MMORPG News

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• Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Latest Newsletter Talks Player-Driven Story & Customization
• World of Warships: First "Making Of" Video Centers on Production
• General: Game On #44 WildStar Name Reservations & Launch Preparations
• ArcheAge: Announcements, Experiences & Thoughts on PvP
• Shadowrun Online: Big Update Incoming June 4th
• General: This Week's Live Stream Schedule
• Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel: Narrated Gameplay Walkthrough Video Released
• General: Duty of Sentinel Becomes Sentinel Heroes
• Black Gold Online: Creating a World of Conflict
• Heroes & Generals: Weapons Fans Rejoice in New Update
• Darkfall: Unholy Wars: Inventories Rolled Back After Market Exploit Hits
• General: Final Fantasy III To Hit Steam Later Today
• WildStar: Something For Everyone Trailer Released
• General: The Changing Impact of Servers on Communities
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Enhanced Version of W2: Assassins of Kings for Linux
• Dark Souls II: Hidetaka Miyazaki Announced as President of From Software
• Gauntlet: Digital DC Comic Included in Pre-Order
• Dragon Age: Inquisition: The History of the Grey Wardens
• Guild Wars 2: Awesome Design

Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Latest Newsletter Talks Player-Driven Story & Customization Posted: 27 May 2014 07:41 AM PDT The latest Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade newsletter has been released. In it, Game Designer Michael Chan talks about how players will influence the story and about the extensive customization players can expect.

World of Warships: First "Making Of" Video Centers on Production Posted: 27 May 2014 07:28 AM PDT Wargaming has started a new video developer diary series for World of Warships that will focus on the game's features and development. In the first video, the team discusses the production of WoWS and gives potential players an introduction to the game.

General: Game On #44 WildStar Name Reservations & Launch Preparations Posted: 27 May 2014 07:10 AM PDT Welcome to another episode of Game On with MMORPG.com. This week Jessica is joined by Tzufit from the Justice Points podcast and Moxie & Moonshine WildStar blog. We're talking about the troubles with WildStar's name reservation process, WoW's new Night Elf model, the Wizards of the Coast lawsuit against Cryptozoic's Hex MMOTCG, SOE's interesting marketing tactics for H1Z1, and of course looking forward to WildStar's launch in a mere two weeks.

ArcheAge: Announcements, Experiences & Thoughts on PvP Posted: 26 May 2014 03:31 PM PDT Today is the day for more ArcheAge goodness. In my last column I discussed all the different forms of transportation and my encounters with them. This time around we're going to take a moment to talk about my latest experiences with ArcheAge, some announcements, and PvP as much as I understand!

Shadowrun Online: Big Update Incoming June 4th Posted: 27 May 2014 06:47 AM PDT The Shadowrun Online team has announced a big update that will arrive on June 4th. The update will feature new missions, random monster spawns, bug fixes, feature enhancements and much more. In addition, the team will be on hand via Google Hangouts on June 4th to show off some of the new content.

General: This Week's Live Stream Schedule Posted: 27 May 2014 06:29 AM PDT We've published our latest MMORPG.com live stream schedule to give our readers ample time to prepare to join in on the fun with their favorite streamer. Check out the schedule and join us in the MMORPG.com Live Stream Channel.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel: Narrated Gameplay Walkthrough Video Released Posted: 27 May 2014 06:22 AM PDT 2k and Gearbox have released a new narrated gameplay walkthrough video for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. The new video is based on the team's recent PAX East presentation and gives players a terrific look at cooperative game play. See what you think and let us know in the comments.

General: Duty of Sentinel Becomes Sentinel Heroes Posted: 27 May 2014 06:09 AM PDT Fans of Duty of Sentinel will be interested to note that the forthcoming strategic RPG will be changing its name and henceforth will be known as Sentinel Heroes. During the recently held closed beta, the team took player input to heart and implemented tons of improvements as well as implemented new features that players coming into the game will enjoy.

