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General Gaming Article


Is MSI Developing A SandForce-Based SSD?

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 11:06 AM PDT

More options are always a good thing, right? We hope so, because the sheer number of competitors jumping into SSDs is definitely starting to saturate the market. It looks like we could be seeing another new entrant before too long: MSI, a company known more for its mobos, graphics cards and gaming notebooks than its storage capabilities.

The news doesn't come courtesy of MSI's PR team, but rather from the hawk-eyed crew over at TechPowerUp, who were browsing through the partner list up on SandForce's website and come across the curious listing pictured above. The tidbit doesn't give too much away, other than the fact that MSI will have an SF-2000 controller-based SSD "coming soon," but it's interesting to see the information up on the SandForce website with nary a peep having been uttered by MSI itself.

TechPowerUp notes that a SandForce-based drive wouldn't be MSI's first foray into the SSD world; the company's new GT60 and GT70 notebooks optionally include third-party SSDs that utilize MSI's in-house Super RAID technology.

DigiTimes: AMD Trinity's Desktop Launch Pushed Back to October

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 10:42 AM PDT

So far today, I've talked about Nvidia and Intel -- let's work AMD into the mix. Remember how earlier reports pegged October as the likely release window for the company's next-generation "Vishera"AM3+ CPUs? That month may just prove to busy one for AMD, as a new report claims that the launch of the desktop flavors of the Trinity APU have been pushed back from August to October.

Assuming DigiTimes' information is accurate -- and it isn't always -- the delay is taking place due to a mixture of production and design issues with the desktop Trinity chips themselves combined with a surplus of Llano desktop APUs still sitting on stockroom shelves.  The publication claims that motherboard manufacturers are scrambling to adjust to the sudden shift in schedule.

When asked, representatives from AMD Taiwan told Digitimes that its product lines are currently "on track," though they wouldn't comment any further. However, seeing as how AMD has yet to publicly commit to a firm launch window for the Trinity desktop APUs or Vishera CPUs, saying that its product lines are on track could mean, well, pretty much anything.

In any case, we're excited to see what AMD's bringing to the desktop table this year. How about you?

Intel Releases WHQL-Certified Windows 8 Graphics Drivers

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 10:16 AM PDT

While the rest of us were busy browsing through the deal-tastic Steam Summer Sale, Intel was busy quietly releasing a new set of WHQL-certified graphics drivers for Windows 8 to ensure that integrated graphics types -- including people who like to casually frag on their notebooks -- will be able to get their game on with a minimum of buggy fuss. The new drivers run with Windows 8 Release Preview, but Intel says they'll be good for Windows 8 proper, too.

The Windows 8 driver works with any Sandy Bridge chip packing Intel's HD 3000 or 2000 graphics as well as Ivy Bridge CPUs with HD 4000 or 2500 integrated graphics. There isn't too much more to report, really, although the drivers also bring OpenGL 4.0 support and "Windows Display Driver Model Version 1.2 features such as native stereoscopic 3D support, optimized screen rotation detection and integrated DirectX 11 video playback."

Sounds good to us. If it sounds good to you -- and assuming you're running Windows 8, of course -- point your browser to this page, which will direct you towards both the 32-bit and 64-bit drivers.

Nvidia Forums Closed Following Password-Stealing Hack Attack

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 10:01 AM PDT

Ruh-roh, 'Raggy: late yesterday, Nvidia announced that it has battened down the hatches and shut down both its general and developer forums after a series of hack attacks against the sites. So far, Nvidia's investigation confirms that "unauthorized third parties" gained access to the forum-goers' usernames, email addresses, passwords and public profile information.

"'About Me' optional profiles could include a user's title, age, birthdate, gender, location, interests, email and website URL – all of which was already publicly accessible," Nvidia reports, apparently trying to somewhat downplay the significance of the breach.

