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Word-building Game Named Snap Attack Is Available on Android

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Word-building Game Named Snap Attack Is Available on Android


Microsoft Studios published a fast-paced word-building game named Snap Attack which combines pitting players around the world against each other in real-time crossword-like competitions. And it's totally free to download. With the same set of letters and the same board, players must snap together as many words as possible

Hearthstone: Plague Quarter Open

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Hearthstone: Plague Quarter Open


Arachnid Quarter was the first wing to open from Curse of Naxxramas A Hearthstone Adventure. It is available for every player that has unlocked all characters free of charge.

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New Expansion for Path of Exile

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 12:45 PM PDT

Grinding Gear has just announced ‘Forsaken Masters‘, the next free update for Path of Exile, which is scheduled for release on August 20 and will introduce unique questlines, customisable cities, new item crafting and modification options and more. The new content is based on the plight of the Forsaken Masters of Wraeclast – seven men […]

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Reviewing Firefall

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 11:18 AM PDT

RATING: Pros: highly detailed and gorgeous looking world design, fun and fast-paced combat. Cons: None as of now Gameplay: 9 Graphics: 8 Sound: 8 Overall: 8 When Firefall was released a few days ago (at last!), we leaped at the opportunity to check it out. In case you haven't heard about it yet, Firefall is […]

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CBT Key Giveaway for Nosgoth

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:02 AM PDT

Humans or vampires, you will have to choose a faction and fight for it. And in order to do so, you will have to grab a closed beta key of Nosgoth. Fortunately, we have some to spare, so you don’t have to look anywhere else. UPDATED: 5000 keys more have been added. And if you […]

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Newegg Daily Deals: EVGA Superclocked GeForce GTX 760, AMD FX-8350 Black Edition, and More!

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:26 AM PDT

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Summer might be winding down, but that doesn't mean it's game over for gamers. The past few months has seen some big titles get released, and the fun will continue through the back-to-school shopping season and beyond, starting with the impending release of Grand Theft Auto V for PC. Are you prepared to play everything that's coming out? If not, check out today's top deal for an EVGA Superclocked GeForce GTX 760 Graphics Card for $230 with free shipping (normally $240; additional $10 mail-in-rebate). This card is factor overclocked from stock to 1072MHz (core) an 1137MHz (boost). It also features 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus running at 6,008MHz (effective). EVGA's custom ACX cooler keeps the card nice and cool, allowing for 15 percent lower GPU temps, 7 percent lower mosfet temps, and 15 percent lower memory temps.

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Tamriel Infinium: My love/hate relationship with Elder Scrolls Online

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 10:00 AM PDT

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Quakecon was certainly interesting, wasn't it? Whether you're looking forward to new zones, the veteran system's extreme makeover, active world PvP via the thieving system, or combat upgrades, Elder Scrolls Online acquitted itself pretty well at this year's ZeniMax Media shindig.

The reveals even led to positive ESO comment vibes here on Massively, which added some much-needed love to the love/hate relationship that everyone seems to have with this particular MMO. I've got my own twisted take on said dynamic, so join me after the cut to celebrate the good and ask for more of it.

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    Destiny's level cap is sorta 20, but not really

    Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:00 AM PDT

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    Destiny may not be an MMO in the eyes of many, but it sounds like Bungie designers have got the genre's endgame gear treadmill mechanics down pat.

    Eurogamer reports that while the level cap is technically 20, you'll convert post-20 XP into something called Motes of Light which can then be used to make special armor. Said armor will give you a stat boost that is necessary for some of Destiny's endgame raids.

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    RIFT's 2.8 update coming August 6

    Posted: 01 Aug 2014 08:00 AM PDT

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    Trion is teasing RIFT's 2.8 update which is currently scheduled to release on August 6th. It's called Madness Wakes, and it's got something to do with "a dream-born invasion rippling through the Plane of Water."

    More info is coming next week, according to Trion's news blurb.

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    Obsidian explains Skyforge's class-swapping system

    Posted: 01 Aug 2014 07:00 AM PDT

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    Obsidian and My.com are back today with another new Skyforge dev diary, this one a lengthy explanation of the game's class system. Skyforge allows class-swapping that will remind players a bit of RIFT: You'll pick a base class and then unlock intermediate and advanced classes as you play, swapping your current played class along the way. Check out the team's full explanation!

    Skyforge: Classes

    Many people have made the observation that the Skyforge class system is non-traditional and unique for an MMORPG. Our decision to design our class system this way was influenced by changes we see in gamers. In recent years we've seen a change in the way people play games, specifically, with the new found popularity of MOBA games. They have fast become the most popular online games and are consistently beating records for participation in various tournaments.

