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• Report: Desktop Vendors "Pessimistic" About Chrome OS
• Opera 11.60 (Tunny) Beta Now Available
• Amazon Taking A Loss On Each $79 Kindle
• Rumor: Nokia Working With AT&T On 4G LTE Lumia 800
• Zynga Threatened Employees With Firing To Reclaim Stock
• Asus, Acer Cut Ultrabook Orders, is the Form Factor Doomed?
• How To Erase Your Digital Footprint
• Gross Stat of the Day: 16 Percent of Cell Phones Have Poop on Them
• Browser Extension of the Week: Send to Kindle
• Netgear WNDR4500 Wi-Fi Router Review

Report: Desktop Vendors "Pessimistic" About Chrome OS Posted: 10 Nov 2011 08:41 PM PST Google's cloud-based Chrome OS was seen as a threat to Windows by some (highly excitable) people when the search giant first talked about it in 2009. This was especially thought to be a possibility where the limited computing needs of the less tech savvy were concerned. That threat, however, never materialized. But Google isn't ready to give up yet. It's now trying to convince PC vendors to begin selling desktops with the cloud-based OS. According to Digitimes, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt encouraged PC vendors to use Chrome OS for desktop PCs in a recent speech in Taiwan. However, PC vendors don't seem too keen on the whole idea due to the disappointing demand for Chromebooks. The report, which does not name any of the PC vendors involved, says vendors are demanding greater "resources and support" from Google. Digitimes sources claim that Acer Cromia 700 Chromebook sales stood at just 5,000 units at the end of July - a month after Chromebooks made their debut. It further claims that Samsung experienced "even lower sales than Acer."

Opera 11.60 (Tunny) Beta Now Available Posted: 10 Nov 2011 08:14 PM PST Opera today released a new beta version of its eponymous browser. The Opera 11.60 (Tunny) beta brings a host of changes, enhancements and bug fixes. These include "major changes to both the user interface and the core of the browser." Hit the jump for more. The Opera 11.60 beta features some new HTML5 functionality, including a new HTML5 parser  (Ragnarök), support for HTML5 custom scheme and content handlers, improved HTML5 video capabilities, and support for HTML5 microdata (first browser to do so). Where the interface is concerned, the browser now features a star to the right of the address bar, allowing the user to easily bookmark web pages. There are also "fixes and tweaks to the Featherweight skin, including a new Featherweight address field." The browser vendor has also added CSS3 radial gradients, "so front-end designers can create hypnotic ellipses or awesome double rainbows."

Amazon Taking A Loss On Each $79 Kindle Posted: 10 Nov 2011 02:55 PM PST Those with even a passing familiarity with tech news sat up and took notice when Amazon announced a $79 Kindle a few weeks ago. While the e-ink devices are certainly cheaper to make than they once were, iSupplyi has done a breakdown analysis of the device and found that Amazon is losing money on each and every Kindle sold. The total bill of materials? $84.25. According to iSupplyi, the e-ink screen was the most expensive component at $30.50. The curcuit board was next at $30.37. That only leaves a few bucks for other parts, and $5.66 in assembly costs. Amazon likely makes up the loss, and a hefty profit from the ads shown on this version of the Kindle, as well as from book purchases.  The industry also suspects that Amazon is taking a loss on the upcoming Kindle Fire tablet. Amazon has realized that it's not the devices that make it successful, it's the services that make the money. Selling these devices for a small loss is the best way to build market share.

Rumor: Nokia Working With AT&T On 4G LTE Lumia 800 Posted: 10 Nov 2011 02:41 PM PST Nokia's recently announced Lumia 800 seems like a competent smartphone, the only problem is that it's not available in the US. The Verge is reporting that there's a perfectly good explanation for that. Nokia is working closely with AT&T to bring the Lumia 800 to the US with LTE 4G data on the carrier's brand new network. The current Lumia runs Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, but the AT&T version might wait on the next iteration, called Tango which should include LTE support. The alternative is to add in the code to support the faster data standard on Mango. If true, this would be the first LTE Windows Phone device. AT&T's data network has just gotten off the ground and there are only two phones that support it. As this is still in the rumor stage, we can't know if Verizon's LTE network is also a target. The cheaper Lumia 710 has been rumored to hit T-Mobile in an HSPA+ flavor. While the devices are better than Nokia's recent efforts, this uncertainty isn't helping them.

Zynga Threatened Employees With Firing To Reclaim Stock Posted: 10 Nov 2011 02:26 PM PST A new report details some seriously shady practices at FarmVille maker Zynga last year. Apparently the firm was using large batches of stock to entice the hottest talent in silicon valley to join up. This is fairly common in tech start-ups. However, in the process for planning it's impending IPO, Zynga CEO Mark Pincus became worried they had given out too much stock. His solution was simple: force employees to give it back. Along with his executive team, Pincus began demanding that many employees return their non-vested stock to the company. This understandably upset workers, who had foregone higher pay in exchange for stock that could potentially make them super-wealthy when the company goes public. The threats were apparently not idle, either. Employees that did not comply would be terminated.  According to the report, only two Zynga workers stood up to Pincus. One left the company, and the other still works there. Both retained lawyers and worked out a settlement allowing them to return only a part of non-vested shares. There might be a business justification for this behavior, but we can't help but find it contemptible.

Asus, Acer Cut Ultrabook Orders, is the Form Factor Doomed? Posted: 10 Nov 2011 02:09 PM PST Asus and Acer, the same two companies largely responsible for the success of the netbook form factor and, by association, Intel's Atom platform, are having a hard time selling Intel's Ultrabook concept to the masses. To wit, both companies recently reduced their Ultrabook orders by as much as 40 percent simply because initial sales numbers weren't looking all that hot. According to DigiTimes, the two companies had ordered as many as 300,000 Ultrabook units from upstream ODMs, but after being met with a lukewarm reception, those orders were slashed to 150,000 to 180,000 units only. That doesn't bode well for Intel's Ultrabook concept, though it's still early in the game and prices are still higher than where Intel would like them to be. And make no mistake, this is largely an issue of price. Depending on the specific model, you're not likely to score a Zenbook by Asus for under $1,050, and that's with only a 128GB SSD and 4GB of memory. It's a little easier to find an Aspire S3 by Acer for under $1,000, which is where Intel envisions Ultrabooks sitting on the price scale. Image Credit: Asus