When the company gets the forums back up and running, all passwords will be reset and users will receive emails with information about how to set up a new one. In the meantime, although the passwords were hashed and not saved in plain text, Nvidia urges you to change your username and password at other websites if you're the type of person who likes to use the same combination over and over again in different places.

Nvidia also says it won't contact you by email asking for any sensitive info, so if you receive a message from Big Green asking for your bank account info, run screaming.

This week's hottest reviews on TechRadar

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 08:13 AM PDT

Chromebook

So who's going to buy a Google Nexus 7 next week then? We certainly can't wait to see how much of a difference it makes to the tablet market, but while we wait to see, why not check out some of the other tasty treats we've been testing this week!

Samsung Series 5 Chromebook review

Overall, the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook XE550C22 is a big leap forward for Chromebooks, and is easily the best Chromebook we've reviewed. Of course, the previous generation of Chromebook was rather disappointing, so that's not saying too much.

On the one hand it's a forward thinking device, geared towards cloud services and apps. We feel that this is definitely the way technology is heading, but the tech isn't quite there yet. So in some respects, the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook is a bit ahead of its time. However, its limited tech, along with the absence of next-gen internet standards such as 4G and 802.11ac Wi-Fi, means that it could soon start feeling out of date. The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook is a decent computer, and an improvement on its competitors, but it doesn't quite answer the Chromebook conundrum.

Canon EOS 650D review

Canon 650D review

It may not have the pixel count of the Nikon D3200, but the Canon 650D is a very well-rounded DSLR with plenty of features for novices and enthusiasts. Image quality and high ISO performance is excellent. It's a worthwhile upgrade for anyone with a Canon 550D or a Canon 600D.

Meanwhile, if you have an older 40D or 50D camera, you won't be disappointed if you 'downgrade' to a smaller Canon DSLR - although the specification of the Canon EOS 650D begs the question what we can expect to see when the Canon 60D and Canon 7D are replaced. However, it's worth remembering that that the 600D/Rebel T3i was priced at £679/$799 RRP body-only when it came out in April 2011, yet today it can be found for around £499/$579. It shouldn't be too long before the Canon EOS 650D street price becomes more palatable as well.

Hands on: LG Optimus 4X HD review

Hands on: LG Optimus 4X HD review

The LG Optimus 4X HD certainly has some neat tricks up its sleeve, with Nvidia's powerful 1.5GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor with 4-PLUS-1 technology, 1GB of RAM, 4.7-inch (1280 x 720) True HD IPS display, 16GB of internal memory and NFC technology.

From our brief time with the phone so far, the Optimus 4X HD looks like a perfectly capable handset, with a style which will appeal to some people and enough power to guarantee its future for at least the next couple of years. We're not sure if it's quite as desirable as its quad-core rivals, and early hints of some slight lag do put a slight downer on a phone which boasts such powerful innards – we hope this will be ironed out before launch. Keep an eye out for our full LG Optimus 4X HD review, which will be available on the site soon.

TomTom Via 135 review

TomTom Via 135 review

While TomTom should be applauded for trying to get voice recognition out there and in cars, the Via 135 doesn't feel like it's at a stage where it's ready for mass consumption just yet.

There are moments where it works perfectly, but there are plenty of times where the sensitive microphone picks up background noise or the sat nav just fails to understand you. It's all too easy to resort to touch input, making other more affordable options look like better buys.

Having used the TomTom Start 60, with its larger screen, we'd still rather spend our money there, especially given the European maps offered by that device.

And this week's other reviews...

