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World of Warcraft: War Crimes & Crash Courses

Posted: 31 May 2014 07:54 PM PDT

War Crimes & Crash Courses

This week we look at the latest Warcraft novel, War Crimes. We also check out the new crash course videos and welcome a brief Valor Point buff!

General: The Top 5 Casual MMORPGs

Posted: 31 May 2014 07:44 PM PDT

The Top 5 Casual MMORPGs

With so many options out there for an MMO to play, there is something for everybody. Whether you're looking for an epic fantasy adventure, alternate history, sci-fi conquests, or maybe even a real-life simulator, you can surely find and MMO to satiate your unique hunger. Not everyone is a seasoned MMO veteran however. This is our list of the top 5 best casual MMOs on the market right now and each of these would be great choices for anyone looking for a more casual MMO gaming experience.

General: This Week's Live Stream Schedule

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 05:55 AM PDT

This Week

We've posted the week's upcoming live stream schedule so that you can make plans to join in on the fun. Check it out and mark your calendar!

General: Webzen & gPotato Unify Games in New Portal

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 05:46 AM PDT

Webzen & gPotato Unify Games in New Portal

Webzen, gPotato EU and gPotato have combined forces to launch a brand new gaming portal that features games including Age of Wulin, Continent of the Ninth Seal, MU Online and MU Rebirth, Flyff, Terra Militaris and Rappelz. Anyone with an account at any of the three sites can now log in and play at Webzen.com, the official portal.

General: Awakening of Heroes Features Unusual Cast

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 05:42 AM PDT

Awakening of Heroes Features Unusual Cast

A new MOBA is imminently set to hit the game scene with the introduction of Awakening of Heroes. While in many ways a standard MOBA, COFA Games has a unique twist in the types of characters that players will encounter.

The Repopulation: Alpha Testing Report & Regular Monthly Update Released

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 05:37 AM PDT

Alpha Testing Report & Regular Monthly Update Released

The Repopulation has released its latest monthly update, a big one this month due to the commencement of the game's first alpha phase. In addition, the team has introduced several new features to The Repopulation including an Ability Enhancement system, User Created Waypoints, Trade Skill Interface Improvements and many more.

Dragon's Prophet: Creation Festival Commemorates One-Year Anniversary

Posted: 31 May 2014 11:38 PM PDT

Creation Festival Commemorates One-Year Anniversary

Free to play fantasy MMO Dragon's Prophet this week celebrates its one-year anniversary with the Creation Festival, featuring the trickster Pinata messenger, new games and quests. Developer Runewalker also announces new shop items, an increased drop rate, and login rewards.

General: Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX Coming This Year

Posted: 31 May 2014 11:49 PM PDT

Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX Coming This Year

Kingdom Hearts fans' hearts are aflutter with the news that Final Mix versions of Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep are coming to North America. Dubbed Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX, the PS3 package includes remastered battles and cinematics Re:coded.

Pathfinder Online: Update #79: Kickstarter Rewards, Land Rush, Crafting

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 12:05 AM PDT

Update #79: Kickstarter Rewards, Land Rush, Crafting

Developer Goblinworks' reminded Pathfinder Online backers this week of what they need to do in order to receive their physical rewards and featured new information about Guild Land Rush and crafting.

City of Steam: Cross-Server PvP Wrap-Up and Crafting System Overhaul

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 12:22 AM PDT

Cross-Server PvP Wrap-Up and Crafting System Overhaul

Troubled steampunk MMO City of Steam continues to strive for improvement and recently announced the successful completion of its first round of cross-server PvP. Developer Mechanist Games also revealed details of its latest update which will address issues with the crafting system as well as introduce a new form of in-game currency.

Shards Online: Update #7: Battle of the Backers, Forums Open

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 12:33 AM PDT

Update #7: Battle of the Backers, Forums Open

Citadel Studios attempted something unusual on Kickstarter recently by pitting backers pulled from the Twitch channel against one another in a fight for extra rewards. They've also announced the opening of their official Shards Online forums.

