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• PC Gamer is Giving Away One Million SpaceChem Steam Keys
• Rig of the Month: Watermod Gold 24k
• Google Talks Android L, Set-Top Box, and More at I/O Developer Conference
• AMD Catalyst 14.6 Release Candidate Drivers Now Available to Download
• Puget Systems Refreshes Quad Socket Workstations
• Google Glass Now Shipping with 2GB of RAM, Early Explorers Peeved
• Netgear's Nighthawk X6 Wields Six Antennas, Offers Tri-Band Wi-Fi
• Newegg Daily Deals: Samsung 840 Evo 500GB SSD, HGST 4TB NAS HDD, and More!

PC Gamer is Giving Away One Million SpaceChem Steam Keys Posted: 25 Jun 2014 04:38 PM PDT The first of five massive giveaways No, you did not visit the wrong site. Yes, you did read that right. Sister site PC Gamer is giving away one million SpaceChem Steam keys. This is part of a five million Steam key giveaway happening over the next five weeks, with SpaceChem being the first title currently up for grabs. SpaceChem, developed by Zachtronics, is an indie puzzle game where players build factories in order to create progressively more complex molecules. As a Reactor Engineer, players are tasked with designing chemical reactors that can collect raw resources and use them to create new chemical products. The game has a Metacritic score of 84 (PC Gamer gave it an 89) and has been praised for its challenging puzzles and engaging story. Those interested in receiving a free copy of SpaceChem should go over to PC Gamer, who has teamed up with Bundle Stars to make this giveaway possible, and scroll down towards the bottom of the page. In order to redeem a copy you will need an eligible Steam account and "Like" PC Gamer's Facebook page.  SpaceChem Steam keys are being given away on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to get your copy as soon as possible. The SpaceChem giveaway will end at 17:00 GMT on July 2, 2014.  Follow Sean on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Rig of the Month: Watermod Gold 24k Posted: 25 Jun 2014 04:17 PM PDT Stand back Gucci and Prada, Watermod's latest is a crocodile-skinned masterpiece Last month's Rig of the Month may have been gold and black, but Mathieu Heredia's submission takes it a step further with a high-fashion inspired case mod complete with crocodile skin. Mathieu calls it the Watermod Gold 24k after the case's styling and the name of his modding team. It may not be actual crocodile skin, but the gold and black crocodile vinyl covers most of the case's exterior as well as key bits of the interior. The promimant Watermod logo gives it that extra bit of flair that makes it stand right up there with the flashiest of Prada merchandise.  Based on the Cooler Master Cosmos SE, the Gold 24k features a rotated motherboard tray to better display the dual GTX 780s packed inside. Mathieu fabricated shrouds to cover the less interesting parts and even custom built a gold-colored front panel. Oh, and did we mention that the side panel is a custom creation? Those gold bolts aren't just for show, they're what keep the side panel affixed to the case along with a pair of hinges. Hidden inside the case is a powerful rig. An Intel Core i7 3970X on an Asus X79 Deluxe with a whopping 32GB of DDR3 Kingston Beast memory, two Kingston HyperX 3K SSDs in Raid 0, and the two Zotac GTX 780s we mentioned earlier. It's all powered by a Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 PSU with the Neptune 280L all-in-one cooling loop for the CPU and matching Prolimatech MK26 Black Edition GPU coolers with customized Corsair Static Pressure fans. Have a case mod of your own that you would like to submit to our monthly feature? Make sure to read the rules/tips here and email us at mpcrigofthemonth@gmail.com with your submissions. Follow Ben on Twitter and Google+.

