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The New Final Fantasy XIV does Have Mind Blowing Graphics

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The New Final Fantasy XIV does Have Mind Blowing Graphics


FFXIV cancelled the version 2.0 trailer for E3 2012 but Square Enix gave some other things instead - a dozen of stunning version 2.0 screenshots.

Wargaming.net Announces Global Service to Unite Its MMO War Series

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Wargaming.net Announces Global Service to Unite Its MMO War Series


Wargaming.net today announced its MMO war series, which includes World of Tanks, World of Warplanes, and World of Battleships, will unite under an integrated, worldwide Wargaming.net Service scheduled for release later this year.

C9 Witchblade Skill List

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C9 Witchblade Skill List


Witchblade, the fourth class of C9, is a charming female Witchblade with tempting curve and distance in her eyes. She not only has powerful energy using her ice-cold and sexy charm to overwhelm the enemies, but also excellent battle effectiveness using both magic and sword.

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WoW 4.3: Dragon Soul Difficulty Change - 25%

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WoW 4.3: Dragon Soul Difficulty Change - 25%


At the completion of scheduled server maintenance during the week of June 5, the "Power of the Aspects" spell will grow more powerful, reducing the health and damage dealt of all enemies in the Dragon Soul raid by 25%.

Big Changes Due for the Next Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend

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Big Changes Due for the Next Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend


If you missed the first beta weekend, don't worry; this week's looks to be bigger and better than anything we've seen so far.

The Elder Scrolls Online's Mighty Trailer Teases Three Factions of Tamriel

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The Elder Scrolls Online's Mighty Trailer Teases Three Factions of Tamriel


The new trailer released during E3 2012 still had no in-game footage but it's still a good trailer with powerful background sound.

WoW 5.0 Beta Build 15752: New Models, Loading Screen and Items

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WoW 5.0 Beta Build 15752: New Models, Loading Screen and Items


A new beta build will be deployed on beta realms soon. Don't miss the /flirt Pandaren emotes below!

Runes of Magic: New Trailer Recounts Shadowforge Dwarves Storyline

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Runes of Magic: New Trailer Recounts Shadowforge Dwarves Storyline


Leading into the launch of the newest content update for Runes of Magic: Chapter V, Frogster today announced a new cinematic trailer for Chapter V, Frogster today an a new cinematic trailer for "Fires of Shadowforge, which is slated for a June 12 release.

World of Battleships E3 Trailer Unveiled

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World of Battleships E3 Trailer Unveiled


Wargaming.net shows the E3 trailer of World of Battleships, which is similar to World of tanks. In the trailer there are two ships, maybe the rusting one is showing what will happend if you fail in the battle.

Kung Fu Star Jet Li Endorses Kung Fu MMO Age of Wushu

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Kung Fu Star Jet Li Endorses Kung Fu MMO Age of Wushu


Snail Games just confirmed that they had signed a two-year contract with action film star Jet Li to promote their new title Age of Wushu, the free-to-play MMORPG that has more than 20 million users in China alone.

Red 5 Studios Launches The Official Firefall Manga

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Red 5 Studios Launches The Official Firefall Manga


The manga of Firefall - Firefall Affinity is officially launched today. It is a 80+ page sci-fi journey and two pages of episode 1: Trespasser revealed. Next page to reveal on Jun 12th.

Lord of the Rings Online: Fourth Expansion to Launch September 5th and Pre-order Available

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Lord of the Rings Online: Fourth Expansion to Launch September 5th and Pre-order Available


The release date and pre-order details for Lord of the Rings Online expansion are coming out. It will officially launch on September 5th and the fourth expansion: Riders of Rohan includes many new features such as mounted combat and a level cap increase to 85. Mounted combat allows players to fight on their horse and the horse itself will also fight, kicking and biting your foes as well. New skills, armour and gear will also be available.

RIFT Storm Legion E3 Broadcast LIVE with Volan!

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RIFT Storm Legion E3 Broadcast LIVE with Volan!


E3 is underway, and the media is buzzing about RIFT: Storm Legion, the first expansion for this award-winning smash-hit MMORPG. And while we can't wait to reveal all the amazing features to the press, we're more excited about giving you, the fans, the first look at what's to come.

Dust 514 First Beta Test Dated, PS Vita App Detailed

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Dust 514 First Beta Test Dated, PS Vita App Detailed


CCP Games announced at E3 that the premier beta event for PS3 shooter Dust 514 will begin on June 29 and will run throughout the weekend.

Adult Only MMOG Queen's Blade to Enter Final Test Soon

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Adult Only MMOG Queen's Blade to Enter Final Test Soon


Queen's Blade , developed by Liveplex in-house, will start its final open test from June 15th to June 17th. This test will last for 3 days without any servers stop. Players who want to participate in the test can join without applying.