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MMOGaming News

MMOGaming News

WoW: Character Viewer Updated With Female Gnome & Male Tauren!

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WoW: Character Viewer Updated With Female Gnome & Male Tauren!


Blizzard has updated their viewer on the official website, with two of the revised character models, that are coming in Warlords of Draenor. Here are the improved Tauren Male and Gnome Female models.

Cabal 2 Online First Look

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Cabal 2 Online First Look


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WoW: +100% Bonus Valor Buff!

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WoW: +100% Bonus Valor Buff!


Diablo's community buff was very well received by the community, so they decided to enable a similar buff in World of Warcraft too. This buff will grant you +100% Bonus Valor in World of Warcraft. This is a limited-time buff for all characters.

The Storm MMO Show Episode 25 "Week 6/1/2014"

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The Storm MMO Show Episode 25


This week is far better for news. And I have some nice sites to watch. And big time eye candy for the YouTube to watch. Let's get right into it.
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MMORPG Reviews

MMORPG Reviews

Brick-Force: Season 4 Announced

Posted: 28 May 2014 09:31 AM PDT

Infernum has just announced the next season for Brick-Force, scheduled for release on June 5. This update will take players into America’s Wild West. After traveling the outer space and visiting the middle ages in Season 2 and 3 respectively, Brick-Force players are now called upon to polish their Colts and dust off their Stetson […]

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General Gaming Article

Rumor: Intel to Showcase Broadwell-powered Device at Computex

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 07:55 PM PDT

Intel Broadwell

Broadwell is the next "tick" in Intel's "tick-tock" chip release cadence

Around a fortnight back, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich all but ruled out the possibility of the company's next-generation Broadwell processors shipping in time for the back-to-school season, saying that the first devices built around the 14nm die shrink of Intel's Haswell microarchitecture were more likely to be available sometime around the holidays. In the meantime, you can look forward to Intel demoing a 2-in-1 device prototype powered by a 5th generation Core processor.

Per an IDG News Service report, citing unnamed sources familiar with the chip maker's plans, Intel is going to show off a Broadwell-powered 2-in-1 device at the upcoming Computex trade show (June 3-7) in Taipei. Reportedly codenamed "Llama Mountain," the rumored laptop-tablet hybrid is said to be really thin. As for the other details, you'll have to wait until Computex gets underway.

All we know about Broadwell at this stage is that, apart from delivering better CPU and GPU performance over its 22nm predecessor,  it's expected to be 30 percent more power efficient.

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Gigabyte U21MD is an Ultrabook, Tablet and Desktop Rolled Into One

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 05:22 PM PDT

Gigabyte U21MD When Docked

The 3-in-one comes with a docking station for desktop mode

Gigabyte is adding a new 11.6-inch convertible laptop to its U-series ultrabook line, the company said Thursday. Powered by a 4th generation Intel Core i5 processor, the U21MD, as the upcoming device is called, sports a capacitive multitouch panel capable of being rotated 180 degrees.

When you first look at the U21MD, "new" is hardly the word that springs to mind, given its striking resemblance to the company's U2142 two-in-one ultrabook. The U21MD is essentially the U2142, but with a Haswell processor instead of an Ivy Bridge part. Also, unlike its predecessor, the new U21MD is not just limited to doubling as a tablet. Thanks to its D21 docking station, the 0.78-inches thick, 3-lbs heavy ultrabook can also be used as a desktop PC.  

"To turn the U21MD into a desktop, simply slot the laptop into the docking station(D21) and connect peripheral devices, including a monitor, keyboard and mouse," the Taiwanese PC vendor said in a press release Thursday. "You won't need to plug and unplug I/O ports repeatedly anymore! The D21 also provides excellent connectivity options such as HDMI, USB, and internet. Plug it in the D21, and enjoy your personal multimedia center."

The 3-in-one U21MD packs a Core i5-4200U 1.6-2.6GHz CPU, 1366x768 LCD, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1.5TB storage (512GB mSATA SSD plus 1TB HDD), 1.3MP camera, 802.11b/g/n,  Bluetooth V4.0 + LE and 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet. Other specs include two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports,  HDMI-out, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out, SD card reader, SIM card slot, and last but not the least, the all-important DC-in Jack Docking port.

