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Commemorating the Best PC Hardware

Posted: 27 May 2013 10:35 AM PDT

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13 hardware components worth remembering on Memorial Day 2013

Memorial Day is a time to stop and remember all the men and women who died defending this country, and also to honor those currently serving, putting their lives at risk for our collective freedom. We're always delighted to receive letters and emails from readers in the Armed Forces, and truly humbled and honored that our magazine, website, and podcasts can provide a small mental retreat to their monumental sacrifice. So first and foremost, here's a heartfelt and emphatic "Thank you!" to anyone who has served or is currently serving, from all of us at Maximum PC.

Since this is Maximum PC, we'll do what we do best and stick to the topic of technology. Running with the Memorial Day theme, we've put together a gallery of some of the best PC hardware to serve our needs in the past decade or so. We're not digging deep into history to the days of the Commodore 64, but don't worry if you're a sucker for nostalgia, we have some shoutouts to long-gone hardware that you may not have thought about in long time.

So, without further adieu, let's look back and give thanks to some awesome hardware! Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments below!

Newegg Daily Deals: XFX Double D Radeon HD 7850, ASRock Z75 Pro3 Mobo, and More

Posted: 27 May 2013 06:41 AM PDT

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Top Deal:

A new GPU can give your game collection a kick in the pants. If you're in need of one, today's top deal is for an XFX Double D Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card for $158 with free shipping (normally $190 - use coupon code [EMCXRVS26]; additional $25 mail-in-rebate + free Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon, Bioshock, and Tomb Raider game with purchase). This offer is full of win from top to bottom: The "Double D" stands for Double Dissipation by virtuation of a dual-fan design and "Ghost Thermal" technology that allows air to pass through the heatsink directly the PCB and core components, it qualifies for AMD's free games offer, and it's on sale with a mail-in-rebate to boot!

Other Deals:

ASRock Z75 Pro3 LGA 1155 ATX Motherboard for $75 with free shipping (normally $85)

Toshiba 3TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache Hard Drive for $120 with free shipping (normally $140 - use coupon code:[EMCXRVS24])

Mushkin Enhanced Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory for $100 with free shipping  (normally $127 - use coupon code:[EMCXRVS45])

Polk Audio RM510 5.1CH Home Theater Speaker System for $200 with free shipping (normally $600 - use coupon code:[EMCXRVS34])

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War Thunder a MMO for PlayStation to give many new items

Posted: 27 May 2013 09:28 AM PDT

War Thunder a MMO for PlayStation to give many new items Sony‘s machine is “the leading next-generation platform”, dev says. In-development World War 2 tanks-planes-and-ships MMO War Thunder will come to PlayStation 4 this “holiday 2013 season”, developer Gaijin Entertainment has announced. It’s a free-to-play game that offers you a wartime roster of 200 historical [...]

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The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar forges a path

Posted: 27 May 2013 10:00 AM PDT

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Field science is a risky proposition at the best of times.  This is not the best of times.
The latest news out of WildStar's new previews isn't going to quiet people who dislike the concept of the game's path system, nor will it stanch the flow of complaints about the game's art style. Those of us simply waiting at attention, however, found ourselves rewarded this week with a wealth of new information, not to mention the best look we've yet seen at how the paths will work together in action instead of concept.

And that's only the tip of the iceberg; Jeremy Gaffney has said so many things that merit unpacking that it's almost impossible to swallow some of the implications. There is, in fact, far too much to unpack in a single week. So I'm going to look at paths and start figuring out everything else next week.

I may also gush about the Mechari at some point. It's like GLaDOS, Hal, and Starscream had a kid.

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    Fan brings SWTOR's Darth Malgus to life

    Posted: 27 May 2013 09:20 AM PDT

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    Fan brings SWTOR's Darth Malgus to life
    It's no secret that as players, we can really get into our favorite MMOs. But some folks have the skills and dedication to take this much further than the rest of us mere mortals! Such is the case with Julian Checkley, who sent us a video in which he plucked Darth Malgus from Star Wars: The Old Republic's Deceived trailer right off the screen and plunked him down in real life.

