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• Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Keyboard Unboxing Video
• How to Clone a Hard Drive/SSD
• Cooler Master Launches V1200 80 Plus Platinum Power Supply
• CyberPowerPC Strikes at Small System Market with Fang Mini Series
• MSI's Ultrathin GS60 Ghost Pro Laptop Tackles 3K Gaming, GS70 Stealth Does Full HD
• Michael Dell Thanks Customers for Thrilling Ride as Company Turns 30 Years Old
• Newegg Daily Deals: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600, Acer 23-inch LCD, and More!
• Lenovo Leaps into Chromebook Category, Launches N20 and N20p Models

Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Keyboard Unboxing Video Posted: 06 May 2014 04:16 PM PDT Meet the world's first green mechanical switch keyboard Hardcore gamers and MMO players alike will be pleased to know that Razer has been paying attention to what gamers expect from their keyboards. In response, Razer has designed and engineered the world's first mechanical green switch keyboard that is aimed at producing high levels of actuation for gamers seeking first blood. We got our hands Razer's top-of-the-line Black Widow Ultimate Gaming Keyboard and decided to do a little unboxing video for you guys and gals.   Unlike the Feenix Autore, the Blackwidow Ultimate features individually backlit keys with Razer's signature green lighting. The keyboard also sports five programmable keys with macro recording, a game mode key, media and audio keys, USB 2.0 passthrough, audio out and microphone in jacks and 1,000Hz ultrapolling.  The keyboard measures 18.72 wide by 6.74 inches high and 0.79 inches deep. The keyboard currently retails for $140 and can be found on the company website or on newegg.

How to Clone a Hard Drive/SSD Posted: 06 May 2014 03:52 PM PDT 3 free and easy tools to transfer your data from one drive to another You just bought a brand new shiny SSD and want to throw it into your aging mid-tower PC. But wait, the horror of having to reinstall Windows again and all of your applications begins to set in. If you don't want to deal with the hassle of reinstalling Windows, you can use a simple cloning utility to clone your old drive to your new SSD. We've rounded up three free cloning utilities that are easy to use so you don't have to go through the effort of reinstalling your OS and applications all over again.  Note: Before you attempt to clone your hard drive or SSD, we highly recommend backing up all your data first. In addition, make sure the drive you are cloning to has enough storage space to take all the cloned data. For instance, you wouldn't want to try and clone a 2TB HDD on to a 256GB SSD now would you?  Terminology: Before we walk you through the steps, let's first explain some of the terms we will use so you don't get confused.  Cloning: Cloning is defined as copying the contents of one storage drive to another storage drive or to an "image file."  Source Disk: The drive that will have its content cloned to another hard drive or SSD. Target Disk (a.k.a. Destination Disk): The drive that will receive the cloned image from the source disk. Samsung Data Migration: The first data copying method we'll go over pertains to Samsung Data Migration. So make sure you plop that new Samsung SSD in along with your old OS drive you want to clone from.  Note: You will need a Samsung SSD installed on your machine for this software to work. Step 1: Download the installer from http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/samsungssd/downloads.html Step 2: Run the installer and click "I accept" at the end of it to agree to the terms and conditions. Step 3: Once the software is installed, it will launch and ask if you if you want to update to the latest version. Click on Update and you will begin downloading the newest patches for it. Step 4: After the update is complete the software will have you install patches and will have you agree to the Samsung terms and conditions again. Step 5: From this window, you will select the Source Disk and Target Disk. The Target Disk must be a Samsung SSD, but the Source Disk can be any C: Drive you currently have your OS on. Once you've selected your disks, you can start cloning by clicking Start and the cloning process will begin. Note: Leave your computer alone while you're cloning the OS, as you may corrupt the clone if other processes are being run at the same time. This goes for the other cloning utilities as well.    After the software is done cloning, you can shut down your PC and boot from your newly-cloned SSD. Macrium Reflect: The second method we will discuss uses the program Macrium Reflect and will work with any drive, regardless of brand. So before you begin, make sure you plop in that new drive along with your old drive you want to clone from.  Step 1: Go to http://download.cnet.com/Macrium-Reflect-Free/3000-2242_4-10845728.html?part=dl-&subj=dl&tag=button and click on the green Download Now button. Step 2: Click on the download button in the Macrium Reflect Download Agent and then run the software's installer. Note: Make sure to read the fine print throughout the installation process to not install any adware. Cnet's Download.com has become infamous for sneaking it in (Here are some general tips to avoiding installing malware/adware).   Step 3: Open up the software and click on Clone this disk… Once you do this the software will let you choose which disks you want as your source and target disks. When you have selected your disks, click next to start cloning your drive. Macrium Reflect useful tips: Creating bootable rescue media: Macrium Reflect can also help you make bootable rescue media. This tool is located under Other Tasks. We always recommend making recovery media, just in case your hard drive or SSD fails on you.  Creating an image of your hard drives: Under Backup Tasks, you can also create a disk image of your hard drive or SSD too.  Acronis True Image WD Edition Software: The third cloning method involves using Acronis True Imaged WD edition software. You will need a WD storage drive for this to work. So make sure you plop that new WD drive in along with your old OS drive you want to clone from.   Note: You will need to have a WD hard drive installed on your machine for this software to work. Step 1: Download the Acronis True Image WD Edition Software from http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?swid=119  Step 2: Run the installer Step 3: Launch the software and select Clone disk. Step 4: Select which cloning option you want from Automatic or Manual. The Automatic option clones your entire disk, while manual lets you pick and choose what data you want cloned over to your new drive.  Step 5: Select your Source Disk and Destination Disk and then you can begin cloning your drive.  These are but three cloning tools, there are many others such as Seagate's DiscWizard ( for Seagate drives) along with other free storage cloning tools such as G-Parted and Clonezilla. Know of any other free cloning utilities? Let us know in the comments below!