How To Erase Your Digital Footprint Posted: 10 Nov 2011 01:42 PM PST Think about all the things you've used your Internet for in the past 24 hours. You've probably checked your email, updated your Facebook status, paid some bills through online banking, read up on the latest news, and took the time before bed to video chat with a far-flung childhood friend. Even after logging out and turning off your computer, the information you've just accessed or created continues to wander the great plains of the World Wide Web.  This information that we leave behind about ourselves on a daily basis is known as our digital footprint. Like stepping in wet concrete, these trails we unwittingly leave behind can be tough to erase. With the rise of identity theft, corporate tracking, and the ability of "Big Brother" to access our private data, it is more important than ever for Internet users to be aware of how past and future data can be erased and controlled more effectively. How Big is My Footprint? To truly understand just how big your digital footprint is, there are several tools available that can be easily accessed and added to your computer for constant monitoring and control. Google is one of the most commonly accused mediums for collecting our data, and rightfully so. That ad that just popped up on your GMail page for cookbooks does indeed have something to do with your search for a killer Spam recipe for last Sunday's tailgate party. On a daily basis Google pings your browser for information about browsing history, allowing the search giant to improve their search algorithms and target advertising. Interested in seeing just how often this is happening? Download the free software offering Google Alarm, created by F.A.T. Labs, which is available for both Firefox and Chrome browsers. This add-on will notify you each time you are sending data to Google. Just make sure you disable the sound option for this. I jumped out of my chair the first time the (very loud) alarm went off, and kept going off almost every time I visited a new site.  Unless you have a serious love for air horns or are trying to induce a heart attack don't forget to do this! Another way to measure your digital footprint is to see how much advertising companies have been allowed to track your browsing habits. "But I never gave any companies permission to know about sites I visit" you insist. The sad reality is that simply visiting certain sites allows advertising companies to place what are known as "tracking cookies" on your computer. Cookies are small chunks of data created by web servers that are delivered through a web browser and stored on your computer. They allow websites that you often frequent to keep track of your online patterns and preferences, creating a personalized experience. Leading the fight to raise awareness and provide solutions to this issue is the Network Advertising Initiative, a coalition of cooperative of online marketing and analytics companies committed to "building consumer awareness and establishing responsible business and data management practices and standards." According to the NAI, "Most of the advertising online today is provided by 3rd party ad networks. These networks use tools such as cookies to track your Web preferences and usage patterns in order to tailor advertising content to your interests. What you may not realize is that information gathered at one website may be used to direct ad content at another site." To combat this, the NAI has created a service that scans your computer to identify those member companies that have placed an advertising cookie file on your computer. The results from running this simple diagnostic can be eye-opening about how much your internet habits are being monitored. Another method of obtaining a simple estimate about your digital footprint is by using the Digital Footprint Calculator, provided as a service from the EMC Corporation. The software download, which is available for both Windows and Mac, measures user input about the frequency of emails, photo and video uploads, phone usage, web browsing, and where in the world you live. After submitting your estimates, the calculator will provide you with an actual file size of your presence on the Internet. The software also ironically provides an option of creating a ticker widget to share your results on a web page, thus expanding your footprint in the process. Looking for a quick way to determining digital shoe size? Write down every site on the Internet you have created a user account for. Sound impossible? For most of us, we have cast such a wide personal net across the web, that it is insurmountable to go back and accurately pinpoint where we've left information about ourselves. Attempting to complete this exercise may bring on the realization that caging the Internet beast that is your personal information is next to impossible, and for the most part, it is. Fortunately, there are organizations and free software offerings that can help you bring your data monster into submission. Erasing Your Digital Footprint Now that you've had the chance to measure just how big your footprint is, what steps can be taken to try and erase it? Let's start with cookies. A simple way to ensure safe browsing without a trail is to make sure you are cleaning out your cache of cookies on your computer. Accessing the preferences option in any browser and clicking the "delete cookies" option can easily do this. A word of warning though: those users who enjoy auto-login and personal customization and personalization of sites you frequent will be deleted. If you would like a more thorough method of cleaning up cookies, as well as Internet history and other tracking tools, there are free options available. A popular software offering (and a MaximumPC favorite) for Windows users is CCleaner. CCleaner, which is available as a free download or pay version (if you want technical support included), cleans all Internet history, cookies, auto-complete forms, and index files from your computer. Supported browsers include IE, Firefox, Chrome, Opera and Safari. Another option to clean cookies on your computer, particularly flash cookies, is a freeware program called Flash Cookie Cleaner. Flash cookies are simply cookies created by Adobe Flash plug-ins on websites that perform the same snooping tasks as regular cookies. Flash Cookie Cleaner works to eliminate these files, but also contains options to save cookies to sites you trust and wish to keep information on. Another easy way to erase your digital footprint is to make sure you are deleting accounts to websites you no longer frequent. Sites can often employ difficult account cancellation practices, which can discourage users from going through the trouble. Smashing Magazine writer Cameron Chapman has compiled an excellent article on how to delete your account from popular websites. This can be one of the quickest ways to erase your personal data, making it unavailable to be used by one company or sold to another. Still have your Friendster, MySpace, or Bebo account active? That data is still available for others to see! Erasing personal information that has already been made public on the web should be the next step in your clean-out process. Do a basic search of your name on sites such as Spoke, Intelius and WhitePages to pull up what the rest of the world sees about you. From there, it becomes a tedious (but worthwhile) process of filling out online forms and making phone calls with these services to limit or remove your personal information from company databases. For more information on public data companies to check and how to remove your information from them, check out this article from Gizmodo writer Kelly Hodgkins. If drastic measures are needed to erase your information, companies are ready and waiting to "wash out" your digital footprint: for a price.  Reputation.com offers a suite of paid services to protect, promote, and defend their customers' personal data online. Their tagline? "Scammers, stalkers and identity thieves prey on private data. Equally harmful are things we call negative content — a bad review of your business, a nasty comment on Facebook, an article about something from your past that's simply irrelevant now — that could damage your personal life or your livelihood. We can help." If an absolute face lift or dramatic reduction of your online information is needed, pay services such as this may be your quickest way to a smaller digital shoe size. Controlling the Size of Your Footprint Now that you've taken the red pill and realized the realities of living a life connected to the Internet, how can you better protect yourself in the future? There are several basic tools available for the privacy-conscious; most of them free. Let's start with the biggest data hog of them all: Facebook. A recent report by Nielsen found that in August 2011, the average U.S. user spent an average of seven hours and 46 minutes on Facebook, which is up from five hours and 46 minutes just a year ago. With all of the news feeds, friend requests, photo tags, and application requests, not to mention the amount of sites that can be accessed through your Facebook account, it is easy to see how the shoe making the digital footprint is increasingly coming from Mr. Zuckerberg's creation. If you would like to keep Facebook in check and minimize its invasion into your online life, check out Disconnect, a browser extension available for Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. The purpose of this extension is to "help people understand and control the data they share online." Disconnect will disable third-party tracking, depersonalize searches, identify and block information requests from websites, and allows the user to easily unblock these requests if so chosen. If you are a Chrome browser user, another tool available is Facebook Disconnect, created by former Google engineer Brian Kennish. Facebook Disconnect works in the background of your browser to block all traffic from third-party sites to Facebook servers, but still allowing users to access their Facebook normally. Continuously staying on top of your online presence should become a regular routine. Again, Google (I swear they are not paying me) is the easiest avenue to accomplishing this task. Simply doing a search of your name and popular aliases on a regular basis is one easy method. The service Google Alerts will actually send regular email updates every time your name is queried. Both of these simple steps can help you monitor the information other people are looking at pertaining to you and where they are accessing it from. Now that you have this handy guide to walk you through how to purge that data, channel your inner-Jason Bourne every so often and control your data like the secret agent you always wanted to be! Be sure to check out a related article by online privacy expert Dan Tynan for more information. To help further minimize your digital footprint, privacy advocate Moxie Marlinspike created a service called GoogleSharing, which allows users to search through Google without being tracked. The technology scrambles search requests that are sent to Google, making it impossible to tell where or from whom the request is coming from. Facebook is not the only site where your information is vulnerable. Virtually every site on the Internet leaves your information open to ad peddlers. Barring these companies from accessing your personal information can greatly reduce the size of your digital footprint. In addition to their tracker cookie scanning feature, The aforementioned National Advertising Initiative has created an opt-out program for web users, which requires their more than 70 member companies to no longer deliver web ads tailored to from your usage patterns. This does not mean you will no longer see web ads on the sites you visit, but it will reduce the amount of organizations that will mine your data and generate personalized advertisements as you browse the web. Another organization committed to protecting your personal information and reducing your footprint is PrivacyChoice, which allows users to add a bookmark to your browser that scans your history and automatically sends opt-out requests to  over 100 ad networks. No longer will your browsing habits be analyzed for profit thanks to organizations such as these. Even with these precautions there is no absolute way to make your information available only to you. Once something is done online, expect it to be there forever. Don't bother thinking you can hide anything online because there is nowhere to hide. The best strategy for reducing your footprint is to remember to step back every once in awhile, and not rely on the Internet to service every facet of your life. Every picture doesn't need to be geo-tagged; every new social media site does not have to be joined permanently. Every detail of your personal life does not have to be put on display for others to see. Just like you take steps to protect your physical information, remember to take steps to monitor and protect your digital information as well.