    Built from scratch in his workshop in Ireland, the costume took six weeks to complete. This footage was actually a spur of the moment idea to show off the just-complete project, and Checkley noted that no CGI was used. He did, however, lament that the costume was lacking a sexy blue Twi'lek partner. Watch him don the costume for the first time after the break, and tell us if that isn't just the definition of awesome!

    [Thanks to our tipster!]

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      Dragon's Prophet pre-orders are 25% off

      Posted: 27 May 2013 09:00 AM PDT

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      Dragon's Prophet preorders are 25% off
      Dragon's Prophet's open beta is just a couple of days away, and SOE is hoping that you'll drop a few bucks on one of the pre-order packages due to the general excitement. Not only do each of the packs come with a day head start to the game's launch, but now all of them are 25% off the normal price.

      The pre-order packages start at $14.99 and go up to $67.49, depending on how many frills you'd like to stock your account with prior to launch. You'll want to move quickly on this if you're interested, as the sale only goes through tomorrow.

      Curious about whether Dragon's Prophet is worth your interest? Check out Massively's recent first impressions of the title to help give you a feel for it!

      [Thanks to Dengar for the tip!]

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      The Stream Team: Day off edition, May 27 - June 2, 2013

      Posted: 27 May 2013 08:00 AM PDT

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      The Stream Team Day off edition, May 27  June 2, 2013
      Oh, glorious day! With the exception of those chaps (and chapettes) working in emergency services and the like, many folks all over the U.S. get the chance this week to experience that all-too-rare phenomenon: the Extra Day Off. And all I can say is Hallelujah!

      Extra days off are free time to sit back and do nothing without a care in the world... oh, whom are we kidding? They are often filled with all those chores and tasks you just don't have time to get to during the work week and are too exhausted to deal with during the weekend. And in the case of holidays with special meaning, perhaps your thoughts and activities are turned toward some type of special observance.

      Whether your day is filled with frolicking and festivities, food and family, some combination thereof, or even none of the above, Massively TV will be right here when you have a spare moment. With plenty of live shows and lively reruns, The Stream Team will help you make the most of your day off, not to mention help you get through the rest of the week as well!

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        Age of Wushu says 'I do!' to marriage, ultimate scrolls

        Posted: 27 May 2013 07:00 AM PDT

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        Age of Wushu adds marriage, ultimate scrolls
        If you haven't had enough to do in Age of Wushu yet, then you are one easily bored cookie. But never fear, Snail Games is here! The team has been frantically adding more systems to the game to flesh out the martial arts title, and now players can get married, gain ultimate scrolls, and try out a couple of new PvP modes.

        The marriage system in Age of Wushu is more complicated than in other MMOs. A dowry must be given, a wedding package purchased, and a special team task performed. The benefits for the happy couple are several, however, including rings that teleport each of them to their spouse.

        Players can now attempt to obtain the most powerful skills for their respective schools through ultimate scrolls. Unlike other skills, players are restricted to getting an ultimate scroll only from their dedicated combat school. These skills are good to take into the PvP battlefield, where death modes and faction modes await.

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        The Daily Grind: Are you gaming on Memorial Day?

        Posted: 27 May 2013 06:00 AM PDT

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        Marvel Heroes - Captain AmericaSeeing as how it's Memorial Day in the States, I thought I'd ask about your holiday gaming habits.

        Do you make sure to save some holiday time for gaming, or do you only get around to it after you've unwound in other ways?

        How much gaming are you doing this Memorial Day? If you don't have the day off or you're in a country that doesn't observe this particular holiday, how much gaming do you plan to do on your next holiday?

        Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!

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          MMO Week in Review: The planet of galactic peace

          Posted: 26 May 2013 06:00 PM PDT

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          At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.

          Three-year-old Star Trek Online loosed its Legacy of Romulus expansion this week, carrying with it the thrills of a third faction and the annoyances of extended downtime. Also? Lockboxes. Massively covered the expansion with a content roundup, an interview with Cryptic's Dan Stahl, and a primer to catch returnees up on the newness.

          Read on for a look at the rest of this past week's top MMO stories.

