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War of Legends Storms Past 5 Million Registered Users

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War of Legends Storms Past 5 Million Registered Users


Jagex today announced that its popular real time strategy game War of Legends now boasts over 5 million registered users as they announce the latest in a series of updates for the popular game.

RaiderZ's Closed Beta Statistics and Open Beta on October 24th

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RaiderZ's Closed Beta Statistics and Open Beta on October 24th


Following the successful closed beta phase of the monster hunting MMO RaiderZ, Gameforge takes a look back and digs up some fascinating data for statistics lovers.

Tier 14 Armor Previews

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Tier 14 Armor Previews


Checking in at item level 496, the first tier of raiding gear players will find in Pandaria is set to wrap you up in an all-new look.

Continue reading Tier 14 Armor Previews.

Rosh Online: Into the Abyss Content Update

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Rosh Online: Into the Abyss Content Update


Dive into the depths of a new underwater area, Posetunia. Discover the ruined and mutated land of Blood Stone. Set sail from Seron Island to visit the mermaid and merman inhabited dungeon, Coral Island.

The Guardian - First Non-targeting Base Hybrid Action MMORPG

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The Guardian - First Non-targeting Base Hybrid Action MMORPG


The Guardian: Dark Ages is the world first non-targeting base hybrid action MMORPG "The Guardian: Dark Ages". The real hybrid multi-platforms of MO + MMO and non-targeting action combat for TPS and RTS concept in game play. Its unique system even provides hybrid combat system whereas Warrior and Avenger are playing melee as well as Mage, Elemental and Archer class plays as distant strike by utilizing cross-heir and decal.

Guns of Icarus Online - Launch Delayed, New Trailer Released

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Guns of Icarus Online - Launch Delayed, New Trailer Released


Muse Games has released a new trailer for their upcoming co-op airship combat game Guns of Icarus Online and the game's launch date has been moved to Oct 29. These extra 30 days will give the team time to make the game feature complete and bug free, and pre-orders still get instant access and 25% off until the new launch date!

Aion 4.0: Silhouettes of 3 Brand New Classes

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Aion 4.0: Silhouettes of 3 Brand New Classes


A couple of weeks ago, NCsoft announced that Aion 4.0 would include three new classes, while the only information provided was what two of the classes would wield. Now three mysterious silhouettes surfaced of the three classes with pretty unconventional weapons are released!

Patch 5.0.5 Hotfixes September 20

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Patch 5.0.5 Hotfixes September 20


General Cross-realm zones no longer bring together players who are more than 3 timezones apart.

Meepo - Dota 2 Hero One Minute Guide

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Meepo - Dota 2 Hero One Minute Guide


A short guide for DotA 2 new hero - Meepo. Hope it will be helpful to you.

[Tokyo Game Show 2012] Final Fantasy XIV Reboot Trailer

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[Tokyo Game Show 2012] Final Fantasy XIV Reboot Trailer


Square Enix have released a new trailer for their Final Fantasy XIV MMO reboot at the Tokyo Game Show. The overhauled game will launch later this year with PC subscriptions to be paused on September 30 to allow the transition to take place.

Riders of Rohan Developer Diary: Welcome to Hytbold

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Riders of Rohan Developer Diary: Welcome to Hytbold


In the latest developer diary of Riders of Rohan, Turbine's Joe'jwbarry'Barry details plans for the razed Rohirrim village of Hytbold, which players will be tasked with rebuilding.

Smite: Latest Patch Brings Significant Changes

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Smite: Latest Patch Brings Significant Changes


The latest patch for SMITE brings some interesting changes into the game including the ability to "rent" a god that is not yet owned, the "joust" game mode (1v1), 'assist' changes and much more.

