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MMOGaming News

MMOGaming News

Zynga Introduces New Mobile MOBA Solstice Arena

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Zynga Introduces New Mobile MOBA Solstice Arena


Solstice Arena is a newly announced mobile MOBA game coming from Zynga. The game's development team is the former A Bit Lucky, which Zynga acquired last year,and is now known as Team Solstice. The game aims to blend the player experience on PC and the convenience of mobile portability.

Fishing Hero CBT Key Giveaway Event

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Fishing Hero CBT Key Giveaway Event


MMOsite has teamed up with Z8Games to give away free closed beta keys.

Dragon Nest Classes and NPC Concept Arts

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Dragon Nest Classes and NPC Concept Arts


I found these concept arts of Dragon Nest's classes and NPCs when I was searching around on DN fansites. I am not sure how many of you have seen the art works before. For me, I haven't seen most of them, except the part of DN classes. Some of the arts are quite cute. Anyway, enjoy the concept arts!

DotA 2 G1 League NA/EU Qualifier: Team Liquid vs Fnatic

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DotA 2 G1 League NA/EU Qualifier: Team Liquid vs Fnatic


DotA 2 Champions League NA/EU Qualifier: Team Liquid vs Fnatic.

Online Racing Game Auto Club Revolution Goes Live

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Online Racing Game Auto Club Revolution Goes Live


Eutecnhnyx has announced that its free-to-play online racing game Auto Club Revolution is now out of beta and officially launched, and to mark the occasion, the company is giving away an exclusive Auto Club Revolution themed livery to all its community members.

DotA 2 G1 League NA/EU Qualifier: EG vs Dignitas

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DotA 2 G1 League NA/EU Qualifier: EG vs Dignitas


DotA 2 Champions League NA/EU Qualifier: EG vs Dignitas.

DotA 2 G1 League NA/EU Qualifier: Na'Vi vs Team Liquid

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DotA 2 G1 League NA/EU Qualifier: Na'Vi vs Team Liquid


DotA 2 Champions League NA/EU Qualifier: Na'Vi vs Team Liquid.

Hearthstone: Warlock Card Reveal Void Terror

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Hearthstone: Warlock Card Reveal Void Terror


In this Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft card reveal, Blizzard deals out a card that's bound to make your enemies tremble and quake before you - the Void Terror.The indomitable Warlock Gul'dan stops at nothing in his pursuit of power, and the whisper of his name strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. Among all his devices of dread, one card in his arsenal is especially terrifying.

Dragon Nest New Class Assassin Armor Icon Revealed

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Dragon Nest New Class Assassin Armor Icon Revealed


The icons which are believed to be assassin's gear have been found in the CDN client v167. These icons certainly shows that assassin is a male class!

Siege on Stars Announced Additional Servers Coming in the Next Few Weeks

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Siege on Stars Announced Additional Servers Coming in the Next Few Weeks


After a successful release of the Siege on Stars in the past few weeks, JOYHUBs is proud to announce that a second public server will be placed in the game allowing more players to enjoy in space conquest and exploration.

DotA 2 Stunning Cosplay Show

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DotA 2 Stunning Cosplay Show


DotA 2 is spreading its charm all over the world, have you picked out your favorite champion with powerful skills? Here we share you guys a cosplay show for DotA 2, the cosers show off their vivid imitation for the champions. Enjoy the show!

Play Angry Birds with Your Friends Wherever You Go

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Play Angry Birds with Your Friends Wherever You Go


Angry Birds Friends is a free new game which you can challenge your Facebook friends for the title of ultimate pig popper and bird flinger with your phone. You can join in the weekly tournaments to play with your friends, and see if you can snag the coveted bronze, silver and gold trophies.

League of Legends Leaked New Champion Lucian, The Gun Templar

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League of Legends Leaked New Champion Lucian, The Gun Templar


While Riot has not officially said anything about Lucian, The Gun Templar, he may be the next champion joining the League of Legends roster. Recently a leaked picture of artwork for a League of Legends champion named Lucian, The Gun Templar, was posted on the League of Legends forums.

First Look Preview of Marvel Heroes

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First Look Preview of Marvel Heroes


Last week, Marvel Heroes had its first open beta weekend. MMOBomb has released a 30-minute video to have their first look at it. The video shows off the first couple of maps long with open world zones where you can have dozens of players fighting a world boss. Check out the full preview video below.

New Dungeon and Combat Gameplay Videos for Icarus Online

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New Dungeon and Combat Gameplay Videos for Icarus Online


Korean WeMade Entertainment's latest title Icarus Online which is crafted by CryEngine 3 is in CBT 1 recently. Delayed for several years, Icarus Online was previous named NED. Now you can see a couple of gameplay videos taken by ThisIsGame.com.

Dragon's Prophet Taiwan Server Enters Open Beta on May 8

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Dragon's Prophet Taiwan Server Enters Open Beta on May 8


In a blink of an eye, Dragon's Prophet Taiwan will be entering the Open Beta phase this coming Wednesday, 8th May. It seems not so long ago that the game was first announced, perhaps we are all jaded by the long release date for almost every other online games since being announced.