COG: Titan Siege E3 Expedition - Human's Counterattack against Titans

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COG: Titan Siege E3 Expedition - Human's Counterattack against Titans


Game developing company, BL Tech, and its oversea platform, COG, are taking an expedition on E3 with their latest work, Titan Siege. By showing the CG of Titan Siege, this game was introduced to the foreign media and players for the first time.
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We are celebrating an exclusive item pack giveaway for Ministry of War

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:37 AM PDT

GPotato with FREE MMORPG and MMO Reviews, is celebrating a exclusive special Free Giveaway for Ministry of War. What's in the pack: - Trumpet Pack*1 - Restoration Medal*1 - Hero Turnstile Order Pack*2 - Might of Mars Box*6 - Small Exp Capsule (Full)*2. Remember that we invite all our users to send us screenshots, videos, or [...]

Serenia Fantasy exclusive Pharaoh Starter Gift Pack

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:14 AM PDT

Koram Games with FREE MMORPG and MMO Reviews, is celebrating a exclusive Pharaoh Starter Gift Pack for Serenia Fantasy. What's in the pack: - 50000 Gold - 200 Tokens - Magic SourceⅢ - Life SourceⅢ - Mini Teleport Crystal*100 - Double EXP Orb*10 - Upgrade Gem [Lv.1-30] *100 - Multi-Use Robe*5 - Packsack, Changing Hairstyle Card [...]

InnoGames has presented a new 3D browser title, Kartuga

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 08:17 AM PDT

InnoGames has presented its upcoming 3D browser title, Kartuga, at the E3 in Los Angeles. The action-packed MMOG is based on Unity 3D and focuses strongly on cooperative PvP gameplay with several role-playing elements. Hamburg-based Ticking Bomb Games is responsible for the development of the title, which is set to launch in 2012. InnoGames co-founder [...]

Exclusive screenshots of TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:43 AM PDT

Today we present some exclusive screenshots of TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea. The game is a MMORPG where you battle epic wars and protect your kingdom from demise. TERA is developed to bring you thrills never experienced before in traditional MMOs with its action-filled gameplay and riveting visuals.   

Star Wars: The Old Republic has presented its new content expansion during the Electronic Arts E3 2012 Press Conference

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 02:58 AM PDT

During the Electronic Arts E3 2012 Press Conference, BioWare and EA has presented the new content expansion to Star Wars: The Old Republic. The expansion includes end-game content, a new planet called Makeb, a new space combat mission, a new companion HK-51, a new playable specie, the Cathar, an increased level cap, new abilities, and [...]

CCP Games has announced new details for its upcoming free-to-play MMOFPS, DUST 514

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 02:37 AM PDT

CCP Games has announced some new details for its upcoming free-to-play MMOFPS, DUST 514, scheduled for release this year exclusively on the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system. The details, coming out of this year's E3, focus on the first beta event of the summer, as well as how the game supports the PlayStation ecosystem with a [...]

Rusty Hearts is celebrating the Month of the Dragon

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:38 AM PDT

Rusty Hearts has announced that June will be the Month of the Dragon. Starting today, fans can unleash their inner beast with a chance to win the very first piece of a rare, three-piece Dragon Armor costume set. The best part: all prizes during this month-long event will be 100% free. As the festivities continue, [...]
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1TB Western Digital VelociRaptor Review

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 04:51 PM PDT

Western Digital releases a new Raptor drive every couple of years, and each time the performance and capacity increase while the price for the highest-capacity model stays around $300. This year's iteration finally breaks 1TB, but the VelociRaptor remains caught between increasingly fast 7,200rpm drives and increasingly capacious SSDs. Is it the best of both worlds, or the worst?

Like the previous two generations of VelociRaptor, the WD1000DHTZ is a 2.5-inch drive spinning at 10,000rpm, mounted on an "IcePak" cooler/3.5-inch drive adapter. The latest version has 64MB of cache (up from 32MB) and up to 1TB of storage (up from a maximum of 600GB). Despite its 2.5-inch form factor, it won't fit in a laptop—the drive is far too thick and power hungry. So far, so unsurprising.

It's the fastest consumer hard drive on the market, but not by much.

When we ran the newest VelociRaptor through our benchmarks, it shone, with average read speeds of 162MB/s and average writes of 161MB/s—the fastest we've ever seen from a consumer-oriented hard drive. Its 7ms random-access times are less than half those of the fastest 7,200rpm drive we've tested, and similar to last generation's VelociRaptor. Its PCMark Vantage and PCMark 7 storage subscores are also faster than any standard 3.5-inch drive we've tested. That's the good news.

The bad news is that the 1TB VelociRaptor is in a tough spot. Seagate's three-platter 3TB Barracuda has average read and write speeds of over 150MB/s, and it's half the price of the VelociRaptor for three times the storage (albeit with random access speeds that are twice as slow). On the other hand, $320 will get you a good 256GB SSD, which destroys the VelociRaptor in every metric except capacity—and, WD claims, reliability.

