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NCsoft: WildStar Developer Takes Major Hit with Latest Round of Layoffs

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NCsoft: WildStar Developer Takes Major Hit with Latest Round of Layoffs


NCsoft just revealed that layoffs have hit the Western offices, including Carbine Studios, developer of WildStar. However, ArenaNet, developer of Guild Wars 2 and subsidiary of NCsoft, remains unaffected by this round of layoffs. Looks like Blade & Soul for the English market is in serious jeopardy.

Lineage TW Individual and Group PK Is Approaching, New Class to Be Available Next Year

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Lineage TW Individual and Group PK Is Approaching, New Class to Be Available Next Year


Lineage Taiwan is scheduled to kick off the first "2014 Lineage Kings War" tournament especially for Lineage players who can sign up for this event on October 28. Lineage was released in 1998, but it is still NCsoft's top revenue earner for many years despite being 16 years old. It can be described as the evergreen legend written by NCsoft.

World of Warcraft "without a question" Will Last 10 More Years!

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World of Warcraft


Recently, PC Gamer did a interview with Lead Developer of World of Warcraft Ion Hazzikostas discussing the 10 year anniversary of World of Warcraft. Being asked if WoW will last another 10 years, Ion Hazzikostas stated it will "without a question" last another 10 years. Do you agree? In the video I state my thoughts, leave yours down in the comment section below!

NCsoft's New MOBA Master X Master Pohwaran Skill Video

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NCsoft's New MOBA Master X Master Pohwaran Skill Video


NCsoft's new MOBA Master X Master has attracted many players's eyes so far, and most of them choose this game for their favorite Blade and Soul characters, especially Pohwaran! As the Oct 2rd CBT of Master X Master is getting closer and closer to korean players, let's see our cute Pohwaran's skill show!

Skulls of the Shogun is Coming to OUYA on October 28

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Skulls of the Shogun is Coming to OUYA on October 28


Skulls of the Shogun will be available on OUYA on October 28. Players can take up arms as the tough-as-nails General Akamoto, a bone-faced commander who continues to fight even through the cold dark of death itself.

League of Legends Poised to be Top Global Earner in 2014

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League of Legends Poised to be Top Global Earner in 2014


Poised to take over China's CrossFire which held the throne last year, League of Legends is now the top worldwide earner for 2014 (Jan to Sep) in the MMO category. The final annual numbers have yet to be calculated since there are still 2 months to go, but League of Legends is looking strong.

Twelvesky 2.5 Updates Report: Bug fixed and New Items

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Twelvesky 2.5 Updates Report: Bug fixed and New Items


Twelvesky 2.5 is an adrenaline-pumping Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game(MMORPG) based on an oriental fantasy theme of ancient China. Offering a uniquely intense and addictive faction vs. faction based gaming system, Twelvesky 2.5 is filled with battle and action which is bound to satisfy all the PvP needs of veteran and new players alike.

Dragon Nest CN Kicks Off Holloween Events: Hot Spring, Monster Card and Vampire Costume!

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Dragon Nest CN Kicks Off Holloween Events: Hot Spring, Monster Card and Vampire Costume!


Following Dragon Nest KR server's latest Holloween custum and skills changes, CN server also kicks off its Holloween event series, including new fashion and mount, new Citidel of Erosion, spring social game and some valuable mount on sale.

First Expansion of TERA: Fate of Arun Has Been Announced

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First Expansion of TERA: Fate of Arun Has Been Announced


According to PC game, TERA has announced its first expansion TERA: Fate of Arun since its launch in 2012, however no release date has been set for the expansion. So-called "action" combat is the norm in the latest crop of MMORPGs, but just two years ago it was largely TERA that showed us how well it could work for the genre. En Masse Entertainment hopes to recover some of that magic in its upcoming TERA: Fate of Arun expansion

Free Oceanic Adventure Game Deep Loot Dives onto Android

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Free Oceanic Adventure Game Deep Loot Dives onto Android


A game of oceanic exploration and nautical adventure, Deep Loot was released in July for iOS and scored a Silver Award. Now, you can grab it for Android, free on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. Deep Loot has been described by fans as a deep sea adventure game with mild roguelike qualities. Our review called it an "entertaining game that rewards repeat play and boasts buckets of charm" - as long as you buy a few IAPs early on.

