MMORPG News

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• Guild Wars 2: Wintersday Events Detailed
• ArcheAge: Wishing for More Answers
• Kingdom Under Fire II: Awesome New Game Play Trailer Arrives
• General: Inferno Legends Closed Beta to Begin December 10th
• Runescape: Players & Jagex Work Together for Charity
• The Repopulation: Housing Stars in New Video
• Dungeons & Dragons Online: The Year in Review & a Sneak Peek at 2014
• Vindictus: Season 2 Episode 3 Raids
• General: G-STAR 2013: Some Long-Distance Impressions
• Elder Scrolls Online: Diving Deep into the Progression of ESO
• General: Area of Effect
• Star Wars: The Old Republic: Galactic Starfighter Early Access Begins
• Elsword: Enter the Gate of Darkness
• WildStar: Engineer and Medic Revealed

Guild Wars 2: Wintersday Events Detailed Posted: 04 Dec 2013 06:54 AM PST The Guild Wars 2 site has been updated with new information about this year's Wintersday in-game celebration. Wintersday will include new events, quests, a new jumping puzzle and more.

ArcheAge: Wishing for More Answers Posted: 02 Dec 2013 04:13 PM PST In our latest ArcheAge column, we take a look back at last week's interview with Executive Director of XL Game ArcheAge Division Yinzi Cheng and how some of the answers received left us feeling that we needed to poke a few holes in the responses. See what we mean and then head to the comments to talk it over.

Kingdom Under Fire II: Awesome New Game Play Trailer Arrives Posted: 04 Dec 2013 04:51 AM PST Blue Side and MMOG.asia, the SEA-region publisher, have released a new trailer for Kingdom Under Fire II. The video also features terrific game play action showing off both the RTS and RPG elements of the game. Check it out and let us know what you think!

General: Inferno Legends Closed Beta to Begin December 10th Posted: 04 Dec 2013 04:45 AM PST Inferno Legends gives players the opportunity to play as evil incarnate in a bid to decimate the forces of good. Changyou has announced that Inferno Legends will enter closed beta testing on December 10th. To celebrate the announcement, the team has released a new trailer. Check it out!

Runescape: Players & Jagex Work Together for Charity Posted: 04 Dec 2013 04:41 AM PST RuneScape players donated over 544 billion in-game currency which will be translated to $57479 real world dollars. In addition, players donated 7,000 bonds for another $36,359 real world dollars. Jages will donate over $90,000 Willow Foundation, SpecialEffect, Action For Kids, Games Aid, Internet Watch Foundation, HART and the DEC Philippines Typhoon Appeal.

The Repopulation: Housing Stars in New Video Posted: 03 Dec 2013 03:19 PM PST The Repopulation steam has sent out a new video that show how housing has been updated throughout the past few months. Check out the new trailer and then let us know what you think.

Dungeons & Dragons Online: The Year in Review & a Sneak Peek at 2014 Posted: 03 Dec 2013 03:14 PM PST The latest State of the Game letter has been published on the Dungeons & Dragons Online forum in which the hits and misses of 2013 are chronicled. From there, the letter looks forward to 2014 and big things in store for players and the game.

Vindictus: Season 2 Episode 3 Raids Posted: 03 Dec 2013 11:04 AM PST With Season 2, Episode 3 soon to be arriving, Nexon has partnered with MMORPG.com to bring our readers a bit of exclusive information about a pair of raids and raid bosses that players can expect to find. Read on and then leave your thoughts in the comments.

General: G-STAR 2013: Some Long-Distance Impressions Posted: 02 Dec 2013 09:54 PM PST With this year's GStar 2013 behind us, it's time to take a look back at some of the annual event's highlights in this week's Free Zone. Read on to see what shook the game world at GStar before heading to the comments.

Elder Scrolls Online: Diving Deep into the Progression of ESO Posted: 01 Dec 2013 05:54 PM PST Character progression in MMOs is one of the most important features and one that players expect a lot from. In a new video, Zenimax has revealed how character progression in Elder Scrolls Online will work. We've got our analysis to offer so keep reading before heading to the comments.