WD isn't aiming the VelociRaptor at gamers as much as it has in previous generations. Instead, it's focusing on content creators who need strong sustained write performance—something SSDs still don't excel at, and where their limited capacities and NAND lifespan concerns are a hindrance.

For those users, and folks who want a simple high-performance, single-drive solution for their desktop, the VelociRaptor makes a lot of sense. For those who don't need the fast random-access times, a 3TB 7,200rpm drive will work nearly as well, and those who don't need the capacity or the sustained writes will prefer an SSD. That's without even considering hybrids, which offer SSD-like "feel" by copying the most frequently accessed data to NAND flash, but only offer their speed-boosting benefits when accessing that data.

Is there still room in the market for the VelociRaptor? WD thinks (and hopes) so. For many users, the VelociRaptor offers a decent compromise between SSDs and 7,200rpm drives—though the price might rankle.

Corsair Claims AX1200i Digital ATX Power Supply is World's Most Advanced PSU

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:12 AM PDT

Many PC users take their power supply for granted. As long as the system turns on and stays on, then what's the difference, right? Wrong. Lower quality PSUs can lead to stability issues, put a damper on your overclocking efforts, and in a worst case scenario, go up in smoke (literally -- we've seen it happen). Corsair is generally considered one of the 'good guys' in the PSU market, and the company's new AX1200i DSP-based unit is the world's most advanced modular power supply -- just ask them.

"Corsair has earned a reputation as one of world's best providers of enthusiast PSUs, and with the AX1200i, we have raised the technology and performance bar far above anything the market has seen," said Ruben Mookerjee, VP and General Manager of the Components Business Unit at Corsair. "By designing the first DSP-based enthusiast PSU and integrating our unique Corsair Link technology, we can offer enthusiasts a PSU with a matchless combination of performance and customizable features."

By using digitally controlled power circuitry, Corsair claims its AX1200i delivers "incredibly stable voltages, and exceptionally low ripple and noise." The AX1200i is 80 Plus Platinum certified, meaning it delivers up to 92 percent energy efficiency under real-world loads, and features a single, beefy +12V rail design.

The downside? Price, as you might have guessed. Corsair's asking $350 MSRP for this unit.

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Gorilla Glass Maker Constructs Flexible 'Willow' Glass

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 08:29 AM PDT

Corning is best known for its ultra durable, scratch resistant Gorilla Glass found on a number of handheld and mobile device applications, but has now developed a type of ultra slim glass that can wrap around objects, opening the door to a world of possibilities. The flexible glass, called Willow Glass, is ultra-slim and ultimately ahead of its time, but according to Corning, it can still be used for increasingly thin devices while the world waits for bendable gadgets.

"Displays become more pervasive each day and manufacturers strive to make both portable devices and larger displays thinner. Corning Willow Glass provides the substrate performance to maintain device quality in a thin and light form factor," said Dr. Dipak Chowdhury, division vice president and Willow Glass program director. "Currently manufacturing in a sheet-to-sheet process, we expect Corning Willow Glass to eventually allow customers to switch to high-throughput, efficient roll-to-roll processing, a long-awaited industry milestone."

Corning says its Willow Glass is specially formulated to perform exceptionally well for electronic components like touch sensors, leveraging glass's natural hermetic properties as a seal for OLED and other moisture and oxygen-sensitive technologies.

Willow Glass can be processed at up to 500 degrees Celsius, which enables a roll-to-roll process similar to how newsprint is created, Corning says.

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Netflix Lays Foundation for Future Growth with Open Connect Content Delivery Network

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 08:06 AM PDT

As Netflix tells it, the company's streaming subscribers all around the globe are collectively watching a billion hours of movies and TV shows each month. Serving up that amount of content takes some serious bandwidth, and up to this point, Netflix has been relying on third party content delivery networks (CDNs) to pipe petabytes of data to ISPs like Comcast, Charter, and others, who in turn deliver the video to home PCs and living room HDTVs. Now Netflix has its own CDN to play with.

It's called Open Connect, a single-purpose Netflix CDN the streaming provider established to cut costs as the company continues to grow in size.

"The world's other major Internet video provider, YouTube, has long had its own content delivery network. Given our size and growth, it now makes economic sense for Netflix to have one as well," Ken Florence, VP of Content Delivery at Netflix, explained in a blog post. "We'll continue to work with our commercial CDN partners for the next few years, but eventually most of our data will be served by Open Connect."

As constructed, Netflix claims about 5 percent of its data is being served by Open Connect. The rest is handled by third parties, the biggest distributor being Level 3, though some traffic also flows through Akamai. Shares of the latter were down following Netflix's announcement.

