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Firsthand Information of Dragon's Call II

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Firsthand Information of Dragon's Call II


Though the official website of Dragon's Call II has not Open to gamers, its official facebook is already popular among its loyal fans of Gamedp.

Does New Content Bring You Back to An Older Game?

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Does New Content Bring You Back to An Older Game?


For older games, the developers attracted players by updating new content to the game. Do new content updates compel you to leave your current flame for an older MMORPG?

MicroVolts Announced Its Latest Upate - Varsity Volts

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MicroVolts Announced Its Latest Upate - Varsity Volts


Rock Hippo Productions announced that MicroVolts has received its latest update Varsity Volts.

Guild Wars 2 - China Gold Play Studio Was Reprimanded For Hacked Accounts

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Guild Wars 2 - China Gold Play Studio Was Reprimanded For Hacked Accounts


After the first weekend OF Guild Wars 2 formal operations , ArenaNet received a 8500 technical support requests involving the hacked of accounts, announced the news after the twenty-four hours, ArenaNet help 2574 players retrieve their stolen account.

Navy Legend Steps Into Its Ultimate Testing

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Navy Legend Steps Into Its Ultimate Testing


Navy Legend - A 3D Sea-Warfare themed, World WarⅡHistory based, MMO TPS game developed by Kingworld(Beijing)Technology, steps into its ultimate testing period.

Stunning New MMO Black Desert (KR) Reveals Debut Trailer

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Stunning New MMO Black Desert (KR) Reveals Debut Trailer


Korean new MMO Black Desert revealed its debut trailer recently which shows the stunning attack effect and large-scale constructions. Pretty much similar to those seen in movies, the defenders will have to destroy the invaders' cannons, ladders and kill them off, while the invaders will have to destroy the main gate and try to climb up the walls.

LuniaZ: Server Will Closed Next Month

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LuniaZ: Server Will Closed Next Month


Nexon Korea announced that LuniaZ game service will be terminated on October 11th, 2012 in South Korea.

The Road to Mordor: Three things LotRO needs from Guild Wars 2 (and vice versa)

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The Road to Mordor: Three things LotRO needs from Guild Wars 2 (and vice versa)


MMOs used to develop in a vacuum, but now they're much more interconnected. The upside for consumers is that proven features often spread to the competition, hopefully improving the whole playing field.

RF Online Has Announced Its Official Service Re-launch

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RF Online Has Announced Its Official Service Re-launch


RF Online will host a series of special events from now until November 6, including an event server that grants server wide experience boosts and PT of 1000%. Players can also race to level up for prizes if they are one of the fastest, plus enjoy new level rewards and weapons at level milestones.

Faithful Fans Show Spectacular Support for City of Heroes

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Faithful Fans Show Spectacular Support for City of Heroes


It is really sad for a faithful player to hear the end of their beloved game. Faced with the news that City of Heroes is due to sunset before the end of the year, CoH fans have been putting on a tremendous show of support for the game and Paragon Studios. Saturday saw a massive rally on the in-game steps of City Hall in Atlas Park as players gathered to show their support and love for Paragon Studios and its employees.

Serenia Fantasy Server 1 Starter Kit Giveaway Event

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Serenia Fantasy Server 1 Starter Kit Giveaway Event


Ray Media Group Limited, of which official website: (http://www.gamedp.com/) , releases Serenia Fantasy, Server 1, named Dreamlike Island, at 02:00 AM, September 6th EDT(GMT-4).

TERA Dungeon Guide: Saleron's Sky Garden

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TERA Dungeon Guide: Saleron's Sky Garden


Saleron's Sky Garden is different than the other dungeons in that the bosses you fight are somewhat random. We'll go over the dungeon while taking into consideration the variability between the bosses you may get each run. First off, we'll start with the map!

WoW: Mists of Pandaria TV Spots Now Live

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WoW: Mists of Pandaria TV Spots Now Live


Get ready for a bold new age of exploration and adventure. Crafted from Mists of Pandaria's opening cinematic, new TV spots for the expansion are invading the airwaves everywhere… so keep an eye out for Chen Stormstout amidst episodes of your favorite shows.Pandaria opens September 25— pre-order now at Warcraft.com.

End of Nations Third Closed Beta Event Now Live

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End of Nations Third Closed Beta Event Now Live


Trion Worlds today kicked off the third highly-anticipated closed beta event for End of Nations, the upcoming free-to-play online military strategy game. The event went live at 12:01am EST last night and will conclude Sunday, September 9 at 11:59pm EST, and this time around the development team will be debuting Elite Companies - pre-configured armies that can be purchased and are built to serve a specific purpose.

PlanetSide 2 Announces Alpha Squad Package

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PlanetSide 2 Announces Alpha Squad Package


Sony Online Entertainment has announced a special "Alpha Squad" package for players eager to get in Planetside 2.

T3fun Reveals September Events of Hellgate Global

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T3fun Reveals September Events of Hellgate Global


T3fun announced a new line-up of events for Hellgate Global players that will challenge all to a heated battle against the demons of Hell.

The Glorious Guardian: The Support/Sustain Role - Part 1

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The Glorious Guardian: The Support/Sustain Role - Part 1


Since the launch of Guild Wars 2 I've rolled many different characters. Testing out each profession and race combination until I could find something that really spoke to me. There are a couple of professions which are my favorites but so far only one has really stuck out as being my main character. The guardian, a Sylvari female with a mushroom head, has seen me though half of the game so far.
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General Gaming Article

Nearly One in Five U.S. Internet Users Can’t Watch a 2 Mbps HD Video Stream

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 03:01 PM PDT

SlowVerizon FiOS customers don't have much to complain about in the speed department, unfortunately however, not everyone is so fortunate. According to a recent study conducted by video hosting company Wistia, almost one in five US Internet users are unable to reliably stream HD video over their connections. Even more depressing is the bar Wistia used to make the HD capable determination. Compression technologies allow for a 720p signal to squeeze down a 2 Mbps connection, and that's something 18% of U.S. Internet users simply can't do. 