Black Gold Online: Creating a World of Conflict Posted: 27 May 2014 06:05 AM PDT The Black Gold Online team has updated the official site with a new developer diary that details the guild on guild action that players can expect in the upcoming steampunk title. According to the diary, the team is seeking to create a world in conflict where every group, large or small, is out to hold onto its piece of the map.

Heroes & Generals: Weapons Fans Rejoice in New Update Posted: 27 May 2014 05:49 AM PDT Heroes & Generals players will be happy to hear that the latest update to the game is focused squarely on weapons. The patch includes new weapons, weapons upgrades and captured enemy weapons among the usual bug fixes and feature enhancements. To show what has arrived, the dev team has released a new video.

Darkfall: Unholy Wars: Inventories Rolled Back After Market Exploit Hits Posted: 27 May 2014 05:20 AM PDT Aventurine Studios has posted a notice that a community-discovered Market exploit was discovered last Friday in Darkfall: Unholy Wars. After learning of the exploit, Aventurine disabled the Market and is in the process of permanently banning players taking advantage of the situation. In addition, and in the interest of fairness, Aventurine also has rolled back all inventories to Thursday.

General: Final Fantasy III To Hit Steam Later Today Posted: 27 May 2014 05:15 AM PDT Fans of the Final Fantasy series will be pleased to learn that Final Fantasy III will be arriving on Steam later today. According to the game's Steam page, FFIII has been optimized for PC with enhanced graphics, story sequences and newly-added Steam achievements. The cost has yet to be published to be sure to head to the Final Fantasy III Steam page in a few hours to find out.

WildStar: Something For Everyone Trailer Released Posted: 27 May 2014 05:08 AM PDT Carbine Studios has released a brand new trailer for WildStar called "Something for Everyone". The video gives a fantastic look at the wide variety of features that players can expect to find in the game. Check it out and let us know what you think!

General: The Changing Impact of Servers on Communities Posted: 24 May 2014 05:58 PM PDT Servers. Some might think about them in purely utilitarian terms, but for others, servers conjure up all sorts of notions. With megaserver technology becoming somewhat more common in newer titles and even in older games undergoing some revamps, the idea of what a server is and what that means to a player is shifting. Yet things are changing on both ends, with larger environments and smaller ones taking hold in the genre. What might this mean for communities?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Enhanced Version of W2: Assassins of Kings for Linux Posted: 26 May 2014 09:46 AM PDT The Witcher franchise has an interesting bit of info this week: The Witcher: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is now available on Linux. The version contains all previously-released updates and content and is available on Steam.

Dark Souls II: Hidetaka Miyazaki Announced as President of From Software Posted: 26 May 2014 09:43 AM PDT Dark Souls is arguably one of the most hard-core RPGs in history, and because of its success, its creator Hidetaka Miyazaki has been promoted to president of its developer, From Software. The company was recently purchased by publisher Kadokawa with an interest in developing games for Western markets.

Gauntlet: Digital DC Comic Included in Pre-Order Posted: 26 May 2014 09:42 AM PDT Next up, Gauntlet fans will be happy to hear that they'll be receiving a digital DC comic along with their pre-order of the Gauntlet reboot. Launching September 3 on Linux and Windows for $19.99, the game will come (for pre-orders) with Gauntlet: Darkness Calls from DC Entertainment. Steam pre-order also receive a special helm called Reaper's Visage and a double-headed axe called Azkog the Demon Slayer.

Dragon Age: Inquisition: The History of the Grey Wardens Posted: 26 May 2014 09:40 AM PDT First up, the Dragon Age 3: Inquisition website elucidates the history of the Grey Wardens and their perennial nemeses, the darkspawn. Blog posts dig into this as well as the backstory of the Fortress of Adamant.

