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Newegg Daily Deals: Intel Core i7 Gaming System, WD Red 4TB NAS HDD, and More!

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 12:15 PM PST

Intel Bundle

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Getting ready to blow your tax refund on a new gaming setup? There's nothing wrong with that, though if you want to save some funds leftover to apply towards games, then check out today's top deal for an All Action Packed Core i7 Gaming System Configuration for $900 with free shipping (normally $973; additional $10 Mail-in rebate). This bundle of parts puts you Haswell territory with an Intel Core i7-4790 CPU, HyperX Fury 16GB DDR3-1866, MSI Z97 PC Mate ATX motherboard, Zotac GeForce GTX 970 graphics card, Deepcool Tesseract case, Raidmax 735W PSU, SanDisk Z400 256GB SSD, and a 24X DVD burner.

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Hitman on Disc Won't Sneak into Homes Until 2017

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 09:26 AM PST

Digital first, physical later

Hitman

Developer IO Interactive and publisher Square Enix released the first episode of a new Hitman title today, which is the sixth entry in the popular Hitman series. It's available right now in digital form, though if you prefer to wait for the complete game to be released on disc, get cozy, it won't be here until early 2017.

"This year is all about delivering the best episodic experience for Hitman and that takes us to Autumn/Fall," IO Interactive told VideoGamer. "Releasing the disc version in January just makes sure we have enough time after the season concludes to dedicate to getting the best disc version of the game out."

IO Interactive and Square Enix originally planned to release the full Hitman game on disc sometime near the end of the year, though there was never any mention of a specific release date. There still isn't, though we surmise that early 2017 would point to a January or February launch.

The first episode is available now in digital form. It's set in Paris, with future episodes taking place in a variety of other locations, including Italy, Morocco, Thailand, Japan, and the United States. There will also be a seventh episode, though it's not currently known where the location will be.

An episodic release wasn't always in the cards. IO Interactive and Square Enix made the decision to switch gears last year when it was clear that the game wouldn't be ready by the end of 2015.

You can buy the Intro Pack on Steam now for $15. It includes the Prologue Mission, the Paris Sanguine Fashion Show, full access to Contacts Mode, Escalation Mode, elusive targets, and other live content. The remaining six releases will be spread out through 2016 starting in April.

If you purchase the Intro Pack and get hooked, there's an Upgrade Pack available for $50, which includes the remaining releases. Or you can pay $60 for the full game right off the bat.

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Hey Look, Another Emergency Update for Adobe Flash Player

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 08:53 AM PST

More holes than Swiss cheese

Flash Holes

The web can't move away from Adobe's Flash Player fast enough. Though efforts have been made to leave Flash behind, it's still a prominent part of the web. It's also still prone to what seems like an endless discovery of security holes. To that end, Adobe has released another update for its Flash Player, one that patches up no less than 23 security holes.

The update addresses vulnerabilities labeled as critical, one of which Adobe said it's aware is being actively exploited in the wild in limited, targeted attacks. Left unpatched, the vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to control of an affected system.

Anyone running Adobe Flash Player version 20.0.0.306 or earlier should apply the update right way. That includes not only Windows users, but also Mac OS X, Linux, and Chrome OS users as well. If you're not sure which version you have installed, you can check on Adobe's website.

This is the latest in a string of security threats discovered in Flash Player. The web at large is making a concerted effort to move away from Flash—Google is banning Flash-based ads by 2017, YouTube already punted Flash in favor of HTML5, and and Twitch had begun phasing out Flash Player for HTML back in 2015, to name just a few examples.

In 2015, McAfee noted a 317 percent increase in new Adobe Flash malware in the first quarter of the year. More recently, McAfee said (PDF) that "application vulnerabilities are an ongoing problem for software developers and their customers," and that "Adobe Flash is perhaps the most frequently attacked product."

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FCC Wants ISPs to Follow a New Set of Data Privacy Rules

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 07:35 AM PST

Getting ISPs to respect your privacy

Fcc

The moment you hop online, you can pretty much kiss your privacy goodbye. There are steps you can take to limit how much of your privacy you give up, but for the most part, your online activities are logged, tracked, sold, and everything else. To ensure that ISPs don't go too far with things, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has proposed rules that would limit the kind of data they can share.

"Every broadband consumer should have the right to know what information is being collected and how it is used. Every broadband consumer should have the right to choose how their information bits should be used and shared. And every consumer should be confident that their information is being securely protected," Wheeler said in an op-ed piece posted to Huffington Post.

To be clear, Wheeler doesn't want to completely strip away the ability of network providers to collect information about its customers and use that information as they see fit. But what it does want to do is make it so that ISPs have to get permission from customers before sharing certain data.