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Patriot Memory Releases Viper 3 RAM for Power Users

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:40 AM PDT

Computer memory might not be the sexy subject it once was back when your choice of RAM could make or break even a simple overclock, but if you're a power user looking to squeeze the most amount performance out of your system, memory still matters. It's those types of users Patriot Memory hopes to attract with its new Viper 3 memory series, purportedly engineered specifically for "the most demanding computing environments."

There are four color options to choose from, each of which has implications beyond aesthetics. The Viper 3 in Jungle Green, for example, is an eco-friendly series available in 1600MHz and 1866MHz frequencies. Sapphire Blue kits are Intel XMP 1.3 Certified and ship in 1600MHz, 1866MHz, and 2133MHz kits. Finally, the Black Mamba and Venom Red kits are both top of the line options that ship in the same frequencies as the Sapphire Blue and take aim at the 'high performance' crowd.

All Venom 3 kits are available in dual- and quad-channel configurations, up to 32GB and in single 4GB and 8GB DIMMs. The kits will ship in July, though Patriot Memory didn't disclose any MSRPs.

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Toshiba Infuses Portégé Z with Ivy Bridge, Unveils Satellite U Series Ultrabooks

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:25 AM PDT

Toshiba is one of the many companies using the Computex convention to unveil new Ultrabook models, and is hitting the form factor hard with two new models from the the company's freshly minted Satellite U Series, along with a sweet upgrade to its existing Portégé Z, which will now come equipped with 3rd Generation Intel Core processors (Ivy Bridge). One of the new Ultrabooks -- the Satellite U845W -- also happens to be the world's first to feature a 21:9 cinematic display, Toshiba claims.

The U845W sports a 14.4-inch ultrawide HD TruBrite display with a 1792x768 resolution. It's an odd resolution for day to day computing, but "ideally suited for movie buffs looking to enjoy 2:35:1 movies in their original format -- without black bars comonly seen on most laptop displays," Toshiba points out.

Ohter specs include Ivy Bridge processor options, 500GB hard drive with 32GB solid state drive (or just a 256GB SSD), up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, three USB 3.0 ports, HDMI output, GbE LAN, memory card slot, and other odds and ends. The U845 is similarly spec'd, but with a more standard 1366x768 resolution, 16GB or 32GB supplementary SSD options, up to 6GB of DDR3 memory, and a single USB 3.0 port (plus two USB 2.0 ports).

The Satellite U845W will available on July 15 starting at $1,000, the U845 on June 24 starting at $750, and the Ivy Bridge infused Portégé Z on June 24 for $900.

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Dell Launches Inspiron 14z Ultrabook, 'Fashionable' Inspiron 15R and 17R Laptops

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:53 AM PDT

The very last thing in the world students heading out into summer vacation want to think about right now is the fact they'll have to go back to school in a few months. Parents, however, know the back-to-school season is coming, and they're the ones Dell is pitching its "tailored line-up of Inspiron laptops" to, including Dell's first Inspiron Ultrabook model, the 14z.

Dell's 14z rolls off the lot with a Core i3 processor, though you can upgrade to a Core i5 or Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor before driving it home. It's only Dell's second Ultrabook model, joining the XPS 13, and it sports a brushed aluminum finish in Moon Silver or (later this summer) Fire Red. A baseline build weighs 4.12 pounds and measures 0.83 inches at its chunkiest point. And if that's too big, Dell also announced a 13-inch version (13z) that weighs 3.81 pounds. Pricing starts at $700 for the 14z and $600 for the 13z.

In addition to Ultrabooks, Dell today rolled out new Inspiron 15R and 17R laptops with high definition displays and a variety of processor, memory, and storage options. They also feature optional color SWITCH lids, Intel Wireless Display technology, and Waves MaxxAudio 3 sound processing. Special Edition versions up the ante with Full HD displays, Blu-ray options, Skullcandy speakers, and Nvidia graphics options (17R). Pricing starts at $550 for the 15R ($900 for the Special Edition) and $600 for the 17R ($1,300 for Special Edition).

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Qualcomm Looks to Extend Snapdragon S4 Platform to HDTVs, Windows 8

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:27 AM PDT

Samsung's Galaxy S III smartphone, which is scheduled to launch in the U.S. later this month, is the newest device to rock Qualcomm's dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, but it surely won't be the last. Qualcomm is eying bigger (literally) and better (arguably) things, likes high definition TVs, tablet PCs, and stationary computing devices running Windows 8. They're all on Qualcomm's radar.

Qualcomm's updated Snapdragon S4 portfolio now includes four processing classes: S4 Prime, S4 Pro, S4 Plus, and S4 Play. According to a press release our friends at Endgadget procured, S4 Prime processors will power the next wave of enhanced smart TV platforms. These will be 1.5GHz quad-core CPUs based on Qualcomm's Krait micro-architecture, supplemented with Adreno 320 graphics.

