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Travel Injuries in Asia May Prove Pricey Without Travel Medical Insurance

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC (HCCMIS), a provider of travel accident insurance, announces an infographic highlighting the potential perils of vacationing in Asia.

Meeting the Challenges of the Change as an Opportunity at the 14th Global Conference of Actuaries (GCA)

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

The 14th Global Conference of Actuaries (GCA) was inaugurated to outline the strategies for shaping the future landscape of the Indian Actuarial Profession.

JRG Offers Rubber Plantation Insurance

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

JRG Insurance Broking (P) Ltd, the premier broking house of the state is joined hands with M/s National Insurance Company to offer Rubber Plantation Insurance Cover. The insurance of Rubber Plantation shall cover Rubber trees between 7 and 25 years of age in plantations against the risks of Fire, Storm, Landslide/Rockslide, Lightning, Earthquake, and Destruction from wild animals and RSMD (Riot, Strike, and Malicious Damage).

Birla Sun Life Insurance strengthens its presence in Panchkula

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

Commenting on the occasion, Jayant Dua, MD & CEO, Birla Sun Life Insurance said," The India insurance potential is tremendous. We recognize this opportunity

IFI - NGO Working for Micro Insurance

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

"Support Your Support Staff Project" will cover Drivers/ Maid/ Servant/ Cook/ Mali/ Guard/ Chowkider or anyone who is your support staff. You can cover him/ her under our Group Life Insurance policy/ Group Health Insurance policy. Coverage Sum Assured Premium/ Year Group Life Cover Rs. 1 Lakh Rs. 140 Group Health Insurance cover Rs.50,000 Rs.750 Total Rs.890 Note: Both are independent of each other. You may choose life only. This will cost you Rs.2.43 per day. This is nothing in comparison to what you pay/ spend for cook who is paid on monthly basis: Salary Rs.7000 Food Rs.3500 Clothing etc Rs.700 Total Rs.11200 This amounts to Rs.373 per day on which adding of Rs.2.43 per day is too nominal an amount. We have come across instances where employer had to pay Rs.70,000 for hospitalization of a driver. In another instance death of a servant resulted in payment of Rs.3 lakhs to servant's family.

Shiram Life Insurance Company Enters 'Corporate Agency Arrangement' With TNSC Bank

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

Shriram Life Insurance Co. Ltd (SLIC), joint venture with Sanlam Life Insurance, South Africa, a part of Rs 50,000 Crore Shriram Group, announced its strategic alliance with Tamil Nadu State Co-operative (TNSC) Bank for the 'Corporate Agency arrangement' license approved by IRDA on 21st March 2012.

HDFC ERGO comes to the rescue of Howrah farmers reeling from excess rainfall

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

HDFC ERGO provided relief to West Bengal farmers by settling their claim for kharif season losses incurred in last year's excessive rainfall. The company had insured Aman paddy crops under the govt. approved Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme.

HDFC ERGO launches "Health Claim Services" - in-house health claim servicing department

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

HDFC ERGO General Insurance, 4th largest private sector general insurance company in India announced the launch of Health Claim Services (HCS) - its in-house health claim servicing department.. The main objective behind this initiative is to facilitate faster and transparent claim settlement process.

HDFC Life appoints Srinivasan Parthasarthy as Chief and Appointed Actuary

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

HDFC Life has a newly appointed Chief and Appointed Actuary

Get set to play the 'Game of Pride'

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

HDFC Life organizes the first- of- a- kind Mall activity called 'Game of Pride' to leverage its association with Rajasthan Royals in IPL 5
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Anime Expo 2012 Web Koihime Musou Cosplay Contestant Interview

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 02:47 PM PDT

Anime Expo 2012 featured a Web Koihime Musou Cosplay Competition, sponsored by Gamania.  KittyMach (MMOHut) and DizzyPW (OnRPG) interview the four contestants about building the costumes, the cosplay lifestyle, and more. Check out the full photoshoot at OnRPG!