Gross Stat of the Day: 16 Percent of Cell Phones Have Poop on Them Posted: 10 Nov 2011 12:19 PM PST Fair warning: If you're a hypochondriac, germaphobe, or just hate gross things, stop reading right now and go wash your hands, your cell phone, your keyboard, and your light switches. Don't ask why, just do it, and when you're finished, go ahead and scrub your Wii Fit Balance Board, computer printer, and remote controls. Whatever you do, don't take a peek at KeepingItKleen.com's latest Tech Germs infographics, some of those stats you won't be able to flush from your mind. One of them is already ingrained into your noggin thanks to the title above, but your cell phone isn't the only thing that might be nasty. According to Keeping It Kleen, keyboards are five times dirtier than a toilet seat and are 150 times over the acceptable limit for bacteria levels. A can of compressed air will knock those Pizza Pocket crumbs out from the crevices, but the real solution is to wipe your keyboard with a disinfectant cloth or use a cloth with dish soap diluted with water, Keeping It Kleen says. If you sneeze on your electronics, be aware that resulting cold and flu germs can stay on a surface for up to 48 hours. Oh, and don't lick a remote control, Keeping It Kleen says (seriously). Check out the nasty infographic here (don't worry, it's safe for work, it's just icky to read). Image Credit: KeepingItKleen.com

Browser Extension of the Week: Send to Kindle Posted: 10 Nov 2011 11:36 AM PST Surfing the web from your desktop rig or laptop is a brilliant way to enjoy scads of free reading material from around the globe. That said, it's not ideally suited for those of us who prefer to peruse our words on the go. One could argue that sending content to a smartphone or tablet would be the way to go, but for individuals with a freakishly low data cap, or worse, no mobile device to speak of, doing so isn't a viable option. For owners of an Amazon Kindle, however, there is another option to consider: Send to Kindle--our Browser Extension of the Week.  Send to Kindle allows Kindle owners to push the webpage they're viewing to read later on their Kindle Device. Available for use with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Internet Explorer 9, Send to Kindle is easy to install and use. Simply download the extension, install it set your usage preferences, and you'll be up in running in minutes. When you click the Send to Kindle icon located in your browser's navigation bar the extension automatically identifies the main content of the page you're currently browsing, packages it up for Kindle and fires it off into cyberspace to download and read on your device later. The extension even offers users the ability to send content to their Evernote or Instapaper accounts. With that kind of versatility, you'll never be short of something to read or the means to send it. Be sure to check in every Thursday for another edition of Maximum PC's Browser Extension of the Week.

Netgear WNDR4500 Wi-Fi Router Review Posted: 10 Nov 2011 11:12 AM PST At long last, a router to get excited about It's easy to become jaded when you review as much cutting-edge hardware as we do. We try not to be curmudgeons, but we do get grumpy when next-gen hardware fails to make a leap in performance—or worse, when it falls behind the gear it's intended to supplant. So we're happy to report that benchmarking Netgear's new WNDR4500 left us grinning from ear to ear. This is the fastest router we've ever tested, and it's packed with new features. Netgear continues to brand its wireless routers with two different model numbers. The WNDR4500, for example, is also marketed as the N900, presumably because this is a dual-band model that's capable of supporting three 150Mb/s spatial streams on both its 2.4- and 5GHz radios: Three times 150 equals 450, and 450 times two equal 900. That's nonsense, of course, because the two radios can't be bonded to serve a single client. It's also unfortunate, because this router is so fabulous it doesn't need to be hyped. Netgear wants consumers to keep the WNDR4500 vertical: The router comes mounted to its base with screws. The WNDR4500 is dramatically faster than the older WNDR3700, which supports only two spatial streams on each of its frequency bands. At close range, the WNDR4500 achieved TCP throughput of 151Mb/s on its 2.4GHz radio, and a staggering 251Mb/s on its 5GHz radio. Compare that to the WNDR3700's 84.3Mb/s and 175Mb/s performance, respectively. The new router beat the old by a wide margin at every test location with the notable exception of our media room, where the WNDR3700's 5GHz radio beat the WNDR4500's by 27 percent. Interestingly enough, the WNDR3700's hardwired switch also proved to be slightly faster than the one on the WNDR4500, with the old router outperforming the new by 11Mb/s (887Mb/s versus 876Mb/s). The WNDR4500 is the first router we've seen to boast USB 3.0 ports (two, to support both a storage device and a multifunction printer). This is a long overdue development, but we encountered a curious anomaly when we performed our NAS benchmark test, using a 500GB Western Digital My Passport USB 3.0 drive: The WNDR4500 was more than twice as fast as the WNDR3700 when writing files to the portable drive, but the WNDR3700 was significantly faster when reading files from it. Netgear has completely revamped the router's browser-based user interface, although you won't need to access it right away: The default SSID for the 2.4GHz radio and a unique, but easy-to-remember password for both radios (ours was "magicalfire673") are printed right on the side of the device. Simply add "-5G" to access the 5GHz network. You're free to change any of the SSIDs or passwords, of course. You can also operate password-optional guest networks on both radios, with the ability to restrict guests to Internet access only, access to the Internet and other clients on the same SSID, or access to your entire network. Netgear has come up with a free newb-friendly client app called Netgear Genie that's very similar in functionality to Cisco's Network Magic. You can control most aspects of the router's settings with this tool, display network maps, establish parental controls (administered via OpenDNS), monitor your bandwidth consumption, and more. Aside from the oddly slow USB read performance—and the absurd "900" branding—we can't find a single flaw in the WNDR4500. If you have the budget, this is the router to buy. $180, www.netgear.com