Cross Fire Introduces Crater to the Popular Co-Op Zombie Mode

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Cross Fire Introduces Crater to the Popular Co-Op Zombie Mode


G4BOX Inc. introduced a fifth addition to Cross Fire's fast-paced co-operative Zombie Mode: the Crater. Included in the game's most recent update, the Crater is a co-operative challenge where gamers fend off wave-after-wave of reanimated soldiers, genetic mutations and military experiments gone awry, concluding in facing-off against an all new boss encounter, the Mega Warmonger.

District 187: Sin Streets Sends Play & Win Events

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District 187: Sin Streets Sends Play & Win Events


During District 187's Play & Win Event this weekend, CJ Games Global gives away prizes including a gaming key board/mouse set, District 187 gear packs and more!

Mod Turns Guild Wars 2 Into A True Action Combat Game!

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Mod Turns Guild Wars 2 Into A True Action Combat Game!


Whats up gamers im your host Zach Sharpes and today im going to spotlight a mod that in my opinion can increase your experience in Guild Wars 2 by at least double. Why is that? Well ever imagine having True Action Combat in Guild Wars 2? Well a guy on Reddit may have your answer, well that is until Anet gave him the GTFO that is.

SWTOR: Quality of Life Improvements in Update 1.4

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SWTOR: Quality of Life Improvements in Update 1.4


Some much needed love is being given in a few areas for Star Wars: The Old Republic with the upcoming 1.4: Terror from Beyond update.

NCsoft Will Remain True to the Artistic Style of Blade and Soul

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NCsoft Will Remain True to the Artistic Style of Blade and Soul


With the confirmation of the western version Blade and Soul, the highly anticipated MMORPG is gathering more and more popularity recently. The official website and Facebook page are all available for international fans to get more information of B&S. The more exciting news is that NCsoft West shed some light on rumors that it's censoring the content of Blade and Soul.

RaiderZ (EU) Will Head to Open Beta on October 24th

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RaiderZ (EU) Will Head to Open Beta on October 24th


RaiderZ's closed beta testing is coming to a close and open beta is set to kick off on October 24th for the free-to-play action combat game, adding new zones and hordes of new monsters for HunterZ to fight.

New EverQuest II Dungeon, Sleeper's Tomb Trailer Released

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New EverQuest II Dungeon, Sleeper's Tomb Trailer Released


A new trailer featuring a look at the Sleeper's Tomb is released by Sony Online Entertainment and the EverQuest II team.

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We are giving away 1000 keys to get a Roumen Dance Style for Fiesta Online

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 06:33 AM PDT

Outspark with FREE MMORPG and MMO Reviews, are giving away 1000 Roumen Dance Styles for Fiesta Online. (only for Europe) Remember that we invite all our users to send us screenshots, videos, or whatever you want in relation with the promotion and we will publish it. You can send it Here. Step 1. Follow us on [...]

We are giving away 2000 Closed Beta keys for Jolly Grim

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 05:24 AM PDT

GameSamba with FREE MMORPG and MMO Reviews, are giving away 2000 Closed Beta keys for Jolly Grim. The game is a free to play card-based strategy and role-playing game. Set in a world where fairy tales come alive, players enroll as students at the JollyGrim Academy and wage battles with other players and NPCs using the [...]

Maestia has released its update Skyes of Palus

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 04:52 AM PDT

Gravity Interactive, has released a new content update of Maestia, Skyes of Palus, which arrives with an increase in the maximum level, a new zone and a lot of new features. Skies of Palus brings new dungeons, raids, and battlefields. In addition, from now, the players can queue for instanced PvP at the level cap, [...]

Battle of the Immortals has released its expansion Shifting Tides

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 03:50 AM PDT

Perfect World Entertainment Inc. has released the newest expansion of Battle of the Immortals, Shifting Tides. This expansion continues the saga in which you have to prevent the total annihilation of the world Motenia. The Goddesses of Fate have located the source of a new power which will reinforce the defenses of the world, and players [...]

