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Luke Cage Has Been Available in Marvel Heroes

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Luke Cage Has Been Available in Marvel Heroes


The unbreakable Luke Cage has been available in the latest update of Marvel Heroes. Combining classic brawler power with ranged abilities from his iconic chains, Luke Cage offers players a unique new way to fight evil in Marvel Heroes.

Asiasoft To Publish Strife in Six SEA Countries

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Asiasoft To Publish Strife in Six SEA Countries


Asiasoft announced to publish Strife in 6 countries of SEA, including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines. Before that, Strife has got a CN publisher in this PAX Prime. Developed by S2 Games, Strife is a premier second generation free-to-play MOBA.

Twilight Assault Goes Live In Guild Wars 2 Today

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Twilight Assault Goes Live In Guild Wars 2 Today


Guild Wars 2's latest Living World update – Twilight Assault – goes live in the game today. More exciting content awaits players in the world of Tyria, including new achievements, events, weapons, rewards and more.

Warface Enters Sneak Peek Phase Tomorrow With New Game Modes, Rewards and More

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Warface Enters Sneak Peek Phase Tomorrow With New Game Modes, Rewards and More


Crytek today announced that their F2P online shooter - Warface will enter 'Sneak Peek' phase tomorrow, while the Pre-Open Beta phase will follow the Sneak Peek and begin on Oct 7th. Players can register at official site for a chance to join the action.

League of Legends Chinese-style Artworks

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League of Legends Chinese-style Artworks


These Chinese-style artworks are from League of Legends CN official forum. They are kind of differ from official skins. Most of them are really good. Enjoy!

Black Desert Now is Recruiting 5,000 Testers For the First Closed Beta

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Black Desert Now is Recruiting 5,000 Testers For the First Closed Beta


Get excited, Black Desert enthusiasts! The CBT recruitment has started. 5,000 lucky guys will be chose to participate the first Closed Beta. Interested players can apply for it at official site from Oct 1st to Oct 10th. The winners will be announced on Oct 11st while the game client will be available to download on Oct 15th.

If You Come Across Them in Blade and Soul, Please Call Them by Their Right Names

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If You Come Across Them in Blade and Soul, Please Call Them by Their Right Names


Thanks to the powerful characterization system, we can also invite the champions you loved to Blade and Soul. Don't believe me? Check out the great work by a player from China server!

World of Warplanes Released Flight Shcool Ep3 Video and Light Fighters Guide

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World of Warplanes Released Flight Shcool Ep3 Video and Light Fighters Guide


Have you become a skillful pilot in World of Warplanes? If not, just keep an eye on the Fight School which will teach you the mechanics and combat techniques best utilized by the most skilled pilots. This week, Wargaming brings you the third episode of the ongoing video series, Fight School.

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Legends of CHIMA Online begins its Open Beta

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 09:57 AM PDT

LEGO has started today the open beta phase of its new free-to-play action RPG Legends of CHIMA Online. The game is aimed to kids of all ages and is based on the popular toy line and cartoon series from the LEGO group. The game, developed by WB Games Montréal, allow players to build their very [...]

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World of Warplanes has released a new tutorial centered in advanced tricks and tactics

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 07:54 AM PDT

Wargaming has published today a new tutorial of its flight combat MMO World of Warplanes, which teach how to use the afterburner in combat and how to performe some advanced tricks and tactics, such as the "boom and zoom," an important altitude-based method of attack against enemies at a lower altitude than the player. In addition, in this [...]

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Gamezand presents its new free-to-play 3D online strategy game: Siege Online

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 05:11 AM PDT

Gamezand has presented its new free-to-play 3D online strategy game: Siege Online. The game will let you build your very own castle, train your army using dozens of specialized units and fight in strategic, real-time combat. Siege Online offers a simple but deep real-time strategic battle system, where you can build 100 different buildings to develop [...]

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We are giving away 1500 VIP Gift Packs for Ancient Summoner

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 03:08 AM PDT

Gamebox is partnering with FREEMMORPGlist.com and MMOReviews.com to give away 1500 VIP Gift Packs for Ancient Summoner. The it’s an unprecedented card-based MMORPG that combines RPG elements with trading cards, deck-building, and strategic, lane-based tower defense. The VIP Gift Packs gives the following items: Pegasus Champion (3star) x1 Mercenary Captain (3star) x1 1,000 Silver Gift Pack [...]