General: Area of Effect Posted: 01 Dec 2013 05:48 PM PST In our weekly comic, artist Blaz Klaric brings us his irreverent look into the foibles of the MMO worlds we love, and love to hate. Check out "Area of Effect" and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Galactic Starfighter Early Access Begins Posted: 03 Dec 2013 07:52 AM PST Subscribers to Star Wars: The Old Republic can now check into the game to try out the forthcoming Galactic Starfighters content expansion. Most prominently, Galactic Starfighters will bring aerial combat into the game.

Elsword: Enter the Gate of Darkness Posted: 02 Dec 2013 09:48 PM PST Kill3r Combo is back with another developer diary hosted by MMORPG.com. In this feature, the team reveals new information and a brand spanking new trailer from the latest Elsword update, Gate of Darkness, a "bat out of hell" overhaul of the game. Read on and then let us know what you think in the comments.

WildStar: Engineer and Medic Revealed Posted: 01 Dec 2013 05:31 PM PST Carbine Studios is on a roll today with the revelation of not just one, but TWO, new playable classes for WildStar. We've got the inside look at both the Medic and the Engineer so keep reading!

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MMOGaming News

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• Wildstar Reveals New DevSpeak Video: Medic
• Blade and Soul Chinese Open Beta: English Patch Video Guide
• Neverwinter Revealed Hunter Ranger Booster Pack

Wildstar Reveals New DevSpeak Video: Medic Posted: Wild Star finally announced the last two classes for Wlidstar- Engineer and Medic. Engineer is a tanker class and Medic is a healer. Though both of them are already delved deeply, we can only take a close look at Medic this time. Continue reading Wildstar Reveals New DevSpeak Video: Medic.

Blade and Soul Chinese Open Beta: English Patch Video Guide Posted: It's very easy to do just keep in mind. When the game patches you may need to do this patch process again. It converts basic to advance functions in the UI. Pretty much everything important you would need. Anything else the creator does at this point is icing on the cake. Continue reading Blade and Soul Chinese Open Beta: English Patch Video Guide.

Neverwinter Revealed Hunter Ranger Booster Pack Posted: To help players gain a better game experience in the upcoming Module 2: Shadowmantle expansion, Neverwinter announced the new pack which including starting weapons, a new companion, and armor. The pack will release as long as the launch date of Shadowmantle. Continue reading Neverwinter Revealed Hunter Ranger Booster Pack .

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MMORPG Reviews

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• Wildstar presents two new classes
• Winter Media packs giveaway for Eternal Saga
• Growth Packs giveaway for City of Steam: Arkadia

Wildstar presents two new classes Posted: 03 Dec 2013 08:09 AM PST Carbine Studios and NCSOFT have revealed two more classes, the Medic and the Engineer, for their upcoming MMORPG Wildstar, and have launched a new video that highlights the six classes that will be present at the launch of the game. Take a look at the video! Source of information: Carbine Studio press release. The post Wildstar presents two new classes appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

Winter Media packs giveaway for Eternal Saga Posted: 03 Dec 2013 04:02 AM PST Reality Squared Games (R2Games) is partening with FREEMMORPGlist.com and MMOReviews.com to giveaway 5000 Winter Media Packs for Eternal Saga. The game is a free to play MMORPG for Internet browsers which mixes classic RPG elements, offering different types of quest, and in-depth pet and mount systems. Pets can be used both in PvE and PvP battles […] The post Winter Media packs giveaway for Eternal Saga appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

Growth Packs giveaway for City of Steam: Arkadia Posted: 03 Dec 2013 03:18 AM PST Mechanist Games is partening with FREEMMORPGlist.com and MMOReviews.com to giveaway 1000 Growth Packs for City of Steam: Arkadia (COS Arkadia). The game is a free to play fantasy-themed MMORPG for Internet Browsers set in the Industrial Age which uses the Unity3D engine. Players will enter a steam-powered world full of clockworks and giant gears. City of […] The post Growth Packs giveaway for City of Steam: Arkadia appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

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General Gaming Article

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• HP Intros a Line of Android Tablets Starting at $150
• Humble Bundle Features Garry's Mod, Orcs Must Die! 2, and Serious Sam 3: BFE Unlockables
• Why Your Uncle's Next PC Might Be an All-in-One System
• Bankrupt OCZ Sells Assets to Toshiba for $35 Million
• IDC Shoots It Straight, Says Consumers Lack Reasons to Upgrade Older PCs
• Newegg Daily Deals: Acer 27-inch LED Monitor, PowerColor AX7870 Graphics Card, and More!

