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MMOGaming News

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Thievery at E3: Indie Developer's Backpack Full of Games Stolen

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Thievery at E3: Indie Developer's Backpack Full of Games Stolen


Vlambeer co-founder Rami Ismail's backpack was stolen at an E3 party. This backpack was filled with an Asus laptop, two iPads, two Vitas, a Kindle, a bunch of European-US outlet converters, and "enough power cables to power E3.

Hands-On with 'Asphalt 8: Airborne' and Its Insane Brand of Racing

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Hands-On with 'Asphalt 8: Airborne' and Its Insane Brand of Racing


It's hard to believe that Gameloft is already up to the eighth entry in the Asphalt racing series, but here we are. Of course not all of those are on the iOS platform, as this series has been around since the pre-smartphone era, but Asphalt 4: Elite Racing did make a huge splash on iOS when the App Store launched way back in 2008.

My E3 2013 Thoughts! Has Microsoft Already Lost The Console War?!?

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My E3 2013 Thoughts! Has Microsoft Already Lost The Console War?!?


Zach Sharpes examines day 0 of E3. He covers mainly the Microsoft and Sony conferences, but also talks about other games from the Ubisoft and EA conferences. Explaining his thoughts on the conferences he recaps who he thinks is winning the console war and which console he will buy at launch and why.

Dragon's Prophet incinerates the MMO Market

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Dragon's Prophet incinerates the MMO Market


SOE is back at it again with an ambitious new project that is set to rock the late summer and early fall season. Developed by Runewaker Entertainment (the same people responsible for Runes of Magic), Dragon's Prophet is a hardcore action MMO with a twist that is sure to excite.

Monster Hunter Online (CN) Teases New Map And Monster

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Monster Hunter Online (CN) Teases New Map And Monster


Powered by CryEngine 3 and developed with Capcom, Monster Hunter Online is scheduled to enter its debut test on 28th June. Tencent Games recently revealed a new area and a monster Gypeeros for Monster Hunter Online. Roughly translated as Kunbel Wetlands, this area reeks of death given the withered trees and poisonous waters.

E3: Final Fantasy XIV Revealed New Class and FATE Video

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E3: Final Fantasy XIV Revealed New Class and FATE Video


Still excited about the upcoming relaunch of Final Fantasy XIV? The team not only shows off the game's amazing highlights at E3 but also unveils new videos featuring the game's new classes and "Full Active Time Event". Take a look at the videos below!

Nanbo's AION: Ascension Review

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Nanbo's AION: Ascension Review


I remember exactly where I was when this game launched. It seemed interesting but allot of that "Korean" animation tipped me off to one thing…Korean Grind. So I stayed back and read reviews. I also had several friends deeply submersed in the game. Then it goes F2P. This was interesting. All my friends and their guilds left in mass. They already where upset with lack of content, bugs, balance issues

E3 2013: A Touched Moment

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E3 2013: A Touched Moment


Team Ninja presented new images and a trailer of Dead or Alive 5, a fighting game. A handicapped can't wait to playing the demo. How do you feel about these photos?

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E3 2013: Webzen Teases Mu Chronicle R And Other Titles

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E3 2013: Webzen Teases Mu Chronicle R And Other Titles


At this year's E3, Webzen was hyped to chat about its lineup of games, though it was close-lipped on many of the details. C9 players who remember the extreme dungeon exclusive are about to get a little more good news in the form of a spoiler: Sorry, but you don't get to actually kill the new boss, just reseal him.

The Story Behind Guild Wars 2's Dragon Bash Theme Song

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The Story Behind Guild Wars 2's Dragon Bash Theme Song


The latest ArenaNet dev blog brings us into the origin of the new Dragon Bash theme song called "Spawn the Dragon", which is written by ArenaNet's own Matthew Moore way back in 2010. Every song has a hidden story behind it, so does this song, it's a cappella ditty that captured the punchy spirit of the devs who pulled an all-nighter getting the fledgling game ready for its Gamescom debut.

Zynga Launches Solstice Arena, the World's First 'Speed MOBA'

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Zynga Launches Solstice Arena, the World's First 'Speed MOBA'


Zynga has officially announced its new title: Solstice Arena which is a mobile multiplayer online battle arena game for iOS devices today.