As one of the largest video hosting companies around, Wistia is in a unique position to collect and analyze the viewing habits of millions of U.S. customers, and their conclusions are based on several weeks of data. 18% of users being unable to maintain 2 Mbps stream is disheartening, but worse still is that almost 10% are hovering in the sub 1 Mbps range. 

Broken down by geography, Illinos, Mississippi, New Mexico and Montana make up the worst offenders, but they certainly aren't the only ones on the edge. Broadband speed issues are typically either a problem with density, or the lack thereof, and won't be an easy or inexpensive problem to solve. It does however, need to be solved.

Distribution of Speed

Distribution by State

(Image Credit = Wista.com & DigitalTrends.com)

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Kindle Fire “Special Offer” Home Screen Ads Can Now Be Opted Out of for a $15 Fee

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 12:01 PM PDT

Kindle FireAmazon found itself in a bit of hot water with potential customers last week when it was revealed that new Kindle Fire tablets would ship with home screen ads on by default. The decision to not allow people to purchase a slightly more expensive model without "special offers" flew in the face of the companies pre-existing policies, and represented yet another shift in the company's ongoing razor and razor blade business model for digital media. In response to all the controversy, Amazon has quickly changed direction, and has agreed to scrap ads for a modest $15 fee.

"I wanted to let you know that with Kindle Fire HD there will be a special offers opt-out option for $15," the company said in a statement.

"We know from our Kindle reader line that customers love our special offers and very few people choose to opt out. We're happy to offer customers the choice."

Users won't be able to order an ad free version in advance, rather they will be presented with the option to disable special offers after they setup the device. Were you among the angry masses bent out of shape over this?

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Americans Are Stressed Out By Their Computers

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 09:39 AM PDT

stressA new research study commissioned by Crucial has proven what us tech support geeks have known for years, people get stressed out by the very same technology that is supposed to make our lives easier. The study conducted by online marketing firm Harris Interactive claims nearly half of the survey respondents polled suffered some form of unhappiness related to computer performance, and the overwhelming majority of these frustrated users felt stressed out as a result.

When asked to compare the stress experienced with of forms of common anxiety, the results were pretty surprising. 

According to the respondents, poor PC performance compares to (in this order):

1:) Traffic Jams

2:) Going Through Airport Security

3:) Dealing With Finances

4:) Filing Taxes

5:) Managing Health

6:) Arguing With Spouse

Maximum PC Users probably experience less computer related stress than the general population, but the results still carry a bit of truth. How many times have you stopped to wonder if you are pursuing a technology related problem, or a problem related to technology? 

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Building a Diablo III Wizard to solo Inferno difficulty

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 06:03 AM PDT

With patch 1.04′s new paragon level system, there’s been a definite increase in the number of people getting back to playing Diablo III. Every class was buffed in the patch, and only a small handful of skills and items were … Continue reading →

The Tattered Notebook: Why Player Studio is actually a return to EQ’s roots

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 05:59 AM PDT

Talk about a busy week for the EverQuest franchise! In a one-two punch, SOE announced new expansions for EverQuest and EverQuest II and unveiled Player Studio, a new tool that will allow players to create and sell their own items … Continue reading →

Ironfell MMORTS releases gameplay trailer

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 05:57 AM PDT

Good news, everybody! Ironfell is in open beta, which means you can hop in-game right now and get a feel for it! What’s that, you say? You don’t know about Ironfell? Well, luckily for you, there’s a new gameplay trailer … Continue reading →

The Mog Log: Getting up to speed on Final Fantasy XIV as it is

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 05:56 AM PDT

If you’re just joining us after a rousing session of Final Fantasy XIV, this column may not exactly be for you because this week isn’t about speculation; it’s about discussing the many things that people don’t like about Final Fantasy … Continue reading →

The Road to Mordor: Three things LotRO needs from Guild Wars 2 (and vice versa)

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 05:54 AM PDT

Whenever a new big MMO releases, it causes a shockwave of predictable conversations and comparisons. I’m not interested in the “winning/losing” or “killing/dying” debate so much as a contemporary meeting of minds to share ideas. MMOs used to develop in … Continue reading →

Should MMOs embrace item decay?

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 05:52 AM PDT

If you grew up on themeparks like World of Warcraft, the very idea of item decay is probably foreign to you. Just go to the vendor and click the repair button and everything’s just as it was the day you … Continue reading →

SOE Live puts out a call for player-run panels

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 05:49 AM PDT

Have you ever been sitting and watching a panel at a convention while thinking that you could totally host a panel yourself? Sony Online Entertainment seems inclined to agree with you. That’s why this year’s SOE Live event has halls … Continue reading →

What does it take for you to go back to a game you enjoyed?

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 05:45 AM PDT

I’d been on a bit of a break from City of Heroes when the announcement came that it was shutting down. And I’m not alone; some of my friends had also been taking a break, but when it came to … Continue reading →

PAX 2012: 20 Craziest Costumes

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 05:38 AM PDT

There are only a handfull of places you can bump into a laid off Storm Trooper and a dude dressed up in full garb as Princess Peach in the same day. One of those places is the Penny Arcade Expo … Continue reading →

All New Kindle Fire Tablets Ship with 'Special Offers' (Ads); Wall Charger Costs Extra

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 05:38 AM PDT

Amazon may have ignited a price war with the introduction of new Kindle Fire models starting at $159, and $199 (and up) for the HD variants. However, the low prices come with a couple of caveats. First and foremost. every … Continue reading →
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