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MMO News

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• Flyff v18 gets a launch date
• Tribes Ascend Gameplay #2
• Second New Origins arriving in Dragon Saga
• Lime Odyssey professions revealed
• Pockie Ninja to release Chapter Five
• Elsword launches new content update
• War of the Immortals launches closed beta
• New data shows F2P market continuing to grow
• Rusty Hearts launches Cell of Darkness, reveals game numbers
• Eden Eternal

Flyff v18 gets a launch date Posted: 10 Nov 2011 06:55 PM PST Flyff: Fly For Fun’s latest update, V18: Renaissance, is now coming out of open beta and will launch on November 21, earlier than planned. The update will boost mid-level content with three new dungeons, plus new quests and rewards. The drop system has also been overhauled so that monsters will now drop loot scaled to their difficulty, making it easier for players to obtain the gear they need. Flyff is published by gPotato, which also publishes Prius Online and Luna Online. Flyff: Fly For Fun Gameplay Screenshot Source: Flyff V18: Renaissance Launching on November 21st! Open Beta Paves the Way to New Mid-Level Dungeons, Weapons, and Overhauled Drop System Sunnyvale, Calif. November 10, 2011 –  For countless hours hundreds of players have been engaged in the Open Beta of Flyff V18: Renaissance.  Soon their shared experiences will pay off as Flyff prepares for the expansion's official release on November 21st!   New mid-level dungeons, weapons, and a completely overhauled drop system await those ready to take flight once again! The community's response to the open beta has been tremendous.  New players and long-time veterans have scoured the game, experiencing more than 100 new quests and dozens of new items.  Players from around the world helped iron out bugs and test the myriad of possibilities in Flyff's new and improved features.  The resulting developments have helped Flyff usher in an early release of the expansion. With the beta players also got their chance at previewing the long anticipated mid-level content of Flyff's new dungeons.  The three new dungeons, including the Royal Freighters, have been carefully designed to provide content for mid-level Flyffers yearning for more action. Epic battles for control of gilded ships against the vicious Silverwing Duchess is available to all mid-level adventurers, as are the quests that will help recapture the vessels and valuable weaponry from her perilous minions. The rewards in these dungeons will also be suitably adapted for mid-level fighters as well, thanks to the newly overhauled Drop System.   Monsters everywhere will drop items scaled according to their difficulty, helping everyone achieve the armor and weaponry they have been longing for. Flyffers tired of receiving paltry items after having toiled for hours on a dungeon run can now obtain the magnificent rewards they deserve. Learn more about the upcoming expansion and other Flyff news by visiting the official website at http://flyff.gpotato.com/v18/.

Tribes Ascend Gameplay #2 Posted: 10 Nov 2011 04:43 PM PST To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Tribes Ascend Page. Tribes Ascend is a 3D Futuristic FPS with MMO progression elements. The game is published by Hi-Rez the same studio behind Global Agenda. Tribes Ascend is a sequel to the original Tribes and Tribes 2 which were buy to play games published in the late nineties. The video above features some additional gameplay on top of the first look video already recorded. The game is currently in closed beta but no more character wipes are planned so any progress made now will persist into live. To learn more about Tribes Ascend check out the official MMOHut DC Universe Online page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos.

Second New Origins arriving in Dragon Saga Posted: 10 Nov 2011 01:39 PM PST Dragon Saga has announced that its next expansion, New Origins: Phase 2, will be released next week on November 15. The update adds the Socket Card Exchange, letting players add Elemental bonuses to armors and weapons. Many bosses will also be gaining new elemental bonuses in the update. The update is also adding two new dungeons (Red Fox Delta and Spirit Dungeon), updates to F6 and F7 Mission maps, PvP changes, and new monsters, armor, and weapons. Dragon Saga is published by Gravity Interactive, which also publishes Rose Online and Ragnarok Online. Dragon Saga Gameplay Screenshot Source: WARPPORTAL RELEASES NEW EXPANSION FOR DRAGON SAGA  "NEW ORIGINS: PHASE 2" Master the Elements, Control your Destiny! MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (November 10, 2011) – The monsters of Dragon Saga are getting stronger with their new found elemental attributes but the Dragon Fellowship are preparing their warrior's armors and weapons, to allow them to wield the power of the elements to fight off the hordes. Socket your armor, socket your weapons, you decide how you control the elements, in the latest DRAGON SAGA expansion: "New Origins: Phase 2" to be released on November 15th, 2011! More information can be found at https://playdragonsaga.com The New Origins: Phase 2 expansion will introduce heroes to the Socket Card Exchange, which will allow players to add Elemental attributes to their armor and weapons. This will give heroes an all new way to boost their characters in combination with the Enchanting and Soul crafting systems. Heroes aren't the only ones getting the attribute system however, several of the bosses and other monsters will also be getting an elemental makeover. So heroes will have to stay on their toes to combine the right attributes to turn the tides of combat in their favor. Together with the Elemental Attribute System comes: ·         New Dungeons o   Red Fox Delta & Spirit Dungeon ·         New Monsters ·         New Armors & Weapons ·         F6 and F7 Mission map updates ·         PvP Changes ·         And more!

