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Destiny: Alpha Story Told in Stats

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 04:48 PM PDT

Alpha Story Told in Stats

Bungie has released some interesting stats from the first few days of the Destiny alpha. They're fun numbers that show a game that is pretty hot right now. See what you think!

SMITE: Ra'merica Skin to Benefit the American Red Cross

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 03:48 PM PDT

Ra

A brand new skin is available for the SMITE god "Ra". Called "Ra'merica", the new skin features a red, white and blue motif and $2.00 of every purchase will be donated to the American Red Cross. Check out the video below to get a look at the Ra'merica skin.

Warframe: Operation Breeding Grounds Goes Live

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 03:44 PM PDT

Operation Breeding Grounds Goes Live

Warframe players have a new operation to check out that will lead to some awesome content and a fantastic machete as a reward. Called "Operation Breeding Grounds", players visit enemy ships to destroy several hives. Operation Breeding Grounds is scheduled to last from now through June 26th.

Marvel Heroes: Silver Surfer Joins Up

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 02:48 PM PDT

Silver Surfer Joins Up

Marvel Heroes 2015 has had the thirty fifth hero join the game with the addition of Silver Surfer. Players will be have the classic costume available as well as one immortalized in "Planet Hulk comic, Incredible Hulk #95 Vol. 2 (July 2006)."

General: Make Friends & Influence People in MMOs

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 02:17 PM PDT

Make Friends & Influence People in MMOs

Every game developer loves to talk about putting social into games. Usually this amounts to some token integration with Facebook (shudder) or Twitter from inside the game, or looking for group systems. But to me, what I've been describing in my last two articles as the decline of socialization, really means the loss of ability to form friendships. Friendship means meeting new people in-game, and refers to the surprisingly strong bonds you can form with people inside online games.

Black Gold Online: Landstrider Gift Pack Giveaway!

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 01:52 PM PDT

Landstrider Gift Pack Giveaway!

MMORPG.com has been given special gift codes for Black Gold Online! These gift codes will give you the Landstrider gift pack which features many cool in game items! Get your gift key now while supplies last!

General: That Wizard Came From the Moon

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 05:23 PM PDT

That Wizard Came From the Moon

Every Friday, we break down the week's biggest news in the world of roleplaying games and serve it up fresh, all in one place. This week we have our Lion of Lannister meeting Moon Wizards in Destiny, the forty endings of Bioware's Dragon Age: Inquisition culled down to "only a few," and Elite: Dangerous putting Star Citizen to shame. Read on for that and much more!

WildStar: Review in Progress #2

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 05:15 PM PDT

Review in Progress #2

At over 40 hours played, I'm sitting at level 25 (almost 26). I've completed the game's first Adventure, first Dungeon, and partaken in a few rounds of Walatiki Temple PVP. I'm crafting a ton of weapons for Rob and myself via the Weaponsmith trade, rounding out my Tanking and DPS builds, and I'm getting warier and warier about entering the first contested PVP zone around level 30. But the main takeaway? I'm having fun.

Landmark: Dipping Into Water and Caves

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 05:09 PM PDT

Dipping Into Water and Caves

On the Monday before E3 Landmark launched a patch that added in swimming and caves to the game. While at E3 I had a chance to catch up with Omeed Dariani, Brand Strategist for the EverQuest franchise, and find out what has been going on recently in the world of Landmark.

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MMOGaming News


ArcheAge – Trion to launch game later this year with Update 1.2

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ArcheAge – Trion to launch game later this year with Update 1.2


Patch 1.2 introduces a host of exciting improvements on its own, including increased experience per Labor Point spent, a searchable crafting folio that works with recipe or ingredient names, significantly reduced (from Patch 1.0) glider turbulence on the high sea, and the ability to earn experience from crafting with maxed-out professions and participating in PvP during a war.

Everquest Landmark Explorer Pack Giveaway!

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Everquest Landmark Explorer Pack Giveaway!


