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• AMD Radeon HD 7970, 7950, & 7870 Price Cuts Coming Soon
• PC Sales Remain Flat As The Market Waits For Windows 8?
• Nexus 7 Tablet Pre-Orders Shipping Now
• Rumor: Microsoft Killing Windows 8 Full Retail Editions

AMD Radeon HD 7970, 7950, & 7870 Price Cuts Coming Soon Posted: 15 Jul 2012 03:00 PM PDT By far the most common question we get asked here at Maximum PC is: "should I upgrade"? The answer to this one is never easy, however AMD just dropped word that should make anyone on the hunt for a new GPU sit up and take notice.  The price of the 7000 series parts are about to see another price cut, and they are finally starting to make a pretty compelling price vs. performance case for themselves vs. Nvidia. Here is a breakdown of the new pricing. Thanks ago out to Anandtech for compiling the list. It appears that in addition to the price cuts, AMD will continue to offer their free game promotions while quantities last. This includes "Three for Free" with the HD 7900 series, as well as DiRT Showdown for 7800 and 7700 series cards. According to AMD the 7970 GHz edition will be coming soon from several OEM's, but will maintain the $499 MSRP. Those willing to do a bit of self-overclocking will more than likely have no trouble reaching speeds similar to the GHz edition, and save a bucket of cash in the process. A $50 price cut on the Radeon HD 7970 is always welcome, however we wonder how long this card will stick around once the GHz edition starts building up inventory as we head into the fall. It's not inconceivable that quantities could be limited on the vanilla 7970, while other cards should be fairly easy to find.

PC Sales Remain Flat As The Market Waits For Windows 8? Posted: 15 Jul 2012 02:05 PM PDT Intel has launched a new generation of processors, PC markers have released a slew of new machines, and yet nobody is buying them. New data from Gartner and IDC are suggesting that OEM's continue to struggle in the second quarter to sell new machines, even though refreshed designs traditionally help kick start sales. PC makers shipped around 87.1 million PCs this quarter, which when compared to last year's 87.2 million represents a concerning trend for investors who expect constant growth. Both analyst firms have been on the hunt for a reason why, and seem to agree that consumers are waiting for….. Windows 8? No matter what your opinions are of the new operating system, it's hard to deny it might be possible that consumers are in a wait and see approach this close to the release of a new OS, and will make a decision once the reviews are in. The only OEM who showed any type of growth was Lenovo, with HP, Dell, Acer, and even Apple showing mild to steep declines. Both IDC and Gartner believe that Windows 8, in combination with Ivy Bridge will inspire a new wave of hardware that will help rejuvenate the market in the second half of the year. Considering that Windows 8 won't launch until mid to late October at the earliest, I'd say these are ambitious predictions, but that's why they get paid the big bucks! "The announcement of a Windows 8 launch date, as well as broader communication of new features in the OS, are key steps that would help to address uncertainty about new product availability and help consumers and channels plan their purchases," IDC's Jay Chou noted. "Though Ultrabook was at first introduced in the market in 2011, the major promotion kicked off toward the end of [2Q 2012] with the Ivy Bridge-based Ultrabook release," Gartner's Mikako Kitagawa said. "This segment is still in an early adopter's stage." Ultrabooks aimed at Windows 8 will often feature touch screens and other features, such as convertible tablet designs, that could further differentiate them from today's products. Are you waiting on Windows 8 for your next hardware purchase?

Nexus 7 Tablet Pre-Orders Shipping Now Posted: 15 Jul 2012 01:46 PM PDT The Nexus 7 has been met with glowing reviews from those who got pre-release hardware at Google I/O, are those who were quick to put orders in are finally going to get their hands on it. The news comes courtesy of the @googlenexus twitter account, and confirms that all Nexus 7 pre-orders will be shipping out before anyone gets a chance to change their minds. "We're now shipping Nexus 7 pre-orders. The first wave of orders are going out today and all pre-orders are scheduled to ship within the next 3 business days. Once your order has shipped you will receive a confirmation email and tracking number. Though our agents are unable to provide a specific delivery date for individual pre-orders, please rest assured that our shipping team is working to fulfill all orders as quickly as possible." Anyone here waiting on their tablet? If so, did you order it from Google?

