over at LOTRO Players to hop on the test server and record videos of the new zones.

The five videos cover the areas of Belfas, the Paths of the Dead, Blackroot Dale, and Lamedon. Check them all out after the break!

[Thanks to Cithryth and Andang for the tip!]

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Star Citizen begins AC multiplayer invites

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT

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It's been a busy week for Star Citizen. The crowdsourced space sim sandbox topped $46 million in funding, and Cloud Imperium Games began rolling out invites to the multiplayer portion of the recently released Arena Commander dogfighting module. The module also continues to be patched in order to address bugs and control issues.

CIG also kicked off a new video show called Around the Verse. The first episode features a 40-minute running time and a sit-down with AC producer Travis Day.

Finally, CIG chairman Chris Roberts penned his customary thank you letter after the $46 million milestone, in which he offered a sneak peek at the game's next in-universe spaceship commercial and made available a community poll relating to the continued use of project stretch goals.

"When we started the Star Citizen campaign, the purpose of the stretch goals was to make things we had imagined but didn't think we could afford possible: adding capital ship systems, studying procedural generation, hiring additional artists to build more ships at once and the like," Roberts explained. "The additional funding continues to expand the scope of the game and make what we're doing possible... but it's becoming more and more difficult to quantify that with more stretch goals (and to explain that to the rest of the world, which likes to focus only on how much money we've made.)"

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E3 2014: Underground and underwater with Landmark's Terry Michaels

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT

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You didn't need to be at E3 2014 to partake in Landmark's latest (literally) groundbbreaking patch. In fact, if you were at the con as I was, chances are you haven't been able to log in and experience it for yourself yet! Luckily, Producer Terry Michaels was on hand to offer me a peek at the new features before I broke down in heap of deprivation-induced agony from my Landmark withdrawals.

What was the big deal with this latest update? It included the first iteration of caves and the second phase of water. Players can now go spelunking deep in the earth to find large veins of minerals, explore uncharted biomes with new plants, and even find treasure chests filled with special items. On top of that, they can swim through the bright blue oceans that surround each island. As Michaels helped me get my Landmark fix, we talked about everything from the newest content to heroic movement to my pet topics: player books and theme-enforced islands. Oh, and did I mention that combat is planned to appear by SOE Live in August?

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    The Daily Grind: Does founder's syndrome hurt MMOs?

    Posted: 13 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT

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    Founder's syndrome -- defined by Wikipedia as "a difficulty faced by many organizations where one or more founders maintain disproportionate power and influence following the effective initial establishment of the project" -- is not limited to just organizations. Sandbox gamers might recognize it as something that can affect their virtual worlds as well. For example, there's a long-standing debate among EVE Online fans as to whether or not it's possible for newcomers to ever truly catch up and compete on the same level as those who've been dominating the game and accruing money and power for over a decade. Sometimes, the people who get to the sandbox first keep control of all the toys.

    Antique sandbox A Tale in the Desert attempted to dodge this problem by resetting the game in its entirety after each "tale" plays out. Veteran players might keep their network of contacts and their real-world knowledge of the game, but their in-game material wealth and characters must be started from scratch, allowing newcomers a better chance of competing with them. Of course, it might be hard for modern themepark fans to accept such a solution!

    What do you think -- is founder's syndrome a problem in the MMOs you play? How would you solve the problem?

    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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      Marvel Heroes is adding dual specs

      Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:00 PM PDT

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      If superheroes have dual identities, why not player characters? Marvel Heroes is leaning this way, which is why Gazillion is working on a dual spec feature for the game.

      "We have dual spec coming sometime in the next eight weeks [or] so," the devs posted on the forum. "The current plan is to offer everyone a free second spec that they can use for PVP or anything else (raiding, solo, groups, different builds, etc). Currently the UI for it is being designed, then we'll get the back end server systems set up for it and put it on test center."

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      E3 2014: The Elder Scrolls Online offers small-scale PvP at cons

      Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:30 PM PDT

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      If you are one of the fans who has been begging for a smaller-scale PvP experience in The Elder Scrolls Online, E3 2014 offers a glimmer of hope. Instead of dishing out a large production, ESO offered attendees a a unique 3v3 experience that was made specially for the convention. The map itself, which utilizes art assets from Cyrodiil and is about the size of one fort (like Glademist), took the devs only about two weeks to put together. There are no kill counts or rankings, and players battle for control of a single flag in King of the Mountain-style gameplay.

      The drop-in-and-play scenario has apparently been well-received; game representatives on the floor reported that players really like the size and the fast pace of it, which is perfect for short allotments of time. If you want to try out this small-scale PvP yourself, it will be be available again at both Gamescom and QuakeCon later this summer. And if you want to see a version make it into the game itself, be sure to let the devs know on the official forums!