Today I have a giveaway for all of you thanks to our partners at Gamehaunt.com! We are giving away two Explorer Founders Packs for Everquest Landmark and its really easy to enter!

Top 5 Intriguing Sandbox MMOS You Can't Miss

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Top 5 Intriguing Sandbox MMOS You Can't Miss


Hello mmositers,today i will present you my Favorite Sandbox mmos.Sandbox mmos offers more than typical mmos,beside the PVP and PVE in sandbox mmos offers more Freedom,Creativity.We are able to make something and show it off to thousand of players worldwide.Archeage is a great Cry Engine 3 Sandbox mmorpg,the open world housing sets a new standard for alll mmos.Black Desert the first Action Sandbox combination,we all can't wait to try the game.

MMORPG Reviews

MMORPG Reviews


Exclusive First Look at HEX: Shards of Fate with Gameplay Commentary

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 05:23 AM PDT

We've lately dedicated a bit of our time to check out HEX: Shards of Fate, the brand-new card collecting MMO from Hex Entertainment/ Cryptozoic Entertainment, which currently is in closed beta testing. This fantasy-based trading card title pits players against each other in one-on-one duels and is pretty involved and complex. It features some one-of-a-kind […]

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Yellow Cruiser Pack Giveaway for Black Gold Online

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 04:57 AM PDT

Black Gold Online today starts into open beta testing and in case you're considering giving it a try, you definitely shouldn't miss this great giveaway we're having for you. It's your opportunity to obtain a Yellow Cruiser Pack that will give you a head start in the game between June 20 and July 20. Each […]

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The top 10 free-to-play browser games of June 2014

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 02:17 AM PDT

We thought today was the right time to present our exclusive selection of the 10 best free-to-play browser games in June 2014. In comparison to last month, some quite tremendous changes have taken place, with a total of three new addtions to our ranking, which is true for United Eleven, King’s Fable and Drakensang Online. The latter […]

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General Gaming Article


Ubisoft Gives Reason for Disabled Settings in PC Version of Watch Dogs

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 05:36 PM PDT

Watch DogsDisabled visual enhancements found in the game's code

The PC version of Watch Dogs has caused quite a bit of frustration for PC gamers since its release back in May. The game's launch was hampered by Uplay issues, Ubisoft's digital distribution platform, and overall performance issues. But the latest controversy has caused Ubisoft to respond to the discovery of deactivated settings for the PC version of Watch Dogs.

Modders recently discovered that high-end graphical effects had been deactivated for the PC retail version with NeoGaf user Jibbed documenting the discovery.  References were found in the code that suggested the settings and animations were meant for an "E3" mode when the game had been shown at the conference. Meanwhile, the discovery of the deactivated effects in the game's code prompted a modder with the handle TheWorse to release a mod that activates the visual enhancements 

Speculation on Ubisoft's reasons for disabling the graphical effects had prompted the developer to respond on its official website that reads, "The dev team is completely dedicated to getting the most out of each platform, so the notion that we would actively downgrade quality is contrary to everything we've set out to achieve. We test and optimize our games for each platform on which they're released, striving for the best possible quality." 

Admitting to the existence of the disabled settings in Watch Dogs, which broke into Raptr's "most-played games on PC" list for the month of May,  Ubisoft continued, "The PC version does indeed contain some old, unused render settings that were deactivated for a variety of reasons, including possible impacts on visual fidelity, stability, performance and overall gameplay quality. Modders are usually creative and passionate players, and while we appreciate their enthusiasm, the mod in question (which uses those old settings) subjectively enhances the game's visual fidelity in certain situations but also can have various negative impacts. Those could range from performance issues, to difficulty in reading the environment in order to appreciate the gameplay, to potentially making the game less enjoyable or even unstable."

In light of its admittance, will Ubisoft release a patch, or multiple patches, to enable the visual enhancements or will it be up to the modding community to pick up where they left off?