Desktops

Samsung Chromebox review

Laptops

Hands on: Toshiba Z930 Ultrabook review

Toshiba Satellite P850-138 review

Toshiba Qosmio X870 review

HP Envy 4 Ultrabook review

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch review

Apple Macbook Pro

Media streaming

Hands on: YouView review

Mobile phones

Hands on: Motorola MotoSmart review

Hands on: Sony Xperia Tipo review

Hands on: Sony Xperia Miro review

Xperia Miro

Samsung Galaxy S Advance review

Samsung Galaxy SIII (T-Mobile) review

Nokia Lumia 900 review

Monitors

Samsung SyncMaster S27B750 review

Network adaptors

TP-Link TL-PA511KIT review

D-Link DHP-501AV review

Trendnet TPL-401E review

Trendnet TPL-401E

Devolo dLAN 500 AVmini review

Netgear XAVB5101 review

Cisco Linksys PLSK400 review

Operating systems

Android 4.1: Jelly Bean review

Printers

Canon Selphy CP810 review

Projectors

Acer H5360 review

BenQ W1060 review

Epson EH-TW3200 review

Epson EH-TW5900 review

NEC V300W review

Optoma HD23 review

Viewsonic Pro6200 review

Speakers

Audyssey Audio Dock Air review

Tablet accessories

ION Audio iCade Core review

Tablets

Google Nexus 7 review

Google Nexus 7

Televisions

Samsung UE46ES6800 review

Panasonic TX-L47WT50B review

Sony KDL-40HX753 review

Smartphones, Android Dominate Mobile Phone Sales, Nielsen Says

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:13 AM PDT

Over half (54.9 percent) of U.S. mobile subscribers were wielding a smartphone at the end of June 2012, according to Nielsen. The smartphone segment continues to grow, and if Nielsen's figures are correct, two out of three mobile phone shoppers now opt for a smartphone rather than a feature phone. Google's Android platform is the biggest benefactor of this trend, which claims the lion's share of the smartphone OS market.

According to Nielsen, Android is still in pole position, bumping up its overall OS market share to 51.8 percent, and grabbing hold of 54.6 percent of smartphone shoppers in the past three months. Apple's iOS platform trails in a somewhat distant second place, though still accounts for more than a third (34.3 percent) of the market in the U.S.

Not surprisingly, Apple had the highest manufacturer share of smartphone handsets at 34 percent, and of those who purchased a handset in June 2012, 36 percent chose an iPhone. Samsung leads the Android camp with a 17 percent share, followed by HTC at 14 percent, Motorola at 11 percent, and all others accounting for 9 percent.

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LG Display is Biggest Loser in LCD Price Fixing Settlement

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:53 AM PDT

AU Optronics Corp., LG Display, and Toshiba Corp. have all three agreed to pay a combined $571 million in damages to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the three were involved in a scheme to artificially drive up the price of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels. That's on top of over $550 million collected from seven other manufacturers earlier in the year, which tallies up to over $1.1 billion in class-action penalties.

Out of the three defendants in this latest settlement, LG Display will pay the biggest sum, forking over $380 million in damages, $19 million of which is earmarked for civil penalties to state governments, The Wall Street Journal reports. AU Optronics Corp. will shell out $170 million and Toshiba Corp. will cut a check for $21 million.

Joseph Alioto, one of the leading attorneys in the case, claims "this is the largest consumer class-action price fixing settlement ever." According to Alito, all that money will funnel down to consumers and companies.

"Companies who fill out the forms could receive substantial amounts," Alioto told WSJ, referring to a system that will be setup to make sure the funds go to where they need to go.

The price fixing case dates back several years to when nearly a dozen companies allegedly held secret meetings in hotel conference rooms, tea rooms, and karaoke bars in Taiwan to inflate LCD panel prices.

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Microsoft May Unveil Touch-Friendly Office 15 Suite on Monday

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:26 AM PDT

Microsoft let it be known at its Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) that Windows 8 is bound for general availability by the end of October and RTM (release to manufacturers) in August, but what about its next generation Office suite? Office 2013, the likely title for what's currently codenamed Office 15, is said to be prepped for an official unveiling by Redmond on Monday.

For whatever reason, Microsoft hasn't been as forthcoming about Office 2013 as it has been with Windows 8, keeping most of the details close to its vest. That's set to change on Monday, according to USA Today, which didn't say where its information is coming from.