Cooler Master Launches V1200 80 Plus Platinum Power Supply Posted: 06 May 2014 09:52 AM PDT A high wattage PSU with 80 Plus Platinum certification Cooler Master today unveiled its V1200 Platinum, the newest addition to its V Series of power supplies. As the model name clearly implies, this is a 1200W PSU with 80 Plus Platinum certification, meaning it's certifiably efficient -- up to 93 percent at 50 percent load. Cooler Master also equipped its newest PSU with a new auto/hybrid easy switch controller so users can change between fan control modes on-the-fly. There's a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) "silent" fan keeping things cool. The silent setting keeps things noise free when temperatures are within safe limits. Up to 100A is available through a single +12V rail. For systems running multiple graphics cards, there are a dozen PCI-E 6+2 pin PCI-E connectors, meaning you can run 4-way SLI or CrossFire with this PSU, Cooler Master says. You'll also find fully modular flat ribbon cables to make cable management a bit easier. No word yet on when the V1200 will available to purchase or for how much. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

CyberPowerPC Strikes at Small System Market with Fang Mini Series Posted: 06 May 2014 09:07 AM PDT "The Fang Mini is no toy, but a fully functional PC," CyberPowerPC says Boutique system builder CyberPowerPC today stuck out its Fang Mini series of NUC-like PCs. These compact systems measure a scant 4.5 inches by 4.3 inches by 2.4 inches -- small enough to fit in your hand but with enough venom to strike down not only daily computing chores, but also a bit of 3D gaming and 4K video watching, CyberPowerPC says. And unlike the NUC, you can configure a Fang Mini PC with AMD inside. There are two models available. The first is the Fang Mini R9 with an AMD A8-5557M quad-core APU inside. It also sports AMD Radeon R9 M275X graphics, 8GB of DDR3 memory, 1TB hard drive (7200 RPM), 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI and DisplayPort output, GbE LAN, four USB 3.0 ports, 3.5mm headphone jack with SPDIF support, and Windows 8.1. It's available now for $799. The second model is the Fang Mini Pro with an Intel Core i7 4770R quad-core processor tucked inside. It uses Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, but is otherwise identical to the Mini R9. This one is also available now and goes for $889. "The Fang Mini is no toy, but a fully-functional PC with plenty of ports to support all of your devices in a footprint that's smaller than the power supply of a traditional desktop system," CyberPower PC says. These systems are also somewhat customizable -- you can opt for more RAM and choose from a variety of storage options, along with a few other tweaks. You can sink your teeth into a Fang Mini system its landing page at CyberPowerPC. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