Google Talks Android L, Set-Top Box, and More at I/O Developer Conference Posted: 25 Jun 2014 11:34 AM PDT It's shaping up to an Android world Google's I/O developer conference kicked off today and much of the talk so far has been about Android, Android, and more Android. That's not surprising, or even a bad thing, especially if you're a fan of the open-source platform. Based on the keynote, Google wants to expand Android into just about every facet of your life, from your living room to your car and everywhere in between. Android L One of the most exciting developments is that of Android "L," the next version of Android (it may still end up being called Lollipop), and its underlying Android Runtime (ART) software layer. Through ART, Google claims Android apps will run roughly twice as fast as they do currently. The best part about that is developers don't have to do anything different with existing apps. "All your app code gets the performance for free," Android Engineering Dave Burke said, according to CNET. ART also works on 64-bit chips, though not just ARM-based processors that are so prevalent in mobile today -- it also supports 64-bit x86-64 parts from Intel and AMD, along with the MIPS64 architecture from MIPS. Just as iOS recently underwent a major design change, so too will Android with its "L" release. You can expect a flatter aesthetic, rounder elements, softer edges, simplified shapes, smooth transition animations, the illusion of depth through elevation and shadows, and more. On the feature end, you'll be able to interact with notifications from the Lock screen, which will be sorted by relevance and importance rather than chronologically. Endgadget has more on what you can expect. Android TV (Set-Top Box) Google has some unfinished business in the living room. As was previously rumored, Google is releasing a set-top box to compete with the likes of Apple TV and Roku. It's called Android TV but unlike the company's failed Google TV platform, it will have an added focus on gaming. According to The Verge, search is baked into the Android TV experience, as is content from the Google Play Store. It will provide recommendations based on what you watch, and you'll even be able to control the software with an Android Wear-enabled smartwatch. Android Auto With your living room and mobile devices covered, Google switched gears to automobiles and discussed Android Auto with a redesigned interface built specifically for cars. "Android Auto will make it easier and safer to use the connected services drivers want in a card," Google's Patrick Brady said, according to ArsTechnica. Things like navigation, communication, and music will be front and center so you don't have to fiddle around looking for the appropriate app. It's also voice enabled, allowing you to keep your hands on the wheel and eyes where they should be -- on the road. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