      Massively's on the ground in Los Angeles during the week of June 10-12, bringing you all the best news from E3 2014. We're covering everything from WildStar and Landmark to Skyforge and H1Z1, so stay tuned!

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        The Think Tank: Catching up on WildStar's launch

        Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT

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        WildStar's launch has come and gone, and I missed it while I was away on a raid IRL (my loot? A legendary baby drop!). This might just be one of the few major MMORPGs whose launch metas I've missed out on in my entire span of playing MMOs since Ultima Online, so I asked the Massively staffers who've been playing either a lot or a little to catch me up on the state of the launch. How did it go from the perspective of the people on the ground (as opposed to the people in the peanut gallery)? I'd love to hear from our readers, too!

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          World of Tanks' 9.1 update rolls out football mode and more

          Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:30 PM PDT

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          World of Tanks' 9.1 update will officially go live in North America on June 17th, states a press release issued today. Well, technically, it's already live in Europe, it's going live in Korea on the 12th, and Americans will see parts of the update on the 13th too, but by the 17th, you'll have it all.

          The update includes a World Football Championship mode (seriously), which boasts brief 3v3 battles on a a version of Himmelsdorf "transformed into a football field"; two legendary Historical Battles (The Siege of Tobruk and Bryansk Front) and a new winter map (Kharkiv); and tweaks to "iconic" maps including Arctic Region, Tundra, Komarin, Windstorm, and Northwest.

          The 9.1 video is tucked beyond the cut.

          [Source: Press release]

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            EVE: Kronos preparing 1.2 patch for tomorrow

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:00 PM PDT

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            EVE Online is prepping a batch of fixes and tweaks for the recently released Kronos expansion.

            The new 1.2 patch will fix broken exploration sights, allow players to limit the sound engine voice count, and improve loading for kill reports. Kronos 1.2 is scheduled for tomorrow, but you can read the patch notes today. It's like seeing into the future! Amazing!

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            Line of Defense heads to early access in July

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 04:30 PM PDT

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            3000AD has today announced that Line of Defense will head into exclusive early access on Steam in July. The MMOFPS made noise about a beta test as far back as December of last year, but the studio has decided to combine the public beta with an early access program. The press release explains,
            The first phase of Early Access will feature the Heatwave planetary starbase and the GCV-Starguard carrier in orbit around the Lyrius planet. New features and areas will frequently unlock as the testing phase progresses, including new levels, new vehicles, and new weapons leading up to the game's official release later this fall. [...] This staggered release allows the team to focus on each aspect of the game during the public Beta testing. Meaningful feedback from the public will enable the team to address issues, concerns and gameplay suggestions in a timely fashion as each aspect of the game is unlocked and extensively tested.
            Early access purchasers will pay $99.99, which covers the game, an item kit valued at $69.99, special early access commander perks, and a copy of Line of Defense Tactics. The full release of the game is expected before the end of the year.

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            RuneScape's legacy mode goes into testing next Monday

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT

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            If you yearn for the way that RuneScape used to play before its shiny makeover, Jagex both hears and feels you. That's why the studio has prepared a new option called "legacy mode" that will begin testing on June 16th.

            Legacy mode allows players to access traditional combat, the pre-RuneScape 3 interface, the old minimap icons, and a 990 hard cap on life points. This mode can be freely toggled on and off at will. Jagex will see how legacy mode tests and will poll players as to whether or not they want it brought into the live game.

            The team's also preparing a patch to improve combat and better balance characters' stats, penalties, and bonuses.

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            LotRO's update 14 opens West Gondor, raises level cap to 100

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 03:30 PM PDT

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            Turbine has just released preliminary patch notes for Lord of the Rings Online's update 14 on the Bullroarer test server. Here are the highlights:
            • The level cap has been raised to the nice shiny and round number of 100.
            • Three new regions -- free for VIPs -- have been added. "Explore and enjoy West Gondor!" says the team.
            • Volume IV of the epic story has been implemented. It's free for all players.
            • The Essence system is functional. "New gear found throughout the world can be upgraded and enhanced by placing Essences into available slots. These Essences are currently earned as drops."
            • The game now has a new global chat channel, accessible through /world or /wd commands.
            There's much more to the notes, including trait tweaks for the classes, on the official forums.

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            ZeniMax reduces ESO customer support staff in Ireland

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 03:00 PM PDT

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            The Connacht Tribune reported earlier this week that ZeniMax, which had established a customer service operation in Galway, Ireland, for The Elder Scrolls Online, has let go "up to 300 workers," apparently temporary, from its Rahoon location.