While details are light, it's expected Office 2013 will be heavy on touch-friendly features, just like Windows 8. It's a safe bet it will integrate well with Microsoft's Surface, and there's also been talk of a version for the iPad, though the latter is a less likely scenario.

Assuming USA Today is sitting on solid information, we'll find out more after the weekend. It's also been rumored Microsoft will make available a Consumer Preview of Office 2013 later this month.

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Betaworks Buys What Remains of Digg for $500,000

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:05 AM PDT

Digg, at one time a superstar of the social news scene, has sold itself to Betanews for a rather paltry $500,000. That's not chump change, to be sure, but when sites and services like Instagram are trading hands for a billion dollars, well, half a million doesn't seem like much. It's a drop in the bucket compared to what Digg could have sold for just a few short years ago, before it was shoved aside by the likes of Facebook and Twitter in their rise to news sharing relevance.

In a post on its website, Digg CEO Matt Williams points out that over the years, his company has amassed over 350 million Diggs, 28 million story submissions, and 40 million comments. As one of the first social media sites, Digg remains a recognizable brand, and according to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the company had other, more lucrative offers on the table, but decided on Betaworks because of its vision for reviving the brand.

"We are turning Digg back into a startup," Betaworks said in a statement. "Low budget, small team, fast cycles."

Betaworks plans to do that by putting its News.me team to work taking "Digg back to its essence." The vision is to return Digg to what it once was -- a prominent spot on the Web to "find, read, and share the stories the Internet is talking about."

That's easier said than done when the likes of Twitter and other social sites aren't going anywhere. The hope is that Digg can once again stand out and become a valuable resource for news, and a valuable asset for Betaworks. According to The New York Times, Digg was once worth as much as $150 million based on a round of funding in 2008, the same year Google was reportedly interested in acquiring the site for $200 million.

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SDCC: Zone of the Enders HD is simply gorgeous

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:58 PM PDT

FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli

SDCC: Zone of the Enders HD is simply gorgeous

I screamed for joy the day Konami finally announced an HD re-release of the Zone of the Enders games. I love anything with mechs, and nothing even comes close to the fast paced nature of ZoE. Konami is showing it off at San Diego Comic-Con where I went hands-on, and both games look fantastic in HD. 

The only downside to the collection is that the CG sequences in the first ...

SDCC: Zone of the Enders HD is simply gorgeous

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:58 PM PDT

FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli

SDCC: Zone of the Enders HD is simply gorgeous

I screamed for joy the day Konami finally announced an HD re-release of the Zone of the Enders games. I love anything with mechs, and nothing even comes close to the fast paced nature of ZoE. Konami is showing it off at San Diego Comic-Con where I went hands-on, and both games look fantastic in HD. 

The only downside to the collection is that the CG sequences in the first ...

SDCC: Taking on Metal Gear Ray in Metal Gear Rising

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:52 PM PDT

FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli

SDCC: Taking on Metal Gear Ray in Metal Gear Rising

Konami gave the press a nice surprise here at Comic-Con by showing us some new content from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. It was a very early, pre-alpha look at the boss fight against Metal Gear Ray that we got teased with at the end of the E3 demo. While this will be a pretty major boss fight in the final game, what we got to see was a quick version of the battle.

The point...

SDCC: Taking on Kirby's Dream Collection challenge mode

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:49 PM PDT

FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli

SDCC: Taking on Kirby's Dream Collection challenge mode

Kirby's Dream Collection is a bundle of some of the best Kirby games ever for the Wii in celebration of the 20th anniversary. Just the fact it contains Kirby's Super Star is enough for me, and the added bonus of the Kirby soundtrack CD is like icing on the cake.

If that's not enough, Nintendo is throwing in a new challenge mode to give something new to longtime fans of the...

Free Minecraft Xbox 360 Update Is Available Now

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:49 PM PDT

FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli

Free Minecraft Xbox 360 Update Is Available Now

A huge update for the Xbox 360 version Minecraft is available to download right now for free.