MMOHut Weekly Recap #94 July 15 – Phantasy Star Online 2, MapleStory, SWTOR, & More

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 02:12 PM PDT

 

 

A quick look and discussion for every major announcement and update during the week! This week we discussed updates from the following games: Phantasy Star Online 2, MapleStory, Combat Arms, Atlantica Online, Star Wars The Old Republic, Rusty Hearts, RaiderZ, and Angels Online. The biggest news this week comes from SEGA’s official announcement that Phantasy Star Online 2 will be coming to North America and Europe in 2013. Phantasy Star Online 2 will be free-to-play and continues the legacy of the original Phantasy Star Online. Check out all the individual news articles mentioned over at the MMOHut.com News section.

Dota 2

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 02:00 PM PDT

Dota 2 is the acclaimed, stand-alone sequel to the Defense of the Ancients mod for Warcraft III. With furious multiplayer arena action, the goal of each match is to destroy your opposition’s stronghold. Getting there will not be easy, however. Players will have to contend with waves of lesser units, as well as other players defending their territory and seeking the destruction of your own. Defeat opponents to earn gold, buy equipment and level up to earn and upgrade your skills for victory!

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Publisher: Valve
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: ??
PvP: Yes
Filesize: ??

Pros: +Stays true to original material. +Wide variety of heroes available to play. +All heroes available to be played right away.

Cons: -Microtransactions required to change character appearance. -Similar gameplay to other MOBA games. -Limited information available.

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Dota 2 Overview

Dota 2 is the sequel to the popular Warcraft III mod Defense of the Ancients. You have access to all of the game’s heroes when you start the game, instead of having to unlock them through in-game currency. The game’s cash shop, instead, will focus on customization for the characters. The game is like its predecessor, in that you must defend your territory and towers, while destroying the enemy’s. Every character has different skills to combat foes, and teamwork is absolutely necessary to ensure your success.

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City Of Steam Announces Alpha Testing

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 01:14 PM PDT

Mechanist Games has announced they are to begin alpha testing for City of Steam, starting this weekend.

Alpha testing will take place during three weekend tests: July 20-22, July 27-29, and August 3-5, each with additional content such as races, quest lines, and contest events. Each test will focus around specific aspects of gameplay to ensure a broad amount of early testing. During the Alpha test, players can also purchase Collaborator Packs that grant Alpha access, in-game benefits, and downloadable content. Players can also snag their chance for an Alpha key by registering for the game’s newsletter.

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City of Steam – First Alpha Test Weekend, Keys in Limited Supply

July 16th, 2012 – Mechanist Games to release Alpha test version of City of Steam, an industrial fantasy MMORPG for the next generation of gaming

Developer Mechanist Games is growing, and their first title City of Steam is gathering more attention along with it. The indie title has started making waves across the internet of late, granting early game previews to a number of media sites, and even recently being nominated for Selected Project at Game Connection Asia 2012.

City of Steam‘s Alpha release will be spread over a number of weekend tests scheduled for July 20-22, July 27-29 and August 3-5th. Each weekend will see the addition of new content such as extra races to play, new quest lines, and contests where players can win prizes, both digital and physical. Separate weekends will also focus on testing different aspects of the game to cover a broader perspective of overall performance and playability. Being a strongly community-driven developer, their aim is to receive as much feedback as possible in regards to refining the game for future releases. The active community, with plenty of development sneak-peeks, polls, contests, can be joined on the forum.

For the duration of the Alpha period, Mechanist Games are offering Collaborator Packs, which contain an array of in-game benefits, downloadable content and City of Steam-themed merchandise, the highest levels including a poster personally signed by the developers and other unique supporter-designed items. Each pack also contains Alpha keys to get access to the game’s upcoming testing, higher level packs guaranteeing future beta access. Proceeds from these packs are used to fund and support further game development and prepare the game for a full launch.