AMD Catalyst 14.6 Release Candidate Drivers Now Available to Download Posted: 25 Jun 2014 09:40 AM PDT Improves frame pacing in Watch Dogs AMD has made available its Catalyst 14.6 graphics card drivers in Release Candidate form. There's not a ton to cover with this latest release, though there are a handful of performance improvements, including better frame pacing in Watch Dogs when running a CrossFire configuration. AMD's also promoting performance improvements in Plants vs. Zombies (Direct3D) with its Radeon R9 290X graphics card. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, you can expect up to an 11 percent performance gain in PvZ. At 2560x1600 (typical resolution for most 30-inch panels), gains creep up to 15 percent, and at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings and running CrossFire, AMD says performance is improved by as much as 92 percent. There are some new CrossFire profiles, as well. These include profiles for Battlefield Hardline beta, Wildstar, and Grid Auto Sport. You can find out more here and download the drivers for Windows here. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Puget Systems Refreshes Quad Socket Workstations Posted: 25 Jun 2014 09:14 AM PDT Configure a workstation with up to 64 CPU cores and 1TB of RAM Building quad socket workstations isn't new territory for Puget Systems -- the company's been offering such setups for several years now. However, the boutique builder just refreshed two of its models to offer more capacity, better cooling, and quieter operation. You can configure a Peak Quad Intel Xeon machine with up to 48 CPU cores and the Peak Quad AMD Opteron setup with up to 64 CPU cores. "Our intention with this refresh is to take some of the highest performance workstation configurations available today and make them something you can put in your lab or office," Puget Systems explains. "Most workstations and servers of this caliber come with a prohibitive noise level but the Peak line of workstations solves this problem while still providing excellent cooling and long component lifespan." Having up to four CPUs is just the beginning -- both systems also support high performance options like large SSD arrays, gobs of RAM (up to 1TB), and various accelerator cards including Intel Xeon Phi (Peak Quad Intel Xeon) and Nvidia Tesla. The new Peak workstations in Intel and AMD form are available to configure and order today -- be sure to bring a king's ransom. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Google Glass Now Shipping with 2GB of RAM, Early Explorers Peeved Posted: 25 Jun 2014 08:58 AM PDT Google Glass comes with twice as much RAM as before, but only for new orders Being an early adopter comes with its own set of risks and rewards, as some Google Glass "Explorers" are finding out. In a Google+ post today, the Mountain View firm announced that all new Glass orders will ship with 2GB of RAM. That's twice as much as the 1GB of RAM all previous Glass orders contained, and with no plans to upgrade existing users, some early adopters are feeling burned. For Google, this is just the natural evolution of a product that's still in beta. Since launching last year, Google's improved Glass battery life by over 20 percent, made search 10 percent faster, and added new wearable options such as frames, shades, and prescription support. "If defective Glass units get free upgrades to 2GB, you will see a lot of 'defective' models this month," a user wrote in the comments section of Google's post. "Thanks Google Glass for basically saying you don't care about the explorers who've helped you push glass to the forefront and making people understand them and see what potential they have. We're not asking for a lot but some love and it looks like you've just slammed the door on us current Explorers. I'm more upset because I thought you guys would've done better then this. You weren't obligated to do it but doing it would've shown and said a lot," another user wrote. Not everyone in the comments section feels sympathetic to angry early adopters. "Wow guys, do you not understand how beta tests work? You get an inferior product out of the gate. If you aren't willing to deal with the consequences of that, don't sign up to be a tester and wait for the finished product," another user wrote. All that aside, RAM isn't the only upgrade Google rolled out. Google also made it easier to frame your shots -- just say, "OK Glass, show the viewfinder" and you'll see four Ls in the four corners that frame your potential photo. And finally, there are two new Google Now cards to remind you where you parked your car and let you know when packages are coming your way. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Netgear's Nighthawk X6 Wields Six Antennas, Offers Tri-Band Wi-Fi Posted: 25 Jun 2014 08:23 AM PDT Three wireless bands to balance your network load Netgear today announced what it claims is the industry's first AC3200 tri-band Wi-Fi router, the Nighthawk X6. That claim is born from the fact that this is the only consumer tri-band router that's available to purchase today (in pre-order form, with shipping expected in July) -- Asus has its RT-AC3200 on tap as well, though it doesn't look like it will beat Netgear's newest unit into homes. The X6 (or R8000, if you prefer) utilizes Broadcom's new 5G WiFi XStream chipset. It has six high-performance antennas and three network bands -- one 2.4GHz and two 5GHz. By adding the maximum theoretical throughput of each one (600Mbps + 1300Mbps + 1300Mbps), Netgear arrives at its advertised combined speed claim, though as we're often remiss to point out, you can't combine separate radios into a single super-channel. What this router can do, however, is balance the load on your home network. The X6 discerns between slower and faster devices and then directs them to the appropriate band rather than treat all devices the same. And with two 5GHz bands to play with (split into upper and lower channel ranges), the X6 can effectively de-clutter crowded networks competing for the same high-speed bandwidth. "Home networks are being weighed down by an exploding number of WiFi devices demanding bandwidth for more and more video content," said Sandeep Harpalani, Netgear's director of product marketing for Retail Network Products. "Nighthawk X6 solves these issues by not only providing more WiFi bandwidth but also segmenting slower and faster devices across different Wi-Fi bands, and balancing the number of devices in each band to deliver the best-in-class experience for streaming, sharing and gaming." Other features of the X6 include a 1GHz dual-core processor with three offload processors, Beamforming support, VPN support, five GbE ports (one WAN and four LAN), and a USB 3.0 port. The Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) is available to pre-order today for $300. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Newegg Daily Deals: Samsung 840 Evo 500GB SSD, HGST 4TB NAS HDD, and More! Posted: 25 Jun 2014 06:10 AM PDT Top Deal: Following up on yesterday's top deal for a Mushkin Enhanced Chronos 240GB SSD, today's theme is the same, only bigger (as in, more capacious). Sure, we could have mixed it up a little bit, but there are still mechanical hard drives in the wild being used as the primary storage device, and that's causing us to lose sleep at night -- bottleneck nightmares are the worst! Help us sleep better by checking out today's top deal for a Samsung 840 Evo 500GB SSD for $240 with free shipping (normally $250 - use coupon code: [EMCPDHF24]). Using Samsung's 3-core MEX controller, this drive kicks out 540MB/s sequential read and 520MB/s sequential write performance, along with up to 98,000/90,000 IOPS 4KB random read/write. Other Deals: Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell Quad-Core 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Desktop Processor for $220 with free shipping (normally $240 - use coupon code: [EMCPDHF22]) HGST Deskstar NAS 4TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch for $175 with free shipping (normally $185 - use coupon code: [EMCPDHF23]) EVGA SuperClocked w/ ACX Cooling GeForce GTX 770 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 Video Card for $310 with free shipping and free Watch Dogs game with Purchase (normally $330; Additional $20 Mail-in rebate) Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64-bit (Full Version) - OEM for $120 with free shipping (normally $140 - use coupon code: [EMCPDHF33])