TERA Approaches 2 Million Players in North Ameria

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TERA Approaches 2 Million Players in North Ameria


Massively is reporting that TERA has now surpassed 2 million active players in North America, which is a jump from the 1.4 million En Masse revealed in March of 2013.

E3: The Elder Scrolls Online Gameplay Demo with Paul Sage

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E3: The Elder Scrolls Online Gameplay Demo with Paul Sage


E3 2013 comes to a close today and GameSpot caught up to The Elder Scrolls Online's Creative Director Paul Sage to find out more about Zenimax's MMORPG adaptation of The Elder Scrolls series.The video features a gameplay demo with Sage fielding questions in the background.

Dragon Nest 2.0: Saint Heaven Destruction Trailer

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Dragon Nest 2.0: Saint Heaven Destruction Trailer


This is the video of the introduction of Level 70 cap in the game, the destruction of Saint Heaven. Enjoy!

Kritika (KR) Witch's Mansion Update

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Kritika (KR) Witch's Mansion Update


Kritika Online will be going through another update this month introducing a brand new area called The Witch's Mansion. A bit early for the whole Halloween spooky theme that the new areas has going on, but you can never complain with content updates as long as they keep on coming.

Dice Venture Kicks Off the Lucky Landmark Event

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Dice Venture Kicks Off the Lucky Landmark Event


Netmarble.com is inviting players to experience the fun of its online casual board game, Dice Venture, and win big prizes in the process. Until Tuesday, July 9, players will have a chance to win prizes that include a Dell laptop, an iPad, a Galaxy S4 and even $1,000 cash.

Google Glass Teardown Reveals That The Device Is Powered By A 570mAh Battery

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Google Glass Teardown Reveals That The Device Is Powered By A 570mAh Battery


We already have a fair bit of information available about how Google Glass works, but some people just can't help but tear apart their lovely new piece of technology to see precisely how it all ticks. Thanks to Star Simpson and Scott Torborg, and after some careful jimmying and unscrewing, we can finally see exactly what's inside.

WoW Patch 5.4 Tier 16 Raid Sets: Mage, Hunter, Warlock

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WoW Patch 5.4 Tier 16 Raid Sets: Mage, Hunter, Warlock


Three Tier 16 sets have been added to the build 17056. Every set has three different recolors/variations.

C9 (Continent of the Ninth Seal) Item Key Giveaway Event

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C9 (Continent of the Ninth Seal) Item Key Giveaway Event


To celebrate MMOsite 8th Anniversary, we've teamed up with WEBZEN to bring you C9 item key giveaway event. It is a random box that contains various sorts of unique-looking costumes.

Arctic Combat Item Pack Giveaway Event

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Arctic Combat Item Pack Giveaway Event


We have teamed up with WEBZEN to give away AC Item Packs for the multiplayer online FPS game, ARCTIC COMBAT. You will be able to receive promotion items with your redeemed promotion code. This special item pack includes a M4A1 assault rifle (permanent), MP5 sub-machine gun (permanent), 20,000 game points, various skills (7 days), and 20% game point gain boost (7 days).
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MMORPG Reviews

MMORPG Reviews

- E3 2013 – New trailers and screenshots of the new Steampunk MMORPG, Black Gold

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 10:11 AM PDT

Snail Games has released today at the E3 some screenshots and a couple of new trailers for its steampunk free-to-play MMORPG in developement Black Gold. These images and trailers shows a preview of what you will see in the the game, set in a fantasy world split between magic and machine, an epic battle wages between [...]

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- E3 2012 – Games Workshop and Behaviour Interactive have announced Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 08:49 AM PDT

Games Workshop and Behaviour Interactive have announced a new online game based in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, named Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade. Behaviour Interactive has obtained the rights to create a wholly new MMORPG persistent war experience for PC, PS4 and Xbox One set in Games Workshop's universe of the 41st Millennium. In the game, players [...]