Guild Wars 2: Awesome Design Posted: 24 May 2014 05:43 PM PDT The epic battles, amazing visuals, and compelling story all make Guild Wars 2 so much fun. ArenaNet did such a great job designing this MMO, but the real beauty of it didn't hit me till earlier last week. Guild Wars 2 is the only game that's designed in a way that I can not only get some of my friends to play, but also some of my family as well. I finally have a game that I can play with everyone that I care about at the same time!

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General Gaming Article

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• U.S. Government Requests Leniency for LulzSec Hacker Turned Informant
• Gigabyte, Asus Ramp Up Efforts to Steal Gaming Laptop Share from MSI
• Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Reportedly in Talks to Buy Los Angeles Clippers
• Newegg Daily Deals: PNY XLR8 Pro 120GB SSD, Asus Maximus VI Hero Motherboard, and More!
• HP Launches $99 Quad-Core Android Tablet in U.S.
• Chrome OS to Get Document Scanning Support

U.S. Government Requests Leniency for LulzSec Hacker Turned Informant Posted: 26 May 2014 08:40 AM PDT LulzSec hacker known as "Sabu" could be a free man this week If the attorneys for the U.S. government get their wish, LulzSec hacker Hector Xavier Monsegur, better known as "Sabu," will not be sentenced any additional time behind bars and become a free man on Tuesday. His sentencing is scheduled for tomorrow, May 27, but thanks to his "extremely valuable and productive" time spent as an informant, Sabu may have saved himself from a lengthy prison sentence. Citing a memo filed in a U.S. District Court this week, CNET says government attorneys are recommending a sentence of time served. Sabu spent seven months in jail in 2012 after he made unauthorized online posts, which violated his plea bargain. Should the recommendation of time served be ignored, Sabu could be sentenced up to 26 years. Sabu previously pleaded guilty to several charges, including hacking, credit card fraud, and identity theft in 2011. After being picked up by the FBI, Sabu turned into an informant against LulzSec, sometimes even working overnight communicating with other LulzSec members. His efforts led to the arrest and conviction of eight "major co-conspirators." That includes Hammond, a person the FBI identified as the top cybercriminal in the world. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Gigabyte, Asus Ramp Up Efforts to Steal Gaming Laptop Share from MSI Posted: 26 May 2014 07:39 AM PDT Top tier motherboard makers turn their attention to gaming laptop market It hasn't been all that long since gaming laptops came down in price to pedestrian levels. Combine that with the fact that mobile is trendy right now and it's not hard to see why so many companies are interested in competing in the gaming laptop category. MSI has been making a name for itself with affordable (and well specified) models the past few years, but lest the company think about resting on its laurels, Asus and Gigabyte have decided to go gunning for MSI in the gaming laptop space. MSI has been doing well selling gaming notebooks, and according to what news and rumor site Digitimes is hearing from "industry observers," rivals Asus and Gigabyte have taken notice. All three already compete in the motherboard space, and following Computex, things will heat up in the laptop market. Gigabyte has already launched its first laptop under the Auros gaming brand it created earlier this year. It's been selling better than the company expected in the U.S. Come Computex, Gigabyte plans to launch a second generation version of its popular X7 laptop. Meanwhile, Asus will continue to promote its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand. Expect to see new and aggressively priced notebook models in the near future. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Reportedly in Talks to Buy Los Angeles Clippers Posted: 26 May 2014 07:18 AM PDT Steve Ballmer's next chapter may be written on an NBA basketball court After stepping down as CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer has all the time (and all the money) in the world. What will he do with it all? Perhaps buy an NBA basketball team. Word on the web is that Steve Ballmer met with Shelly Sterling, estranged wife of Donald Sterling, to discuss buying the Los Angeles Clippers. Ballmer is one of several major figures and/or celebrities said to be interested in owning the Clippers. In a surprise turn of events, Donald Sterling reportedly surrendered control of the Clippers to Shelly so that she could negotiate a sale of the team. Donald was recently banned from attending all NBA events and essentially ousted from the league after a recording of him making racist remarks went public. Ballmer's net worth is an estimated $20 billion. According to TMZ, although Ballmer has stated he would keep the team in L.A. if he bought it, there's fear that he would move it to Seattle, former home of the Sonics. However, such decisions wouldn't be Ballmer's alone -- the league would have to vote on and approve such a move. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Newegg Daily Deals: PNY XLR8 Pro 120GB SSD, Asus Maximus VI Hero Motherboard, and More! Posted: 26 May 2014 06:31 AM PDT Top Deal: If Sammy Hagar owns a PC, do you think he's piddling along with a mechanical hard drive? Not a chance! For you youngsters out there saying "Who?," the dude wrote a hit song about not being able to drive 55MPH, so you know these days he's rocking a solid state drive. You should be too, and you can do it without a rock star's salary. Have a look at today's top deal for a PNY XLR8 Pro 120GB Solid State Drive for $70 with free shipping (normally $130; additional $10 mail-in-rebate). This 2.5-inch drive puts the pedal to the medal and reads data at up to 550MB/s and writes data at up to 520MB/s. Other Deals: Asus VE278Q Black 27-inch 1920x1080 2ms LED Backlight LCD Monitor w/Speakers for $220 with free shipping (normally $240 - use coupon code: [EMCPEHG28]) Asus Maximus VI Hero LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard for $180 with free shipping (normally $200 - use coupon code: [EMCPEHG32]) G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2x4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory for $72 with free shipping (normally $80 - use coupon code: [EMCPEHG48]) G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory for $140 with free shipping (normally $155 - use coupon code: [EMCPEHG34])