            It's not at all uncommon for MMO studios to let go crunch-time staff after a launch (or when a release is delayed, as ESO's console releases have been), but former employees told the publication that many of the staffers, some hired on short-term contracts of two to six weeks on up to six months in duration, were being terminated significantly earlier than anticipated.

            The Tribune suggests there are currently "just over 100 employees at the European customer services centre in the Rahoon Business Park." We have requested more information from ZeniMax and will update accordingly.

            [With thanks to tipster Paul!]

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            Blizzard serves up some Hearthstone tips

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 02:30 PM PDT

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            Tip 1: Cards do things.
            So maybe you've been playing some Hearthstone while waiting for the next World of Warcraft expansion to actually be a thing. That's not a difficult prospect if you're used to card games, but it's going to throw you for several loops if you haven't played them before. Senior designer Mike Donais has penned a new article full of tips for new players on how to build and play a new deck that can hold its own.

            Veteran card game players will probably already be familiar with most of the fundamentals -- start with a theme, have early-game cards, play with plenty of minions -- but it's all good advice. It also offers some suggestions for cards worth building around whether you want a fast and aggressive deck or a slow controlling force. Check out the full article for a few ways to improve and refine your deck, hopefully making you that much more formidable on the ground.

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            WildStar announces paid realm transfers, path gear vendors

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT

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            WildStar has now started offering the ability to purchase a transfer from one server to another. The paid realm transfers cost $19.99 a pop. The only caveats, apart from the price, are that players cannot transfer to select realms with full populations and that they may have to change their character's name if someone already has it on the destination realm.

            The team is also working on patching in path gear vendors. These new vendors will sell path rewards that players may have accidentally deleted.

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            E3 2014: The Division gives you high-tech tools and upgradable bases to save NYC

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 01:30 PM PDT

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            Ubisoft interviewed... itself, we guess, by chatting up The Division Game Director Ryan Barnard about some of the high-tech gadgets and interesting locales that players will encounter.

            The team's been showing off the ECHO function, a way to gather intel by projecting a colorful holographic visual. These will be used to help further the story and allow for mystery-solving during quests. "They're in places that would have information that could be relevant or important," Barnard said.

            Barnard was coy about the story details but said that players will be fighting against factions like the Cleaners to save New York City. He also mentioned that players will be unlocking bases as they progress. Unlike static gameplay hubs, these bases will have upgradable modules that can be improved through various co-op activities.

            You can catch The Division fever by watching the E3 trailer after the break.

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            E3 2014: Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter details fan festival dates

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 01:00 PM PDT

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            Enough about that, when do we get to play these?!
            Fans have been eagerly awaiting the dates for the Final Fantasy XIV festival in October, and during the most recent live letter from the producer those dates were finally revealed. The gathering will take place on October 18th and 19th at Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, October 25th at the Tobacco Dock in London, and December 20th and 21st at the Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo.

            Other revelations from the letter? Personal chambers are going to be priced at approximately 300,000 gil for players who want a room of their own off of their Free Company house. Patch 2.3 will be going live on July 8th. There are also more questions asked regarding the new floors of Crystal Tower, the addition of new items, and the Frontline system, but all of those answers can be found in the official translation thread.

            Massively's on the ground in Los Angeles during the week of June 10-12, bringing you all the best news from E3 2014. We're covering everything from WildStar and Landmark to Skyforge and H1Z1, so stay tuned!

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            Crytek's Arena of Fate aims to change the MOBA as we know it

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT

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            Crytek's new MOBA Arena of Fate is best described by our sister site Joystiq as a MOBA for people frustrated by MOBAs. Sitting down with Crytek Producer David Bowman at E3 this week, the Joystiq interview focuses on what makes AoF different from every other MOBA out there by removing the "toxic elements that exist in [...] some of the other products."

            How is this done, exactly? "The store is gone, getting the last hit on a minion doesn't matter, matches operate on a 20-minute countdown, and the first team to 10 points wins," according to the interview.

            Be sure to check out more on Arena of Fate as the game approaches beta later this summer.

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            Lineage Korea adds a new Warrior class

            Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT

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            Who says old-school MMOs are dead? Here in North America, Ultima Online and EverQuest are still updating on a regular basis, while over in Korea, Lineage is quietly going about the business of being one of the most played MMORPGs in the world.

            The title, released in 1998, is still NCsoft's top earner, and now its loyal fans have a new Warrior class to play. This is the game's first new class in six years, according to MMO Culture, which also has a video of the Warrior in action. Click past the cut to have a look!

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