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- E3 2012 – Snail Games presents its new post apocalyptic MMORPG Solar Tempest

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 08:08 AM PDT

Snail Games has presented its new free to play post-apocalyptic sci-fi action RPG Solar Tempest. During the presentation they showed the videos and the screenshots that you have below. Solar Tempest Cinematic Trailer Solar Tempest gameplay

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Episodes 4 and 5 of our Marvel Heroes playthrough series

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 07:24 AM PDT

Today Hulk continues his journey through Marvel Heroes destroying his enemies. Through these two new episodes we will visit the Professor Xavier‘s school for gifted youngsters and we will fight the iconic mob boss Kingpin. Marvel heroes playthrough series Episode #4 Marvel heroes playthrough series Episode #5

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- E3 2013 – Snail Games unveils Music Soul Online

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 07:02 AM PDT

Snail Games has unveiled during the E3, its upcoming online music/dance game: Music Soul Online. Take a look at the trailer and some screenshots in which you can see the game. Source of information: Snail Games press release.

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- E3 2013 – World of Tanks Generals unveils some new cards

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 03:53 AM PDT

Wargaming has unveiled some new cards of its expected free-to-play online collectible card game World of Tanks Generals at the E3.The game offers features over 185 unique cards, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Units include tanks, artillery and infantry, as well as special bonus cards that can grant the player additional firepower or [...]

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We’re giving away 1000 Elite Soldier Packages for the Closed Beta of Soldier Front 2

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 02:37 AM PDT

Aeria Games is partening with FREE MMORPG and MMOReviews to giveaway 1000 Elite Soldier Packages for the Closed Beta of Soldier Front 2. The game is a free to play online first person shooter game that takes the player to an alternative future in which an alien species has arrived on Earth and the human nations [...]

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13
Jun

General Gaming Article

General Gaming Article

Intel's Desktop Processor Roadmap Through First Half of 2014 Leaked Online

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 05:41 PM PDT

Intel RoadmapIvy Bridge-E is right around the corner.

Processor roadmaps must be slippery little suckers because it never seems like AMD or Intel are very good about holding onto them. Instead, we're frequently treated to early, often unauthorized glimpses of what each semiconductor has in store, and this time it's a look at what Intel is planning. The latest leaked roadmap shows Intel's processor plans through the first half of 2014.

The slides first showed up at asder00.com, a site that appears to thrive on leaked information. According to CPU World, a site that's been reliable in the past, the slides are legit, at least according to one of its sources that confirmed their validity. Anyway, enough about that, let's talk about what's on tap from Intel.

Those of you holding out for Ivy Bridge-E need only wait until the third quarter of this year. That's when Intel will launch its Core i7 4820K, 4930K, and 4960X processors, all based on Ivy Bridge-E. In addition, Ivy Bridge-E support will be added to the X79 chipset, according to the slides.

An expanded Haswell lineup is also slated for Q3. There will be a Core i7 4771 part along with a bunch of Core i3 and Pentium chips. A Haswell refresh is then planned for the second quarter of 2014, though the slides don't go into much detail on that front.

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E3 2013: Nvidia Booth Tour

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 05:20 PM PDT

Nvidia ShieldNvidia gets on the Grid.

As you might expect, Nvidia had a major presence at E3. If you haven't done so already, be sure to check out some of Nvidia's E3 highlights and declaration on the state of PC gaming, which is filled with a bunch of tech demos, including The Witcher 3 and Warframe. In addition to showcasing what game developers are up to, Nvidia talked about Grid, Shield, and a PVR feature it's baking into GeForce Experience.

Grid is Nvidia's on-demand Gaming as a Service (Gaas) platform. Just as Netflix streams movies and Pandora streams music, Grid renders 3D games in cloud servers, allowing you to play high-end titles on handheld devices like Nvidia's own Shield device, but also tablets and smartphones. Have a look:

Equally impressive was the rack of servers Nvidia had on display. Each one was capable of streaming over 36 games. Over time, you'll start to see other companies launch their own streaming game services based on Nvidia's Grid technology.

We also had a chance to take another look at Shield, a handheld Android device running Jelly Bean. One of the tricks up Shield's sleeve is being able to stream games from your home PC. Why would you want to use Shield instead of a swank PC monitor or HDTV? It's for gaming on the go, such as lounging in the backyard, on the porch, or even during a bathroom break (hey, it beats reading shampoo bottles, right?). With Shield, you can continue your game from room to room, dependent upon the range of your router.

If you're not interested in playing games, you can use Shield as a small size tablet since it's an Android device. You'll notice too that the controller is changed from the one Nvidia was showing at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this year.