Discover the Neverwinter’s Guardian Fighter class

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 02:39 AM PDT

Perfect World Entertainment has launched a new video for their MMORPG Neverwinter. This video is the first in a series where the classes in the game, will be presented, starting with the Guardian Fighter. Source of information: Perfect World Entertaintnment press release.

InnoGames has added new features and improvements for Tribal Wars

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 02:06 AM PDT

InnoGames has added new features and improvements for the mobile version of Tribal Wars, with several improvements to the interface, lowering the number of menus, and adding graphics, more suitable for the mobile. Also the previously premium only mobile version is now available to all players. The company’s developers are currently working on native apps [...]


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General Gaming Article


HP to Debut Envy M4 Notebook, Two Pavilion Sleekbook Ultrathins on October 26

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 08:21 PM PDT

Adding to an already long list of devices that are set to debut on the same day as Windows 8, Hewlett-Packard on Thursday announced the 14-inch HP Envy M4 laptop and a brace of Pavilion "Sleekbooks." Come October 26, these Windows 8 laptops will hit the market with the promise of "great performance and beautiful design at a great value."

With a starting price of $899.99, the 14-inch Envy m4 is the most expensive laptop of the lot. Inside its brushed-aluminum frame, you will find a third-generation Intel Core i processor, 8GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, HP TrueVision HD Webcam, dual speakers and subwoofer with Beats Audio, and WiDi (select models). One report says that only one pre-configured flavor of the m4 will be available in U.S., while buyers elsewhere will get to choose from a number of variants. However, this has yet to be confirmed by HP.

Starting at $499 and $599 respectively, the Pavilion Sleekbook 14 and 15 are both ultrathin notebooks. The former is a 14-incher powered by an AMD accelerated processing unit (APU), while the latter a 15.6-incher with an Intel Ivy Bridge chip inside. Both laptops will feature HD displays (exact resolution unknown), up to 1TB storage, HP TrueVision HD Webcams, HDMI, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. Further, both laptops will be available with optional Nvidia discrete graphics.

Daily Deals 9/20/12: Ooma Telo, 24" UltraSharp, and GeForce GTX 480

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 10:19 AM PDT

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Top Deal:

If you think you're paying too much for your monthly home phone service, today's top deal is going to appeal to you. On sale for $119.99 with free shipping is the Ooma Telo VoIP Phone System (normally $150 at BestBuy). The Ooma Telo allows you to make free calls over the internet using your home phone. No computer or headset is required. You'll be able to make any calls across the US and pay additional fees for calls outside the country. The device also comes with caller ID, call waiting, and online access to voicemail. In addition, the Ooma Telo will allow you to create a new phone number or keep your current one for a one-time additional fee. Other than the outlined one-time fees, this device allows you to make your phone calls for free. Now doesn't that have a nice ring to it? 

Computing Hardware & Peripherals:

24" Dell UltraSharp U2412M LED-backlit IPS LCD Monitor for $269.10 with free shipping and 3 years warranty (normally $369 - use 10% coupon code: DTJHR33$9BQ744).

EVGA GeForce GTX 480 1.5GB Video Card (015-P3-1480-KR) for $179.99 with free shipping (normally $230).

OCZ Vertex 3 120GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s SSD (VTX3-25SAT3-120G) for $59.99 with free shipping (normally $95).

Iomega StorCenter Px4-300d Network Storage for $334 with free shipping at B&H (normally $534 - use $200 rebate). 

Roku Streaming Stick a Stone's Throw Away, Launches in October for $100

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 09:42 AM PDT

Roku Streaming StickForget about making room on your entertainment center for yet another set-top box, Roku's Streaming Stick packs the same functionality into a package that's no bigger than a typical USB flash drive. Roku first unveiled the device at the beginning of the year with a promise to ship it in the second half of 2012 for anywhere from $50 to $100. Making good on that promise, Roku today said its Streaming Stick will be available to purchase in October for $99.99.