MSI's Ultrathin GS60 Ghost Pro Laptop Tackles 3K Gaming, GS70 Stealth Does Full HD Posted: 06 May 2014 09:01 AM PDT MSI expands its gaming laptop line with two new models It takes some monster hardware to push games at 4K, and on the flip side, most modern parts have no trouble pushing pixels at 1920x1080, otherwise known as Full HD 1080p. In an attempt to fill a niche in between those two resolutions, MSI today announced the availability of its GS60 Ghost Pro, a 15.6-inch gaming laptop with a 3K WQHD+ (2880x1620; 16:9) resolution. This spunky laptop measures just 15.35 inches (W) by 10.47 inches (D) by 0.78 inches (H) and weighs 4.36 pounds. It doesn't quite make the Ultrabook cut, but it's certainly an ultrathin and highly portable system, though you'd never guess it by glancing at the hardware. In and around the GS60 Ghost Pro you'll find an Intel Core i7 4700HQ processor, 16GB of DDR3L-1600 memory, Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M graphics, either a 128GB mSATA + 1TB HDD combination or dual 128GB SSDs in a RAID 0 + 1TB HDD combo, Killer E2200 Game Networking, SD card reader, three USB 3.0 ports, 720p HD webcam, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Steel Series full-color backlit keyboard, two Dynaudio Tech speakers + a subwoofer, and Windows 8.1. If you're content to game at 1080p, MSI also fleshed out its gaming laptop line with the GS70 Stealth Pro. It wields a 17.3-inch display with a 1920x1080 resolution and features the same hardware except for an extra USB 3.0 port (four total) and an option for three 128GB SSDs instead of two. "The GS70 Stealth Pro and GS60 Ghost Pro 3K are the epitome of portable gaming notebooks," says Andy Tung, President of MSI Pan America. "We've packed smoking speeds, deadly graphics and amazing customization power into featherlike notebooks that will withstand any challenges during the heat of battle." MSI's GS70 Slealth Pro is available for $2,200 (three 128GB SSDs in RAID 0 + 1TB HDD) and $2,100 (two 128GB SSDs in RAID 0 + 1TB HDD); the GS60 Ghost Pro is available for $2,200 (two 128GB SSDs in RAID 0 + 1TB HDD) and $2,100 (128GB mSATA + 1TB HDD). You can find these models on MSI's website. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Michael Dell Thanks Customers for Thrilling Ride as Company Turns 30 Years Old Posted: 06 May 2014 06:55 AM PDT Pioneering PC maker celebrates 30th anniversary Dell is currently the world's third largest supplier of PCs and the No. 1 shipper of computer monitors around the globe. Not bad for a company that started off with a modest $1,000 and team of one back in 1984. Michael Dell reflects on his company's humble beginning as Dell celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, noting that "it's been a thrilling ride" up to this point. He also took a moment to thank customers. "Our customers use Dell technology every day to do amazing things. You are making scientific discoveries and medical breakthroughs. You are launching businesses and creating jobs, you are finding new and better ways to manufacture, transport, educate, secure...the list goes on and on," Michael Dell states in an open letter on Google+. "I want to personally say thank you for being a part of our 30-year history. We value your business and appreciate you trusting us to deliver solutions that help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be," Michael Dell continues. Though it's been a long and bumpy road, Michael's biggest challenge is navigating a changing landscape as mobile form factors bully into traditional PC territory. This is one of the reasons why Michael wanted to buy Dell out, which he ultimately did with the help of investment partners. In transitioning from a public to a private operation, Michael can make decisions without being scrutinized by shareholders. "As we accelerate our strategy and build momentum across our business, I want you to know that the best is yet to come. Together we can achieve great things. Here's to the next 30!," Michael Dell says. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Newegg Daily Deals: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600, Acer 23-inch LCD, and More! Posted: 06 May 2014 06:27 AM PDT Top Deal: Still wondering what the fox says? So are we, but let's not think about it too much lest we break out into song in front of our co-workers. Now, if you want to know what the RAM says, we can tell you. RAM says, "Buy me now while I'm cheap!" It's true! Just check out today's top deal for an 8GB (2x4GB) kit of G.Skill Ripjaws X Series DDR3-1600 Desktop RAM for $77 with free shipping (normally $90 - use coupon code: [EMCPEPH35]). This kit runs tight at 8-8-8-24 and has XMP support. Other Deals: EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 Video Card for $250 with free shipping (Free Watch Dog Game with Purchase) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit for $130 with free shipping (normally $140 - use coupon code: [EMCPEPH53]) Acer 23-inch 5ms HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor for $130 with free shipping (normally $140 - use coupon code: [EMCPEPH55]) AMD FX-4300 Vishera 3.8GHz (4.0GHz) Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor for $100 with free shipping (normally $110 - use coupon code: [EMCPEPH27])

