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WoW Patch 5.4 World Changes

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WoW Patch 5.4 World Changes


Garrosh, Warchief of the True Horde hasn't left the world of Azeroth unnoticed. Garrosh still resides in Orgrimmar, but there have been some fundamental changes made to the Horde capital city.

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GM Behavior and You

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GM Behavior and You


I have been playing MMORPGS for some time. Perhaps you have as well, or you are new in the MMORPG community. Either way, you have or you will run into the social aspect of this interesting world.

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E3 2013: Black Gold Hands on Impressions

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E3 2013: Black Gold Hands on Impressions


Black Gold is the second game from Chinese developer Snail Games. In this Action MMO players join one of two factions, either the Steam or the Nature Mystics. Each faction is seeking a resource known as the Black Gold, which they use for their own purposes.

Dice Venture [FIRST LOOK]

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Dice Venture [FIRST LOOK]


Today I will be making a first look on Dice Venture. It is a casual board game with chat features published by Netmarble, the publisher of Arcane Saga and Uncharted Waters Online. It's a pretty much Monopoly based game with only some features changed (Prison = Desert Island, different cities and buildings, etc.)

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Dragon Nest New Class Assassin: Official Video and Images

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Dragon Nest New Class Assassin: Official Video and Images


Finally the first image of the new class, assassin has been released, in a JDN event: Dragon Nest Fan Day 2013 in Japan.

The Consumer Version of Google Glass Should Be Priced Lower, Much Lower

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The Consumer Version of Google Glass Should Be Priced Lower, Much Lower


If you were planning to buy a pair of Google Glass, but the $1,500 price tag was just too much for you to swallow, fear not, because it looks as if Google Glass will be released to consumers at a much lower price.

E3 Review: Age of Wushu Martial Arts Showdown

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E3 Review: Age of Wushu Martial Arts Showdown


E3 2013 has come to an end! Following the announcements and updates of the game, there was always a bit of time for fun at the Snail Games booth. Check out the pictures below to see both audience members and the beautiful cosplay girls showing off a few of their vicious martial arts moves!

Exclusive Peek Into Aion 4.0's New Zones

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Exclusive Peek Into Aion 4.0's New Zones


Are you one of those who are looking forward to taking off into Aion new reals? MJ Guthrie from massively. Joystiq.com just shared a video and several screenshots showing off all three new zones in Aion 4.0. Excepting them, you can know more about the story behind these new areas. Let's check it out!

WCG 2013 Grand Final: LoL, WoT, FIFA 14 Selected

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WCG 2013 Grand Final: LoL, WoT, FIFA 14 Selected


World Cyber Games, organizer of the premier global game competition and festival, has announced the addition of five game titles to the WCG 2013 Grand Final, one of those being Capcom's Super Street Fighter IV.

EA Unveiled FIFA 14 Official E3 Trailer

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EA Unveiled FIFA 14 Official E3 Trailer


E3 offers game lovers a stage to know about all kinds of games, here is the news of the classic sports game -- FIFA 14 from EA sports. A new FIFA 14 official gameplay trailer for Xbox One and PS4 is released, Lionel Messi, Pique, and their Barcelona teammates describe the perfect goal, supported by exclusive gameplay for FIFA 14.

New Korean Action MMO Hero Warz Kikcs off CBT 1 on Jun 21

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New Korean Action MMO Hero Warz Kikcs off CBT 1 on Jun 21


Developed by the same developer of Dungeon Fighter Online and Cyphers, the Diablo style "next gen" game Hero Warz will kick off its first closed beta test in Korea on June 21 till June 30. A new game trailer is released for the beta test.

Hands on with the fully reloaded Modern Combat 5

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Hands on with the fully reloaded Modern Combat 5


You have to hand it to Gameloft. It knows how to run its key franchises. Contemporary military shooter franchise Modern Combat is now on an annual refresh; like Activision's approach with Call of Duty it has multiple development teams.

RIFT: Doubling Server Capacity to Meet Player Demand

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RIFT: Doubling Server Capacity to Meet Player Demand


It's safe to say that at least in the short term, RIFT's conversion to the free-to-play model is a major success as players are hitting hour long login queues on some of the heavily populated servers.