Play Twelvesky 2.5 at Hungames Now!

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Play Twelvesky 2.5 at Hungames Now!


Twelvesky 2.5 is an adrenaline-pumping Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game(MMORPG) based on an oriental fantasy theme of ancient China. Offering a uniquely intense and addictive faction vs. faction based gaming system, Twelvesky 2.5 is filled with battle and action which is bound to satisfy all the PvP needs of veteran and new players alike.

Armored Warfare Preview Trailer Showcases the Icy Cold Strike Map

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Armored Warfare Preview Trailer Showcases the Icy Cold Strike Map


Obsidian Entertainment and My.com are today releasing an all-new video, along with a blog post and screenshots that detail one of Armored Warfare's most chilling maps, Cold Strike.

Top Bubble Witch Saga 2 Tips, Hints, Cheats, Guide and Walthrough

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Top Bubble Witch Saga 2 Tips, Hints, Cheats, Guide and Walthrough


Ever wanted to play a version of Taito's Puzzle Bobble that is stuffed with endless in-app purchases and features all the charm and joy of a cinder block? Then, King has you covered with bubble-popping puzzle sequel Bubble Witch Saga 2, which came out on iOS and Android this week. The game isn't terribly good

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MMORPG Reviews


Hazard Ops’ Latest Content Update

Posted: 24 Oct 2014 12:45 AM PDT

Hazard Ops has received its latest content update Full Metal Moon which takes players into outer space and provides them with new maps, weapons and costumes. We're fortunately able to share some details accompanied by a trailer as well as a few screenshots in case you're eager to learn more. With Full Mental Moon, Hazard […]

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Crusaders of Solaria Gameplay Commentary

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 09:01 AM PDT

We've recently gave R2Games' Crusaders of Solaria a shot to se what this side-scrolling fantasy RPG had to offer. Player may pick from 4 different classes in order become the hero of the story, explore a mysterious and magical world and engage in action-based combat which allows them to fully control their movement across the […]

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October 2014 Top 10 Free MMORPGs

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 08:30 AM PDT

As October is drawing nearer to its end, it’s time for our exclusive selection of the top 10 free-to-play MMORPGs of the month. Be prepared for multiple changes in comparison to last month’s ranking, since only Neverwinter was able to defend its position! New to our list or back, respectively, are EverQuest II and Star Trek Online and while MMOs […]

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Interviewing the Executive Producer for Blitzkrieg 3

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 02:32 AM PDT

This week, Sergey Orlovskiy, CEO of Nival and Executive Producer for Blitzkrieg 3, granted us an interview on the company's newest up-and-coming WWII-themed strategy title. Just for the unlikely case that you haven't heard about the game yet, this new real-time strategy MMO is definitely worth your attention as it pretty realistically portraits the 2nd […]

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Travian Games Unveils Truck Nation

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 01:28 AM PDT

Travian Games has just announced its 2nd multi-platform transport-strategy title, Truck Nation, which is currently under development with equal functionality for browser, iOS and Android, and scheduled for launch in spring 2015. “In a unique way, Truck Nation combines the challenges of a transport game with an extremely thrilling strategy element, while also not leaving […]

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General Gaming Article


Maximum PC Intern Wanted

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 05:21 PM PDT

maximum pc intern

Here's your chance to live and breathe PC hardware alongside the Maximum PC staff!

Do you know PC hardware like nobody's business and have an interest in writing about it? Are you a college student who can commute to South San Francisco? Would you like to work with the kick-ass staff of Maximum PC? If you loudly exclaimed, "Yes!" to all these questions, you should first probably stop talking to yourself... and then promptly apply for our new intership position!  