Use of the Streaming Stick requires a Roku-ready device with an MHL port, the first of which will land on store shelves in time for the holiday shopping season. They include televisions from Apex Digital (LE3243R, LE3943R, LE4243R, LE4643R), Insignia (NS-46E480A13A, NS-55E480A13A), and Hitachi (LE42S606, LE42T506, LE46S606, LE46T506, LE55S606, LE55T506, LE55US16). Other makers have said they will support the device, including Element Electronics, GlobalView International, Haier, Mitsubishi, Onkyo, and more.

"The Roku Streaming Stick extends our platform beyond the set-top box and into a range of consumer electronics devices. Manufacturers can now deliver a complete streaming experience without painstakingly building it themselves," said Chas Smith (PDF), senior vice president and general manager, Roku platform OEM business at Roku. "And because the Roku Streaming Stick will only get better over time -- with more channels, new features, and frequent software updates -- customers can be confident that they will always enjoy the best possible streaming experience."

Roku Streaming Stick Plugged In

Roku said when purchased separately and not bundled with a device the Streaming Stick comes with a Roku enhanced remote that can be used for motion controlled games. As for the Streaming Stick itself, it has built-in Wi-Fi, a processor, memory, and software so that you can hook it up to your home network and control it with your TV remote. It gives full access to the Roku Channel Store with over 500 channels, Roku says.

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Possible Radeon HD 8870 and 8850 Specs Leaked to the Web

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 08:39 AM PDT

Radeon HD 7970 GHz EditionThe never ending GPU wars between Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Nvidia means there's always something newer, better, and faster right around the corner. Neither player likes to tip their hand ahead of schedule, but the Internet is the ultimate tattletale, and right now it's telling us what to expect from AMD's upcoming Radeon HD 8870 and 8850 parts. If the source is to believed, that is.

According to Videocardz.com's source, which is the same one that leaked Tahiti specs a few months before launch, AMD's Radeon HD 8870 will be as fast as Nvidia's GeForce GTX 680. Based on AMD's Oland XT GPU, the 8870 boasts 3.4 billion transistors (up from 2.8 billion found in the 7870), a 1050MHz base clockspeed, 1100MHz boost clockspeed, and 25 percent better memory bandwidth (192GB/s) compared to the 7870. The card will carry an MSRP of $279.

AMD's Radeon HD 8850 is based on Oland Pro and has the same number of transistors and memory bandwidth as the 8870, but slower clockspeeds (925MHz base and 975MHz boost). It will sell for $199 (MSRP). It will be comparable to Nvidia's GeForce GTX 670 part.

Regarding a launch date, early info points to around January 2013.

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New Soprano Case from Thermaltake is "Plain Yet Sophisticated"

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 07:46 AM PDT

New SopranoTaking a page from Apple's iPad marketing team, Thermaltake newest iteration of its once popular Soprano case isn't being called the Soprano II, but is dubbed "New Soprano." It looks very similar to the old Soprano, though slightly refined (aesthetically) and updated for today's hardware with USB 3.0 support, a top-mounted hot swappable drive docking station, and other amenities.

Thermaltake said it was going for a plain yet sophisticated look, fusing conventional PC design with a contemporary flair. The curvacious aluminum front bezel swings open to reveal four 5.25-inch drive bays and a single 3.5-inch drive bay. Inside are five more 3.5-inch bays that also support 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs. There are seven expansion slots, cutouts for cable management, an all-black interior, and sound-dampening foam to keep the noise level down.

Cooling chores are handled by a front-mounted 200mm blue LED fan (included), bottom mounted 120mm intake fan (optional), and rear-mounted 120mm exhaust fan (optional). Thermaltake will also sell a liquid cooled version.

New Soprano

The new Soprano will be available in white or black, though when or for how much is not yet known.