HP Intros a Line of Android Tablets Starting at $150 Posted: 03 Dec 2013 12:47 PM PST Covering all the bases We're not sure why HP's being so shy about its new line of Android tablets that are now available to buy on the company's website. There's no press release or official announcement that we know of trumpeting their arrival, but even without the usual hoopla, there are some intriguing options. There are four models in all, the first of which is an HP Slate7 Plus that sells for $150. As the name suggests, it features a 7-inch display with a 1280x800 resolution. Other specs include an Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, 1GB of DDR3 RAM, 8GB of internal storage, 802.11n Wi-Fi, microSD card slot, 0.3MP front-facing webcam, 5MP rear-facing camera, headphone/microphone combo port, micro USB port, accelerometer, eCompass, GPS, stereo speakers, 4000 mAh battery good for up to 6 hours and 30 minutes, and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Not a bad haul for the budget price. The second model is the HP Slate7 Extreme, another 7-inch tablet with the same resolution but an IPS panel and a higher price tag ($200). The higher price tag is also justified by including an upgraded Nvidia Tegra 4 A15 processor, twice as much internal storage (16GB). HDMI output, Bluetooth connectivity, and a longer running battery (10.5 hours). Next up on the pricing totem pole is the HP Slate10 HD for $300. It has a 10-inch display (also with a 1280x800 resolution), Marvell PXA986 dual-core processor (1.2GHz), 1GB DDR3, 16GB internal storage, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, micro USB port, headphone out, Beats Audio, and a 7000 mAh battery for up to 10 hours of run time. Finally, there's the HP Slate8 Pro for $330. It's similarly spec'd as the Slate7 but with an 8-inch display with 1600x1200 resolution. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Humble Bundle Features Garry's Mod, Orcs Must Die! 2, and Serious Sam 3: BFE Unlockables Posted: 03 Dec 2013 11:52 AM PST Play games and support charity at the same time Life is about the little pleasures. You know, things like ice cream on a hot summer day, cold beer at a ball game, and scoring big with the Humble Bundles. Yep, that sweet program that allows you to donate to charity (or developers) whatever amount you wish in exchange for some sweet games. The latest Humble Jumbo Bundle consists of Natural Selection 2, Sanctum 2, and Magicka with two packs of DLC, but as always, there's potentially more. For those of you new to the Humble Bundle, the way it works is you set your own price and then decide how you want to split those funds between the developers, charity, and the Humble Bundle itself (paying for bandwidth and other associated costs). If you pay more than the average, you get a few extras. As of this writing, the average is listed at $3.95. Beating that buys you the not only the games already mentioned (along with a few related soundtracks), but also Orcs Must Die! 2: Complete Pack, Garry's Mod, and Serious Sam 3: BFE, plus two more soundtracks. In addition, more games will be coming soon and you'll receive whichever ones they are by paying more than the average. If any of that interests you, head over to the Humble Bundle website and go add to your games collection! Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Why Your Uncle's Next PC Might Be an All-in-One System Posted: 03 Dec 2013 09:57 AM PST Demand for all-in-one systems is on the rise Earlier today we reported on International Data Corporation's (IDC's) analysis that overall PC shipments are on pace to decline to 10.1 percent in 2013, marking the worst decline ever recorded. IDC reasoned that consumers are finding existing PCs are able to get the job done, as opposed to cannibalization by tablets and smartphones. While that might be true, one category that seems to be doing well is all-in-one PCs. According to Digitimes Research, global AIO PC shipments will grow nearly 5 percent in 2014. There's been been a "wave of replacement demand" since Apple came out with its super thin iMacs earlier in the year, which is helping to boost demand for these types of systems. Gamers and power users usually avoid AIO systems, either because they're not powerful enough or because they typically lack easy upgrade solutions. There are a handful of models that buck both trends, but by and large, AIOs are more attractive to mainstream users. These space saving designs along with the increasing prominence of touchscreen panels could temp users to ditch their existing desktops. It's already been happening to some extent. According to Digitimes Research, AIO shipments grew 2.3 percent in 2012 and 15.8 percent in 2013. While demand is projected to subside a bit next year, AIO shipments will still account for 11.5 percent of global desktop shipments in 2014. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Bankrupt OCZ Sells Assets to Toshiba for $35 Million Posted: 03 Dec 2013 09:06 AM PST Toshiba scores big with a relatively low investment Investors weren't beating down OCZ's doors to hand the company money, or even a floatation device. Out of options, out of time, and out of cash, OCZ could do nothing but negotiate with the only company showing interest in its assets. That company is Toshiba, which hammered out a deal with OCZ to acquire all of the drive maker's assets in a chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding for $35 million. This is a steal for Toshiba, which will also provide OCZ with financing so that it can continue to operate and support its customers during the sale period. OCZ's board of directors already approved the sale, and barring an objection from the bankruptcy court, the sale is expected to close in 60 days. "Over the past year, OCZ has dealt with numerous issues which have stressed the company's capital structure and operating model, posing a challenge to achieving near term profitability. The combination of NAND flash supply constraints and credit issues have impacted our ability to satisfy the demands of our customers; this combined with increased pricing pressure in our industry have contributed to our on-going operating losses. On an operational basis, we completed a complex investigation, several restructurings and a multi-year restatement that added significantly to our working capital requirements," stated Ralph Schmitt, CEO of OCZ. "We have been working diligently on this partnership with Toshiba and we believe that this is the best outcome under our current corporate conditions." Perhaps the biggest gain for Toshiba is Indilinx. OCZ paid $32 million in common stock for the SSD controller maker two years ago and has been using that acquisition to pump out controllers for its own products as well as competitors' SSDs. Meanwhile, Toshiba already operates a strong NAND flash memory business. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