Lastly, Nvidia demonstrated for us a PVR-like function of its GeForce Experience technology called ShadowPlay. It runs in the background and uses the encoder that's built into every Kepler-based GPU, so the performance hit is relatively small -- in the range of 5 percent, Nvidia says.

Since the performance hit is so small, Nvidia says it's okay to just leave it running all the time, letting it record the last two minutes of your gameplay, or however long you configure it. If you pull off an epic move, you can hit a hotkey to save whatever it's been recording in a compressed file that's ready to upload to YouTube.

How does it compare to FRAPS? Have a look:

Since it use the encoder built into Kepler GPUs, you'll need a GeForce GTX 650 or better in order to use this feature. Nvidia plans to integrate ShadowPlay into GeForce Experience for free starting June 25th.

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Asus Announces VivoPC Specs

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 03:52 PM PDT

Asustek VivoPC mini PC

Windows 8-ready mini PC supports up to 16GB of RAM

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is currently underway in Los Angeles and we are in the thick of the action, bringing you frequent updates straight from the show floor. But don't forget that we are just a few days removed from the end of  Computex 2013, an event where PC vendors from around the globe were out in full force to showcase their latest PC designs. Among the myriad products announced at that event was a diminutive HTPC named VivoPC from Asus, which apparently felt that the world wasn't quite ready to learn about the machine's specs at that time.

The Taiwanese company has finally shed some light on the Windows 8-ready VivoPC's innards.  Measuring all of 190(l) X 190(w) X 56.2(h) mm and possessing a sliding top for easy access to the hard drive bay and memory slots, the VivoPC will be configurable with an Intel processor, up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM, and either a 3.5/2.5 inch SATA 6.0Gb/s HDD or a solid state drive. Other specs include, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, SonicMaster speakers, two USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, three audio jacks, SPDIF out and RJ45.

With no word on pricing or availability yet, all we can do is wait and hope that it will be available soon at a reasonable price point.

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E3 2013: Mad Catz Interview

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 02:50 PM PDT

Mad Catz MojoMad Catz brings its "Mojo" to E3.

Austin Powers isn't the only one with mojo. Gaming peripheral maker Mad Catz also has Mojo, only theirs is of a different kind. Specifically, it's another mini Android game console, only Mad Catz promises its will be more powerful than the competition. In addition, Mad Catz is keeping its Mojo an open platform, something that could give it a leg up against the competition. Ace reporter and Online Managing Editor Jimmy Thang had a moment to speak with Mad Catz about its Mojo in detail.

One thing Thang couldn't extract from Mad Catz is what specific hardware will be inside, as the company isn't ready to back its claim that Mojo will trump the competition. The reason Mad Catz is playing coy, however, is because the company wants to make sure it's using the latest hardware available, so the specs may change by the time it releases this holiday shopping season.

The prototype on hand was running Tegra 3 hardware, though the final product will be something more powerful. Tegra 4, perhaps? Mad Catz professed its love for Nvidia, but said it wasn't necessarily committed to Tegra 4. One thing we did find out is that each Mojo will ship with a controller.

See what else Mad Catz had to say in the embedded video below!

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Microsoft to Install Windows Stores Into 600 Best Buy Locations This Summer

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 02:37 PM PDT

Windows Store in Best BuyMove over Apple and Samsung.

Best Buy is no longer playing favorites with Apple. The end of that monogamous relationship began when Samsung started installing "Experience Shops" inside the electronics chain, and now Best Buy is giving Microsoft the same opportunity to sell its wares by opening up Windows Stores at over 600 of its locations this summer. The store-within-a-store format will include 500 Best Buy locations across the U.S. and more than 100 Best Buy and Future Shop locations in Canada, Microsoft announced today.

The integrated Windows Stores will range in size from 1,500 square feet to 2,200 square feet, Consumers will be able to play with Microsoft's Windows products, including tablets, PCs, Windows Phones, Office, Xbox, and more.

"The Windows Store offers a large-scale, hands-on customer experience that will show customers how Windows and Microsoft devices and services can make it easier for them to work and play," said Tami Reller, chief marketing officer and chief financial officer of the Windows Division at Microsoft. "We're pleased to partner with Best Buy in bringing the latest technologies to consumers at scale in a unique environment where they can explore how Microsoft products fit together across entertainment, travel, music and other scenarios."