Rumor: Microsoft Killing Windows 8 Full Retail Editions Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:58 AM PDT Microsoft is turning the entire Windows UI on its head with Windows 8, but it sounds like they aren't done rocking the boat just yet.  According to respected Windows journalists Paul Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft is making plans to axe the full retail editions of Windows 8. This could mean the next time you go cruising the boxed software isle at your local Best Buy, the only thing you'll be able to buy are upgrade editions. In many ways the move makes sense for Microsoft, and represents an important admission for the company. Considering that anyone with a copy of Windows XP or later is eligible to upgrade, why bother offering an overpriced full version at all? System builders will still be able to pick up Windows 8 on the cheap with OEM editions from your favorite e-tailer, and for everyone else, there is an upgrade. Several news outlets have criticized the move, but we can't help but wonder why. The only noticeable difference between OEM and Retail editions was the flexibility to migrate the OS to new hardware with no activation issues. My retail copy of Windows XP for example must have graced at least 6 different systems over the 10 years I used it. OEM editions expressly prohibit this type of migration in the terms and conditions; however Microsoft has been known to have mercy on people replacing motherboards if you call in. Will you miss the Retail edition of Windows?

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MMO News

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• Star Wars The Old Republic Trial – First Look HD
• Knight Age Gameplay – First Look HD
• Offensive Combat Gameplay – First Look HD
• MMOHut Weekly Recap #93 July 9 – Knight Age, Soul Captor, Dark Blood, & More

Star Wars The Old Republic Trial – First Look HD Posted: 15 Jul 2012 12:23 PM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Star Wars The Old Republic Trial Page. Star Wars The Old Republic is a 3d MMORPG published by EA/Bioware the same company behind the Mass Effect series. Normally a P2P game, EA recently announced a free trial for SWTOR. In the trial players can test out all the classes and races up to level 15 for an unlimited amount of time. This allows them to test out advance classes as well. SWTOR uses voice acting for all dialogue in the game and features an intuitive choice system where players can make decisions that affect the outcome of quests and dungeons (called flashpoints).  To learn more about Star Wars The Old Republic check out the official MMOHut Star Wars The Old Republic page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos.

Knight Age Gameplay – First Look HD Posted: 15 Jul 2012 12:14 PM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Knight Age Page. Knight Age is a 3d MMORPG published by Joymax. In Knight Age, players can participate in massive 50 vs. 50 guild battles and full featured mounted combat. Knight Age features a pet system which allows you to raise yourself a magical pet from an egg, teaching it whatever you’d like including the ability to enhance your items. The game features various instances for both solo and group gameplay. To learn more about Knight Age check out the official MMOHut Knight Age page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos.

Offensive Combat Gameplay – First Look HD Posted: 15 Jul 2012 12:05 PM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Offensive Combat Page. Offensive Combat is a 3d browser based FPS published by U4iA Games. Unlike traditional shooters, Offensive Combat tries its best to live up to its name. The game features a wide range of humor which is crude at best, vulgar at worst. However, there are very solid FPS gameplay elements to be found. You can equip several different types of weapons, from rocket launchers and assault rifles, to knives and rubber chickens. Characters themselves are customizable with a variety of things, like costumes, body parts, and more. To learn more about Offensive Combat check out the official MMOHut Offensive Combat5 page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos.

MMOHut Weekly Recap #93 July 9 – Knight Age, Soul Captor, Dark Blood, & More Posted: 15 Jul 2012 11:57 AM PDT A quick look and discussion for every major announcement and update during the week! This week we discussed updates from the following games: Knight Age, World of Tanks, Soul Captor, Blacklight Retribution, End of Nations, Drakensang Online, MicroVolts, and DarkBlood. The biggest news this week comes from Joymax with the announcement of the new MMORPG entitled Knight Age. The game features PvP battles with up to 50 vs. 50, an in-depth mounted combat system, and a unique pet system. The closed beta is currently ongoing till July 17th. Check out all the individual news articles mention over at the MMOHut.com News section.