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9Dragons celebrates its second anniversary with an item pack giveaway

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 02:20 AM PDT

GamesCampus and OnNet USA are partnering with FREE MMORPG and MMOReviews to give away 4000 Item Packs (each pack has a value of $10) to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of 9 Dragons. The game immerses players in a martial arts world, where might makes right and only the most skilled survive to train another day. [...]

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Pictures from AMD's Epic GPU14 Tech Day Event in Hawaii

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 05:43 PM PDT

Hawaii AMD event40 pictures that will make you wish you were there

AMD recently unveiled its new line of graphics cards that includes its new top tier R9 290X GPU, but this wasn't some simple press release announcement, not be a longshot. To commemorate the announcement of its Hawaii GPUs, AMD invited over 100 tech journalists from all around the world to Hawaii for its GPU 14 Tech Day conference. For the journalists there, getting to attend the event was just as exciting as the announcements. 

We got a chance to go ourselves and while nice trips have absolutely no influence on Maximum PC's stringent No BS policy, we have to give it to the red team that they really know how to throw an event together. We ended up hiking up a volcano, stayed in a hotel with shark-infested ponds, and more. 

Below are 40 pictures that will make you wish you were there! 

Windows 8 Continues to Make Gains as XP's Share Erodes

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 10:20 AM PDT

Windows 8Is Windows 7 the next Windows XP?

Now that another month is in the books, we have yet another opportunity to gauge Windows 8's ability to penetrate the market and make some predictions. One of those predictions is that despite Microsoft's best efforts to the contrary, Windows 7 could become the next Windows XP, meaning the last generation operating system could become one that users cling to for years to come.

First things first. Windows 8 continues to climb in market share and is now installed on just over 8 percent of desktops around the world, according to data by NetMarketShare. That's up from 7.41 percent a month ago and 5.4 percent in July. Granted, almost every new PC ships with Windows 8, so you would expect its market share to rise, though that doesn't necessarily explain why it made such a comparatively big jump from July to August.

In any event, some of that share is coming at the expense of Windows XP, which is now down to 31.41 percent. That's still a significant number of PCs, however it's definitely on a downward trend. When Windows 8 launched in October of last year, Windows XP held a 40.66 percent share of the market.

Meanwhile, Windows 7 is quietly gaining ground. After holding steady at around 44.5 percent for several months, Windows 7 climbed to 45.63 percent in August and ended up with a 46.43 percent share of the desktop market at the end of September. While most XP users seem to be making the jump to Windows 8, at least some are leaping to Windows 7 instead.

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FreedomPop Kicks Off Free Mobile Phone Service, Sells $99 HTC Evo Design

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 10:01 AM PDT

FreedomPopNo cost mobile phone service becomes a reality

FreedomPop envisioned mobile phone service being free for the masses, but rather than dream about it, the company went out and made it a reality. The free service goes into effect today and includes monthly allotments of 500MB of data, 500 text messages, and 200 anytime voice minutes. Obviously this is intended to be an entry-level plan, but for users who don't spend every waking moment on their smartphone, this could be a great thing.

Initially FreedomPop is only available for the HTC Evo Design, a dated Android smartphone that's still running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). You can pick up an HTC Evo Design from FreedomPop for an introductory price of $99, which is half off its normal selling price (it's not clear how long the introductory pricing will be valid).

FreedomPop chief Stephen Stokols told ArsTechnica that it plans on offering at least half a dozen of the most popular handsets with a free plan a year from now. In addition, he plans to upgrade the Evo to Android 4.0 after launch.

"We're not tied to one handset because you can't disrupt with one handset," Stokols said.

FreedomPop Phone

So, how can FreedomPop do this? The company is banking on people subscribing to paid plans that offer more than what the free plan does. For example, an $11/month plan offers unlimited voice and texting with a 500MB cap on data. For $8/month, you get 500 minutes, unlimited texts, unlimited calling to other FreedomPop users, and 500MB of data. Customers who go over the data cap will be charged a penny per megabyte, or $10 per gigabyte.