Monster Hunter Online Unveiled New stunning CG trailer

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Monster Hunter Online Unveiled New stunning CG trailer


Monster Hunter Online is a brand new MMORPG developed exclusively for China using CryEngine 3. Tencent has officially launched the new CG trailer with lots of highlights, check it out right now!
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5
May

General Gaming Article

General Gaming Article

Acer Chooses To Pass on the Current Version Windows RT

Posted: 05 May 2013 02:25 PM PDT

Acer Tablet

Acer planned to release a Windows RT tablet in Q2, but will hold off for now. 

Windows RT tablets are of questionable value when compared to the competition, and Acer can't resist the temptation to pile on. The PC maker has been making some interesting tablet and Ultrabook designs lately, but is choosing the wait and see approach for the ARM version of Windows 8.  

"There are still users looking for more versatile products," said Acer President Jim Wong. He went on to add, "To be honest, there's no value doing the current version of RT." In regards to his opinion on Windows 8, Wong's opinion was mixed. "The launch was not ideal and the Surface tablet created some distraction, but Microsoft is now doing a good job of supporting its partners and explaining the touch-usage model to customers, Wong said."

When asked about the company's vision of the future, Wong clarified that a major focus will be placed on hybrids going forward. "We believe Windows 8 has some more chances. That's why we continue to invest in Windows 8 tablets," Wong said.

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Google Play Makes Its Way To The Nook HD

Posted: 05 May 2013 12:53 PM PDT

Nook HD

Banes & Noble welcomes Google back into their version of Android.

Barnes & Noble knows that the Nook is in an awkward position these days. The company's name has become synonymous with bad news, and getting users to buy into their ecosystem is becoming increasingly tricky. Nobody wants to buy a dedicated tablet from a company that might not be around this time next year. This could help explain the disappointing sales the company has experienced as of late, but at least they finally have a plan. In a free update, B&N is adding Google Play to the Nook HD and Nook HD+, instantly making them viable platforms.

Nook hardware has always been a great value, and with the addition of Google Play, it gets even better. Users now have access to more than 700,000 Android games, along with an incredible catalog of apps, and music. Unlocking this functionality is risky from a revenue standpoint, but the company is left with little choice as it struggles to compete with Amazon.

Android purists will probably still want to wait until we see what Google plans to do with the next generation Nexus 7, but bargain hunters have another decent option for a super inexpensive HD tablet.

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Windows 8 Blue Update Set to Address Issues With Ultra High Resolution Displays

Posted: 05 May 2013 12:13 PM PDT

Windows 8

Windows Blue appears to be taking on some serious issues.

Windows display scaling is, and has always been a complete mess. Sure you can bump up the multiplier to make it look half decent if you're using just one display, but Windows 8 tablet owners are seeing a completely different problem. The next generation of devices are shipping with ultra-high resolution panels that are 10 inches or less in size, but when you try to hook these up to a larger external monitor to get real work done, finding a setting that works with both is a bit of a nightmare. One is always too big, or too small, and you can't set the scaling separately. Newer laptops are going to run into a similar problem, but the new Windows Blue update may finally be tackling this issue head on.

Paul Thurrott from WinSupersite.com has noticed that a leaked build of the upcoming Windows 8 Blue update includes the option to "Let Windows manage my display settings", which at least in his testing, yielded better results when mixing and matching displays with radically different DPIs. It's an obvious feature when you think about it, and will become an increasingly frustrating problem as manufacturers start to roll out 1080p and higher displays as a standard option on portable machines if it's not addressed.

Its great to see Microsoft tackling real world issues with its first major update to Windows 8, but we aren't ready to lay on the praise until we find out if it's being offered for free or not.

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MMO Updates

MMO Updates

Rise and Shiny: Heroes and Generals

Posted: 05 May 2013 10:00 AM PDT

Filed under: Betas, Historical, Real-Life, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvP, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, MMOFPS, Humor, Rise and Shiny, Livestream

Heroes and Generals screenshot
Heroes and Generals is a new browser-based game set in the wonderfully bright and shiny world of... World War II. OK, so it's really a gritty game, and it's sluggish at best, but I have a feeling that combat during that amazing time was from the "two steps forward, one step back" school of warfare anyway. I tried to keep that in mind as I slogged through round after round of being shot in the head.

It's not that the game is boring. It's fun-ish, but when I compare it to many other MMOFPS titles, I find it small and slow. It's an instanced-based lobby sort of design. That's not normally a bad thing, and we certainly cover that style of game here on Massively, but this one just sort of felt a bit too small. There's more coming, I hear, so maybe in the future, the game will feel larger.

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MassivelyRise and Shiny: Heroes and Generals originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 05 May 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    One Shots: The dark night dashes

    Posted: 05 May 2013 08:00 AM PDT

    Filed under: Screenshots, Culture, One Shots, The Secret World, DC Universe Online, Star Wars: The Old Republic, TERA, Miscellaneous

    One Shots The dark night rises
    Just because you have passing familiarity with Superman and Batman doesn't mean you know jack about the real superheroes who do all of the dirty work while the headliners steal the signal light. For instance, have you met this guy? If you haven't, let reader Russell make your acquaintance.