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MMO Updates

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• TERA: Rising previews Wounded World update, Rift's Edge encounters
• LEGO Minifigures Online open beta progress to carry over
• Elite: Dangerous enters Premium Beta 2
• The Soapbox: This is how reviews actually work
• The Daily Grind: Do you see more saints or jerks in-game?
• SMITE virtually incarnates Rama and updates Ra for the 4th of July
• Blizzard sale slashes prices on WoW and Mists of Pandaria
• RIFT to unify Euro region on a single cluster
• Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade base classes announced
• Bone Gulch is a Wild West online sandbox with a Kickstarter campaign
• FFXIV releases Defenders of Eorzea trailer, screenshots
• Bungie COO on Destiny's 10-year plan, business model, and more
• Elder Scrolls patch adds veteran dungeon, improved lighting, and more
• Star Citizen tops $47 million, will continue to offer stretch goals

TERA: Rising previews Wounded World update, Rift's Edge encounters Posted: 25 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, Patches, Previews, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, TERA, Dungeons En Masse Entertainment is gearing up for its next TERA: Rising update in the west, which we now know is called Wounded World. The studio told Massively this week that the update is loaded with fresh content, including a three-man scenario in Lakan's Prison, a solo rescue mission in the primal forest of Ghillieglade, a five-man foray into the Abscess instance, and a seven-person Big Boss BAM Slam in Rift's Edge, complete with new gear and bosses and rewards. We've got an exclusive video and screenshots of some of the new bosses and encounters coming in the update. Enjoy them below. Continue reading TERA: Rising previews Wounded World update, Rift's Edge encounters TERA: Rising previews Wounded World update, Rift's Edge encounters originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

LEGO Minifigures Online open beta progress to carry over Posted: 25 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Kids, Family Funcom wants you to know that it has officially kicked off the open beta for LEGO Minifigures Online. The game's proper launch is still scheduled for Fall 2014, but as of now you can download the free-to-play beta client and have at it! Current locations include Pirate World, Medieval World, and Space World, and the firm is "hard at work finishing up more great content," according to the news blurb on its web site. Player progress and cash shop purchases will carry over from open beta to launch. LEGO Minifigures Online open beta progress to carry over originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Announcement

Elite: Dangerous enters Premium Beta 2 Posted: 25 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, Elite: Dangerous Frontier Developments has announced that its multiplayer sci-fi space game Elite: Dangerous has opened up for Premium Beta 2. This newest stage of beta will bring several improvements, including three new star systems, Giant Orbis starports, a new space ship type, and much more. You can jump into the game now by purchasing the Premium Beta for $150, which is significantly lower than the alpha at $295. The standard beta will be available for $75 and the retail pre-order for launch is $50. Also be sure to check out a video spotlighting the Giant Orbis spaceport just after the cut. [Source: Frontier Developments press release] Continue reading Elite: Dangerous enters Premium Beta 2 Elite: Dangerous enters Premium Beta 2 originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Soapbox: This is how reviews actually work Posted: 25 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, MMO Industry, Opinion, Massively Meta, The Soapbox Welcome back to the Soapbox, folks. Actually, let's call this a mini-Soapbox, since it's just a wee thing compared to some of the walls-of-text we've previously published in this space. Anyhow, let's talk about reviews, bias, and subjectivity. Whether it be film criticism, concert recaps, book reviews, or game reviews, there's an illogical expectation out there regarding "unbiased" work and -- to directly quote a recent Massively commenter -- "correct and honest" reviews. Continue reading The Soapbox: This is how reviews actually work The Soapbox: This is how reviews actually work originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Daily Grind: Do you see more saints or jerks in-game? Posted: 25 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous Well, this will certainly be an extremely subjective topic today, but I say we embrace it! We've all heard and experienced horror stories with players who are extreme jerks in MMOs, from the mouthy trolls in general chat to the scammers out to fleece your hard-earned goods. But are there equal or perhaps greater numbers of generous, kind players whose good deeds don't make the headlines or leave us steaming for hours? Personally, it's really hard to say. The jerks can be really vocal and noticeable, which may make them seem proportionally larger than they really are. The saints can't be doing all sorts of nice things on a one-on-one basis that go virtually unnoticed by others. I see a lot of jerks in PUGs and a lot of saints while leveling in PvE, and I'd like to believe that there are more of the latter than the former. What do you think? 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! The Daily Grind: Do you see more saints or jerks in-game? originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

