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General Gaming Article


Newegg Daily Deals: Dell 34-Inch Curved Monitor, WD Red 2TB HDD, and More!

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 01:19 PM PDT

Dell Curved Monitor

Top Deal:

Let's be blunt, shall we? When it comes to monitors, some people like a curvaceous panel, and some don't. If you fall into the former category, then check out today's top deal for a Dell 34-inch Curved LED Backlight Monitor 5ms GTG HDMI IPS for $730 with free shipping (normally $787). This 34-inch beauty wields a 3440x1440 display resolution, 5ms (GTG) response time, and a high quality IPS panel.

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Asus GeForce 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready SLI Support G-Sync Support Video Card for $320 with free shipping (normally $373 - use coupon code: [EMCEHGH222]; additional $20 Mail-in rebate; Free Game: The Division with purchase, limited offer)

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Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB Portable External Hard Drive with 200GB of Cloud Storage & Mobile Device Backup USB 3.0 for $80 with free shipping (normally $90 - use coupon code: [EMCEHGH228])

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Pornhub Giving Away Google Cardboard to Kick Off New Virtual Reality Channel

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 10:37 AM PDT

Adult website jumps on the VR bandwagon

Google Cardboard 2

If you thought all this virtual reality hoopla would turn out to be a passing fad, think again. The porn industry is jumping on board, and as we've seen before, that can have a real impact on emerging technologies. In this case, there's a new VR channel coming to Pornhub, one of the most popular adult websites around.

It's also one of the most popular websites, period—according to Alexa, it ranks No. 65 among all internet portals. It's even been featured in popular movies such as Sex Tape starring Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel.

To kick this thing off, Pornhub has partnered up with BaDoinkVR to offer free 360-degree trailers, Fortune reports. BaDoinVR has already been making VR adult content and it will use the trailers to try and draw in more traffic by linking to its website.

"At Pornhub it is our duty to provide our global audience with the latest in cutting edge technology," said Corey Price, Pornhub Vice President. "Virtual reality is the next phase in the constantly metamorphosing world of adult entertainment, and will provide users with a mesmeric experience unlike anything they've seen before."

To promote the launch of a new VR channel, Pornhub is giving away 10,000 Google Cardboard headsets. However, the adult website says its content will also work just fine with other VR platforms, including Samsung Gear VR and the Oculus Rift.

These types of announcements tend to attract a lot of giggles, but there's big money to be made in the porn industry. Citing a Piper Jaffray report, TechCrunch says the VR adult content segment could be worth $1 billion by 2025, which would make VR porn the third biggest market for VR content behind NFL content and video games.

It's not inconceivable. Porn has a history of affecting the market, like it did when HD-DVD and Blu-ray were battling it out. After initially backing HD-DVD, the porn industry threw its weight behind Blu-ray, which played a role in deciding (and ending) the format war.

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Is Your Wireless Mouse a Security Threat?

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 10:01 AM PDT

Mouse problem

Lenovo Wireless Mouse

Back in the early days of computing, the most common way to get a computer virus was by sticking a compromised floppy disk into your PC. But in the Internet era, remote hacks are all the rage, and it turns out your wireless mouse could be yet another vector for attack.

That's the world from Bastille, a cyber security startup that believes it found a critical flaw with today's wireless rodents, Reuters reports. The flaw is that wireless mice from companies like HP, Dell, Lenovo, Amazon, and others don't take advantage of encryption.

"That makes it possible for the attacker to send unencrypted traffic to the dongle pretending to be a keyboard and have it result as keystrokes on your computer. This would be the same as if the attacker was sitting at your computer typing on the computer," said Marc Newlin, a security researcher at Bastille.

Newlin and Balint Sabeer, another reseacher with Bastille, set out to see how far away they could be from one another while still hacking the other person's system. It's farther than you might think—180 meters (~590.5 feet).

As Newlin explains it, an attacker could send data to a wireless mouse's dongle that spoofs the mouse but is actually a keyboard. If the attacker then sent keystrokes at 1,000 words per minute—easy with a macro— it could take control of the PC or infiltrate the network within just a few seconds.

This only works wireless mice that connect via a USB donglei; Bluetooth rodents aren't susceptible. Bastille says that some companies are now pushing out firmware updates to prevent these types of attacks, though the bigger issue is the need to rethink cyber security to take into account all wireless traffic.

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Google Yanks Chrome App Launcher for Windows, Mac, and Linux

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 09:28 AM PDT

You weren't using it anyway

Chrome App Launcher

Show of hands, how many of you were using Google's Chrome app launcher on your Windows desktop? What about your Linux box? Anybody on a Mac using the Chrome app launcher?

Don't worry, we didn't hack your webcam so we can't really see if you're raising your hand, but we suspect it's not many. That's the same conclusion Google came to, so it's retiring its Chrome app launcher on Windows, Linux, and Mac.