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      The Daily Grind: Does world PvP have to be spontaneous to be fun?

      Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:00 AM PDT

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      I love big battleground PvP. I admit it. I may have cut my teeth in the FFA ganker land of classic Ultima Online, but I didn't enjoy it nearly so much as I enjoy two (or three!) huge swarms of people crashing into each other Pelennor Fields style. That's why World of Warcraft's attempt to recreate world PvP in upcoming expansion zone Ashran intrigues me. Yet Massively commenters have criticized Blizzard, suggesting that it's impossible to bottle up the fun of old Southshore and pour it back out into Ashran because Southshore's magic was in its spontaneity.

      At least that was the fun if you weren't on a server where your faction just got rolled repeatedly. Or if you weren't a newbie trying to quest in Southshore while the level 60s farmed each other for points. It didn't feel all that spontaneous on my server, come to think of it, since both sides would line up outside the village automatically every day; the vast majority of spontaneous PvP I see on my PvP server is just ganking lowbies or soloers, not the epic GvG sort you tell stories about later. And I'm pretty sure I'd trade the cheap thrill of spontaneity for a fair fight with some real objectives, the bigger the better.

      How about you? Must world PvP be spontaneous to be fun?

      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!

      MassivelyThe Daily Grind: Does world PvP have to be spontaneous to be fun? originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 01 Aug 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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        Chaos Heroes Online MOBA arrives this fall

        Posted: 31 Jul 2014 07:00 PM PDT

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        If it were any more generic, it'd be Warcraft III!
        It's safe to say that there are a lot of MOBAs on the market at the moment. Do you want another one? Because Chaos Heroes Online looks as if it's set to be just that. If you've found yourself saying that you've got only a limited number of MOBAs to play and really need another one on the pile, this game will completely satisfy you by virtue of being a MOBA and being released this fall.

        Chaos Heroes Online is based on a variant of the original genre-defining Defense of the Ancients mod for Warcraft III, and its main claim to fame is offering players the ability to gear up from anywhere on the map rather than requiring anyone to return to base. Beyond that, it offers... well, you can probably guess what it offers if you're familiar with other MOBAs. Because that's what it is. Purely. You can check out the trailer past the cut if you have a mighty need for another MOBA.

        [Source: Aeria Games press release]

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          The Think Tank: Building an MMO without levels

          Posted: 31 Jul 2014 06:00 PM PDT

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          Welcome back to another Think Tank! This week, I charged the Massively team with a single task: Elevator-pitch an MMO without levels. What should an MMO without levels look like? Can it even be done in this modern MMO era? Here's what we came up with -- we'd love to hear your take too.

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            The Stream Team: A final farewell to Vanguard as it sunsets

            Posted: 31 Jul 2014 05:00 PM PDT

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            It's finally here: The end of the world. And that world is Vanguard's Telon. Tonight the game sunsets, and Massively's MJ will be there to wish it a fond farewell while celebrating all that's unique about it. She'll be sharing different Vanguard memories and inviting you to do the same. On top of that, there will be an end-of-the-world party that sails from continent to continent, ending at Ahgram with the biggest barge party. Join us live at 7:00 p.m. for the two-hour final farewell.

            Game: Vanguard
            Host: MJ Guthrie
            Date: Thursday, July 31st, 2014
            Time: 7:00 p.m. EDT

            Enjoy our Stream Team video below.

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              Project Gorgon seeks Kickstarter funding

              Posted: 31 Jul 2014 04:00 PM PDT

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              The spider considers its next move.
              Is your Kickstarter fund depleted yet? Designer Eric Heimburg is hoping that you've got a bit more money left in there for his small-scale game, Project Gorgon. A long post on the game's official site outlines several major updates to the game's systems as well as what the Kickstarter funding will be used for, with an eye toward an official launch date in fall/winter of 2015.

              Heimburg's post explains the current state of the game's testing, including what is working and what is not in the current build. He also explains why some skills level faster than others; Necromancy, for example, requires you to fight a boss, while Swords can be advanced from the start of the game. Take a look at the site if it seems like your sort of game and consider funding it if you like what you see; Heimburg states that while he'd like to bring on additional staff, he won't allow extra funding to change the launch date.

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              Snail's King of Wushu MOBA gets a new trailer

              Posted: 31 Jul 2014 03:00 PM PDT

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              Snail Games' newly announced King of Wushu MOBA is still something of a mystery, but the company has unveiled a new trailer at this week's ChinaJoy 2014. The clip features six playable heroes and some pretty visuals.

              King of Wushu is powered by CryEngine 3 and currently slated for the Xbox One and PC platforms. Click past the cut to view the vid!