SMITE virtually incarnates Rama and updates Ra for the 4th of July Posted: 24 Jun 2014 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Trailers, Video, Classes, Culture, Game Mechanics, Patches, Previews, PvP, News Items, Humor, MOBA Hi-Rez Studios has today revealed the latest playable deity in its MOBA SMITE: Rama, The 7th Avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. True to legend, Rama is an archer whose magical bow and arrows combine for skills like Astral Quiver, Astral Strike, Pick Me Up, Rolling Assault, and Astral Barrage. But that isn't why you clicked on this article. You clicked because of the eagle. Yes, the team has also implemented new skins for characters, including one for Ra, who can now be skinned as the patriotic, firework-wielding bald eagle Ra'merica because why not? "For each sale of this skin, $2 will be donated to the American Red Cross," noted Hi-Rez blandly, as if that obviated the insanity. We've included Rama's and Ra's videos below. [With thanks to tipster Sorenthaz!] Continue reading SMITE virtually incarnates Rama and updates Ra for the 4th of July SMITE virtually incarnates Rama and updates Ra for the 4th of July originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 24 Jun 2014 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Dev blog

Blizzard sale slashes prices on WoW and Mists of Pandaria Posted: 24 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: World of Warcraft, Fantasy, Business Models, News Items, Promotions, Subscription We're sure this has nothing to do with recent themepark releases and impending updates, but here it is anyway: World of Warcraft's summer sale has dropped the prices of the game everyone loves to pretend to hate. The WoW bundle and separate Mists of Pandaria expansion can be had for 10 bucks apiece until July 1st. Our sister site WoW Insider notes that European gamers are looking at €7.50 for WoW and €10.00 for Mists. Sorry, sale fiends; there's no way to rig this one. Blizzard sale slashes prices on WoW and Mists of Pandaria originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Battle.net Via: WoW Insider

RIFT to unify Euro region on a single cluster Posted: 24 Jun 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT July 3rd is reunification day for European RIFT players, according to a news blurb posted yesterday on the fantasy MMO's web site. All Euro Ascended will play on a single cluster and will be able to transfer "between European shards to participate in activities on whichever shard they choose." Trion has also increased its player capacity and is merging several shards as a result. Check out the firm's FAQ for full details. RIFT to unify Euro region on a single cluster originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 24 Jun 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Europe reunited

Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade base classes announced Posted: 24 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Classes, Game Mechanics, News Items, Miscellaneous In a post on the official Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade forums last night, Behavior Interactive Lead Designer Brent Ellison announced the basic class list for the coming game. The classes are: Space Marines: Tactical, Devastator, Assault, Apothecary Orks: Shoota, 'Eavy/Loota (final name TBD), Stormboy, Painboy Chaos: Tactical, Havoc, Raptor, Aspiring Sorcerer Eldar: Dire Avenger, Fire Dragon, Dark Reaper, Swooping Hawk, Howling Banshee, Striking Scorpion, Warlock Why do the Eldar have more classes than the others? Ellison explains that while the other factions are flexible, the Eldar are highly specialized: "[The Eldar have] as much customization as the other factions, [but] it's spread across a larger number of classes, and there are fewer combat roles per class. Our goal is to do justice to each faction, so rather than try to cram the same system into the Eldar, we opted to widen their class selection in order to give them the roles they needed to be competitive on the battlefield." Elite and hero classes haven't yet been introduced. Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade base classes announced originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Official forums