"The app launcher makes Chrome apps easy to open outside the browser, but we've found that users on Windows, Mac, and Linux prefer to launch their apps from within Chrome.With Chrome's continued emphasis on simplicity and streamlining browser features, the launcher will be removed from those platforms. It will remain unchanged on Chrome OS," Google stated in a blog post.

This won't happen right away—Google's drawing out the retirement over the next several months. Starting in a few weeks, Chrome will no longer enable the launcher when users first install a Chrome app. Anyone that currently has it installed will receive a notice of Google's plans around the same time. And in July, Google will remove existing instances of the launcher.

With the Chrome app launcher on various desktops, Google was trying to get away from the mental separation of cloud services for local ones. It works in Chrome OS because Chromebooks are highly dependent on Internet connections, but on other platforms, users simply preferred to launch Google's apps from within Chrome.

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MMORPG News

MMORPG News


Chronicle: Runescape Legends: Open Beta Preview

Posted: 21 Mar 2016 07:27 PM PDT

With their rich fantasy background, collectible card-games have become fertile ground for MMOs looking to expand into new areas. As a result, it's unsurprising to see Runescape-developer Jagex enter the fray with a new title of their own. But, far from being a reskin of run-of-the-mill mechanics, Chronicle: Runescape Legends is something entirely different, offering a surprisingly interesting twist on traditional turn-based play.

Elder Scrolls Online: Our Thieves Guild DLC Review

Posted: 21 Mar 2016 05:13 PM PDT

The Thieves Guild was released just a short while ago. If you've spent any time progressing through the storyline or advancing through the Thieves Guild passive skill lines you may have noticed this DLC isn't anything like the previous two. That said, it does display one major aspect that is missing.

Gloria Victis: Penalty Islands Added, Starter Zones Overhauled

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 06:23 AM PDT

The Gloria Victis team has sent word that the latest update has been deployed that brings new islands into the game that will become the home of exiled players until they earn enough reputation to leave. Players become exiled due to excessive unlawful behavior.

Battleborn: Open Beta Dates Revealed - PS4 First, PC/XBox One to Follow

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 06:13 AM PDT

The Battleborn site has been updated with a revelation of the open beta dates. PlayStation 4 players can get started on April 8th with PC and XBox One players able to join the fray on April 13th. The open beta phase will end on April 18th.

Fallout 4: Survival Mode Entering Steam Beta Next Week

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 05:20 AM PDT

Bethesda has Tweeted that the Fallout 4 Survival mode will be entering Steam beta next week. This is good news for players who have been looking forward to new challenges in FO4.

Overwatch: New Map, 'Weekly Brawl' Play Mode & More in Latest Update

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 04:02 AM PDT

Overwatch have a big new patch to explore that brings a new map, a new weekly brawl play mode, and improvements to the Play of the Game feature along with bug fixes and balance updates.

Dark Souls 3: Steady Your Nerves -- Here is the Official Launch Trailer

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 03:18 AM PDT

While the release of Dark Souls III in NA/EU isn't until April, the Japanese launch for the game is on track for March 24th. Namco-Bandai has released the launch trailer for DSIII that is all in English with Japanese subtitles. Time to steady your nerves...after watching the trailer though.

General: Infographic - Best Medieval RPGs by Addiktz

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 11:46 AM PDT

To fulfill that place inside each of us that requires a fill of Medieval fantasy, adventure and action, some people watch Game of Thrones, others join Medieval clubs... while others, gamers, immerse themselves into Medieval role playing gaming worlds. Addiktz has done the work to pick out 7 leading Medieval RPG games from the long list of them.

Bombshell: Patch 1.1 Brings Better Camera, AI, Keybiding & More

Posted: 21 Mar 2016 05:07 PM PDT

The Bombshell team has been hard at work on the game since it launched to less than stellar reviews earlier this year. Today marks a seminal day with the release of the v1.1 update that brings a number of new features, bug fixes and enhancements into the game. Mouse and keyboard buttons can now be bound, the camera has been pushed back 25%, controls have been overhauled, monster placement and AI have been improved to name but a few.

EverQuest: Ragefire Progression Server Unlocks Scars of Velious

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 03:47 PM PDT

The EverQuest Ragefire progression server has unlocked the Scars of Velious expansion according to a post on the official site. All Access members can check it out for themselves.

SMITE: Bellona/Battle Maiden Gift Key Giveaway!

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 03:34 PM PDT

MMORPG.com has been given some special gift keys for SMITE that will give players the Godess Belladona and the Battle Maiden skin - with a total value of $6 USD! These keys can be redeemed on PC, XBOX One or Playstation 4. Get your key now while supplies last!