IDC Shoots It Straight, Says Consumers Lack Reasons to Upgrade Older PCs Posted: 03 Dec 2013 08:37 AM PST Market research firm predicts 10 percent market shrinkage If industry analysts don't start saying nice things about PCs, we may start to develop a complex. We jest, of course -- this is Maximum PC, not Maximum Feelings -- and we're confident that PCs will be around for a long, long time, but what's unknown is when mainstream users will see the need to upgrade again. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), PC shipments continue to decline because consumers are getting by just fine with their older machines. "Perhaps the chief concern for future PC demand is a lack of reasons to replace an older system," said Jay Chou, Senior Research Analyst, Worldwide Quarterly PC Trackers at IDC. "While IDC research finds that the PC still remains the primary computing device – for example, PCs are used more hours per day than tablets or phones – PC usage is nonetheless declining each year as more devices become available. And despite industry efforts, PC usage has not moved significantly beyond consumption and productivity tasks to differentiate PCs from other devices. As a result, PC lifespans continue to increase, thereby limiting market growth." It's an interesting analysis that deviates from the typical, "OMG, PCs are dead, everyone wants a tablet or smartphone!!" Mobile handheld devices are hot, no doubt, but when it come down to it, traditional PCs are the real workhorses that are still used the most, according to IDC's data. At the same time, IDC predicts the market will contract 10.1 percent by the end of the year, representing the most severe decline ever. In 2014, IDC sees the market dipping another 3.8 percent before turning slightly positive in the longer term. When the dust settles, PC shipments will hover a little over 300 million units, just ahead of 2008 volumes. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Newegg Daily Deals: Acer 27-inch LED Monitor, PowerColor AX7870 Graphics Card, and More! Posted: 03 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST Top Deal: Dirty online cheaters can ruin your night when you only have a limited amount of time to game, but did you really need to punch your monitor in a fit of rage? In the worlds of Ron Burgundy, "Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean that really got out of hand fast!" Oh well, what's done is done. Turning a negative into a positive is today's top deal for an Acer S275HL bmii Black 27-inch LED Monitor for $190 with free shipping (normally $400 - use coupon code: [BFLGJLMNQT75]). It has an In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel, 100,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2 x HDMI and 1 x D-Sub connectivity, and built-in speakers when you're in a pinch for audio. Other Deals: PowerColor AX7870 2GBD5-M2DH Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card for $160 with free shipping (normally $190; additional $30 Mail-in rebate) Intel 335 Series Jay Crest SSDSC2CT240A4K5 2.5-inch 240GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) for $180 with free shipping Rosewill Throne-Window-A Black Gaming ATX Full Tower Computer Case for $140 with free shipping (normally $170; additional $30 Mail-in rebate) Rosewill Xtreme Series RX850-S-B 850W Continuous Power Supply for $80 with free shipping (normally $150; additional $20 Mail-in rebate)

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