Specifically, Wheeler says ISPs should be able to use information about where you want to go on the Internet so that it can deliver the broadband service you signed up. He's also in favor of ISPs collecting and using customer data for "other purposes that are consistent with customer expectations," like marketing higher speed connections and online billing, and sharing your information with third-parties to market other communications-related services unless you opt out.

For everything else, Wheeler says ISPs should be required to implement an opt-in method for consumers. Put another way, the burden would fall on the ISP to obtain permission from customers to use their data.

"Simply by using the Internet, you have no choice but to share large amounts of personal information with your broadband provider. You have a right to know what information is being collected about you and how that information is being used," Wheeler added.

Wheeler's proposal will go up for vote on March 31. If it's approved, the general public will have an opportunity to weigh in and provide feedback.

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Posted: 10 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PST


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Bargain 7 nt Majorca 4* Holiday inc Half Board, flights, luggage and transfers for just £194.83pp Save over £500!

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PST


This is a fantastic deal I have found at www.offonhols.com for a bargain 7 night half board break to Majorca staying in Alcudia at the 4* Hotel Delfin Azul for just £194 per person based on 2 adults sharing. Luggage and resort transfers are also incl

I Called Saul mens T Shirt , Breaking Bad official merchandise was £8 at Primark , ( still £14.99 on Amazon) £0.50

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PST


Good quality t Shirt , loads left at Chelmsford branch , marked up as reduced to £1 , but went through the till at 50p each. Variety of sizes. Assume others branches will be selling off stock as well, also minion t shirts at the same price.

Vileda Cordless 6V Bagless Dusting Robot £10.00 @ B&Q

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PST


Vileda Cordless 6V Bagless Dusting Robot, Just £10 at b&q cheapest i seen online. www.diy.com/departments/vileda-cordless-6v-bagless-dusting-robot/591963_BQ.prd?_requestid=516552#

Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket, Polyester - Double £13.50 Prime / £18.25 Non Prime @ Amazon

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PST


Usual price between £16-20

Whiskey Jack Daniels 70cl ASDA £15.00

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PST


Whiskey Jack Daniels 0,7l for £15 at Asda

Solowave Cedar Summit Storytime Playhouse £270.00 @ Costco

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PST


Seems like a nice playhouse. They also sell a larger version for the same price http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/kidkraft-outdoor-adventure-playhouse-3-years-196046 The Storytime Cedar Playhouse by Cedar Summit is the perfect addition to every backyard

Pukka Herbal Collection Bags (Pack of 4, Total 80) @ Amazon UK / Healthy Foods Online £5.35

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PST


Pukka; 4 x 20 bags; Herbal Collection Elderberry & Echinacea Night Time Detox Three Mint Lemon, Ginger & Manuka Honey 1 box retails for £2.39 on Tesco Grocery so get 4 for £5.39. Good bargain really.

pink deluxe bather Instore £4.50 @ Asda

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PST


Found at Skelton in Cleveland store. There was quite a few on the shelf. I refrained from buying as we already have a bath seat but was very tempted at this price. It says reduced from £9.60 (I think)

Judas Priest - Defenders Of The Faith 30th Anniversary Edition (3CD) - £4.99 + £1.49 postage @ Amazon £6.48

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PST


Ok it's been kicking round at this price for a while but even with postage it's about half the price of anywhere else. For your money you not only get the excellent album but also their full show from Long Beach Arena in 1984 with tons of classic Pri

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General: The Big Lessons The Division Can Teach RPGs

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 01:43 PM PST

More than two years since its first announcement, The Division is finally upon us. While Rob is working on the review, we're going to look at things from a different angle. Even though The Division falls firmly in the "hybrid" camp of the RPG genre, we think it has some important lessons that the rest of the RPG genre needs to take note of. Here's what other RPGs need to learn.

The Division: Laptop Lines Erased in Latest Update

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 05:59 AM PST

The Ubisoft forums have a short note about yesterday's update to The Division. Of particular note is the fix to the laptop queue that many players encountered since launch.

Star Trek Online: Skill System Revamp to Star in Live Stream Event Tomorrow

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 02:57 PM PST

Star Trek Online devs announced recently that the game's skill system would be undergoing a significant update to be part of a future update. To show off some of the changes players can expect, Cryptic devs will be on hand on Friday, March 11th in the Star Trek Online Twitch channel. The event will begin at 1:00 pm Pacific / 4:00 pm Eastern and last for about an hour. The team will be fielding questions as well.

General: Aeria Games Kicks Off 24-Hour Charity Event Tomorrow

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 02:52 PM PST

Aeria Games will be hosting a special 24-hour live stream event with developers playing all of the publisher's stable of games to raise money for charity. The event will begin at 1:00 am Pacific / 4:00 am Eastern on Friday, April 11th. Proceeds will benefit Special Effect, a charity "which helps people with physical disabilities experience the joy of playing computer and video games".