Thinking about signing up? Head over to FreedomPop's website to check availability and find out more.

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Newegg Daily Deals: Leap Motion Controller Edition

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 09:18 AM PDT

Leap Motionnewegg logo

Top Deal:

Computer has quickly become a touch-feely experience. Between smartphones, tablets, and touchscreen PCs, you may find yourself tap, tap, tapping the day away. But what if your laptop doesn't have a touchscreen, are you out of luck? Not necessarily. Have a look at today's top deal for a Leap Motion Controller for $80 with free shipping (free GameWAVE with purchase, limited offer). Just plug the Leap Motion device into your PC and you can start waving your hand around making natural in-air hand motions. And with GameWAVE, you'll be able to control compatible games such as Diablo, Skyrim, World of Warcraft, Far Cry 3, and several more!

Other Deals:

Dell UltraSharp U2212HM Black 21.5-inch 8ms LED-Backlit LCD Monitor for $170 with free shipping (normally $190 - use coupon code: [RDYFRQTR402])

Mad Catz R.A.T. 9 Red 6 Buttons RF Wireless 6400 dpi Gaming Mouse for PC and Mac for $120 with free shipping (normally $160 - use coupon code: [MAD25])

Asus Maximus VI Formula LGA 1150 Intel Z87 Motherboard for $300 with free shipping (Extra savings with promo code: [DYMMBS10])

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory for $83 with free shipping (Extra savings with promo code: [DYMEM15P])

Velocity Micro Adds NoteMagix M17 and M15 LE to Gaming Laptop Line

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 08:57 AM PDT

Velocity Micro NoteMagix M17Configurable gaming on the go

When you think about it, we've been spoiled by the advances in technology. It's been several years now, but there was a time when gaming laptops would cost almost as much as a new car. The cost of entry has come way down since then, and serving as a reminder of this are a pair of new gaming laptops from Velocity Micro, the 17.3-inch NoteMagix M17 and 15.6-inch NoteMagix M15 LE.

These two systems flank Velocity Micro's existing NoteMagix M15 (non-LE version), and all three are relatively affordable out of the gate, yet customizable in case your budget runs a little deeper.

The NoteMagix M15 LE, for example, starts at $1,159 and includes a Full HD 1080p display (1920x1080), Intel Core i7 4700MQ processor (Haswell), 4GB of DDR3 memory, Intel HD Graphics 4600, 750GB hard drive (7200 RPM), 8X DVD burner, GbE LAN, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2MP webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit with disc.

For most gamers, integrated graphics aren't going to cut it, which leaves the regular NoteMagix M15 and the larger NoteMagix M17, the latter of which starts at $1,899. For that, you get twice as much RAM (8GB of DDR3-1600), a bigger display, Nvidia GeForce GTX 770M graphics, and a larger battery (8-cell).

Depending on how much you want to spend, you can configure these systems with higher end parts, including up to a Core i7 4930MX Extreme Edition CPU, up to 32GB of RAM, and SSD options, to name a few of the available upgrades.

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Origin PC, Nvidia Team Up to Deliver 4K-Ready "BattleBox" Gaming Machines

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 08:27 AM PDT

BattleBoxPaving the way to 4K gaming

You're going to hear a lot more about 4K resolutions in 2014. More and more, we're starting to see 4K monitors and televisions trickle into the marketplace, but as far as PC gaming is concerned, not all hardware supports running games smoothly at Ultra HD. To take the guesswork out of it, boutique system builder Origin PC has partnered with GPU maker Nvidia to design and build 4K gaming-ready "BattleBox" systems.

This is mostly a marketing play between the two firms, though there's some value here for gamers who don't want to spend hours researching parts for compatibility and horsepower. That's where these BattleBoxes come into play.