The patch adds all kinds of new features, and fixes a number of problems. To download it, just boot up your game and  the patch will download automatically. Here's the full list of fixes and additions:

Features

  • Added Pistons & Sticky Pistons.
  • Added Stackable fences.
  • Added
  • ...

Gears Of War: Judgment Releasing In March

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:44 PM PDT

FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli

Gears Of War: Judgment Releasing In March

Epic has confirmed a March 19, 2013 release date for the next installment in the Gears of War series.

Epic's Rod Fergusson (heard here chatting us up about Blood Wake) told G4 in an interview that the game would release in March, and now Epic has followed up with a specific date. Just eight short months until you are back behind the barrel of a chainsaw.

Be sure to check...

Every Important Plot Point I Know About Resident Evil 6

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:38 PM PDT

FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli

Every Important Plot Point I Know About Resident Evil 6

Capcom has been releasing increasingly plot-heavy trailers for Resident Evil 6 since the game was announced earlier this year. Many of the big reveals in these trailers feel like outright spoilers, so we already know quite a bit about Resident Evil 6’s plot even before the game’s October release. To continue our month of exclusive content linked to our Hot 50...

Review: Endless Space

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 03:04 PM PDT

FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli

Review: Endless Space

I'm not a bad man. Sure, I might rule over billions of miserable souls with an iron fist. I confess that my greatest dream is to conquer and enslave the entire galaxy. I admit that when asked who my greatest heroes are, I list the most bloodthirsty, despicable dictators in the history of the universe. But really, I've got an unfair reputation. 

No doubt in the annals of...

SDCC: More fun times with GoW: Judgment's Overun mode

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 02:24 PM PDT

FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli

SDCC: More fun times with GoW: Judgment's Overun mode

Gears of War: Judgment is bringing with it a new multiplayer mode called Overrun. It's a first for Gears as the mode focuses on class-based gameplay, with a major focus on teamwork. While I dug what I played at E3, it turns out there's a lot more to it than I previously thought.

Epic showed off a full version of the gametype during Comic-Con, which sees COG players defending...

SDCC: More fun times with GoW: Judgment's Overun mode

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 02:24 PM PDT

FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli

SDCC: More fun times with GoW: Judgment's Overun mode

Gears of War: Judgment is bringing with it a new multiplayer mode called Overrun. It's a first for Gears as the mode focuses on class-based gameplay, with a major focus on teamwork. While I dug what I played at E3, it turns out there's a lot more to it than I previously thought.

Epic showed off a full version of the gametype during Comic-Con, which sees COG players defending...

MMO News

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Warkeepers

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 01:38 PM PDT

Warkeepers is a 3rd person RPG shooter set in an apocalyptic future. Choose your faction and seek out secret labs and hidden bunkers, eliminating all opposition within. Various missions exist for you to complete, such as destroying airfields and executing traitors. Regular competitions and challenges also exist to give you a break, and test your skills!

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Publisher: NovoPlay
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: ??
PvP: Yes
Filesize: ??

Pros: +Unique multiplayer experience. +Missions and trials to enhance gameplay.

Cons: -Gameplay style may not suit everyone. -PvP may be imbalanced.

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Warkeepers Overview

Warkeepers is an action RPG that puts you in a faction dealing with the aftermath of a biological attack. The game offers mission based questing, and you can develop your character with a variety or weapons and skills. Regular competitions and daily events also exist to let you gain prizes and have fun beyond the regular scope of the game.

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Kartuga

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 01:02 PM PDT

Explore the uncharted waters of Kartuga! This browser-based 3D action game allows players to set sail across the oceans in search of plunder and fame. Three distinct regions await intrepid sailors, each with their own factions and secrets to explore. With three classes to choose from, dozens of skills to learn, and hundreds of items to find and equip, Kartuga will bring the era of pirates to your browser!

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Publisher: InnoGames
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: ??
PvP: Yes
Filesize: N/A

Pros: +Dozens of skills to choose from. +Evenly matched PvP battles. +Wide world to explore.