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• Rumor: Microsoft Killing Windows 8 Full Retail Editions
• SDCC: Hands-on with the new co-op multi modes of AC III
• SDCC: Taking on Metal Gear Ray in Metal Gear Rising
• DigiTimes: AMD Trinity's Desktop Launch Pushed Back to October
• PC Sales Remain Flat As The Market Waits For Windows 8?
• AMD Radeon HD 7970, 7950, & 7870 Price Cuts Coming Soon
• Nexus 7 Tablet Pre-Orders Shipping Now
• Cole MacGrath And Jak Invade PlayStation All-Stars
• Super Replay: Super Metroid – Episode 4
• SDCC: Hands-on with Injustice: Gods Among Us

Rumor: Microsoft Killing Windows 8 Full Retail Editions Posted: 15 Jul 2012 05:01 AM PDT Microsoft is turning the entire Windows UI on its head with Windows 8, but it sounds like they aren't done rocking the boat just yet.  According to respected Windows journalists Paul Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft is making plans to axe the full retail editions of Windows 8. This could mean the next time you go cruising the boxed software isle at your local Best Buy, the only thing you'll be able to buy are upgrade editions. In many ways the move makes sense for Microsoft, and represents an important admission for the company. Considering that anyone with a copy of Windows XP or later is eligible to upgrade, why bother offering an overpriced full version at all? System builders will still be able to pick up Windows 8 on the cheap with OEM editions from your favorite e-tailer, and for everyone else, there is an upgrade. Several news outlets have criticized the move, but we can't help but wonder why. The only noticeable difference between OEM and Retail editions was the flexibility to migrate the OS to new hardware with no activation issues. My retail copy of Windows XP for example must have graced at least 6 different systems over the 10 years I used it. OEM editions expressly prohibit this type of migration in the terms and conditions; however Microsoft has been known to have mercy on people replacing motherboards if you call in. Will you miss the Retail edition of Windows?

SDCC: Hands-on with the new co-op multi modes of AC III Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:07 PM PDT FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli Assassin's Creed III is looking to be the best Assassin's Creed yet. While the single-player is going to be a strong experience, we've yet to see much of the multiplayer. That was until this week here at San Diego Comic-Con. I got to go hands-on with two brand new modes, and both were a blast to play. Only Assassin's Creed can make you feel like a total badass as you slam...

SDCC: Taking on Metal Gear Ray in Metal Gear Rising Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:06 PM PDT FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli Konami gave the press a nice surprise here at Comic-Con by showing us some new content from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. It was a very early, pre-alpha look at the boss fight against Metal Gear Ray that we got teased with at the end of the E3 demo. While this will be a pretty major boss fight in the final game, what we got to see was a quick version of the battle. The point...

DigiTimes: AMD Trinity's Desktop Launch Pushed Back to October Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:06 PM PDT FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli So far today, I've talked about Nvidia and Intel -- let's work AMD into the mix. Remember how earlier reports pegged October as the likely release window for the company's next-generation "Vishera"AM3+ CPUs? That month may just prove to busy one for AMD, as a new report claims that the launch of the desktop flavors of the Trinity APU have been pushed back from August to...

PC Sales Remain Flat As The Market Waits For Windows 8? Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:01 PM PDT Intel has launched a new generation of processors, PC markers have released a slew of new machines, and yet nobody is buying them. New data from Gartner and IDC are suggesting that OEM's continue to struggle in the second quarter to sell new machines, even though refreshed designs traditionally help kick start sales. PC makers shipped around 87.1 million PCs this quarter, which when compared to last year's 87.2 million represents a concerning trend for investors who expect constant growth. Both analyst firms have been on the hunt for a reason why, and seem to agree that consumers are waiting for….. Windows 8? No matter what your opinions are of the new operating system, it's hard to deny it might be possible that consumers are in a wait and see approach this close to the release of a new OS, and will make a decision once the reviews are in. The only OEM who showed any type of growth was Lenovo, with HP, Dell, Acer, and even Apple showing mild to steep declines. Both IDC and Gartner believe that Windows 8, in combination with Ivy Bridge will inspire a new wave of hardware that will help rejuvenate the market in the second half of the year. Considering that Windows 8 won't launch until mid to late October at the earliest, I'd say these are ambitious predictions, but that's why they get paid the big bucks! "The announcement of a Windows 8 launch date, as well as broader communication of new features in the OS, are key steps that would help to address uncertainty about new product availability and help consumers and channels plan their purchases," IDC's Jay Chou noted. "Though Ultrabook was at first introduced in the market in 2011, the major promotion kicked off toward the end of [2Q 2012] with the Ivy Bridge-based Ultrabook release," Gartner's Mikako Kitagawa said. "This segment is still in an early adopter's stage." Ultrabooks aimed at Windows 8 will often feature touch screens and other features, such as convertible tablet designs, that could further differentiate them from today's products. Are you waiting on Windows 8 for your next hardware purchase?