Bone Gulch is a Wild West online sandbox with a Kickstarter campaign Posted: 24 Jun 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Video, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding Four years ago I was deep in the throes of Red Dead Redemption's lovely, lusty Old West. I wondered why a sprawling, frontier-based MMO wasn't yet a thing, and sadly I'm still wondering. Indie company Nesoi Tech apparently shares my affinity for the genre, judging by its new Bone Gulch Kickstarter project. It's a Unity-based sandbox game featuring "an advanced crafting system, a unique bounty system," and "extensive player customization," among other things. Nesoi's press release also mentions single-player story-based campaigns "in addition to local and online multiplayer action," so we're not quite sure how MMO it is at this point. There's some pre-alpha video footage available, though, and we've embedded it for you after the cut. [Source: Nesoi press release] Continue reading Bone Gulch is a Wild West online sandbox with a Kickstarter campaign Bone Gulch is a Wild West online sandbox with a Kickstarter campaign originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

FFXIV releases Defenders of Eorzea trailer, screenshots Posted: 24 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Patches, Previews, News Items, Final Fantasy XIV, Dungeons, Crafting, Subscription Square-Enix has just released a brand-new and lengthy trailer for Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming Defenders of Eorzea patch. The video and the new promo site preview new boss battles, new quests, the Syrcus Tower dungeon, several dungeon hard-mode variants, private chamber customization, chocobo raising, desynthesis, and the new crafting recipes Patch 2.3 goes live on July 8th. We've got the trailer and some new screenies below. Continue reading FFXIV releases Defenders of Eorzea trailer, screenshots FFXIV releases Defenders of Eorzea trailer, screenshots originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: YouTube

Bungie COO on Destiny's 10-year plan, business model, and more Posted: 24 Jun 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Destiny Bungie COO Pete Parsons spoke to GamesIndustry.biz at E3 a couple of weeks ago, and the website has now published a wide-ranging interview that covers everything from Destiny's rumored $500 million budget to the fact that Bungie came to Activision with a 10-year plan for a new IP and a tent-pole franchise. Parsons declined to directly answer questions on Destiny's unannounced business model, though he did reiterate that "it's not going to be subscription" and that Bungie is going to make sure that "it's never confusing for anybody." Bungie COO on Destiny's 10-year plan, business model, and more originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: GI.biz

Elder Scrolls patch adds veteran dungeon, improved lighting, and more Posted: 24 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, Dungeons, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription It's patch day in Tamriel, as ZeniMax has rolled out Elder Scrolls Online's 1.2.3 update. The main content addition is the veteran Crypt of Hearts dungeon. Additionally, there's now a field-of-view slider for first-person fans as well as improved interior lighting and a number of bug fixes. Full details are available via the patch notes. [Thanks Zjeven!] Elder Scrolls patch adds veteran dungeon, improved lighting, and more originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: 1.2.3 notes

Star Citizen tops $47 million, will continue to offer stretch goals Posted: 24 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play Star Citizen has topped $47 million in funding on the wings of its recent Xi'An scout ship promotion. Cloud Imperium boss Chris Roberts talks about the ship and its unique thruster setup (and its corresponding unique flight characteristics inside the space sim's physics engine) in his latest letter from the chairman. Roberts also reveals that 54 percent of Star Citizen backers voted for CIG to continue offering stretch goals. He says that the company will "honor that choice," but that there will be some changes. "I'm not comfortable promising additional features with each million unless they're truly additive," he explains. "When we have a new idea that really impacts the final game and needs the funding then we'll offer it here... but you can expect a number of player rewards and new ways of highlighting Arena Commander as immediate goals!" Star Citizen tops $47 million, will continue to offer stretch goals originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: $47 million