Lenovo Leaps into Chromebook Category, Launches N20 and N20p Models Posted: 05 May 2014 09:08 PM PDT Look who's getting into Chromebooks Having looked on from the sidelines while several other OEMs jumped onto the Chromebook bandwagon early, Lenovo is now ready to punch its ticket into the category. Lenovo's launching two consumer Chromebook models, including a traditional clamshell N20 model and a multimode N20p featuring Laptop and Stand modes. Outside of the form factor tricks and touch support, both versions come with the same hardware specs. Both models sport an 11.6-inch display with a 1366x768 resolution; the N20p kicks it up a notch with 10-point multi-touch support. Other features include an unidentified Intel Celeron processor, integrated Intel graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3L memory, up to 16GB of eMMC storage, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.02, 1MP webcam, stereo speakers, audio combo jack (headphone and microphone), two USB ports, HDMI output, 2-in-1 memory card reader, and up to 8 hours of battery life. The N20 (2.8 pounds) and N20p (3.1 pounds) measure 11.6 inches by 8.34 inches by 0.70 inches. "Our first consumer Chromebooks perfectly complement people's changing mobile digital lifestyles," said Dilip Bhatia, vice president, worldwide marketing and design, PC Group, Lenovo. "Equipped with thousands of apps, the N20 and N20p Chromebooks are also fast, secure and incredibly simple for anyone to use and manage. With touch and two unique modes on the N20p Chromebook, users are getting a great technology experience at a handsome price." Lenovo says the N20 will be available in July starting at $279 and the N20p in August starting at $329. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

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• Flameseeker Chronicles: Let the Guild Wars 2 season two speculation begin
• Path of Exile announces Child's Play charity event
• EVE Fanfest 2014: EVE's plan to remove tutorials and reinvent the new player experience
• WildStar's open beta starts May 8
• There's no level cap in Black Desert
• The Daily Grind: What's the nastiest player behavior you've ever seen in an MMO?
• Not So Massively: Project Legion's reveal, Star Citizen's $43M mark, and Hearthstone's F2P model
• Star Trek Online is giving players two free ship slots
• The Elder Scrolls Online's interactive map nabs a Craglorn update
• SMITE launches Siege patch tomorrow
• EVE Online's player monument is the target of vandalism, CCP responds
• The Stream Team: Reveling in wanton city destruction in Marvel Heroes
• City of Steam opens new US, Euro servers

Flameseeker Chronicles: Let the Guild Wars 2 season two speculation begin Posted: 06 May 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Lore, Opinion, Guild Wars 2, Flameseeker Chronicles, Buy-to-Play The new car smell has worn off Guild Wars 2's feature pack, which is great because it's not a car and that was getting a little weird. Whatever your opinion might be on GW2's living world, players have gotten used to biweekly content updates, and while it's refreshing to have a break every now and then, people are starting to draw comparisons to drought conditions while scavenging for any hints as to what might be coming next. ArenaNet has been busy with the Chinese beta and feature pack release, but letting us roll around like tumbleweeds for a bit is probably a good way to dry up any lingering burnout from the first part of the Scarlet arc. In the aftermath of the Battle for Lion's Arch, we were nevertheless left with a lot of information to sift through and a few pointers as to where the story might take us next. At the very least we have enough to fuel speculation, which is my second favorite pastime (right after fearing people off of cliffs in Edge of the Mists). Continue reading Flameseeker Chronicles: Let the Guild Wars 2 season two speculation begin Flameseeker Chronicles: Let the Guild Wars 2 season two speculation begin originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 06 May 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Path of Exile announces Child's Play charity event Posted: 06 May 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Contests, Events (In-Game), Free-to-Play, Path of Exile Grinding Gear Games has announced a brand new two-week race event for Path of Exile that involves prizes and a special in-game item that will benefit the Child's Play charities. The new helmet skin, called the Angelic Mask, costs $5 and will be available only during the two-week event. The race itself is described as an ambush/invasion featuring prizes that include in-game items, NVIDIA graphics cards, signed art prints, and much more. Check out the full press release after the cut for more details. Continue reading Path of Exile announces Child's Play charity event Path of Exile announces Child's Play charity event originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 06 May 2014 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