Windows Store in Best Buy

In addition to adding locations within Best Buy shops, the collaboration will also lead to the hiring of 1,200 Best Buy Microsoft-trained sales associates.

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Samsung's Water Resistant Galaxy S4 Active Lands at AT&T for $200

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 12:10 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S4 ActiveA phone that's not afraid of a little water.

The thing about smartphones is that even though they're offered at a large discount when signing up for a two-year service agreement, if you don't opt for an accidental damage warranty, you could be looking at a costly replacement if something goes wrong. What happens if you're sitting by the pool and your Galaxy S4 decides to squirt out of your hand and go for a swim? The outcome isn't likely a good one (try sticking it in a bag or bowl of uncooked rice for a day or two). However, Samsung's Galaxy S4 Active isn't quite as fragile.

The Galaxy S4 Active is designed for, well, active individuals. It's IP67 certified to be water-resistant and dust-resistant, which means you can rest a little easier at the beach or when you go hiking. It even has an Aqua Mode that allows you to snap underwater photos.

Like the regular Galaxy S4, the Active model sports a 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It also has an 8MP rear-facing camera, 4G LTE support, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.

AT&T will be the first carrier to offer the Galaxy S4 Active when it becomes available June 1st. It will sell for $200 with a two-year data commitment.

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Nvidia E3 2013 Highlights

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 11:43 AM PDT

Nvidia EffectsNvidia shows off Warframe, Witcher 3, and more!

Folks, PC gaming is alive and well. That's the big takeaway from our time spent with Nvidia at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), in which the GPU maker declared that the PC is the "most important gaming platform." To prove it, Nvidia hit us with some statistics from GDC indicating that 48 percent of game developers are focusing their efforts on the PC, versus 13 percent who are working on titles for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, 11 percent on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and 5 percent for the Wii U. That's only one example.

Game revenue paints a similar portrait. According to DFC Intelligence, the PC platform generates more revenue than either the PlayStation or Xbox platforms. By 2015, DFC predicts PC game revenue will top $20 billion, roughly twice as much as PlayStation and four times as much as Xbox. Pretty staggering, isn't it?

Nvidia GPU Chart

Worried that might change with the introduction of the PS4 and Xbox One? Rest easy, PC gaming worry-wart, because as we've seen in the past, the dynamic nature of PCs and inevitable upgrades to components always end up trumping the hardware baked inside of consoles. As for the next generation of consoles, Nvidia points out that even its current generation GPUs for the PC beat what's coming on the console later this year (see above slide).

Not that we need Nvidia to tell us PC gaming is thriving, it's certainly nice to hear a major GPU player reaffirm its commitment to a platform that everyone in the media seems to be overlooking these days. Nvidia also hit us over the head with several upcoming game demos showcasing its technology. Here's a look at Borderlands 2 DLC:

The DLC was built inside of Gearbox and delivers more content, more playtime, and pretty much more of everything. It will cost $10 -- same as previous DLC -- and will be free to those who own a Season Pass. As you're watching the demo above, pay attention to the particle effects and PhysX simulation.

Next up we have a peek at Hawken, a free-to-play, multiplayer mech combat game developed by Adhesive Games.

One of the neat things about Hawken is that all of the destructible pieces are interactive and can be kicked around the landscape. Like the Borderlands 2 DLC demo, there's heavy use of particle effects. What you're watching above is a tech demo showcasing the dynamic particle system.

Moving right along, here's a look at Warframe, a free-to-play cooperative third-person shooter developed by Digital Extremes. Or, as the developers describe it, "a little bit like Mass Effect 3 multiplayer meets Ninja Gaiden."

Some of the Nvidia-based technical aspects found throughout are screen space reflections (they're not geometry dependent like most reflections, so they can be applied at any angle), APEX snow and other particle effects, shadows, turbulence, and more. Warframe uses APEX effects liberally, which means the game will look best on Nvidia hardware.

Next is a look at Splinter Cell Blacklist, an upcoming third-person action-adventure stealth game published by Ubisoft and the sixth installment of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series.

One thing the developer wanted to point out right away was that it began working with Nvidia a few months ago on lights and shadows. Three things that helped with that were TXAA (the "platinum standard for anti-aliasing"), horizon-based ambient occlusion, and high resolution shadows. The three combined ensure the light and shadows have depth, which is critical to the core gameplay. Unfortunately, the demo we saw was of a DirectX 9 version of the game, though a DirectX 11 version with all the bells and whistles is definitely planned.