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MMORPG News

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• TERA: Rising: Wounded World Interview
• General: Bone Gulch: Western-Themed MMO Heads to KickStarter
• SMITE: Rama, The 7th Avatar of Vishnu Revealed
• Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Defenders of Eorzea Trailer & Teaser Site Debut
• ArcheAge: Getting Past the Grind
• General: TESO - The Post-E3 Rumor Mill
• General: Grey Goo Alpha Key Give Away
• General: Nosgoth: Arena Combat in the World of Kain
• Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Eighteen Classes Announced Ahead of Founder's Program Start
• Legends of Persia: A Mediocre Experience All Around

TERA: Rising: Wounded World Interview Posted: 23 Jun 2014 08:03 PM PDT En Masse Entertainment is ready to reveal tons of new information about the next TERA Rising content expansion called "Wounded World". We had the opportunity to interview Producer Patrick Sun to find out more about Wounded World and simultaneously scored a world-exclusive first look trailer for The Abscess dungeon. Check it all out after the jump!

General: Bone Gulch: Western-Themed MMO Heads to KickStarter Posted: 24 Jun 2014 03:25 PM PDT A new KickStarter campaign has started for a Western-themed sandbox MMO called Bone Gulch. The game is already in development by Nesoi Tech and is primed for a multi-platform release in Q3 2015. The team is hoping to secure funds to complete Bone Gulch's development.

SMITE: Rama, The 7th Avatar of Vishnu Revealed Posted: 24 Jun 2014 03:22 PM PDT Hi-Rez Studios has published a video to reveal the latest god to join the SMITE pantheon. Rama, The 7th Avatar of Vishnu is detailed in the video that includes both the lore behind the god and the way he will perform in SMITE. A ranged specialist, Rama uses astral arrows that can be used with other abilities. Check it out to find out more about Rama.

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Defenders of Eorzea Trailer & Teaser Site Debut Posted: 24 Jun 2014 03:16 PM PDT Square Enix has revealed both a new trailer and a teaser site for the next major content upgrade to Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Called "Defenders of Eorzea", the update will feature new quests, bosses, recipes and much, much more. Check it out for all of the details.

ArcheAge: Getting Past the Grind Posted: 24 Jun 2014 08:03 AM PDT ArcheAge is most definitely a sandbox-flavored MMO. The seas and roads are alive with trade caravans transporting packs of local specialties. Guilds have claimed land, hastily constructed castles and declared war on one another. Most importantly, crafted gear reigns supreme. For some MMO fans, none of that matters. No amount of open-world interactions can prevent ArcheAge from becoming the target of "Korean grinder" criticism.

General: TESO - The Post-E3 Rumor Mill Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:38 PM PDT With the latest iteration of the US trade event having come and gone, it was natural to expect the bump in volume of rumors that has followed. For various reasons, it doesn't seem as pronounced as it once was. Nonetheless, it's still an annual rite. This time, The Elder Scrolls Online has been front and center.

General: Grey Goo Alpha Key Give Away Posted: 24 Jun 2014 11:40 AM PDT Our sister site, RTSGuru.com are giving away alpha keys for Petroglyph's and Grey Box's Grey Goo. Interest folks should check out RTSGuru.com and grab one today!

General: Nosgoth: Arena Combat in the World of Kain Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:29 PM PDT I have some very fond memories of playing through Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive's Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver in college, and have been wondering for quite a while about the status of the series. As it turns out, Psyonix and Square Enix have been toiling away at a new title, Nosgoth, based on the titular dark fantasy setting, but it's a bit different from what you might be expecting from a Legacy of Kain game.

Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Eighteen Classes Announced Ahead of Founder's Program Start Posted: 24 Jun 2014 10:54 AM PDT Behaviour Interactive has revealed a whopping eighteen of the classes that will ship with Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade. The classes span each of the game's four main factions: The Space Marines, Chaos Space Marines, Eldar, and Orks.

Legends of Persia: A Mediocre Experience All Around Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:08 PM PDT The surge in popularity of indie games, particularly crowd-funded ones, has spear-headed this movement, and Legends of Persia is the latest project born from a successful (albeit modest) Kickstarter campaign. Unfortunately, its origin story and subsequent gameplay mechanics are one and the same: boring and predictable.

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