EVE Fanfest 2014: EVE's plan to remove tutorials and reinvent the new player experience Posted: 06 May 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Culture, Events (Real-World), Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, PvE, Events (Massively's Coverage), Dev Diaries, Sandbox, Subscription, MMORPG When we asked you what you wanted to hear about at EVE Fanfest 2014, the biggest area of interest was EVE Online's New Player Experience. Every player who's ever signed up to EVE following news of some huge battle or event will remember the frustration of his first few days in the sandbox. A new player's first experience of EVE is wading through windows full of text in a succession of boring tutorial missions that could take you hours or days to get though, followed by being ejected into the big bad world with very little direction. If that's been your experience of EVE, you might be interested to know that something's finally being done about it. Developers revealed during Fanfest that of all those who sign up to EVE and pay for a month's subscription, 50% of them don't renew and a further 40% or more end up in solo professions like mining and mission-running, which have the highest rate of player turnover. Only between 5% and 10% of those who sign up will ever get into the kind of gameplay that attracted them to EVE in the first place. CCP's response? Completely remove the tutorial. Read on to find out why killing the tutorial could be the best thing that has ever happened to EVE's new player experience. Continue reading EVE Fanfest 2014: EVE's plan to remove tutorials and reinvent the new player experience EVE Fanfest 2014: EVE's plan to remove tutorials and reinvent the new player experience originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 06 May 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

WildStar's open beta starts May 8 Posted: 06 May 2014 07:30 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Events (In-Game), MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, WildStar, Subscription Carbine has announced that WildStar's open beta will run from May 8th through May 18th. The studio is also raising the level cap to 30. Other additions include Farside, Galeras Adventure tower defense, new abilities and ability slots, and more. WildStar's open beta starts May 8 originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 06 May 2014 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Announcement

There's no level cap in Black Desert Posted: 06 May 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Sandbox, Black Desert Part three of Steparu's Black Desert beta review-in-progress has been posted. Topics covered include the skill enchanting system, sieges and open PvP, the NPC trading and the market/auction system, and the curious lack of a level cap. Black Desert endgame is kinda sorta 50, as that's when new skill acquisition ceases. But you can continue gaining XP post-50 and even continue training your previously acquired skills via more skill points from quests or mob grinding. "Black Desert is like a grinding machine's dream, perhaps too hardcore for other gamers outside of Asia," Steparu concludes. Continue reading There's no level cap in Black Desert There's no level cap in Black Desert originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 06 May 2014 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Steparu

The Daily Grind: What's the nastiest player behavior you've ever seen in an MMO? Posted: 06 May 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, MMO Industry, Ultima Online, Massively Meta, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous It was early 1998, and I had been playing Ultima Online only a few short months. A male character with an offensive name approached me and began harassing my toon, using a quick succession of emotes to simulate something that I suppose to him looked like pelvic thrusts as he informed everyone at Serpent's Hold bank, including my not-at-all-amused guildies, that he was "raping" me. I think I was too astonished to be upset, and my guildies immediately called a GM, who arrived swiftly, renamed the miscreant "George," and whisked him off to prison. It didn't scar me for life or anything; I was already accustomed to rampant murder and thievery and espionage. But it was a brutal introduction to online behavior (and probably a brutal introduction to online justice for the character suddenly known as George). Curiously, that lame attempt at faux "rape" paled in comparison to the extreme psychological warfare and character defamation that I saw presumably much more mature roleplayers employ in later games. That, I found far more emotionally disturbing. How about you guys -- do you have a memory of a really nasty display of online behavior in an MMO? What's the worst you've ever seen? 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! The Daily Grind: What's the nastiest player behavior you've ever seen in an MMO? originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 06 May 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Not So Massively: Project Legion's reveal, Star Citizen's $43M mark, and Hearthstone's F2P model Posted: 05 May 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Historical, Trailers, Video, Business Models, Previews, PvP, News Items, Mythos, War, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes, MMOFPS, DUST 514, Not So Massively, MOBA, Diablo III, Crowdfunding, Elite: Dangerous Welcome back to No So Massively, where every Monday we round up the highlights from the past week in the world of MOBAs, roguelikes, MMOTCGs, and other games that aren't quite MMOs. CCP Games announced plans to bring DUST 514 to PC via Project Legion. Diablo III debuted Theorycraft Thursdays to highlight community character builds. Star Citizen topped $43 million in crowdfunding; we discussed its impact on the gaming industry. Hearthstone's F2P model was the right call for the game, declared Blizzard. The studio also revealed another new card. Heroes of the Storm landed a new Li Li trailer and plans to launch in Southeast Asia. SMITE prepped for its siege patch and released new character Osiris as well as a new skin for Nemesis. Destiny explained its lack of a PC version and posted two videos, both embedded below: the Devil's Lair trailer and a new developer diary. Continue reading Not So Massively: Project Legion's reveal, Star Citizen's $43M mark, and Hearthstone's F2P model Not So Massively: Project Legion's reveal, Star Citizen's $43M mark, and Hearthstone's F2P model originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 05 May 2014 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Star Trek Online is giving players two free ship slots Posted: 05 May 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Giveaways Boldly going where no one has gone before in Star Trek Online will be easier than ever come Thursday. Cryptic announced today that it will be gifting all existing players with two additional ship slots on Thursday, May 8th. Players begin with two ship slots and obtain more by leveling, buying them in the store, or from other in-game achievements. A ship slot allows for the storage and use of a starship, giving players the option to switch between ships as needed. Two ship slots from the store costs 500 ZEN. Star Trek Online is giving players two free ship slots originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 05 May 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Free ship slots