While it may sound like a glamorous gig, the internship entails a lot of hard work: Having to play with PC hardware all day is no easy task, but someone's got to do it. In all seriousness, details of the internship are posted below. If you think you meet the criteria, we highly encourage you to apply!

Ideal candidates should: 

Have writing/reporting abilities

Be well-versed in the PC hardware/software scene

Among the tasks you'll do:

Write /contribute content (news, features, and reviews) for the magazine and website

Build PCs/assist with running PC benchmarks

Upload articles to the CMS/website

Daily tasks as assigned

*This is an unpaid internship—candidates must be able to receive school credit for participating.* 

For more information about our parent company Future US, please check out our website at www.futureus.com

Only applicants who are currently enrolled in a school program will be contacted during this search

What we offer:

A casual, comfortable dress environment.

A culture that encourages a passion for life both inside and outside of the office.

Don't want to drive? Not to worry – Future US offers a free shuttle from BART and CalTrain to the office.

To apply for this position click on the link below:

https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=FS170

Graphics Porn (October 2014): Gaming Staples

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 02:56 PM PDT

Mass EffectShowcasing the sexiest, most photogenic game screenshots this side of the Internet

It's hard to argue with Mass Effect, Skyrim, and Fallout screenshots. Sure, we've seen hundreds of them, but they're always stellar. Even beyond their luscious graphics, they're games that gamers of all types love for a wide variety of reasons. PC gamers in particular look towards games like Skyrim and Fallout as the ultimate demonstrations of the platform's superiority. Where else can you choose from thousands of completely free modifications that range from quests to custom NPCs? This month's Graphics Porn features screenshots from gaming staples as well as from more obscure titles like Overgrowth.

Whether you've been using Steam's nifty screenshots feature or simply print screening some beautiful wallpaper-worthy game moments, we want to be able to share your captured works of art with the world. If you think you can do better than the pictures submitted below, please email your screenshots to mpcgraphicsporn@gmail.com so we can show them off. Make sure to include the name of the game, a title for the screenshot, and a description of what's happening on-screen.

Activision Recommends Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or Higher to Play Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 11:01 AM PDT

Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareIs your system up to snuff?

Activision caught a few gamers off guard when it posted minimum system requirements on Steam for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Specifically, the 6GB of RAM and 55GB of hard drive space seemed like steep requirements just to meet the minimum. Ready for some good news? You won't need any additional storage space to meet Activision's recommended system requirements for CoD: Advanced Warfare. However, you will need a well equipped machine.

As a refresher, here's a look at the minimum requirements:

  • Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 8 64-bit / Windows 8.1 64-bit
  • Intel Core i3 530 @ 2.93GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 810 @ 2.6GHz
  • 6GB RAM
  • Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 @ 1GB / ATI Radeon HD 5870 @ 1GB
  • DirectX Version 11
  • Broadband Internet connection
  • 55GB available space
  • DirectX compatible sound card

And here's a look at the newly posted recommended requirements:

  • Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 8 64-bit / Windows 8.1 64-bit
  • Intel Core i5 2500K @ 3.3GHz
  • 8GB RAM
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 @ 4GB
  • DirectX Version 11
  • Broadband Internet connection
  • 55GB available space
  • 100 percent DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card

While the storage space didn't change, there's a bump in RAM to 8GB, along with the recommendations for a faster CPU and GPU combination.

This could be where newer games are trending. According to Neogaf, the Korean distributor of Ubisoft Korea listed minimum and recommended specs for Assassin's Creed: Unity, and they're pretty burly. More specifically, you'll need an Intel Core i5 2500K or AMD FX-8350, 6GB of RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD 7970, and 50GB of storage space to meet the minimum, and an Intel Core i7 3770 or AMD FX-8350, 8GB of RAM, and a GeForce GTX 780 or Radeon R9 290X to meet the recommended requirements.