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            EVE Evolved: Archaeology and Hacking in Odyssey

            Posted: 26 May 2013 04:00 PM PDT

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            EVE Evolved Hacking and Archaeology in Odyssey
            EVE Online's Odyssey expansion is set to land in just over a week's time, kicking off the game's second decade with a focus on exploration, immersion, and resource rebalancing. Developers plan to shake up nullsec by redistributing the value of various moon minerals and buffing player-owned outposts, and lowsec will become a more tempting place to visit with the addition of valuable new tags to asteroid belt NPCs. But what's in it for highsec players?

            In addition to new navy issue battlecruisers and immersive new jump and death sequences, players from all corners of EVE will find new exploration content in their back yards. A big part of the new exploration system is a complete redesign of the Hacking and Archaeology mini-professions, which have been in EVE for as long as I can remember and have remained relatively unchanged. Odyssey will add new sites for both professions and replace the boring old chance-based system with a new minigame that emphasises co-operation with other players.

            In this week's EVE Evolved, I look at the history of Hacking and Archaeology in EVE and what the new system brings to the table.

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              League of Legends reveals new cinematic trailer: A Twist of Fate

              Posted: 26 May 2013 12:00 PM PDT

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              League of Legends reveals new cinematic trailer A Twist of Fate
              If you've been following the League of Legends competitive scene, you've probably noticed tiny cinematic snippets in promotional videos for big events. Those little clips have all been part of a huge effort at Riot Games spanning the past several years and aiming to create an epic cinematic trailer.

              Following last night's conclusion of the League of Legends All-Star event in Shanghai, Riot finally released its impressive four-and-a half-minute cinematic trailer A Twist of Fate. The video has been met with a huge response from fans, reaching over 1.2 million views in less than 24 hours. Continue past the cut to watch the full embedded trailer or head over to YouTube to watch the Behind the Scenes video on the making of the trailer.

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              Guild Wars 2: First MMORPG.com Invitational Results!

              Posted: 25 May 2013 06:52 PM PDT

              First MMORPG.com Invitational Results!

              Spoilers ahead folks, but the first ever MMORPG.com Guild Wars 2 Invitational Tournament is complete, and the final break-down of the brackets is beyond the break! Grats to the winners, who will receive 10,000 Gems and Rytlock Plushies for their skillful and dominant win! Next month, the re-matches will begin! Stay tuned!

              General: Avatar Star: MMOTPS Enters Open Beta

              Posted: 23 May 2013 06:50 PM PDT

              Avatar Star: MMOTPS Enters Open Beta

              Fans of massive multiplayer online third person shooters (MMOTPS) will want to check out Avatar Star now that it has entered its open beta phase of development. In addition, the team announced an avatar contest for May 31st that will see a hefty $10,000 SGD cash prize meted out to the winner.

              Age of Wushu: New Features to Hit the Game

              Posted: 23 May 2013 06:42 PM PDT

              New Features to Hit the Game

              In preparation for E3, Snail Games has unwrapped some big new features that will be entering Age of Wushu in the near future. Included in forthcoming updates will be a marriage system and a new skillset.

              Pirate101: Game Expands with Two New Worlds to Explore

              Posted: 23 May 2013 06:39 PM PDT

              Game Expands with Two New Worlds to Explore

              Pirate101 players will want to head into the game to check out the two big new worlds that have been added: Marleybone and Aquila. The game not only adds two new worlds but also gives players the opportunity to grow their characters by fifteen levels.

              Kings and Legends: Late May Release Announced

              Posted: 23 May 2013 06:35 PM PDT

              Late May Release Announced

              GameFuse has announced that its upcoming trading card game, Kings and Legends Global, will be hitting retail release in the very near future. The team has combined traditional elements of TCG games with those of MMOs to create a new hybrid gameplay system.

              Face of Mankind: Documentary-Style Video Chronicles the Game's Development

              Posted: 23 May 2013 06:45 PM PDT

              Documentary-Style Video Chronicles the Game

              The Face of Mankind has been in development and being worked on since 2001. In a new video released by the development team, the chronicle of that development is showcased. It's an interesting behind-the-scenes look at how games are made. Enjoy!

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