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              Ultima Forever will sunset August 29th

              Posted: 31 Jul 2014 02:45 PM PDT

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              Ultima Forever is unfortunately not so forever after all: EA/Mythic has just announced that its Ultima-flavored mobile MMO will be shutting down on August 29th. Forever.
              Strangers, Seekers and Avatars all,

              While the past year has certainly been quite the adventure - in Britannia and beyond! - that adventure is now drawing to a close, as the time has come for us to say goodbye. As of Aug 29th 2014 (11:00 AM EDT), Ultima Forever will be shutting down its online services, and will no longer be available to play.

              This was a very difficult decision for us to make. We've seen the game through ups and downs, and hope that you've enjoyed playing it every bit as much as we had making it! Through it all, it's been players like you who've made it all worthwhile.
              The team says that during this final month of operation, it will boost rewards and drops, halt equipment decay, and cease selling premium currency.

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              WildStar's Sabotage update is now live

              Posted: 31 Jul 2014 02:30 PM PDT

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              PvP fans who were miffed at the PvE focus of WildStar's first major content update, Strain, will be mollified by today's release, Sabotage, which is now live. It introduces a new level 30+ 15v15 battleground called Daggerstone Pass and adds new achievements and decorative housing items -- because nothing says PvP like new housing items.

              PvE gamers needn't worry, however; Carbine says "the next drop is for you!"

              Massively's WildStar expert Eliot Lefebvre previewed Daggerstone Pass and the rest of the patch earlier this month.

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              Square offers 14-day Final Fantasy XIV trial

              Posted: 31 Jul 2014 02:00 PM PDT

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              Square is looking to spread the gospel of Final Fantasy XIV via a newly announced 14-day free trial. The fantasy MMORPG normally features a client fee and a monthly subscription, but you can get a taste of what Eorzea has to offer by downloading the trial software and giving it a whirl.

              There are a few restrictions to be aware of including a level 20 cap, a currency cap of 20,000 gil, and the inability to join guilds, trade, or use the market. A full list of terms is available on the official Square support website.

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              Path of Exile announces Forsaken Masters, its second major update

              Posted: 31 Jul 2014 01:30 PM PDT

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              Not to be confused with the Forsaken Maestros. That's a very different expansion.
              You aren't the best around in Path of Exile. To be the best, you need someone even better to teach you. You need a master. Maybe even a lost master, which is the premise of the game's second major update, Forsaken Masters. This update will give players seven different eponymous masters to train under, each of whom will make different requests of players and offer different lessons as players improve their reputation.

              That's not all the update will offer when it goes live, though. Players will be able to craft their own customized hideouts upon reaching enough reputation with a given Master, allowing them to craft their own little town. There are also new items, revamped passive skills, rebalances of existing content, and new challenge leagues to enjoy. Players will be able to start taking on these new adventures when the update drops on August 20th. Then you can start really being the best around.

              [Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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              ArcheAge's second closed beta event is live right now

              Posted: 31 Jul 2014 01:00 PM PDT

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              ArcheAge's second closed beta phase is officially underway! This time around, you can play through 1:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 4th. If you played CBE1, you don't need to download the client all over again, but you will need to update your build to 4.3 via the 161 MB patch.

              You may also be pleased to note that all of your CBE1 progress will carry over, including your crop timers and taxes. Trion says that CBE2 is expected to be "three times the size of the first."

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              Age of Wushu expansion Warrior's Ascension releases today

              Posted: 31 Jul 2014 12:00 PM PDT

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              Snail has released Warrior's Ascension, the "summer expansion" for its Age of Wushu martial arts MMO. The update includes a beta of the Sky Ladder, which is a new PvP tournament system wherein players will fight random opponents "who match their level."

              Warrior's Ascension also enables players to acquire new level six gear upon completion of the "Before the Final Battle" chapter that has been added to the Age of Wushu records.

              [Source: Snail Games press release]

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                Vindictus previews upcoming hero Arisha

                Posted: 31 Jul 2014 11:00 AM PDT

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                Girl talk.
                Bad news first: if you're a stateside player of Vindictus, you don't know when you're going to be able to start playing with Arisha, as she's not releasing in Korea until August 7th. You can, however, take a look at her trailer just past the break to get a sense for the character and how she fights, so that's something, at least.

                In play, Arisha looks to be a fast-moving character using a single blade and magic to teleport, freeze time, and otherwise tear through her opponents. Also, by the looks of it, she's got a pet dog. Take a gander at the trailer if you're interested in seeing more about the character, although you will have to wait for a while yet to play her yourself.

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