General: Infographic - Best World War 2 Games by Addiktz

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 11:51 AM PDT

Whether it's the specialized tank, warplane or warship experience that Wargaming's "World of" series brought to the World War 2 gaming experience (with "World of Tanks," "World of Warplanes" and "World of Warships"); or whether it's the ground force first-person shooter perspective that Call of Duty contributed to the World War 2 scene with "Call of Duty: World at War"; or the unique and bloody RTS experience of "Men of War," these were Addiktz' 5 picks.

Chronicles of Elyria: New Environment Screens Show a Beautiful World

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 02:37 PM PDT

The Chronicles of Elyria team has posted four new screens on its Facebook page. The four show a castle wall with a village growing up outside. Check them out and let us know what you think!

Shards Online: Next Build Delayed One Week to March 31st

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 01:25 PM PDT

The Shards Online site has been updated with a notice to testers that the 0.3.3 update will be delayed by one week to give the team more chances to get some more bug squashing done. The new client will be available for download on March 31st.

Camelot Unchained: CSE's Sausage

Posted: 20 Mar 2016 05:24 PM PDT

A lot, "a lot" is roughly number of CSE updates we've seen over the last few of weeks (30 plus youtube videos alone). It's almost like they planned for this or something (stirs his pot). After being in a lull (by their standards) for a few months it's nice to see CSE firing in all cylinders. It would be impossible to cover everything, or even almost everything CSE has been showing us so I'll have to go with...bullet points! How exciting!

Heroes of the Storm: Dustin Browder Talks Bans & Draft UI in Latest PTR Build

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 12:53 PM PDT

The newest PTR build has arrived for Heroes of the Storm players interested in testing it out. In the new video diary, Browder discusses the new hero ban system that can create some interesting game play challenges and opportunities. Browder further introduces about other core features in the current build. Check it out and then head to the Heroes of the Storm site for more details.

Warframe: An Anniversary Where Tenno Benefit

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 12:45 PM PDT

The Warframe team is celebrating its third anniversary by celebrating its players, or Tenno. Everyone logging into the game will receive a nice package of gifts that includes both previous years' anniversary packages, a Dex Sybaris rifle, Dex Dakra and Dex Furis, all complete with Lotus-themes.

Fallout 4: Building My Mr. Roboto in Automatron

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 12:29 PM PDT

Fallout 4's first big DLC, the $9.99 Automatron came out today, and I've been diving in with renewed interest to the game because (quite frankly) who doesn't want to build their own robot army? Read on for our first impressions of the game's first big downloadable add-on.

Black Desert Online: Network Improvements to be Addressed Tomorrow

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 12:02 PM PDT

The Black Desert Online team has posted a short notice to players that the game will be down for maintenance on Wednesday, March 23rd for approximately eight hours during which network improvements in bandwidth and latency will be addressed. This downtime also includes the forum and website.

General: Exidium Corp Alpha Key Giveaway!

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 11:51 AM PDT

MMORPG.com has been give alpha test keys for Exidium Corp - a new game where you explore and develop far away planets. Get your key now!

General: Infographic - Best Anime MMOs by Addiktz

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 11:42 AM PDT

If you're one of those people who can't get enough of that big, bulby eyed cartoony look characteristic of anime, then these are 8 of the best anime MMORPG games Addiktz recently released in their Top 8 Best Anime MMORPGs infographic.

General: Two Years of RPGs Incoming from Nordic Games

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 11:35 AM PDT

Nordic Games has an amazing line up of RPGs coming in the next two years. Between 2016 and 2017, "pure" RPGs and RPG hybrids will be heading to nearly any platform imaginable.

General: Adventure Quest 3D - Breathing New Life Into an Old Favorite

Posted: 20 Mar 2016 05:20 PM PDT

The team at Artix is ready to launch Adventure Quest 3D which will bring in the third generation of the Adventure Quest game with updated graphics, all new design, and the same MMO gameplay that fans have adored for over a decade.

EVE Online: Chronicles of a New Eden - What I Expect From Fanfest

Posted: 20 Mar 2016 05:11 PM PDT

EVE Fanfest is now exactly a month away, and for those of you who might be unfamiliar, it's one of the biggest weekends all year for EVE Online. Between Fanfest and EVE Vegas, which I covered extensively last year, both gatherings are a chance for CCP to shake hands with their players, talk to them about upcoming changes, announce new projects, and then get blindly drunk. It's a pretty good time.

SMITE: PS4 Open Beta Begins, 2nd Anniversary Weekend Incoming

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 08:25 AM PDT

Hi-Rez Studios has announced that the SMITE open beta for PlayStation 4 has kicked off. In addition, this weekend marks SMITE's second anniversary with the devs providing several events and promotions through March 28th to celebrate.

Fallout 4: Automatron, First DLC Arrives Today

Posted: 22 Mar 2016 08:13 AM PDT

Bethesda has announced that the first post-release Fallout 4 DLC will be released today. Called Automatron, the new content brings the Mechanist back into the game with his team of evil robots. Players are invited to hunt them down to harvest their parts to build their own bot out of the harvested components.

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