MMOsite 8th Anniversary Carnival

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MMOsite 8th Anniversary Carnival


MMOsite will be turning 8 this year on June 17. We've had a fantastic journey for nearly a decade, but we couldn't have done it without each and every one of you.

World of Tanks Invite Code Giveaway Event

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World of Tanks Invite Code Giveaway Event


To celebrate MMOsite 8th anniversary,Wargaming have teamed up with MMOsite to give away the invite codes.

TERA: Valkyon Outfitters Web Store Now Online

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TERA: Valkyon Outfitters Web Store Now Online


The TERA in-game store is now available on the web called the Valkyon Outfitters. Players will be able to purchase all of the same items, but from the comfort of their browser without having to log into the game.

GunZ 2: The Second Duel Has Been Greenlit on Steam

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GunZ 2: The Second Duel Has Been Greenlit on Steam


The popular Korean action shooting MMO GunZ 2: The Second Duel has finally been greenlit from Steam, it means that you are able to experience the stunning game soon! GunZ 2 provides a whole new user experience that players have never seen from other games.

'Kingdom Rush: Frontiers' Review: An Excellent Exercise In Restraint

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'Kingdom Rush: Frontiers' Review: An Excellent Exercise In Restraint


When it comes to playing sequels to games that a nearly flawless the first round, my preference is for a follow-up that looks to iteratively improve upon on its predecessors pitfalls without messing too much with its successful formula.

E3 2013 Sees Record Attendance, E3 2014 Dated

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E3 2013 Sees Record Attendance, E3 2014 Dated


The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has announced that 48,200 video game industry members attended this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center.



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General Gaming Article


Google and Twitter Take a Pass on new FISA Disclosure Deal Adopted by Facebook and Microsoft

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 10:12 AM PDT

Google

They might not have a choice, but they are fighting it anyway.

Privacy concerns are front and center in the online world these days, and a deal taken by Facebook and Microsoft on government transparency doesn't pass the Google sniff test. Google claims the offer comes with strings attached they can't live with, and they appear to be holding out for a better offer. 

The current deal forces companies who wish to disclose FISA requests to lump in those coming from the NSA with that of U.S. local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. This restriction alone makes it pretty much impossible to know where our information is going, and is further complicated by another rule that forces them to only report request in bands of 1,000.

Google has taken a hard stance on the matter, and has released a pretty clear statement with what they hope to accomplish. 

We have always believed that it's important to differentiate between different types of government requests. We already publish criminal requests separately from National Security Letters. Lumping the two categories together would be a step back for users. Our request to the government is clear: to be able to publish aggregate numbers of national security requests, including FISA disclosures, separately.

We have no idea if Google will get its way, but at the very least they should be applauded for sticking up for the rights of their users. Twitter's legal director Benjamin Lee has also sided with the search giant, paving the way for a standoff that will play out over the coming weeks.

 

 

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Microsoft is Paying Upwards of $100,000 To Secure Key Windows Phone 8 Apps

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 09:22 AM PDT

Windows Phone

Microsoft throws money at the problem.

Sources close to Microsoft have confirmed that the tech giant is determined to prop up its Windows Phone 8 App Store, and it's willing to bust out the big boy checkbook to do it. According to Business Insider, Microsoft has offered several top tier developers upwards of $100,000 to bring key apps to its mobile platform, and that's in addition to smaller incentives currently open to anyone. 

For the month of June Microsoft is also offering developers of any size a cool $100 for any app that gets published to the store up to a maximum of $2,000. This could certainly help Microsoft pad the numbers a bit on paper, but it won't help with the quality vs. quantity argument. That's where the big payouts come into play. If Microsoft can write a check to convince just a few more key developers to join the platform, Windows Phone could end up being the only viable alternative to Apple and Google in the mobile space.

Buying your way into a market is a questionable and expensive strategy, but it also shows Microsoft's commitment to the platform. Will throwing money at the app problem make it go away? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.  

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