AMD Radeon HD 7970, 7950, & 7870 Price Cuts Coming Soon Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:01 PM PDT By far the most common question we get asked here at Maximum PC is: "should I upgrade"? The answer to this one is never easy, however AMD just dropped word that should make anyone on the hunt for a new GPU sit up and take notice.  The price of the 7000 series parts are about to see another price cut, and they are finally starting to make a pretty compelling price vs. performance case for themselves vs. Nvidia. Here is a breakdown of the new pricing. Thanks ago out to Anandtech for compiling the list. It appears that in addition to the price cuts, AMD will continue to offer their free game promotions while quantities last. This includes "Three for Free" with the HD 7900 series, as well as DiRT Showdown for 7800 and 7700 series cards. According to AMD the 7970 GHz edition will be coming soon from several OEM's, but will maintain the $499 MSRP. Those willing to do a bit of self-overclocking will more than likely have no trouble reaching speeds similar to the GHz edition, and save a bucket of cash in the process. A $50 price cut on the Radeon HD 7970 is always welcome, however we wonder how long this card will stick around once the GHz edition starts building up inventory as we head into the fall. It's not inconceivable that quantities could be limited on the vanilla 7970, while other cards should be fairly easy to find.

Nexus 7 Tablet Pre-Orders Shipping Now Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:01 PM PDT The Nexus 7 has been met with glowing reviews from those who got pre-release hardware at Google I/O, are those who were quick to put orders in are finally going to get their hands on it. The news comes courtesy of the @googlenexus twitter account, and confirms that all Nexus 7 pre-orders will be shipping out before anyone gets a chance to change their minds. "We're now shipping Nexus 7 pre-orders. The first wave of orders are going out today and all pre-orders are scheduled to ship within the next 3 business days. Once your order has shipped you will receive a confirmation email and tracking number. Though our agents are unable to provide a specific delivery date for individual pre-orders, please rest assured that our shipping team is working to fulfill all orders as quickly as possible." Anyone here waiting on their tablet? If so, did you order it from Google?

Cole MacGrath And Jak Invade PlayStation All-Stars Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:01 PM PDT At a panel for PlayStation All-Stars, during Comic Con 2012, Sony debuted two new fighters for PlayStation All-Stars: Infamous’ Cole MacGrath and Jak and Daxter. It’s not too surprising that Sony would announce superhero inspired Cole MacGrath at Comic Con, and Infamous’ parkour master looks like a very versatile fighter. Cole will feature an array of lighting attacks; we watched him throw lightening grenades, blast other characters with ice spikes, and unleash a devastating tornado. It looks like you will be playing exclusively as the good version of Cole form Infamous 2. Jak and Daxter, on the other hand, work as a team. They are a very long range team. Jak has access to a range of weapons and will be able to transform into his Light and Dark Jak forms as well. Check out the video below to see these new fighters in action. (Please visit the site to view this media) Jak and Daxter (Please visit the site to view this media) Cole MacGrath (Please visit the site to view this media)

Super Replay: Super Metroid – Episode 4 Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:01 PM PDT Metroid is one of the most beloved series in gaming, and Super Metroid is a perfect example of everything fans want from Samus. Awesome upgrades, bizarre creatures, and plenty of exploration make this a true classic of the 16-bit era – and a landmark title in video game history.  Join us as we play through Super Metroid in all its glory. I'm on the controls, Reiner is hosting, Jason is producing, and the other chairs are filled by a rotating series of guest editors. So return to Zebes (Zee-bees? Zeebs? Ze-bess?) with us to take down the space pirates and defeat Mother Brain.  Episode 4 (Guests: Ben Reeves, Dan Ryckert) (Please visit the site to view this media)  Episode 3 (Guests: Bryan Vore, Jeff Marchiafava) (Please visit the site to view this media)  Episode 2 (Guests: Ben Reeves, Tim Turi) (Please visit the site to view this media) Episode 1 (Guests: Andy McNamara, Dan Ryckert) (Please visit the site to view this media) For more Replays and Super Replays, check out our Replay hub.