    "This is my Brawling Juggernaut in DC Universe Online, known by many as Orange Crush," Russell begins with aplomb. "Here he is in pursuit of justice, on the way to laying some Crush down on the villains of our great and beloved Gotham City!"

    Will Orange Crush arrive in time? Tune in to the rest of this column after the break!

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    MassivelyOne Shots: The dark night dashes originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 05 May 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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      The Daily Grind: Which game has the best taverns?

      Posted: 05 May 2013 06:00 AM PDT

      Filed under: Culture, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous

      The Daily Grind Which game has the best taverns
      I love me a good tavern in an MMO. Taverns are so iconic to fantasy games and literature, being a place where adventures begin, fellowship is begun, and a respite is enjoyed. In MMOs, they're usually wonderfully detailed buildings that are perfect for roleplay, a quick stop to sell some loot, or even the odd quest or two.

      Pretty much every fantasy MMO has them (and some of the non-fantasy ones as well). I think they make the world feel more lived in; a tavern is pretty much a home-away-from-home for the world-traveled adventurer, after all. Lord of the Rings Online has some of my favorite watering holes in plenty of varieties, especially the newer ones in Rohan.

      If you're partial to taverns too, which game do you think has the best ones?

      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: Which game has the best taverns? originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 05 May 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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        Wings Over Atreia: A guide to Aion's Elyos spy quests in Beluslan

        Posted: 04 May 2013 02:00 PM PDT

        Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Wings Over Atreia, Guides

        Wings Over Atreia A guide to Elyos spy quests in Beluslan
        Last time we met, we chatted about the spy quests that enticed Elyos to infiltrate Morheim. But even though Morheim is where Aion's spy questing starts for the light-winged, it is certainly not where that questing ends! As Daevas move along the leveling curve, more opportunities to rift into new enemy lands arise. However, unlike the lower-level zone's quests that focused more on introducing players to rifting in Aion, Beluslan spy quests are predominantly specific chains leading players through story arcs and toward a determined goal.

        There may not be any rush to complete the spy quests now that Daevas of any level can travel through the rifts, but anyone wanting to get real use out of the resulting rewards before they become obsolete will want jump and and do the quests before moving on to Balaurea. For that reason, Wings Over Atreia brings you the next guide to Elyos rifting: Beluslan.

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        MassivelyWings Over Atreia: A guide to Aion's Elyos spy quests in Beluslan originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 04 May 2013 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV beta phase 1 and 2 - quests

          Posted: 04 May 2013 12:00 PM PDT

          Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log

          Even with phase 3 in June, I don't think I've got as much time as I need.
          We know now that the next test phase for Final Fantasy XIV will not be until June. This is good insofar as the next test will contain a lot more stuff and bad insofar as I want to play. Those of you living vicariously through impressions articles such as this one probably have less of a struggle with this scenario. And there is still a chunk of the first two phases to be discussed, obviously.

          If combat is the usual "how" of MMOs, quests are the usual "what." Final Fantasy XIV started out with a handful of quests and gained several more during Naoki Yoshida's tenure, but quests still weren't the main leveling content in version 1.0. That was a function reserved for guildleves, which have taken on a new role in the beta phases just as quests are enjoying an expanded importance. But it's not as simple as that change might imply.

          Continue reading The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV beta phase 1 and 2 - quests

          MassivelyThe Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV beta phase 1 and 2 - quests originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 04 May 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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            Latest Gaming and MMORPG Updates

            Latest Gaming and MMORPG Updates

            The Forgotten Capcom Brawlers

            Posted: 05 May 2013 12:58 AM PDT

            Many gamers fondly remember pumping quarters into machines like X-Men and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the late ’80s and early ’90s, but some other fantastic games in the genre are often forgotten about, probably because there were fewer arcades and arcade visitors in the years that followed. Nonetheless, some … Continue reading →

            Batman By Way Of The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction And Prince of Persia

            Posted: 05 May 2013 12:36 AM PDT

            To end our month of coverage on Batman Arkham Origins, we wanted to look back at the games that defined the lead developers of the new game. Creative director Eric Holmes has previously worked on the great Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction and Prototype, while senior producer Ben Mattes has spent … Continue reading →

            Facebook Blocks Path’s Find Friends Access Following Spam Controversy

            Posted: 05 May 2013 12:19 AM PDT

            Facebook's social graph went missing from yesterday's update to Path's smartphone app, and Facebook now confirms it has restricted Path's API access. Path can no longer look up your Facebook friends, which prevents it from sending them invitations or suggesting you follow them. The move may be in response to … Continue reading →
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            General: Dragon Pals Gift Key Giveaway!

            Posted: 04 May 2013 11:42 AM PDT

            Dragon Pals Gift Key Giveaway!

            Reality Squared Games (R2Games) will be launching its open beta test on 9:00 pm 3rd May (GMT+8) for Dragon Pals. The title is a multi-faceted, adventure based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). MMORPG.com has been given gift pack codes that will give players Exp Scrolls, Dragon Souls, Gem Chests and more! Get your key now!
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