Cons:  -Only three classes to choose from. -Limited information available.

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Kartuga Overview

Kartuga allows you to navigate your own pirate ship through three different kingdoms. You select from three different classes: Destroyer, Protector, or Engineer. Each class has dozens of skills to choose from, and offers different advantages and disadvantages on the seas. The three kingdoms have various factions to work for, and a variety of unique threats and treasures to find. PvP in Kartuga comes in instanced and world PvP modes. Instanced PvP will pit you against opponents of similar skill and level to yourself. The game boasts hundreds of items, so outfitting your ship should never be a problem.

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Marvel Heroes

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 12:46 PM PDT

Marvel Heroes brings several famous superheroes together in one MMO. Choose your hero from a long list of heroes spanning several Marvel lines such as The Avengers, X-Men, The Fantastic Four, and many others. Each hero has a variety of costumes to choose from, going back across Marvel’s entire history. Play alone, or join up with friends in randomly generated environments and explore famous locations like Mutant Town, the Savage Land, and Avengers Tower.

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Publisher: Gazillion Entertainment
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: ??
PvP: No
Filesize: ??

Pros: +Licensed by Marvel. +Several playable heroes. +Randomized areas.

Cons: -Gameplay style may not appeal to some. -Limited information available.

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Overview

Marvel Heroes Overview

Marvel Heroes gives you the chance to play as one of your favorite Marvel Comics superheroes. The game plays much like action RPGs like Diablo, except with a persistent MMO world. Each character has a variety of costumes to choose from, letting people playing the same hero look slightly different. Areas are randomly generated, ensuring that adventures will always be different. Various abilities and equipment will be available for you to obtain, to help further customize each hero.

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Star Wars The Old Republic

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 12:20 PM PDT

The galaxy is yours to defend or conquer in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Join the Republic, or embrace the Dark Side and team up with the Empire. Experience an epic storyline, where all dialogue is professionally voice acted. The choices you make in game help determine your light or dark side, and give you some unique ways to encounter the game. Engage your foes in intense battlegrounds to prove once and for all which side is best.

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Publisher: Bioware (EA)
Playerbase: High
Graphics: High
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: Battlegrounds
Filesize: ~20 GB

Pros: +Immersive, expansive storyline. +No class or race restrictions in the trial. +Varied classes and specializations.

Cons: -Limited to level 15. -Only the origin and first world playable. -Crafting severely limited in the trial.

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Overview

Star Wars: The Old Republic Overview

Star Wars: The Old Republic is an MMORPG that takes place after the events of the first two Knights of the Old Republic games. In this unlimited free trial, you can create any character of any race you want, and play through their origin story, as well as the first planet. You are limited to level 15, and your crew skills — similar to crafting in other MMOs — are capped at 40 points. Chat restrictions also exist for trial accounts as well. You can, however, participate in the PvP Warzones, and enter the first Flashpoint for each faction.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP SP3/Vista/7
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+/Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz or better.
RAM: 2GB
Graphics Card: ATI X1800, nVidia 7800, or Intel 4100 Integrated Graphics

 

Born to Fire

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 11:40 AM PDT

Born to Fire gives the class-based FPS genre a run for its money. With five different soldiers to choose from, each with their own unique skills, weapons, and style, players can find something to work for them. The matchmaking system is like no other, ensuring players will have a fair but brutal competition on their hands. Record matches to relive highlights, and send them to friends to help study tactics and develop skills. With a large number of maps available, and five different modes of play, Born to Fire will have FPS fans rejoicing.

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Publisher: Aeria Games
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMOFPS
EXP Rate: ??
PvP: Yes
Filesize: ??

Pros: +High number of maps. +Unique classes. +Balanced matchmaking system.

Cons: -Generic FPS gameplay. -Limited information available.