World of Warcraft: March Badness Pits the Lich King Against Illidan

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 01:31 PM PST

The votes are in and the final two World of Warcraft combatants in the March Badness "baddest of the bad" contest have been named. Players are asked to cast their votes on who they think would prevail in an epic battle: Illidan the Betrayer or The Lich King.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: New AAA RPG By 2021, Unannounced Project Set for 2016

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 01:03 PM PST

During a meeting of investors, CD Projekt Red revealed that it has an as-yet uannounced game coming in 2016, though no hints were given as to what that game could be. It was further revealed that the company will be releasing a AAA RPG in or near 2021 and that Cyberpunk 2077 will be released in 2017. These all go alongside the continued support for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

World of Tanks: Improved Sound & Physics Arrive with v9.14

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 12:48 PM PST

World of Tanks players have a lot to look forward to with today's arrival of the v9.14 update. Both sound and physics have been given a complete overhaul along with some brand new HD models and a new game mode called Ravaged Capital.

Rift: Who Can Argue with 50,000 Years of Gameplay?

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 12:44 PM PST

As Trion gets ready to kick of Rift's fifth anniversary, the team announced that players have put in over fifty-five THOUSAND years of game time over the course of the game's life. From today through April 5th, players will be able to earn anniversary tickets by completing zone events, random dungeons and Warfronts, and weekly crafting quests. Tickets can be exchanged for mounts, dimensions, jewelry and more.

Heroes of the Storm: Azmodunk Legendary Skin Coming April 12th

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 10:20 AM PST

Blizzard has announced that Azmodan will be receiving a new legendary skin called "Azmodunk" that celebrates basketball. The skin pack comes complete with special animations, a special mount, unique voice overs and abilities and more. Check out the video below to see 'Azmodunk' in action.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Fallen Empire Chapter 11 Goes Live

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 10:12 AM PST

Bioware has sent word that the Star Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Fallen update has gone live. Called "Chapter 11: Disavowed", the content includes a new companion and a new story arc for players to experience.

Black Desert Online: A Game of Knowledge

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 06:53 AM PST

This week, I'd like to tell you all a little story. It's a story of treasure maps, hidden caves, idiot workers, and an imp named Red Nose. Black Desert Online continues to utterly grab me by the Ghoulies, and I'm finding out just how refreshing it is to play an MMORPG that doesn't prescribe to preconceived notions of what an MMO should be. Pearl Abyss did things their own way, made the game they wanted to make, and while it's not perfect is sure is refreshing.

General: Legacy Quest - Cross Platform Hack-n-Slash Launches

Posted: 08 Mar 2016 04:40 PM PST

Nexon has announced that its hack-n-slash mobile RPG, Legacy Quest, has officially launched. Legacy Quest is available for both Android and iOS devices via Google Play or iTunes. To celebrate the announcement, Nexon has released a new trailer that you can see below in our exclusive premier. Check it out!

Armored Warfare: Highwall Strip Mine Map Coming in Next Update

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 09:32 AM PST

The Armored Warfare team has sent out a new video to show off some of the new features coming in the next game update. Players will be keen to know that a new map, Highwall Strip Mine, will be includes as well as replay support, new PvE missions / maps and high-end game play changes.

The Division: Review in Progress One - Streets of New York

Posted: 09 Mar 2016 03:32 PM PST

Rob checks in from the streets of New York after his first few days on duty. Find out what he thinks of Tom Clancy's the Division so far.

Albion Online: Mobile Repair, New Death Mechanics & More in Latest Update

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 08:02 AM PST

Albion Online has been updated with some interesting new features and mechanics that include a mobile repair kit for players on the go. In addition, the team is going to be taking a hard look at death mechanics in order to further streamline them and introduce a "knock down" phase that allows players to be revived by companions.

General: Nexon Purchases DominNations Studio Big Huge Games

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 07:58 AM PST

Nexon has announced that it has purchased Big Huge Games, developers of the mobile game DomiNations. Nexon had been involved with BHG earlier by publishing DomiNations. The agreement offers the 19M DomiNations players fresh content and new experiences over the long haul and expands Nexon's mobile reach.

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward: New PvP Mode & Ranked PvP PreSeason Part of v3.21

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 07:21 AM PST

Square Enix has revealed that a new PvP mode is included in Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward with the v3.21 update. Teams of four or eight have one major objective: To steal medals from opponents. In addition, ranked PvP will be launching pre-season play with Season One to start with patch v3.25.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: Whispers of the Old Gods Inadvertently Revealed

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 07:07 AM PST

It seems that nothing is kept under wraps as long as it is supposed to be. Blizzard was set to reveal the next Hearthstone expansion during this weekend's tournament action. However, a photo of an advertisement being painted on the side of a building in New York City has revealed the name: Whispers of the Old Gods.

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