HP Launches $99 Quad-Core Android Tablet in U.S. Posted: 25 May 2014 11:43 PM PDT HP 7 Plus has been available in Europe for some time now Hewlett-Packard entered the media tablet race in mid-2011, at a time when almost every upcoming tablet was labeled a potential iPad killer. Both the $500 webOS-based TouchPad and the $1.2 billion Palm acquisition that made it possible in the first place turned out to be patent disasters. If the company has learned anything from the whole fiasco, it's perhaps the fact that people really love a good $99 tablet. Late last year, the company launched a quartet of affordable Android tablets priced between $150 and $300. Now, the company has gone one better with the launch of a $99 tablet called the HP 7 Plus. The HP 7 Plus packs a 7-inch IPS display (1,024 x 600), Allwinner A31 quad-core 1Ghz processor, 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 8 GB (eMMC) internal storage, 802.11b/g/n, and a 2,800mAh lithium-polymer battery (with up to 330 minutes battery life). The ports on this Jellybean-running 7-incher include one micro USB 2.0, a micro SD (expandable up to 32 GB), an integrated microphone and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The tablet is currently listed as being "out of stock" over at HP's online store. Follow Pulkit on Google+

Chrome OS to Get Document Scanning Support Posted: 25 May 2014 09:58 PM PDT Will let web apps scan documents Chromebooks didn't exactly take the world by storm when they first hit the market. Far from being an instant hit, they were widely panned for their limited functionality. They have clearly come a long way since then, though. The over 2 million Chromebooks that were shipped in 2013 are a testament to how much Chrome OS has matured since its early days, when it was probably nothing more than an overhyped browser. Now, the cloud-based OS is all set to tick another key box: document scanning support. "Basic document scanning in ChromeOS is going through the process of an API proposal," wrote Chromium evangelist François Beaufort in a Google Plus post Friday. "It means it's getting closer and that the Chromium team loves to experiment wherever it can." The feature will tap into the Chome OS Lorgnette scanning API to detect USB- and LAN-attached scanners, acquire single-page scans, and posit the scanned images in the default download location. According to one description of the upcoming document scanning feature, it "can be extended to use native document acquisition APIs on other platforms." Follow Pulkit on Google+

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