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Overview

Born to Fire Overview

Born to Fire is Aeria Games’ latest FPS to join their increasing lineup. The game features five different character classes. Each class has different skills and weaponry to choose from, allowing you to develop them to your own personal style. The game offers 16 maps and five modes of play to help keep the matches different and exciting. Each match utilizes the game’s built in matchmaking system, ensuring that you’ll be going against characters of similar skill level as yourself. The game even offers you the option to record details of your match, so you can learn from mistakes, and show off highlights to your friends.

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Brick-Force Launches Today

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 11:15 AM PDT

Infernum has announced the official release of Brick-Force today.

The launch includes several new features, including weapon enhancements, a redesigned interface, optimized game mechanics, and a new PvP mode: Build ‘n Destroy. This new mode puts players on opposing teams separated by a wall for a specific amount of time. During this first timer, players must race to build strategic defenses. When the timer’s up, it’s time for real fighting, and players must try to overcome their enemies by scoring the most kills. Matches can feature up to five build phases to let players continue developing their map.

Brick-Force will also soon be releasing the PvE mode Defense, facing off against hordes of bees. Other updates planned in the near future are design themes, rankings, play modes, and mobile clients.

Brick-Force Launch Trailer

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Brick-Force is live today!

Infernum launches Sandbox Shooter with 1 Million Players

Berlin, 12th July 2012 – Starting now, the release version of the online game Brick-Force is live and free-to-play for all brick and shooter fans. Client and browser version can be downloaded and found on www.brick-force.com, respectively, the latter making it possible to play Brick-Force on Mac.

About 1,000,000 registered players are now experiencing all sorts of new features. Thanks to the new item upgrade system, outfits and weapons can be enhanced for the first time. In addition, the completely re-designed interface offers visual as well as functional improvements while game mechanics have been optimized as well. The new PvP feature 'Build 'n Destroy' provides diversified fun with new content.

This mode features two opposing teams on the same map,  who are separated from each other by an opaque wall for a predetermined time. During this phase, it's all about building – before the countdown runs out and the wall comes down, each available second has to be used to place bricks in strategic, defensive positions. As soon as time is up, the opponents' side of the map becomes visible and the Brick-Gun is swapped for live ammunition. It´s now up to everyone to overcome the rival team's turrets, trenches and obstacles to bring the foes to their knees with bravery and skill. During a match, up to 5 build phases which gives each team the opportunity can be used to keep working on one’s own side of the map.

Whoever has the most kills by the end of each session wins the match. The trailer which was published today shows some exhilarating scenes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_T7ZE8aeRU&feature=youtu.be

By the way, the buzzing bee isn't only the trailer's protagonist: In the next few weeks, the winged monsters will enter Brick-Force alongside the PvE feature 'Defense'. Additional upcoming updates will include new design themes, rankings, play modes and the mobile version.

Also, a special client is available for download on the official website www.brick-force.com starting today. This client features the social tool „B-Hub" in collaboration with Overwolf.

2112

Posted: 12 Jul 2012 08:42 PM PDT

2112 combines base defense strategy with a high level of customization and skill. Set in the middle of a war in the year 2112, players choose from one of three races locked in the middle of a bitter war. By using your strategy wisely, you can construct a base and army worthy to conquer your opposition.

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Publisher: Emobi Games
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMORTS
EXP Rate: ??
PvP: Yes
Filesize: ??

Pros: +Races have unique units and buildings. +Large amount of weapons, units, and buildings. +Buildings and units have tactical advantages.

Cons: -Not much information available. -May be similar to other RTS.

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Overview

2112 Overview

2112 puts players in control of a colony of one of three different races. Using an element called Herani, each race uses different technology to develop and construct weapons and buildings. Players are encouraged to utilize the map to their advantage, using terrain and fortresses to create choke points that can be defended. Additionally, resource gathering points can be used to prevent enemies from attacking. The game features several structures, weapons, and other offensive units for each race, to make them feel different from one another.

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2112 Featured Video

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2112 Announcement Trailer

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