Finally, we have some footage of Witcher 3, which we've broken up into two separate videos. The first shows off some Nvidia effects.

The short demo highligts things like bloom shafts, aerial perspective fog, volume based translucency, semi volumetric clouds, fur simulation, real-time reflections, some water effects, and other goodies. All neat stuff.

The second Witcher 3 video shows the fur effects in more detail. It's an interesting demonstration that comes on the heels of AMD bragging about its TressFX technology for more realistic hair effects. Apparently Nvidia users can look forward to detailed hair, too.

That wraps up our collection of game demos from Nvidia's booth, though before you click on out of here, be sure to flip through our gallery to see some slides from the presentation.

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ESET Nod32 Antivirus 7 and Smart Security 7 Blasts Into Beta

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 08:34 AM PDT

ESET CyborgSolid AV solution updated with another layer of protection.

If you're a longtime reader of Maximum PC, you know that we run an antivirus roundup each year, along with intermittent standalone reviews in between. One company that, for the most part, has consistently performed well is ESET, which again had a strong showing in our most recent roundup. ESET also just announced that its NOD32 Antivirus 7 and Smart Security 7 products are now available in beta trim.

Like previous versions, ESET says its version 7 offerings maintain a light system footprint while still offering stellar protection against all forms of malware.

"To combat this security industry challenge, our team has added a new layer of protection for our users in the beta products," said Palo Luka, ESET Chief Technology Officer. "The new technology we are introducing with the beta release of our flagship products, ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security, will make it much more difficult for malware to go undiscovered."

New to version 7 is an advanced memory scanner that's supposed to thwart heavily encrypted threats. The added layer of protection is an extension of the Host-based Intrusion-Prevention System (HIPS) technology that monitors process behavior and offers real-time memory scanning.

ESET's beta releases are available for free to the general public.

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E3 2013: Razer Blade Interview

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 07:41 AM PDT

Razer BladeRazer explains its Blade laptop in detail.

Most people know Razer as a player in the gaming peripheral market, or at least that's how the company's traditionally been viewed. However, Razer's been venturing past the point of peripherals and into actual gaming devices, including the Blade, which it claims is the world's thinnest gaming laptop. We were fairly impressed with last year's Blade, awarding it an 8/10 verdict in our formal review. While at E3, Online Managing Editor Jimmy Thang had a chance to sit down with Razer CEO Min-Lian Tan to discuss its new Haswell-based Blade in detail.

It's thinner than a standing dime, yet still packs a Haswell chip and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M GPU. The new, smaller-size Blade is an impressive looking laptop with an aluminum chassis and backlit keyboard. Why go smaller? Tan tells Thang that it was in response to gamers' requests, as well as the growing popularity of Ultrabooks, which are portable but generally lack a gaming-grade punch.

A major focus in the design of the new Blade is performance per cubic inch, or how much performance Razer can engineer in the smallest amount of space. Using that as a guide, Razer claims its new Blade is the most powerful gaming laptop per cubic inch.

See what else Tan had to say in the video below, including his expanded thoughts on Apple vs PC:

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Newegg Daily Deals: Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Headset, Asus 23-inch Monitor, and More!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 05:57 AM PDT

Creative Sound Blaster Tractic3D Wrath Wireless HeadsetNewegg

Top Deal:

While settle for a headset with 40mm drivers when you can have 50mm instead? Such is the case with today's top deal for a Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Wrath Wireless USB Connector Circumaural Gaming Headset for $80 with free shipping (normally $150). That's a banging price for a high-caliber wireless headset.

Other Deals:

Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 Video Card OC Version for $155 with shipping for $7 (normally $180; additional $15 mail-in rebate)

Asus VS Series 23" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor for $140 with free shipping (normally $200 - use coupon code:[EMCXPWW46]; additional $20 mail-in rebate)

Rosewill Aluminum 2.5" USB 3.0 SSD/ HDD Screwless External Enclosure for $15 with free shipping (normally $25 - use coupon code:[EMCXPWW73])

Trendnet TPL-306E2K Compact Powerline AV Adapter Kit Up to 200Mbps for $35 with free shipping (normally $100 - use coupon code:[EMCXPWW54])
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