S4 Pro processors will also feature Adreno 320 graphics and support higher resolution displays. Two processors will comprise the Pro line -- APQ8064 and MSM8960T (the Pro version of MSM8960) -- both of which will take aim at Windows.

Next on the list is S4 Plus, a line dedicated to basic smartphones on up to high-end handsets and tablets. The most fleshed out of all four categories, the S4 Plus line includes almost a dozen processors, including MSM8960, APQ8060A, MSM8660A, MSM8260A, APQ8030, MSM8930, MSM8630, MSM8230, MSM8627, and MSM8227.

Finally, the S4 Play tier specifically targets high-volume smartphones with dual-core 1.2GHz CPUs coupled with the Adreno 203 GPU. An integrated 3G radio will also come standard.

Image Credit: Qualcomm

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Sony, HTC Unlikely Allies; Both to Push PlayStation Certified Program

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:04 AM PDT

Mobile gaming apparently lends itself to strange bedfellows, like HTC reportedly signing on to promote Sony's PlayStation Certified program. And in doing so, HTC finds itself as the only non-Sony entity to secure certification, which it will use to its advantage in the mobile handset market, or at least attempt to. It's not as though companies are beating down Sony's door for a PlayStation Certified stamp of approval.

Nevertheless, CNet reports HTC is Sony's newest ally, further reinforcing that the handset maker isn't afraid to branch out of its comfort zone, like focusing on audio with a Beats license. As for gaming, HTC's One series of smartphones will introduce PlayStation certification to HTC's fold, giving owners of those devices the ability to download and play games from Sony's PlayStation Store.

While nothing has been announced, it's conceivable HTC could launch a gaming-centric smartphone with built in game controls. The challenge for HTC is to make sure such a device doesn't follow the same fate as the poorly received Xperia Play.

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Lenovo Ideapad U310 and U410 Ultrabooks Now Available

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 04:15 AM PDT

There's no dearth of choices for those currently in the market for an ultrabook. Thanks to Intel's massive push and the positive response it has received from PC vendors, the ultrabook family is adding new members at a rapid rate. The ultrabook family's rapid expansion continues this week as well with the launch of the IdeaPad U310 and U410 by Lenovo.

Unveiled at CES earlier this year, the IdeaPad U310 and U410 start at $749 and $799, respectively. Both these ultra-thin and -light laptops can be configured with the latest Core i3, i5, or i7 processors. Measuring just 0.7-inch thick and weighing 3.74lbs, the U310 packs a 13.3-inch 1,366x768 pixel display, integrated graphics, up to 4GB DDR3 memory and up to 500GB of hard drive storage (32GB SSD cache optional). The slightly thicker and heavier (0.83-inch and 4.18lbs ) U410 sports a 14-inch, 1,366x768 pixel display and can be configured with NVIDIA GeForce 610M graphics, up to 8GB DDR3 memory, and up to 1TB of hard drive storage with 32GB SSD cache. Further, both ultrabooks feature Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, HDMI output, 2-in-1 card reader, and a built-in 720p HD webcam.

While these two ultrabooks officially went on sale Monday, their availability is fairly limited at the moment. But later this week, both of them will be available on Lenovo's website. As for their general retail availability, Lenovo expects both models to become available via major retailers across the world later this month.
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LaYa

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 02:25 PM PDT

In LaYa, join with one of four races on a mission to control the cosmos. Each race brings their own lore, units, and technology to the field. Join up with other players to strike at your opponents jointly, and make your mark on the universe.

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Publisher: Playdox
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMORTS
EXP Rate: ??
PvP: Enabled
Filesize: N/A

Pros: +Unique Races. +Colorful graphics using the Unity 3D engine. +Races have unique units.

Cons: -Very reliant on other players. -Limited information available.

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Overview

LaYa Overview

LaYa allows you to choose to be a commander of one of four different races: the Voidspawn, the Vortzu, the Frey, and the Yin. Each race possesses different strengths, weakness, and unit types. The game focuses on cooperative combat against other players, using tactical strikes to overcome. Battles are not determined by AI; you must participate in each one. This will allow you to change the tide in your favor, or fail miserably, depending on your tactics.

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Runes of Magic Releases New Trailer For Chapter V Expansion

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:47 PM PDT

Frogster has released a new cinematic trailer for Fires of Shadowforge, the Runes of Magic: Chapter V expansion.

The expansion is set to release next week on June 12. With it come a new race, the Shadowforge Dwares, plus two new classes: Champion and Warlock. Also introduces are a new starter zone and dungeon, three new high level dungeons and zones, and a new equipment swap for the third class.

Players can catch a live stream on June 7, starting at 11am Pacific (own3d.tv) to see some of the new content, including the high-level instance the Aeternal Circle.