Outside of those received from Collaborator Packs, Alpha keys to access City of Steam will be in limited supply. However, priority is given to Newsletter subscribers; those interested can try their hand by signing up on the City of Steam website: www.cityofsteam.com or directly http://www.cityofsteam.com/get_email

Combat Arms Releases The Assassin and Nemexis Labs

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 12:58 PM PDT

Nexon has released a new update for combat arms, introducing a new map and a new class.

The new map, Nemexis Lab, is a PvE map where players must face off against Nemexis soldiers and four types of Mechs. Once inside the lab, players may also control a Mech themselves for team support.

Two new assassin characters, Wraith and Banshee, also make their debut. They currently have three exclusive weapons: the Assault Crossbow, which requires single-shot accuracy or can be used for a burst spread shot; the Explosive Crossbow, which uses explosive bolts that can be remotely detonated;  and the Synapse Scrambler, which reverses the victim’s mouse controls and slows their movement.  The assassins also gain two exclusive abilities: Caution, which lets players spot enemy traps and weapons; and Inner Focus, which lets the assassin sacrifice their stamina to regain HP.

Nexon also publishes Sudden Attack and Vindictus.

Combat Arms: Assassin and Nemexis Labs

 
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Wings Over Atreia: Aion re-newbed

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 10:00 AM PDT

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Amidst all the possible topics for Wings Over Atreia floating in my head, one decided to lure all the others into a dark closet and lock them in. What precipitated the nefarious mental culling? While I was campaign questing in Asmodae for last Friday's livestream, it hit me. You could say it just clicked -- like the sound of the key turning in a door's lock. What topic was trying to look innocent while a key dangled from its grip? That would be newbness in Aion.

Wait, what? How can you possibly talk about being a newb when you've been playing since launch-ish? I heard that! And I can explain. Granted some people might contend that once you have a high-level character in a game, you can't ever be a newbie again (although you can be a n00b anytime by embracing ignorance). However, this simply isn't true, especially in Aion when a change in archetype, coupled with a change in server and faction, makes things all new.

I have to admit that I never really thought I could recapture that total newbie feeling again either, but I certainly did. In full-force, even. The experience revealed a few things to me about Aion as it continues toward its third anniversary. What I found may surprise you.

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    City of Steam schedules debut of a new playable race each alpha weekend

    Posted: 16 Jul 2012 09:00 AM PDT

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    Players anticipating alpha testing City of Steam have only a few more days to wait before diving into the steampunk world as this weekend begins the first of three alpha testing weekends. Each weekend will focus on different aspects of the game and will debut a new bundle of playable races: July 20th through 22nd will introduce four types of humans, July 27th through 29th will bring two types of elves, and August 3rd through 5th will have the three greenskin races.

    Fans who do not yet have an alpha key but want to participate need to sign up for the City of Steam newsletter on the official site. The keys are limited, so the sooner you sign up, the better your chance. The developers are also offering a guaranteed way to obtain a key by purchasing collaborator packs filled with City of Steam swag.

    MassivelyCity of Steam schedules debut of a new playable race each alpha weekend originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Marvel Heroes Comic-Con trailer shows off combat

    Posted: 16 Jul 2012 08:00 AM PDT

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    If you haven't been watching this year's San Diego Comic-Con closely to see what tidbits are revealed, don't worry -- we've got you covered. One such tidbit is the new Marvel Heroes trailer released by Gazillion Entertainment as part of the free-to-play game's panel at the convention. Although short, the video shows off a few of the playable super heroes demonstrating their evil-vanquishing moves. For 40 seconds fans can watch Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain America, The Hulk, Human Torch, Deadpool, and Black Widow kick, smash, pound, and blast their foes.

    Check out the combat preview in the video after the break.

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    MV Guide: July 16 - 22, 2012

    Posted: 16 Jul 2012 07:00 AM PDT

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    MV Guide is a weekly rundown of the MMO gaming events planned on Massively TV.