Lime Odyssey professions revealed Posted: 10 Nov 2011 01:24 PM PST Aeria Games has revealed today the three profession classes in the dual-class system of Lime Odyssey, in which players have both a battle class and crafting class to switch between freely. Profession classes have their own line of quests and assignments they can pursue. The three professions in the game are the Chef, who searches for fruits, meats, and other cooking ingredients to cook up potions and meals; the Tailor, who makes cloth and leather armors from animal fur; and the Blacksmith, who creates armor and weapons from metal, ore, and wood. Aeria Games also publishes Eden Eternal and Golden Age. Lime Odyssey – Crafting Screenshots: Source: Lime Odyssey Developer Blog: Professions and Crafting Tailor, Chef & Blacksmith Trades Revealed for Upcoming 3D Fantasy MMORPG SANTA CLARA, Calif.  – Nov. 10, 2011 – Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, today released new details about the three profession-based classes available for characters in Lime Odyssey: The Chronicles of Orta, its upcoming 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). One of Lime Odyssey's most unique and well-developed features is a dual-class system that allows a character to adopt both a battle-themed role and a professional trade. In Lime Odyssey, players assign a race, battle-themed class, and domestic profession to their new character. Available professions are the handy Chef, skilled Tailor and rugged Blacksmith. Once in-game, players can switch between their character's battle class and profession at any time with the push of a button. Both the battle and professional traits are equally important to a character's survival as they journey across the magical continent of Orta in search of Lime. Any race can adopt one of these professions in Lime Odyssey: The Chronicles of Orta: Blacksmith – Gather metal, ore and wood extracts as you travel. Learn to forge armor and powerful weaponry for you and your friends. Chef – Search the land for various fruits, berries, meats and other ingredients. Cook up potions and meals to strengthen and heal your party. Tailor – Stitch together leather and cloth armors for the less hearty races from animal furs and other materials you find in Orta. Gather the required materials then switch to your profession class. Your character will whip out a set of trade-specific tools and begin crafting before your eyes! Obtain hundreds of profession-themed quests, ranging from simple tasks to complex assignments. Each profession's end product becomes either a helpful tool or a viable commodity for trade. Interested players can learn more about the game and sign up to participate in upcoming alpha and beta tests for Lime Odyssey at: http://limeodyssey.aeriagames.com.

Pockie Ninja to release Chapter Five Posted: 10 Nov 2011 01:04 PM PST Chapter Five: Protect Sakura Mainland will be the latest update for Pockie Ninja, and will go live later this week, introducing the Defence Against Tailed Beasts mode. As part of the update, NGames will host several events. Players who are logged in at 7:30pm server time either November 11 or 12 will get a free Lava Stone Necklace, and players who log in both days will get a Luxury EXP Bag. Players who help defend villages by defeating the new tailed beasts can earn gift coupons and other rewards. Players who top up their accounts can also get extra rewards, including experience boosts and a Bankai Title Wishing Box. NGames also publishes Navy Force and Immortal King. Pockie Ninja Gameplay Screenshot Source: Time to pull together against the tailed beast attacks! Chapter Five: Protect Sakura Mainland kicks into gear this week Chapter Five of popular Naruto/Bleach-inspired MMO, Pockie Ninja is hotting up this week. It is time for ninjas to pull together and repel the viscous tailed beast attacks, with fantastic free prizes up for grabs! The tailed beasts have broken their seals As the newest chapter of free-to-play anime-inspired MMO, Pockie Ninja unravels, the most vicious tailed beasts imaginable are about to wage a huge war. Now, ninja warriors will have to fight a life-or-death battle to protect their home – with massive in-game prizes up for grabs. Repel the tailed beasts on Nov 11th – Nov 12th and win! The tailed beasts have broken their seals and are planning to attack all villages this week! Pockie Ninja’s newest Shippuden chapter, Chapter Five: Protect Sakura Mainland, has unlocked the new Defence Against Tailed Beasts mode – offering a variety of events for all players to join. To help ninjas repel the threat of the beasts, publisher NGames are giving away a free Lava Stone Necklace to all players online at 19:30 (server time) on either November 11th and 12th – while players who log in on both days will also be rewarded with a Luxury EXP Bag! The free gifts are as necessary as they are generous, as the monstrous tailed beasts will be relentlessly attacking all servers across both days. Not only will ninja’s need to keep their villages safe by joining the fight, they could earn free gifts and powerful in-game items too. From individual and server-wide rewards for killing a specific number of beasts, to a massive 1000 gift coupons for being the one crowned as the “Successor of Kage”. Successor of Kage The elders of the villages have gathered their fearless ninjas to fight the demon beasts, rewarding the bravest warrior with the ultimate honour: Successor of Kage! between Nov 11th Nov 27th, players fighting with honour and topping up their accounts to take on the tailed beasts will receive plenty of free gifts as a bonus for their extra efforts; with massive EXP, Outfit and Item reward packages on offer. The more players top up their account, the more free gifts they will unlock. As an extra special reward, players who have topped up their account in the past could be presented with masses of desirable in-game items. Publisher NGames will be tracking the amount of gold players accumulate between Nov 11th – Nov 27th and adding it to their previous total, with huge bundles of prizes containing the new Bankai Title Wishing Box and various other items up for grabs. The most intense fight of Pockie Ninja’s history is on! Brave ninjas – get ready and raise your arms to protect your home. You can sign up and play Pockie Ninja for free now: http://www.pockieninja.com

Elsword launches new content update Posted: 10 Nov 2011 12:43 PM PST Elsword has just launched a new update today, adding several new features to the game as well as new content, as the level cap has been raised to 50. The last two levels of Velder Town are now available, and players can now recruit the Tree Knight and Maple Tree Knight pets to join them. Players can earn extra experience now by running dungeons with friends. Finally, a new PvP system lets players jump in a battle at any time, improves auto-matching, adds challenging AI opponents, and lets players earn weapons through Arena Points. Elsword is published by Kill3rCombo. Elsword Gameplay Screenshot Source: Anime-Style Online Action Game Elsword Unleashes Brand-New Content IRVINE, Calif. – Nov. 10, 2011 – Manga-inspired massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, Elsword, is rolling out exciting new content in its latest patch, live today. Players now can explore new dungeons and work towards achieving level 50 status while sharpening their player versus player (PvP) and cooperative gameplay skills. The latest features include: ·         Enhanced PvP system – Allowing gamers to jump into a PvP battle at any point during the game, new auto-matching capabilities pair players with ideal adversaries and afford them the opportunity to buy new weapons with "Arena Points," earned only through auto-matches. For an added bonus, auto-matches also can set players against epic artificial intelligence (AI) opponents, whose defeat will earn massive bonuses. ·         Party up to level up – Social players looking to speed up their leveling can increase experience points earned when they run dungeons with friends, reaching new Elsword content more quickly than ever before. ·         Final Velder levels – The eagerly anticipated final two levels of the Velder town are now available, challenging players to drive the invading demons out of the Capital City and to fight through the Commercial Area to the Southern Gate for a showdown with the leader of the occupying forces. ·         Battle buddies – The Tree Knight and limited edition Maple Tree Knight pets also make their debut in this patch, lending a hand to their masters and helping to overthrow menacing bosses. To play Elsword and experience the latest features, please visit: www.elswordonline.com.