Runes of Magic: Chapter V – Fires of Shadowforge Official Trailer

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FROGSTER RELEASES CINEMATIC TRAILER FOR RUNES OF MAGIC: CHAPTER V

New Trailer Recounts Shadowforge Dwarves Storyline

BERLIN, Germany – June 5, 2012 – Leading into the launch of the newest content update for Runes of Magic: Chapter V, Frogster today announced a new cinematic trailer for  Chapter V, Frogster today an a new cinematic trailer for “Fires of Shadowforge, which is slated for a June 12 release.

In a sequence of breathtaking shots, the Shadowforge Dwarves story unfolds with the new playable race lending its name to the chapter. For generations, the Shadowforge Dwarves laid undiscovered in suspended animation; now they are set to unleash their magical powers and advanced smithery on the demons of Taborea.

The Shadowforge Dwarves, who once belonged to the clan of the Fireboot Dwarves, experimented with dark magic and the elements from time immemorial. When a dark magic experiment went terribly wrong, all inhabitants of their underground kingdom were turned to stone. Not until centuries later did the royal reconnaissance patrols discover their dormant bodies and lift the curse plaguing their race. Soon Runes of Magic players will be able to create their own Dwarven characters and will have the option of assigning them to two new exclusive classes: the Champion and the Warlock. The Shadowforge Dwarves have slept for long enough; now they must rise to action!

Frogster is also hosting a special event in the form of a live stream on Thursday, June 7. Anyone interested can tune in via the hosting service own3d.tv from 11AM PST / 8PM CEST to watch players take their first steps into the new region. In addition to the new race and its exclusive classes, the new high-level instance, the Aeternal Circle, will also be presented.

Visit the official website for up-to-date information on the game: www.runesofmagic.com

Wargaming.net Announces New Integrated Service

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 12:41 PM PDT

Wargaming.net, publisher and developer of World of Tanks, World of Warplanes, and World of Battleships, has announced that it will unite all three games on a new portal later this year.

The portal, which will be located at wargaming.net, will service all three games with single IDs, giving players a single destination for the games. This also supports the games’ single battle realm and economy system, in which all three games will interact with each other and share a single, working economy with account-wide gold and free experience.

The corporate website for Wargaming.net, meanwhile, will move to Wargaming.com, and showcase news, game updates, careers, and more.

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Wargaming.net Announces Global Wargaming.net Service to Unite Gamers in the Company's MMO War Series

Portal for World of Tanks, World of Warplanes and World of Battleships to Give Gamers Instant Access to All Titles

5th June 2012 — Wargaming.net, the award-winning online game developer and publisher, today announced that the company's MMO war series, which includes World of Tanks, World of Warplanes, and World of Battleships, will unite under an integrated, worldwide Wargaming.net Service scheduled for release later this year.

Wargaming.net Service will be the epicenter of a battle-centric gaming universe that will gather the series under a single portal ­— www.wargaming.net. With the introduction of Wargaming.net Service and its renovated website, players will receive unified Wargaming.net IDs that will provide instant access to all their games and services; as well as any partner or fan websites.

The new service will inherit the Wargaming.net URL, while the corporate website will transition to Wargaming.com. The corporate site will share the company's latest news, game updates, job opportunities and more.

Key features of the globally integrated Wargaming.net Service, will include:

  • · One Destination: The portal will give gamers one-stop access to all three titles and showcase a world at war – whether they are playing with Tanks, Warplanes or Battleships.
  • · Common Economics: The introduction of common economics for the three titles allows players to transfer Gold and Free Experience between them.
  • · Single MMO Battle Realm: Tank, Warplane, and Battleship clans will be assisting each other in their ground, air and sea attacks for world domination.

"Wargaming always strives for excellence in generating intense and action-filled global online battles for gamers," said Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi. "With the introduction of Wargaming.net Service, we will deliver an advanced gaming experience that gives gamers a world stage for their preferred war scenario."

LOTRO: Riders of Rohan Gets Official Release Date

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 12:17 PM PDT

Turbine has announced that The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan will launch on September 5.

Riders of Rohan is the next official expansion to The Lord of the Rings Online. The update introduces mounted combat with new War-steeds, introduces an area of land almost three times as large as Moria, advances the epic story, and raises the level cap to 85. As of today, the expansion is available for pre-purchase, with special bonuses including unique story lines and a special mount with matching cosmetic armor.

Turbine also publishes Dungeons and Dragons Online.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan Trailer

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE™: RIDERS OF ROHAN™ TO LAUNCH SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Players may Pre-Purchase the Fourth Major Expansion to the Award-Winning MMO Starting Today!

 

NEEDHAM, MA – June 5, 2012 — Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Turbine announced today The Lord of the Rings Online™: Riders of Rohan™, the next expansion to the award-winning free-to-play massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG), will launch on September 5, 2012. Players can pre-purchase Riders of Rohan and gain special benefits starting today by visiting http://rohan.lotro.com.