A BattleBox is a desktop built by Origin PC, approved by Nvidia, and powered by GeForce GTX 780 graphics or better. A system that qualifies as a BattleBox will be capable of playing the latest games at 4K Ultra HD without feeling like you're watching a slide show. That includes titles such as Batman: Arkham Origins, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Systems that qualify as BattleBoxes are specially configured versions of Origin PC's Millennium and Genesis lines, which are available now. The cost of entry for a BattleBox is $2,873

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Acer Announces Aspire ZC-605 Series All-in-One for $600 MSRP ($440 Street)

Posted: 01 Oct 2013 07:45 AM PDT

Acer Aspire ZC-605 AngledA compact and affordable all-in-one

A all-in-one machine doesn't have to wield a big size display, and if you're in the market for something a bit more compact than what a 27-inch AIO or even a 23-inch AIO can offer, you may like what you see with Acer's new Aspire ZC-605. Acer's newest AIO system features a 19.5-inch HD display with a "slim, attractive" chassis and ergonomic frame that tilts from 10 to 30 degrees.

Acer describes the package as an understated look, and from what we can tell of the pics, that's a fair description. The PC maker also says this is an ideal system for first-time AIO buyers due to its "sleek and compact size, low price, and solid configuration." Acer's upfront about the fact that this rig is intended for those shopping a "basic PC for researching recipes, online shopping, and enjoying social media."

Acer Aspire ZC-605 Back

As such, Acer opted for a Intel Pentium dual-core 2127U processor, a low level chip clocked at 1.9GHz with 2MB of cache, albeit it's based on Ivy Bridge. The Aspire ZC-605 also has 4GB of DDR3 memory, 1TB hard drive, HDMI input, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, SuperMulti optical drive, a pair of front-facing speakers, and Windows 8.

The Aspire ZC-605 is available at Amazon for $440, a good chunk less than the system's $600 MSRP.

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Microsoft Touts Windows 8.1’s SkyDrive ‘Smart Files’ Feature, OCR Search

Posted: 30 Sep 2013 10:12 PM PDT

SkyDrive integration is a key part of the upcoming update

Not only is cloud storage service SkyDrive set to become an integral part of Windows with the upcoming Windows 8.1 update, but Redmond is also trying to make the whole thing smarter. To this end, the company has introduced "smart files."

A new SkyDrive feature built right into Windows 8.1, smart files are essentially placeholder files and thumbnails that make it possible for the user to interact with their entire SkyDrive without having to first download each and every file, thereby conserving both local disk space and Internet bandwidth.

One area where this feature should really shine through is when using Bing Smart Search to look for images that have text in them. By leveraging the Bing-powered OCR (optical character recognition) feature that Microsoft announced recently for SkyDrive, you will be able to "search from the desktop for the content of Camera Roll photos that have had text extracted from them" regardless of whether those photos are stored locally or not.
 
"For example, you might have taken a photo 6 months ago of the menu of your favorite restaurant, but can't remember where it's buried in your Camera Roll and want to remember the dish you had. You can simply type in the restaurant name on your desktop and Bing Smart Search will search text of your Camera Roll photos and pull up the picture of the menu with the restaurant name printed on it," Microsoft wrote in a blog post Monday.

"With the power of smart files, this will work even if your Camera Roll is marked for online-only access. The moment you open the photo, it will be instantaneously pulled from the cloud for you to view the full version."

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Acer Iconia W4 Windows 8 Tablet Spotted at Intel Event

Posted: 30 Sep 2013 09:39 PM PDT

Packs Bay Trail chip and IPS display

Despite publicly voicing its displeasure over having to compete with Microsoft in the tablet market, Acer earlier this year became the first company to launch an 8-inch Windows 8 tablet — the Iconia W3. The device itself, though, didn't exactly set the world alight. Things were so bad, in fact, that reports of a replacement started doing the rounds just a few weeks after it first became available. Turns out those reports were mostly accurate.

Called the Iconia W4, the successor to the poorly received W3 was recently spotted at a recent Intel event, with Dutch site Bouweenpc.nl even managing to shoot a short hands-on video of the device. According to the site, the W4 has an Intel Atom "Bay Trail" Z3740 chip and an IPS display, both of which are a marked improvement over the W3's dual-core Intel Atom "Cloverview" Z2760 processor and shoddy Twisted Nematic display.

Further, the 8.1-inch Iconia W4 is said to have 2GB of DDR3 memory, 32GB of storage, 5MP front camera, 2MP rear camera, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, micro-USB, microSD card reader and micro-HDMI.

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Image Credit: Bouweenpc.nl

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