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Cloud Services Market Expanding to $109 Billion in 2012

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 07:15 AM PDT

CloudIt wasn't too terribly long ago that "cloud computing" was a loosey-goosey marketing term being thrown around by anyone and everyone in the software space. And now? There's been a marked shift towards cloud-based services, which is a market that research firm Gartner predicts will grow 19.6 percent to $109 billion by the end of 2012.

"The cloud services market is clearly a high-growth sector within the overall IT marketplace," said Ed Anderson, research director at Gartner. "The key to taking advantage of this growth will be understanding the nuances of the opportunity within service segments and geographic regions, and then prioritizing investments in line with the opportunities."

In 2011, Gartner says the total public cloud services market was $91.4 billion. By 2016, the firm forecasts it will top $206.6 billion.

Gartner's forecast is anything but absurd. Mobile users are increasingly dependent on the cloud, in part because they're somewhat forced to be, and also because of the convenience factor. Think about the number of media tablets that skimp on built-in storage, some of which don't offer a way to expand via a microSD card slot.

On the IT side, Gartner notes that business process as a service (BPaaS) is the largest cloud-based segment, accounting for more than two thirds of the market. In other words, firms are increasingly outsourcing their payroll, printing, ecommerce, and other business processes to the cloud.

While on the topic of cloud computing, be sure to check out our fancy cloud managing guide for some indispensable tips!

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Comparison review: Gunnar Optiks vs. Gamer's Edge

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 07:00 PM PDT

If you’re like me, you spend an almost excessive amount of time starring at a screen, be it computer or television. Gaming for long periods of time can strain your eyes, and I find as I get older, I’m more prone to headaches as I stare at a computer screen at work only to come [...]

Comparison review: Gunnar Optiks vs. Gamer's Edge

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 06:30 PM PDT

If you’re like me, you spend an almost excessive amount of time starring at a screen, be it computer or television. Gaming for long periods of time can strain your eyes, and I find as I get older, I’m more prone to headaches as I stare at a computer screen at work only to come [...]

Raspberry Pi Gets Official "Turbo Mode"

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 02:20 AM PDT

Recently, researchers at the University of Southampton used 64 Raspberry Pi computers and Lego to build a dirt cheap supercomputer. They even published a step-by-step guide for making a Raspberry Pi supercomputer (PDF) for those interested in emulating their feat. But we understand that making supercomputer clusters isn't for everyone and that most Raspberry Pi [...]

Review: Kirby's Dream Collection

Posted: 19 Sep 2012 07:28 PM PDT

My love of Kirby is known far and wide. While the games themselves are incredibly simple, the sheer charm of the titular hero and his colorful world makes for endearing, unforgettable adventures. Kirby has also seen some of the most dramatic changes of any Nintendo franchise — from the total visual overhaul in Epic Yarn [...]

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Latest Gaming and MMORPG Updates


Raspberry Pi Gets Official "Turbo Mode"

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 02:20 AM PDT

Recently, researchers at the University of Southampton used 64 Raspberry Pi computers and Lego to build a dirt cheap supercomputer. They even published a step-by-step guide for making a Raspberry Pi supercomputer (PDF) for those interested in emulating their feat. But we understand that making supercomputer clusters isn't for everyone and that most Raspberry Pi [...]

Review: Kirby's Dream Collection

Posted: 19 Sep 2012 07:28 PM PDT

My love of Kirby is known far and wide. While the games themselves are incredibly simple, the sheer charm of the titular hero and his colorful world makes for endearing, unforgettable adventures. Kirby has also seen some of the most dramatic changes of any Nintendo franchise — from the total visual overhaul in Epic Yarn [...]

Review: Kirby's Dream Collection

Posted: 19 Sep 2012 06:30 PM PDT

My love of Kirby is known far and wide. While the games themselves are incredibly simple, the sheer charm of the titular hero and his colorful world makes for endearing, unforgettable adventures. Kirby has also seen some of the most dramatic changes of any Nintendo franchise — from the total visual overhaul in Epic Yarn [...]

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