War of the Immortals launches closed beta Posted: 10 Nov 2011 12:11 PM PST The closed beta testing has officially launched for War of the Immortals, Perfect World Entertainment’s sequel to Battle of the Immortals. Beta registration is still being accepted on the game’s website. The beta will feature content up to level 50, eight classes, the pet system, the guild system, and more. Unlike its predecessor, War of the Immortals features destructible environments. The game also features other improvements, including a new storyline and a focus on guild play. Battle of the Immortals will remain live even after War of the Immortal’s launch, and characters will not be transferable between the two. Two prize packs containing Logitech gear and a limited edition mousepad will be given away to players who log in to the beta by midnight, November 13. Perfect World Entertainment also publishes Rusty Hearts and Ether Saga Online. War of the Immortals Closed Beta Launch Video Source: WAR OF THE IMMORTALS CLOSED BETA IS LIVE Experience a New Action MMORPG and Win Gaming Gear (Foster City, CA) November 9, 2011 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today announced it has successfully launched closed beta testing for its action MMORPG, War of the Immortals. Players can now join the beta and play War of the Immortals for free by visiting: https://register.perfectworld.com/woi Prospective heroes across the globe may now begin their journeys to become greater warriors, even as they’re swept into the wake of an impending war. War of the Immortals features interactive environments, vivid landscapes, classic action-RPG gameplay and awe-inspiring monsters. During closed beta testing, players explore content from levels 1 to 50, first choosing to become a powerful immortal from between eight classes. War of the Immortals also boasts a unique pet system based on the concept of ‘capture and customize’. That comes alongside an advanced guild system, which allows players to establish housing for guild members, recruit new warriors, plan dungeon runs and create new recipes and items. “War of the Immortals gives players a heightened AAA free-to-play experience with interactive environments, soul gear, an in-depth pet system, territory wars PvP and compelling action-RPG combat,” said Jonathon Belliss, Executive Producer, Perfect World Entertainment Inc. “We have brought together some of the most requested MMORPG features into one compelling new game and look forward to hearing what gamers have to say about the closed beta experience.” To celebrate the closed beta launch, Perfect World Entertainment is giving away one of two prize packs consisting of Logitech gaming gear and a limited edition War of the Immortals mousepad valued at $210 USD. All players that log into War of the Immortals between now and November 13 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific will automatically be entered for a chance to win. For more information about the giveaway and closed beta events, please visit the official website: http://woi.perfectworld.com/

New data shows F2P market continuing to grow Posted: 10 Nov 2011 11:57 AM PST The latest MMO Games Market Report from Newzoo has revealed some impressive facts about the growing free-to-play MMO market in North America. Free-to-play MMOs have increased player’s spending by 24% to a total of $1.2 billion in the United States, pushing the free-to-play market’s share to a total of 47% of the entire MMO market (the remaining 53% belonging to subscription-based MMOs). Demographically, U.S. MMO gamers are 67% male, 33% female, with 15% of gamers being over age 36 – the rest fall into the 10-20 (31%) and 21-35 (54%) age range. The fastest growing games in the United States free-to-play market currently, the report reveals, are League of Legends, Wizard101, and Age of Conan. League of Legends Gameplay Screenshot Source: Free-to-Play MMO Game Spending Increases 24% to $1.2bn in U.S. Free-to-play share of total U.S. MMO spending increases from 39% to 47%. F2P more popular in European (53%), Asian (51%) and Emerging (59%) Markets. Individual game revenues under pressure in increasingly competitive MMO market. AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, November 9, 2011 – Newzoo today released a new 2011 MMO Games Market Report that shows consumers across thirteen key Western, Asian and Emerging markets, spend a total of $4.9bn on free-to-play (F2P) MMO games. This year, Americans are spending 24% more on F2P MMO games than in 2010, totaling $1.2bn or 47% of all MMO spending. This  share is significantly higher than the 39% in 2010, but lower than European (53%), Asian (51%) and Emerging (59%) markets. Despite growth figures in consumer spending, individual games and publishers are struggling to grow, or maintain revenue levels and market share, specifically in Western markets.  Considering that the number of high-quality MMO games available to consumers has doubled since the start of 2010, Newzoo projects 2012 will be a year of consolidation. The increasing number of Asian online game companies seeking expansion outside of Asia could play a key role in this. Fierce competition: challenges and opportunities "The MMO games market is rapidly turning global. It has become increasingly important for MMO developers and publishers think carefully about which titles to publish in what  territories and how to adapt  the games according to local preferences, including monetization models that work best. Recent lay-offs and the sudden death of Lego Universe are serious warnings for the MMO games industry . Success will also strongly depend on how MMO companies extend their unique gameplay and IP across other game platforms, specifically mobile.." according to Peter Warman, CEO of games market research firm Newzoo and co-author of the  2011 MMO Games Market Report. The report compares key regions and provides country-specific data to support decision makers.  A summary of key facts and insights are highlighted in the free Newzoo Trend Report: "MMO Games, Massively Popular" A global market with local preferences Consumer preferences differ significantly across regions and countries in terms of  business model, genres, as well as playing browser or client MMO games. For instance 24% of Asian MMO gamers only play client-based MMO games, a figure that drops to 15% in Emerging Markets. In all regions, approximately one-third of gamers play both browser as well as client-based MMOs. Very different MMO games top the charts in U.S., Europe and Latin America when it comes to the fastest-growing F2P MMO games. According to iQU™ tracking data of 80M online gamers across the globe, World of Tanks (Wargaming) leads Europe including Russia, League of Legends (Riot Games) tops the U.S. chart and Shaiya (AeriaGames) leads in Latin America. More Asian companies are expected to enter the charts soon. Chinese browser-MMO games publisher Koram Games is a typical example: not as well known as Nexon or ShandaGames, but already grossing more than $12M of its $180M revenues in English-speaking countries. Other key facts: Americans spend 26M hours per day in total playing MMO games. In 2011, total consumer spend on MMO games in the U.S. will grow 3% compared to 2010, from  $2.5bn to $2.6bn. Free-to-play MMO revenues for seven key EU countries totals $1.1bn. Emerging Markets Russia, Brazil and Mexico spend $0.4bn. Korea and China combined spend  $2.2bn on Free-to-play MMOs. 84% of U.S. MMO gamers plays browser-based MMOs. Almost half of these consumers also play client-based MMOs. 37% of F2P and 35% of P2P MMO gamers prefer Sci-Fi/Space themed MMO games. More facts and insights in the free and full report.