"Riders of Rohan is our biggest expansion yet, and raises the bar technically and artistically much like Mines of Moria did in 2008. We're introducing the largest area we've ever built and a combat system unlike anything that has been built before in MMOs," said Kate Paiz, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online, Turbine. "We're excited for players to be able to continue the epic story as players immerse themselves in Rohirrim culture and support King Théoden himself as they strive to keep the eyes of Mordor distracted from the Ringbearer's task."

 

THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE: RIDERS OF ROHAN FEATURES:

 

Introducing Mounted Combat — Ride into Combat atop your loyal War-steed as you defend the people of Rohan from the forces of Isengard and Mordor. Customize your War-steed's armor and level its skills over time to aid you in mounted defense of King Théoden's lands. Mount your steed and gather your fellows to fight against Warbands, contingents of roving wargs and orcs that have been scouted all over the Plains of Rohan! It falls to you to head off and defeat this new threat before they over take the land.

 

Explore Largest Landscape Yet! — Nearly three times as large as Moria! Join with the Rohirrim and ride across the sprawling Eastern Plains of Rohan. Raise high your sword to fight for honor and glory in the name of Théoden King! Experience hundreds of new quests, earn new favor, gear, deeds and more!

 

The Epic Story Continues — The Fellowship is on the move once again and must achieve their task at all cost. It falls to you to clear the path and turn the Eye of the Enemy away from their progress as you aid the Rohirrim in their own struggle close by. Witness the breaking of the Fellowship at Amon Hen; forge alliances with the Ents of Fangorn; and aid Éomer, nephew of Théoden, as he seeks to protect his homeland from the growing Shadow.

 

· Advance to Level 85 — Learn what it means to be Rohirrim as you face new challenges throughout the Riddermark on your journey to level 85. Continue your legend as you grow in power with new skills and deeds and earn new armor and gear to aid you in the battles to come.

Starting today, players can take can take advantage of three special pre-purchase offers to celebrate the release of the next major expansion to LOTRO:

 

Ø Legendary Edition — Includes the full Riders of Rohan Expansion plus:

o The Steed of the Eastemnet – An exclusive Rohirrim Mount available immediately with matching War-steed appearance available when Riders of Rohan launches

o Armor of the Eastemnet — An exclusive full set of Rohirrim cosmetic armour

o Friend of the Mark — An exclusive in-game Rohirrim title

o 6th Inventory Bag – An inventory bag that grants 15 additional storage slots

o Crystal of Remembrance – Adds one additional legacy to your legendary weapon

o Exclusive Rohan Content — Discover the lineage of the great War-steeds and earn a mounted combat deed that grants an exclusive skill for your War-steed

o Pre-Purchase Bonuses:

§ Rohan Elite Guard Statted Cloak — A box of four level 75 statted cloaks that allows you to choose a power bonus for your hero type

§ The Outriders Token — A 25% XP Boost for all characters on your account that will last up to level 75

§ Rohirrim Soldier on Landscape Appearance — Upon reaching level 20, you can customize your Soldier on Landscape with a Rohirrim Appearance

 

Ø Heroic Edition – Includes the full Riders of Rohan Expansion plus:

o The Steed of the Eastemnet – An exclusive Rohirrim Mount

o Hauberk of the Eastemnet — An exclusive Rohirrim cosmetic chest piece

o Friend of the Mark — An exclusive in-game Rohirrim title

o Evendim, Moria, and Lothlórien Quest Packs — Over 650 quests, 10 fellowship instances, and two raids

o Pre-Purchase Bonuses:

§ Rohan Elite Guard Statted Cloak — A box of four level 20 statted cloaks that allows you to choose a power bonus for your hero type

§ The Outriders Token — A 25% XP Boost for all characters on your account that will last up to level 75

§ Rohirrim Soldier on Landscape Appearance — Upon reaching level 20, you can customize your Soldier on Landscape with a Rohirrim Appearance

Ø Base Edition — Includes the full Riders of Rohan Expansion plus:

o The Steed of the Eastemnet – An exclusive Rohirrim Mount

o Friend of the Mark — An exclusive in-game Rohirrim title

o Pre-Purchase Bonuses:

Rohan Elite Guard Statted Cloak — A box of four level 20 statted cloaks that allows you to choose a power bonus for your hero type

Rohirrim Soldier on Landscape Appearance — Upon reaching level 20, you can customize your Soldier on Landscape with a Rohirrim Appearance

Players will have access to all of the bonus items including the Steed of the Eastemnet, the Armour and Hauberk of the Eastemnet, the Friend of the Mark in-game title, the 6th inventory bag, the Crystal of Remembrance, the Exclusive Rohan Content, the Evendim, Moria, and Lothlórien Quest Packs, the Elite Guard Statted Cloaks, the Outrider's Token, and, upon hitting level 20, the Rohirrim Soldier on Landscape Appearance after purchase. The Riders of Rohan expansion itself and the Steed of the Eastemnet War-steed appearance will be available to play on September 5, 2012. These special offers will only be available for a limited time. For more information, please visit www.lotro.com.