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No BS Podcast #226: In-depth Interview with AMD Graphics Guru Richard Huddy

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 04:06 PM PDT

richard huddy interviewAMD exec doubles down on assertion that Nvidia Gameworks presents a threat to PC gamers 

This week on episode 226 of the No BS Podcast, AMD graphics guru Richard Huddy joins the Maximum PC crew. For those unfamiliar with the AMD exec, Huddy has spent time working at ATI, AMD, Nvidia, Intel, and is now back at AMD. He's also widely considered one of the pioneers of DirectX. Suffice it to say, he knows his stuff.

In this special edition of the podcast, we pick his brain on a variety of topics relating to AMD. Easily the most exciting part of the discussion is the fact that Huddy doubles down on AMD's assertion that Nvidia Gameworks presents a threat to PC gamers, most notably by adding lines of code to games that would hinder performance on AMD graphics cards (It's some pretty damning assertions). We also talk about the recent controversy surrounding the PC version of Watch Dogs, discuss Mantle vs DirectX, AMD's answer to Nvidia Gsync, 4K, and the future of graphics/graphics cards. 

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AMD Adds Game DVR Beta to Raptr Software with New Update

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 03:15 PM PDT

Gaming Evolved LogoNew feature lets you record last 10 minutes gameplay

For those who like to record their gameplay sessions, and share them with others, AMD offers a screen recording utility like FRAPS for those with AMD Radeon GPUs and APUs. Recently, AMD released a new update for its Gaming Evolved client that improves the performance.

Powered by Raptr, the client's recording utility, thanks to the update, has been fine-tuned so that users will now have high-quality video capture without any impact on performance, according to the hardware manufacturer. Simply restart the client to update or download it directly from Raptr's website. The client's UI has been redesigned so that it is faster and easier to use. In addition, the library of games optimized for the Gaming Evolved client has been expanded to 204 titles.

Included in the update is the Game DVR beta that continually records the last 10 minutes of a player's game session and allows them to instantly save a particular moment during their gameplay experience. To use this feature, AMD users just need to click Record in the client's Home tab and it will capture the last fifteen seconds by default (this can be increased to 10 minutes). To save the clip you just hit Page Up + K while pressing Page Up + R will start and stop gameplay capture. 

Will you be using the Gaming Evolved client to record and stream your games? Sound off in the comments below!

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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is Now Available at Stores

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 08:55 AM PDT

Microsoft Surface Pro 3Surface Pro 3 has arrived!

Today we'll begin to find out if Microsoft is on the right track with its Surface hardware. As the company promised, Surface Pro 3 is available at retail stores, online, and through authorized resellers in the U.S. and Canada today, exactly one month after Microsoft announced the upgraded device during a press event in New York City. The caveat? Only the Core i5 version is available straight away.

Anyone who pre-ordered a Surface Pro 3 with an Intel Core i5 processor inside will receive them directly. The Core i3 and Core i7 versions will begin shipping on August 1, which is also when they'll be available to purchase in stores and at commercial resellers.

As for the docking stating, Microsoft's Panos Panay said it will be available beginning Friday, August 15 in the U.S. and Canada, though you can pre-order one today.

There are two versions of the Surface Pro 3 with a Core i5 inside -- a $999 model with a 128GB SSD and a $1,299 model with a 256GB SSD. The least expensive Surface Pro 3 is the Core i3 SKU with 64GB, which starts at $799. Those interested in Core i7 models have the 256GB ($1,549) and 512GB ($1,949) models to choose from.

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Titanfall for PC is Free to Play on Origin This Weekend

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 08:37 AM PDT

TitanfallYou can't beat the price!

Looking for something to do this weekend? If your'e a PC gamer, you have options. For one, Steam's Summer Sale is underway, which means adding more games to your library than you'll possibly have time to play. If you'd rather not spend a dime but still want something new to play with, good news -- Titanfall on PC is free to play for the entire weekend! We're not talking about a teaser demo, mind you, but the full game.

Yes, you have to go through Origin, and not all gamers are cool with that. But it's free for 48 hours, which is a price we can live with. It's part of "Origin Game Time," a new program on Origin that allows you to play full versions of certain titles for as long as there's time on your Game Time clock.