Rusty Hearts launches Cell of Darkness, reveals game numbers Posted: 10 Nov 2011 11:39 AM PST Cells of Darkness, the latest update for Rusty Hearts, is now live. The update increases the level cap to 36; adds a new pet system, where players can raise three kinds of pets, resurrect fallen pets, or manage pets through the Pet Shed; introduces several new dungeons in the Cemetary District; adds the Underground Training facility, where players can face off against enemies while protecting relics; and also unlocks new skills for all four characters. Perfect World Entertainment has also released information about the game’s progress so far, including data that shows Angela as the most popular character to date, almost one and a half million duels fought, and almost ten million dungeons run since the game’s launch. As a celebration of these milestones, players can get double experience until Friday, November 11, 5pm Pacific. Players who log in between now and November 20 will also be entered for a chance to win a “3D makeover” for their computer. Perfect World Entertainment also publishes Jade Dynasty and Forsaken World. Rusty Hearts Gameplay Screenshot Source: NEW RUSTY HEARTS STATS, CONTENT AND PROMOTIONS Two Million Hours Spent In-game and 14 Million Quests Undertaken! (Foster City, CA) November 9, 2011 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today released a Rusty Hearts infographic detailing various in-game accomplishments related to its successful free-to-play online hack ‘n’ slash dungeon crawler. Since Rusty Hearts launched just two months ago, players have slain over 532 million foes and logged almost two million hours of gameplay. Some statistics from the infographic include: •    9.7 million — Dungeons Run •    14.3 Million — Quests Attempted •    587,550 — Heroes Slain •    485,038 — Heroes Resurrected •    532 Million — Kills •    1.4 Million — Duels •    703,511 — Weapons Enchanted •    2,787,401 — Skills Learned •    11 Trillion — Gold Spent •    Angela — Most Played Character Alongside these in-game achievements, Perfect World Entertainment announces the release of expanding content to Rusty Hearts titled Cells of Darkness. The second major content update since Rusty Hearts’ September launch, Cells of Darkness features a new and unconventional pet system, increased level cap, fiercer dungeons, an underground training facility and much more. “Our Rusty Hearts community is amazing. Only two months post-launch and we’re already seeing very impressive in-game stats that speak to their enthusiasm,” said Mark Hill, Game Producer, Perfect World Entertainment. “And, just two months from launch, we’re shipping our second major content update. Cells of Darkness is out now and expands Rusty Hearts with new content and features. We can’t wait to see what achievements our community hits tomorrow.” To celebrate the in-game achievements of Rusty Hearts’ community and the Cells of Darkness content release, all new and existing players can take advantage of choice free offerings and bonuses. Log into Rusty Hearts from now until 5:00 p.m. Pacific on Friday, November 11, and be rewarded with double XP to level faster. Players may also enter a new 3D giveaway by logging into the game from now until November 20, for a chance to win a complete 3D setup to experience the game in a whole new way. The $799 3D makeover includes: 1 NVIDIA EVGA GeForce GTX 560 graphics/video card ($199.99), 1 NVIDIA 3D Vision Wireless Glasses Kit ($149.99), and 1 Alienware OptX™ AW2310 3D monitor ($449). For more information on the stats, giveaways and XP promotion, or to download and play Rusty Hearts right now, please visit the official website: https://register.perfectworld.com/rhad2.