    Every week, the Massively Stream Team logs in to play various MMOs live and in person, and we'd love for you to drop by the channel and visit. We have a combination of regular weekly games and new surprises each week, so you'll find a variety of titles to watch. During our streamed events, you can participate in the live chat, ask questions to learn about the game, or simply spend some time with Massively staff and readers. (Of course, streaming is subject to the whims of outside forces like server-side gremlins once in a while.)

    Follow along after the jump to see what's on this week's schedule, and let us know if there's a specific game you'd like to see streamed next week!

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      The Daily Grind: Is it game over if you can't design your own character?

      Posted: 16 Jul 2012 06:00 AM PDT

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      Because the superhero genre attracts both people who like designing comicbook characters and people who are fans of existing icons, Marvel Heroes' implementation of playable Marvel characters has had a polarizing effect on gamers. "People will not want to be like the characters; they want to be the characters," declared one of our commenters back when the game was first announced. "As much as I love Captain America, Spiderman, and Wolverine... I'd not want to play them," mused another. You almost have to feel sorry for Gazillion: The studio can't please everyone.

      So today we're wondering which side you take in the debate. Would you rather play the real thing than play your own invention or a cheesy knockoff (after all, existing superhero MMOs are overflowing with Hulk, Iron Man, and Batman clones anyway)? Or do you agree with the Massively reader who posted that "the whole point of an MMO is to play your own creation"? Is it game over if you can't design your own character?

      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!

      MassivelyThe Daily Grind: Is it game over if you can't design your own character? originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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        MMO Week in Review: Factual facts

        Posted: 15 Jul 2012 06:00 PM PDT

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

        Here are some factual facts as researched factually by the truth police here at Massively.

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        MassivelyMMO Week in Review: Factual facts originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          EVE Evolved: Themepark quests in EVE

          Posted: 15 Jul 2012 04:00 PM PDT

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          EVE Online has always had a reputation as a hardcore sandbox MMO, a game in which the players build the world as they see fit. While developers build the core gameplay systems, it's what players do with that gameplay that makes EVE special. It's the political hijinks of nullsec alliances, the massive heists, and the stories of people forging their own directions that drive people to play EVE. I've often said that EVE is less a game and more a story about what players do when left alone with each other. It's a story of conflict driven by simply having so many players in one universe with limited resources.

          Not everyone likes that sandbox angle or plays an MMO primarily for the social interaction; some like to be presented with a fully crafted story that they can play through or be a part of. Most themepark MMOs cater exclusively to this type of player, with stories told in quests that send him across the landscape. In the summer of 2005, EVE Online almost started to cater to that type of player with its COSMOS constellations, areas filled with once-only missions and valuable rare items. The constellations were later practically abandoned to work on other new features, but I think they should make a return -- they could revolutionise EVE Online for themepark fans.

          In this week's EVE Evolved, I look back at the ancient COSMOS constellations and consider how they could be brought back to breathe new life into every area of EVE.

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          MassivelyEVE Evolved: Themepark quests in EVE originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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            One Shots: The Hutt in the hat

            Posted: 15 Jul 2012 02:00 PM PDT

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            One Shots... we like hats
            Massively reader Leandra sent us a delicious batch of screenshots from new shiny The Secret World, but her "throwaway" entry from Star Wars: The Old Republic is the one I couldn't resist highlighting. She wrote in,
            I recently resubscribed to The Old Republic to check out the changes made in the last few patches. The devs have made a lot of much-needed improvements, and I'm having a lot of fun. This is my Jedi Consular character on Nar Shaddaa, one of my favorite areas in the game. The statue of the Hutt in the hat always cracks me up. Why is he wearing that hat??
            He's wearing that hat because it provided me an awesome post title and a giggle, that's why! The color shot and a few more from around the MMOverse await your clickery!

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            MassivelyOne Shots: The Hutt in the hat originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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