The Elder Scrolls Online's interactive map nabs a Craglorn update Posted: 05 May 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, News Items, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription ZeniMax has updated the spiffy official Elder Scrolls Online interactive map with details on Craglorn, the high-end area arriving in the game's first major content patch. If you're clicking around aimlessly, here's a tip: It's the big grey area between blue Bangkorai and green Cyrodiil. Clickable hotspots on the map reveal screenshots, lore excerpts, and even a poem, and hey, it's worth a visit just because it's pretty... even if it is Elder Scrolls' favorite color, brown. The Elder Scrolls Online's interactive map nabs a Craglorn update originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 05 May 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Craglorn map announcement

SMITE launches Siege patch tomorrow Posted: 05 May 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA It's time for a big SMITE patch tomorrow, and when we say it's big, we mean it. It's adding a whole new deity, which is substantial, but it's also adding in a brand-new map. The Siege patch includes the eponymous Siege map, a two-lane 5v5 affair in which both teams spawn powerful siege units in the quest to take out the enemy base. There's also the addition of Osiris, a melee warrior using his sickle and thresher to deal area damage and phase into a specialized spirit form. That's not all the patch includes, either; there are also new skins for existing gods and the new league system, which divides players into six tiers of five divisions each. Victories earn points toward the next division, but these points are reset on a regular basis, ensuring that players need to keep playing and perform well against similarly skilled players to advance. Take a look at the full patch overview, watch Osiris' reveal video past the break, and get ready for the patch going live tomorrow. Continue reading SMITE launches Siege patch tomorrow SMITE launches Siege patch tomorrow originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 05 May 2014 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Siege patch preview

EVE Online's player monument is the target of vandalism, CCP responds Posted: 05 May 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Culture, Events (Real-World), News Items, Sandbox, Subscription So how long did you expect EVE Online's big player monument to be up before people began screwing with it? As it turns out, the correct answer was "four days." A player took to Twitter announcing that he had vandalized the monument over the weekend, scratching out the name of player Xenuria. Whether or not this is a good thing depends largely on what rumors regarding Xenuria you believe. The alleged vandalism, which apparently took place during this weekend's EVE Fanfest. It certainly sets an unpleasant precedent and opens the door for further vandalism within the game's historically contentious playerbase; one can only hope that this is addressed and corrected. CCP Falcon has addressed the situation on the official forums; we've included the relevant bits below. Continue reading EVE Online's player monument is the target of vandalism, CCP responds EVE Online's player monument is the target of vandalism, CCP responds originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 05 May 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Twitter Via: Kotaku

The Stream Team: Reveling in wanton city destruction in Marvel Heroes Posted: 05 May 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, Video, Free-to-Play, Comics, Marvel Heroes, Livestream, The Stream Team Do you ever just get the urge to participate in some wanton destruction once in a while? That makes Marvel Heroes a life- and pocketbook-saver; Massively's MJ can disintegrate hotdog carts, chuck cars, and make everything around her explode -- all without having the corresponding property damage bill! And she gets to fly to boot. What more could you ask for? Join her live in game and in chat at 3:00 p.m. and revel in the power of demolition. Game: Marvel Heroes Host: MJ Guthrie Date: Monday, May 5th, 2014 Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT Enjoy our Stream Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Reveling in wanton city destruction in Marvel Heroes The Stream Team: Reveling in wanton city destruction in Marvel Heroes originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 05 May 2014 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

City of Steam opens new US, Euro servers Posted: 05 May 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, City of Steam, Steampunk City of Steam has officially opened two new servers, one for eastern U.S. players and another in Europe. Mechanist Games says that it is "trying to bring in as broad a gaming demographic as possible" by presenting its steampunk MMO on Kongregate, Armor Games, and Steam. "More platforms will come in soon," the firm states. There are in-game events underway to help celebrate the additional shards. Check out all the details on the official City of Steam website. City of Steam opens new US, Euro servers originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 05 May 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Announcement

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