SDCC: Hands-on with Injustice: Gods Among Us Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:01 PM PDT FG_AUTHORS: Amit Teli NetherRealm's Injustice: Gods Among Us is the studio's next big fighter and of course it's on display here at Comic-Con, where Nightwing and Cyborg were revealed for the first time. I got a chance to play as Nightwing, who as it turns out is currently Ed Boon's favorite character. I think he's my current favorite too, as his play style makes him the most robust character in...

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MMO Updates

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• Rise and Shiny revisit: Uncharted Waters Online
• Previously on MV TV: The week of July 7th
• The Daily Grind: Do you have faction pride?
• The Mog Log: Distinct linked games
• SOE offers DCUO, EQII, and EQ sub discounts next week

Rise and Shiny revisit: Uncharted Waters Online Posted: 15 Jul 2012 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Real life, Video, Game mechanics, Previews, PvP, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-play, Casual, Virtual worlds, Rise and Shiny, Livestream It's been a year and a half since I last looked at Uncharted Waters Online, a nautical adventure MMO that will probably remind many of you of EVE Online or Pirates of the Burning Sea. I was excited to see how things have changed, but the gulf of time between the last time I really dived into the game and now has made it so that I've forgotten a lot about my initial experience. Chalk it up to growing older, I guess. Luckily, the game is still as fun as it ever was. It seems, on the surface, pretty simple and straightforward. Its Anime characters and simple yet effective, graphics might give players the feeling that they are embarking on adventures that only younger players would enjoy, but the true depth of the game emerges soon after you begin. This game is complex. It's not impossible to figure out, but it was nearly impossible for me to revisit in just a week's time all of the old stuff I remember and the new stuff that has been added to the game since my first voyage. Continue reading Rise and Shiny revisit: Uncharted Waters Online Rise and Shiny revisit: Uncharted Waters Online originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Previously on MV TV: The week of July 7th Posted: 15 Jul 2012 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Horror, Video, Aion, EVE Online, EverQuest II, Previews, PvP, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-play, Hands-on, The Secret World, Humor, World of Tanks, Post-Apocalyptic, Livestream, Miscellaneous, Previously on MV TV Ah, what a week for Massively's livestreaming crew. We spent a lot of time flying through space, attacking pirates on the sea, destroying monsters, and pretty much going through all levels of heck to bring you some fantastic live entertainment. It's a hard, wonderful job, but we're glad to do it. What's that? You say you missed a bunch of our wonderful streams because you were busy elsewhere? Well, we'll forgive you this time, but only if you bookmark our livestream guide and check back on it every so often to keep up with the new stuff! Here, allow me to recap just some of our best moments below. We'll start with a bit of EVE Online and World of Tanks with Mike, then we'll move on to some SMITE with Richie. Piggy takes up some of The Secret World's newbie areas, followed by MJ with her EverQuest II, The Secret World and Aion streams. Overall, not a bad week! Just click past the cut, grab a pop and some Twizzlers, and you'll be good to go! Continue reading Previously on MV TV: The week of July 7th Previously on MV TV: The week of July 7th originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Daily Grind: Do you have faction pride? Posted: 15 Jul 2012 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Game mechanics, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous A lot of games have factions, and for some players, that's all the thought you need to put into the topic. There are two factions in the game because the designers included two factions. You play a Defiant in RIFT because you wanted to play a Bahmi; the faction was just something that came with the race. You feel roughly as much emotional attachment to the Defiants as a whole as you feel to the box your pizza comes in. This is not universal. There are players for whom being a Templar in The Secret World is more important than just fashion sense and church trappings, and players who consider playing Imperial characters in Star Wars: The Old Republic as a choice to be part of Team Empire for better or worse. So what about you? Do you have pride for the faction you pick in games where it matters? Or do you look at it as a simple logistical choice with no real emotional weight? 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: Do you have faction pride? originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 15 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Mog Log: Distinct linked games Posted: 14 Jul 2012 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Game mechanics, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log By early next year, the environment will be an interesting one for both Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV. Both games will have a major update out, whether that update is a large-scale revamp or a trim new expansion. (Speculation on that last one, yes; munch on a grain of salt as we proceed.) They'll both be poised for players to enjoy, each with its own distinct flavor... possibly. See, there's a definite problem with all of the coming updates in the online Final Fantasy space. Both games need a distinct identity, and yet they're also both overlapping in several core areas. Square-Enix clearly wants players to be able to enjoy Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV as two different experiences, but is that really possible? I'd like to think it is. I think that both games can deliver a rich experience for players of all stripes without becoming mirrors of one another, even disregarding superficial elements like jumping. I think both games also need to come together on certain points of common ground, so players of either can enjoy certain shared features that would otherwise be taken for granted. Continue reading The Mog Log: Distinct linked games The Mog Log: Distinct linked games originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