"This weekend you'll be able to download Titanfall and play for free for two days straight. We're launching Origin Game Time for Titanfall across the world over the next several hours, so if you don't see it available yet in your territory, you will soon. Origin Game Time games will appear on our Free Games page when they're available to download," EA said.

The 48 hour timer begins to roll down after you start Titanfall for the first time and continues to tick down in real time. Your progress will be saved when you take a break, though the timer continues to tick regardless of whether you're playing or not.

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BlackBerry Stops the Bleeding, Posts a Small Profit

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 08:20 AM PDT

John ChenStruggling handset maker sees light at the end of the tunnel

There may be hope for BlackBerry yet. The company formerly known as RIM -- these days it's just BlackBerry -- surprised investors and analysts by posting a $23 million profit for the three-month period ended May 31, 2014. That's quite a change from the $423 million loss it posted three months ago, and the $84 million loss it posted a year ago after being beaten down by the competition.

The gain in profit came despite a $10 million sequential drop in revenue ($966 million for $976 million the previous quarter). About 39 percent of BlackBerry's revenue came from hardware sales, 54 percent from services, and 7 percent for software and other areas.

"Our performance in fiscal Q1 demonstrates that we are firmly on track to achieve important milestones, including our financial objectives and delivering a strong product portfolio," said John Chen, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackBerry. "Over the past six months, we have focused on improving efficiency in all aspects of our operations to drive cost reductions and margin improvement. Looking forward, we are focusing on our growth plan to enable our return to profitability."

For the first time in a long time, things are looking relatively bright for BlackBerry, or at least brighter than they have been. Following a profitable quarter, BlackBerry's upcoming BB10.3 software will allow users to install Android apps from the Amazon Appstore.

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Adobe's $9.99 Creative Cloud Photography Plan Now Permanent

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 07:54 AM PDT

Photoshop CCPhotoshop CC and Lightroom 5 bundle now $9.99 per month

In November of last year, Adobe began offering Photoshop CC, Lightroom, and 20GB of storage for the special price of $9.99 per month. That deal was supposed to run until December 2, but was extended. The same price was available to students. Fast forward to today and Adobe has opted to do away with all the special price shenanigans and make Photoshop CC and Lightroom 5 permanently available for $9.99 per month.

Officially, Adobe is promoting this as a new Creative Cloud Photography plan designed for anyone interested in taking and editing photos. Signing up for the monthly plan requires a 1-year commitment, or you can pay the entire sum for the year ($119.88 plus local taxes).

"With our Lightroom products alone managing over 100 billion images, we know there's a huge appetite from photography enthusiasts to have powerful, world-class software available on their mobile devices as well as their computers," said Winston Hendrickson, vice president, digital imaging, Adobe. "With Photoshop, Lightroom and new mobile photo apps, we've created the most complete photography solution on the planet, ensuring that anyone interested in photography can be creative with their images, no matter where they are."

The benefit to a cloud subscription is that you're ensured of always having the latest version of Photoshop and all the new tools that get released. If you're unsure, there's a 30-day trial available as well.

To sign up (or learn more), head over to here.

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Newegg Daily Deals: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P AM3+ Mobo, Logitech G230 Headset, and More!

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 05:31 AM PDT

Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3Pnewegg logo

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Ah, the smell of a new build. You know what we're talking about -- it's that delightful scent of unboxing and unwrapping brand new PC parts. It's the next best thing to a new car smell, only a heck of a lot cheaper, especially if you planning a lower cost system to begin with. Starting to get ideas? Well then, check out today's top deal for a Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P AM3+ AMD 970 Motherboard for $70 with free shipping (normally $85 - use coupon code: [EMCPDWC29]; additional $10 mail-in-rebate).

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Rosewill 750W Continuous 80 Plus Gold, ATX12V Power Supply for $70 with free shipping (normally $100 - use coupon code: [EMCPDWC97]; Additional $15 Mail-in rebate)

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