Eden Eternal Posted: 21 Jun 2011 06:31 PM PDT Eden Eternal is a 3D anime inspired fantasy MMORPG where players become mysterious heroes with an extraordinary ability to wield magic. Start your adventure as a brave Warrior or Magician on a mission to save the world. Fight ferocious beasts, kill assassins, and battle other players in duels. Switch freely between 15 different playable classes. Tackle challenging quests while discovering the hidden secrets of the past. Help restore peace to the shattered utopia known as Eden. Publisher: Aeria Games Playerbase: High Graphics: High Type: MMORPG EXP Rate: Medium PvP: Arena / Duels / Guild Battles Filesize: 1.74GB Pros: +Unique Class System. +Great graphics. +Excellent interface. +Fast-paced combat. +Pet option. +Soulmate dating feature. +Guild towns. Cons: -Shop items limited. –Lots of grinding. –Each class only has a handful of skills. –Generic storyline. –Gameplay can be repetitive at times. Overview Eden Eternal Overview Eden Eternal is a fantasy themed MMORPG that transports players into a world in desperate need of harmony. After several races migrated to a newly discovered continent for a fresh start they quickly found out from firsthand experience that old habits are hard to break. A disagreement about the direction their future should take erupted into firestorm ignited previous racial hatred and tension. A devastating war has left Eden in turmoil. Players step into the shoes of a mysterious hero with magical powers. Although their origin is still unknown they must take on the role of an Eternal Guardian fighting the evil plaguing the lands. Destroy an assortment of monsters and local beasts. Kill fierce boss creatures and other players. Complete challenging quests. Find a Soulmate or adopt a pet to assist in your journey. Similar to other X-Legend and Aeria Games' titles like Grand Fantasia and Kitsu Saga Eden Eternal has cool anime style graphics. Players are not limited to one class per character. As they progress new classes are unlocked which can be switched at random. All players start out as a human Warrior or Magician. There are 15 unlockable classes depending on a player's level. Heroic Traits – Leadership, Guardian, Apostle, Commando, Sanctum, Maverick, Adventurer, and Crack Shot. Classes: Warrior (no level requirement) – They are skilled soldiers equipped with heavy armor in the form of swords and axes. Their ability to easily take out opponents and yield high level of damage make them worthy adversaries. Warlock (level 55) – Warlocks borrow their power from the darkness. Their arsenal of magical tricks is overwhelming often leaving enemies quivering for mercy. Templar (level 60) – Deeply rooted in their religious beliefs these spiritual warriors call of the power of God to punish the evil terrorizing the lands. Ranger (level 65) – Rangers are very meticulous in their actions. They analyze opponents' weaknesses and execute blows that will do the most amount of damage. This class has mastered delivering devastating attacks from afar. Eden Eternal Screenshots Eden Eternal Featured Video Click here to view the embedded video. Full Review Eden Eternal Review By Ange Perdu Eden Eternal is a 3D anime style fantasy MMORPG set on a war torn continent where players become mysterious beings with incredible magical powers. Heroes serve as Eternal Guardians fighting the evil consuming the once peaceful world. Complete challenging quests and explore while slowly discovering the true origin of the race that emerged from the blue crystals. Kill beasts lurking around local villages or battle other players in fierce duels. Conquer dungeons with friends. Slay hundreds of monsters and bosses. Players can use any weapon, spell, or combative move of their choice by unlocking all 15 distinct classes and swapping freely. Find a sweetheart or summon pets to assist in combat. Becoming an Eternal Guardian, the Gameplay Heroes or Eternal Guardians begin their adventure in a local village near Limestone Mountain. Most of the gameplay involves completing quests and fighting monsters. Similar to other MMOs like Grand Fantasia the storyline is somewhat generic. Quests are given by NPCs scattered throughout the towns. The tasks vary from battling troublesome Mushroids to relying messages back and forth to commanding officers. Many of the missions consist of some form of combat. Collecting raw gemstones might require destroying intimidating Limestone Golems in the process. To accomplish a specific task a particular item may be required. A hammer must be used while fighting certain beasts to gather materials. Blowing a whistle will summon dangerous boss creatures to wage war with. The duties of an Eternal Guardian are endless. Kill hordes of Forest Imps, defeat Rainbow Angelly swarms, eliminate Eagle Gang Assassins, or sneak into a bandits' secret camp to destroy their supplies. Some quests are repeatable and aid in leveling. XP, coins, rare items, and occasionally fame or an achievement title is earned by completing quests. Players maneuver through the zones of Eden using their mouse, WASD keys, or the convenient auto-run feature by clicking on go from the quest log. Combat is fast-paced and surprisingly fun. Once initiated heroes use a mixture of physical and magical moves to conquer their opponent. Perform the Lightning Web, Fire Bomb, Perforation, Tornado, or Combat Cyclone. Depending on character's class and skill set there's a variety of mesmerizing spells that can be executed. Warriors to Warlocks Eden Eternal features a very unique class system. All players start out as warrior or mage with one heroic trait of their choice. There are 15 different unlockable classes with their own set of cool animated skills. The two meters at the bottom of the screen monitor experience. The first one gauges character XP while the second records class experience which is primarily gained through combat. Since class experience accumulates much faster players usually benefit by changing their hero from warrior to thief and so on. As a hero levels up new classes are unlocked. At any time except during combat Eternal Guardians can switch their current class. The requirements vary depending on a character's level and their previous or related class level reached. Although there are just a handful of skills per class players have the ability to alternate freely between them. In most games users are limited to the battle skills in their specific class. It only takes a quick click on the transform button to change a class. The process of leveling up each class's skills individually is relatively easy but involves a lot of grinding. Killing monsters, repeating quests, and clearing dungeons are necessary for a diverse hero. Players will have to devote a significant amount of time into building up their character. This option makes the game rather addicting. Class talents allow gamers who prefer one particular class over another to master it. Knowledge points are rewarded each time a character gain's a level in their class. These points are used towards specialized talents in the skill window. Continually improve talents to become the most powerful Bard or Shaman around. Battle Dogs & Sweethearts Eternal Guardians do not have to face evil alone. There is a pet companion option that permits heroes to add a Battle Dog in the form of an adorable Pug or massive Tiger. Pets can be trained to heal, attack, or perform tricks once a character reaches level 25. The Soulmate feature allows players to form a relationship and become sweethearts. Unlike other MMOs in this virtual world same-sex soul mates is legal. Players can be sweethearts with guys or girls regardless of their character's gender. It's also free to initiate dating status another cool aspect rarely seen. Couples receive lovers skills for the duration they're together. These skills vary like the Soulmate Instant Heal and give players an advantage during battles or difficult dungeon quests. Lovers can send each other special gifts, messages, and accumulate achievement points. The guild customization feature is also very impressive. Guild members can join their resources to construct their own town in Eden Eternal. Each town can have up to five established crafting structures. Set up farms, mines, altars, alchemy labs, foundries, and a magic pool. Build a monument in the town square. The polished anime-style graphics is similar to Kitsu Saga. There are breathtakingly beautiful backdrops and waterfalls. Guilds are able to create their own hangout spot within the game. Players can set up shops in their Guild Town to sell items to non-members as well. Travelling Merchants Items and accessories can be purchased at Merchant Shops or in the Item Mall. The weapons selection is decent. Purchase the Special Broadsword, Equilibrium Staff, Red Copper Bow, Scout Light Shield, Shell-Splitter Axe, Silver Scout Dagger, Versatile Mace, Highland Bow, Knight's Shield, and the coveted Spell Wand. Weapons sold at shops are usable by all classes. Buy Tiger Fighter Tunics, Water Spirit Robes, Thorn Flower Hats, Gleam Vestments, Defender Helmets, and Sprinter Brigandine. Most of the armor is dull giving Eternal Guardians the same appearance. There are no outfits or costumes that stand out. Players do have the option of using dyes to add color to their apparel. Dyes are available in sage, orange, dark grey, yellow, eggplant, coral, pale blue, and lavender. Mixing color palettes can be amusing for a second or two but it doesn't make up for the lack of garbs in the Merchant Shops. In the Item Mall gamers willing to spend real money can purchase rare pets and hard to acquire trinkets. The Razorback, little Labrador, and Shorthair Cat are available as companions. Adventure threads, Kimono, Eden Spectacles, the Legacy Bow, boosts, and more powerful health tonics are on sale. There's also a cool Holy Seraph's Wings that gives heroes an angelic appearance in the mall. Final Verdict: Great Comparable to other X-Legend titles like Grand Fantasia and Kitsu Saga there's a nice variety innovative features that adds to its appeal. Eden Eternal is a fun and addicting game. Instantly transform into another class. Become a Ranger, Illusionist, Knight, Martial Artist, and more. Wage war with an assortment of monsters, clear out dungeons, and duel other heroes. Complete challenging quests in a party, with pet companion, or your sweetheart. If you're one of those players that have a hard time choosing a class than Eden Eternal is definitely worth checking out. From its unique class system to the impressive Guild Town feature this game has a lot to offer MMO fans. Screenshots Eden Eternal Screenshots 123456► Videos Eden Eternal Videos Eden Eternal First Impressions Click here to view the embedded video. Links Eden Eternal Links Eden Eternal Official Site System Requirements Eden Eternal Requirements Minimum Requirements: OS: Windows XP / Vista CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3000 MHz / AMD Athlon 64 3000+ RAM: 1 GB HDD: 4 GB Free Graphics Card: GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon Х1600 Recommended Specification: OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 3000 MHz / Intel Core Quad 2400 MHz / AMD Athlon 64 6400+ or better RAM: 2 GB or more HDD: 4 GB or more Graphics Card: GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better

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