General Gaming Article

General Gaming Article


Mojang Announces Dedicated Version of Minecraft for Windows 10

Posted: 05 Jul 2015 09:04 PM PDT

Will be available on July 29

Minecraft Developer Mojang Officially Owned by Microsoft

When Microsoft acquired Minecraft developer Mojang for $2.5 billion last year, it came as a bolt from the blue. Further, it wasn't immediately clear what Microsoft hoped to accomplish from the deal. But the whole picture is gradually becoming clearer, and it now seems one of the key motivations may have been to get Windows 10 a killer launch app.

Mojang has announced a new version of its chart-busting game specifically for the upcoming operating system. Called the Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition, this dedicated version will be available for download in beta form from the Windows Store come July 29, 2015.

The new app will be free for anyone who already owns the existing, Java-based PC version of Minecraft, Mojang announced over the weekend at its Minecon conference. And while all others will have to pay for it, the company will only be charging $10 during the beta period.

This will be the first time that Minecraft is available from the Windows Store, something Microsoft has always been keen on. As some of you may recall, the tech giant had approached Mojang for the same as far back as 2012 but the latter refused to play ball saying Microsoft was "trying to ruin the PC as an open platform."

"Minecraft is available on Windows, Mac, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PS Vita, and now, Windows 10. Not every version of Minecraft is exactly the same, but they all feature two distinct game modes – Creative and Survival – that cater to different types of players," the Stockholm-based developer studio said in a blog post Friday. "You'll recognize some Pocket Edition features in Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta, along with potpourri of cool extras."

MMORPG News

MMORPG News


Lost Dimension: A Traitor in Our Midst

Posted: 04 Jul 2015 03:21 PM PDT

A Traitor in Our Midst

To label Lost Dimension as either a traditional or modern JRPG would be a misnomer. Atlus' newest PS3/Vita game shares a lot of the same tropes that we've come to expect from conventional Japanese roleplaying games, with a fresh approach to gameplay and world design that has the potential to pique your interest from the get-go.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III: The Series Ends on a Flat Note

Posted: 05 Jul 2015 06:30 AM PDT

The Series Ends on a Flat Note

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing comes to a close in the final episode in the trilogy. While some elements will appeal to fans of the series, others will be troubling.

General: Nvidia G-Sync Now Available on Origin Laptops

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 01:25 PM PDT

Nvidia G-Sync Now Available on Origin Laptops

A pair of Origin laptops have been revealed that feature Nvidia's cutting edge G-Sync technology. Both the EON17-X and the EON15-X laptops will come bundled with G-Sync that minimizes display stutter and screen tearing.

General: ELEX Announced by Piranha Bytes

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 01:15 PM PDT

ELEX Announced by Piranha Bytes

Piranha Bytes, creators of the Gothic & Risen series, has announced a brand new project in conjunction with Nordic Games to bring ELEX to gamers everywhere. The teams are promising that ELEX will be "edgy, dark, uncompromising, complex" and will have a portion of the game to show off at this summer's Gamescom.

General: Supernova: Melee Brawler, Aelius, Joins Up

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 01:22 PM PDT

Supernova: Melee Brawler, Aelius, Joins Up

Bandai-Namco has announced that a new playable character has been added to Supernova, its sci-fi MOBA. Supernova is currently in alpha testing and Aelius can be accessed by players immediately.

Neverwinter: Getting the Lowdown on Strongholds

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 01:30 PM PDT

Getting the Lowdown on Strongholds

The Neverwinter site was updated with a flurry of developer blog posts to give players the lowdown on all things Strongholds. Strongholds are the new guild housing feature that will be coming to the game in the next module expansion.

MMOGaming News

MMOGaming News


Hack and Slash MMORPG Devilian Artwork and Screenshot Preview

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Hack and Slash MMORPG Devilian Artwork and Screenshot Preview


There are four classes in this game, Dualist (tank), Elementalist (magic DPS), Shadow Hunter (assassin), and Cannon Shooter (ranged DPS).Today, let's take a look at some artworks and screenshots of Devilian.

Cabal 2 Combat System and Character Training

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Cabal 2 Combat System and Character Training


There are basic attack and combo attacks by using skills in the game, when using combo attacks successfully, it can increase Crit effect. After using combo skills, players can keep attacking enemies by basic attack or combo attack in the moment when players hit them, to achieve combo.

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