 

InnoGames Debuts Kartuga

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 11:28 AM PDT

InnoGames has announced its newest title, Kartuga, at E3 in Los Angeles.

Kartuga will be a 3D browser-based MMO, using Unity 3D, and promising to offer “cooperative PvP gameplay with several role-playing elements.” The game is developed by Ticking Bomb Games and is set to launch later this year.

The game will feature three customizable classes of ships (Destroyer, Protector, and Engineer) in a world with three distinct regions and populated with factions. The game will offer PvE quests and missions, a unique battle system, and team-based PvP.

InnoGames also publishes Forge of Empires and Tribal Wars.

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Kartuga Gameplay Screenshot

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Kartuga: 3D Pirate Action Game to be Debuted at E3

InnoGames presents browser game to launch this year

 

Hamburg, June 5, 2012. Today, InnoGames presents a first look at its upcoming 3D browser title, Kartuga, at E3 in Los Angeles. The action-packed MMOG is based on Unity 3D and focuses strongly on cooperative PvP gameplay with several role-playing elements. Hamburg-based Ticking Bomb Games is responsible for the development of the title, which is set to launch in 2012. www.kartuga.com gives players a peek into its stylized fantasy world with screenshots and a feature list.

InnoGames co-founder Eike Klindworth is convinced of the game’s potential and is looking forward to the success of the company’s first joint venture with Ticking Bomb Games: “We are bringing out a high quality product with Kartuga. The game offers multiple PvP modes, intuitive controls, plus detailed and vibrant 3D graphics. This action MMOG is an extremely useful addition to InnoGames’ portfolio.”

The developer also has high expectations for the title: ” We have been working hard on this project for some years now, and the results are fantastic. The player completely loses the feeling of playing in a browser with Kartuga – it really stands up to client games, ” says Ticking Bomb Games Development Director Tobias Severin.

Kartuga players choose one of three customizable classes of ships to sail through a series of quests and missions. The ingenious battle system, along with a strong focus on cooperative PvP, guarantees long lasting fun.

Firefall Launches Official Weekly Manga

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 11:03 AM PDT

Red 5 Studios has officially launched Firefall’s official manga series, Firefall Affinity.

Firefall Affinity is written by Orson Scott Card and Emily Janice Card, and is illustrated by UDON Comics. The story features a rebellious 17-year-old girl named Pilgrim, and begins just before the Arclight Incident that unleashes the Melding.

The manga begins today with a two page release, and each week will release two more pages. The story will be built up to an 80-page manga by the end, carrying its weekly releases into 2013.

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Firefall Affinity

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RED 5 STUDIOS LAUNCHES THE OFFICIAL FIREFALL MANGA


Weekly Issues to Rollout Through 2013


Laguna Hills, CA – June 5, 2012 – Red 5 Studios™ today announced the release of a new manga series based on its highly anticipated open world sci-fi action shooter, Firefall. Penned by Orson Scott Card and Emily Janice Card with artwork provided by UDON Comics, Firefall Affinity begins today at: www.firefallthegame.com/manga

 

Firefall Affinity is a sci-fi journey through a bleak, apocalyptic vision of future Earth. As a prequel to Firefall the game, the manga begins just before the catastrophic "Arclight incident" unleashed the Melding upon the planet. Readers will follow a rebellious, seventeen-year-old "gifted" girl named Pilgrim, who's struggling to come to terms with her growing power as she attempts to survive the most devastating event to ever hit humanity.

 

Orson Scott Card, Emily Janice Card, Mark Kern, and Adam McMahon discuss the manga's creation in the official announcement trailer here: http://youtu.be/zZjdJKVtxG0

 

"We have a very deep and intriguing story to tell with Firefall and fans are finally going to be able to dive in this year," said Mark Kern, CEO of Red 5. "The manga is a way for us to flesh out Firefall's universe and key characters, to set the stage for what players will be doing, and why, in the game. It's going to be a thrilling ride, with twists, turns, and all-around great storytelling that sci-fi fans have come to expect."

 

The first two pages of Firefall Affinity are now live and ready to read. Red 5 Studios will be adding an additional two pages per week, building up to more than 80 pages before the entire story has been told. Fans can continue to follow the manga at www.firefallthegame.com/manga as it's unveiled this year.

 

Firefall is currently in the first stage of its exclusive, invite-only beta – planned to rollout during 2012. Players can sign-up for the chance to be invited into the beta and meet Firefall's enthusiastic community at the official homepage: http://www.firefallthegame.com/home
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