SOE offers DCUO, EQII, and EQ sub discounts next week Posted: 14 Jul 2012 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Super-hero, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Events, real-world, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play, DC Universe Online, Promotions If you've been enjoying a free membership to either DC Universe Online, EverQuest, or EverQuest II, have you considered upgrading your membership or plunking the cash down for a longer-term sub? If so, the time to do so has never been better. Starting at 3:00 a.m. EDT on July 18th, Sony Online Entertainment is offering 25% off of upgraded subscriptions for all three games (for DCUO, it's the PC version only, though). To take advantage of this offer, players must actually upgrade their subscription tier. Free accounts must upgrade to a recurring membership, recurring memberships must upgrade to multi-month sub, and multi-month members must upgrade to a longer-term subscription. A single-game recurring membership can also upgrade to the All Access recurring membership. Of course, the longer you sign up for, the better the deal is as more months are covered under the 25% off. This limited-time offer ends at 2:59 a.m EDT on July 24th, so unless you are a night owl, make sure to make your purchase by the 23rd. SOE offers DCUO, EQII, and EQ sub discounts next week originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Sale announcement

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The New Resident Evil 6 Demo Made Us Do a Double-Take Posted: 14 Jul 2012 02:04 PM PDT When I saw Resident Evil 6 at Capcom's annual Captivate event a few months back, I thought that this might actually be the game that finally gets me into the series -- something even the universally beloved Resident Evil 4 couldn't manage. But then I played the game's E3 demo and all but hated it. And I wasn't the only one; even 1UP's resident Resident Evil superfan Jose Otero echoed my own concerns -- and those in turn found parallels with others' commentary all around the web. Clearly stung by the blowback, Capcom decided to do right by bringing a completely new version of the game to San Diego Comic-Con. This turned out to be a pretty good move, since this new build plays far better than the last.

Metal Gear Rising Hints at Better Things to Come Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:40 AM PDT Last week, we wrapped our Metal Gear cover story with some impressions of Metal Gear Solid Rising: Revengeance. While the game clearly offers fast, energetic, and occasionally unexpected action, the boss fight that capped its E3 demo lacked a certain willingness to discard certain old clichés of game design. Despite developer Platinum's reputation for world-beating creativity, Revengeance runs the risk of feeling just a touch mundane despite its insane swordplay mechanics.

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General: Soul Captor Open Beta Free Item Giveaway! Posted: 13 Jul 2012 08:05 PM PDT MMORPG.com has been given special codes for Soul Captor - the new online game from Gamania that is currently in open beta. Get your free gift key now while supplies last!

Eternal Blade: Exclusive Comic #2 Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:45 PM PDT The mayhem continues in the forest of Eternal Blade with the release of the second chapter in "The Nature of the Beast" comic series by Elisa "LeeLee" Scaldaferri. The Soul Summoner catches up to the pesky Thief, but their argument distracts them from noticing the strange monster lurking in the woods. It's more than just the Mage up to his usual tricks this time!

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