The D21 docking station comes with two USB 2.0 ports, three USB 3.0 ports, HDMI1.4a, RJ45, Mic-in, Headphone-out and docking connector. Further, the dock also packs 30mm speaker drivers.

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MMO Updates

MMO Updates

Make My MMO: May 25 - June 1

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT

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Make My MMO
This week in MMO crowdfunding news, we heard from Pathfinder devs on crafting as well as Guns of Icarus devs on how they managed to pull off two successful Kickstarter campaigns. EVE Online fans paid nearly $100k to Kickstart an internet spaceship history book, and Elite: Dangerous began its premium beta phase while fellow space sim sandbox Star Citizen delayed its dogfighting module release.

Finally, indie sandbox Trials of Ascension, fresh off its successful $40k crowdfunding campaign, announced a raffle that includes a demo pass, a Skype convo with the devs, and a free item from the ToA store.

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    One Shots: Mount up!

    Posted: 01 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT

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    Whether it's a real-world or fantasy version, we apparently can't resist showing off a sweet, sweet ride. This week's edition of One Shots is dedicated to all of your spiffy-looking mounts and the paint jobs that you had done to them while they were asleep.

    The first one comes from The Lurker, who might become one with his horse in EverQuest II: "Arriving at the magical teleportation spires in the Commonlands. Stepping into the magical wortex will dissolve even a Deathknight and restructure him in a distant land. Is it really safe? If I ride into it on my horse, will we arrive as a centaur? And must I then join the Centaur Herds in the Thundering Steppes? Is that how they came to be?"

    Get the picture in full Technicolor as well as several additional ones -- at no extra charge! -- all after the break.

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      The Daily Grind: Do MMOs make you feel old?

      Posted: 01 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT

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      I did my due diligence and tried WildStar this weekend. I pretty much knew the game wasn't for me prior to logging in, but given my job and given a press account, yeah. I needed to test that hypothesis.

      I don't know if I'm just getting old or what, but the kindest thing I can say about WildStar is that it's over-caffeinated. I mean, come on. When an NPC looks at you and screams "HOLY SH*T, YOU LEVELED UP!" while virtual sci-fi confetti explodes all over your screen, it sets a certain tone.

      What about you, Massively readers? Do any particular MMOs make you feel old? Also, my lawn. Off it.

      Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!

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        Hyperspace Beacon: Beating the system in the new SWTOR event

        Posted: 31 May 2014 06:00 PM PDT

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        Hyperspace Beacon: Beating the system in the new SWTOR event
        ​I'm not a huge fan of gambling in general. "The house always wins" isn't a motto, it's the truth. But if you have fun while you're doing it, then it's fine that the house wins. However, I don't have fun playing most gambling games, especially the overly simplistic ones like slot machines. Some gambling establishments will claim to have the loosest slots in the business, but I can tell you that the slot machines in Club Vertigo and the Star Cluster Casino are not that loose. But there is a best way to play the game.

        On June 10th, Star Wars: The Old Republic launches Update 2.8: Spoils of War, and the casino event called the Festival of Splendor along with most of the patch already resides on the public test server. Over the last week or so, Voidmynx (a.k.a Laura Williams from Gamebreaker's The Republic and HSB Sci-Fi MMO Show) and I have tried multiple methods to beat the slots. And I believe we've found a decent one.

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          City of Steam preparing to overhaul crafting

          Posted: 31 May 2014 04:00 PM PDT

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          City of Steam is, well, full steam ahead for its upcoming 2.6.1 patch. Mechanist Games said that the big focus of the patch will be an overhaul to the crafting system to make it easier to understand. The studio will be converting catalysts into a "valuable" substitute and will replace the Spiremarks currency with Bound Electrum when the update lands.

          Currently, the game has finished its first cross-server PvP bout and is challenging its playerbase to the aptly named Tower of Peril dungeon.

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