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Newegg Daily Deals: Samsung 840 Evo 500GB SSD, Intel Core i5 3570K Ivy Bridge, and More!

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 10:31 AM PDT

Sasmung 840 Evo SSDnewegg logo

Top Deal:

There are several ways to speed up your system, such as swapping out the CPU, RAM, or GPU for faster model. However, the one upgrade that's most likely to make a night and day difference in all-around performance in yanking that crusty old mechanical hard drive out of there and installing Windows (or your OS of choice) onto a solid state drive. To find out for yourself, take advantage of today's top deal for a Samsung 840 Evo 500GB Solid State Drive for $225 with free shipping (normally $260 - use coupon code: [EMCWPHG59]). Using TLC NAND flash memory and a Samsung TEX controller, this drive puts the pedal to the metal to the tune of up to 540MB/s read and 520MB/s write performance.

Other Deals:

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory for $77 with free shipping (normally $90 - use coupon code: [EMCWPHG64])

Mushkin Enhanced Chronos 2.5-inch 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive for $60 with free shipping

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge Quad-Core 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Desktop Processor for $215 with free shipping (normally $230 - use coupon code: [EMCWPHW44])

Corsair Obsidian 750D Black ATX Full Tower Computer Case for $110 with free shipping (normally $140 - use coupon code: [EMCWPHW93]; additional $20 Mail-in rebate)

Samsung's New Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 10.1 for Barnes and Noble is $300 for a Limited Time

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 10:06 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 10.1The biggest Nook device ever

With some help from Samsung, Barnes and Noble this week introduced the biggest size Nook ever at a special introductory price. For a limited time, you can pick up the Samsung Galaxy Tab Nook 10.1 tablet for $300 (B&N members save an additional 10 percent), which comes with more than $200 of free content from the Nook store, including an assortment of bestselling books, popular TV shows, top magazines, and apps, B&N says.

The newest Galaxy Tab 4 Nook boasts a 10.1-inch HD display with a 1280x800 resolution and 149 ppi density. It has a 1.2GHz Qualcommm APQ 8026 processor with an Adreno 305 GPU, 1.5GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in storage (around 12GB available to the user), microSD card slot, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 3-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a 6,800mAh battery.

While relatively affordable for a 10.1-inch slate, some will undoubtedly be turned off (and away) by the underwhelming resolution at a time when competing tablets are pushing forward with increasingly higher resolutions and more densely packed pixels.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 10.1 will come with new Nook software that offers a cleaner visual design and user interface, new navigation tools, support for both portrait and landscape mode throughout the Nook experience, and a few other upgrades.

Though the new tablet is available now for $300, B&N didn't say how long the introductory price would remain in effect.

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AOC Rolls Out 17-inch USB Companion Monitor

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 08:56 AM PDT

AOC e1759FwuPair with your desktop or laptop

If you rock a dual-display setup at home, it can be difficult to adjust the single panel setup of your laptop when out and about on business trips. The solution? One way to restore that dual-display goodness is with AOC's 17-inch USB Monitor (E1759FWU) powered by built-in DisplayLink technology. This newest model from AOC is thinner, lighter, and larger than the company's previous USB offerings.

There's no power cord or VGA cable to muck around with, just plug the panel into a USB 3.0 port and you're good to go. It comes with a foldable stand that goes from landscape to portrait model with auto-pivot, along with a carrying case since one of the most likely uses is as a travel companion to your laptop. Once connected to your laptop (or desktop), the integrated DisplayLink graphics allow it to function as a secondary display.

The specs are decent, though not outstanding -- it boasts a 1600x900 resolution rather than Full HD 1080p. It also has a 10ms rated response time (GTG), 650:1 contrast ratio, 220 cd/m2 brightness, and 90 degrees horizontal / 65 degrees vertical viewing angles.

Should you want a more permanent placement, it's VESA 75mm x 75mm wall-mount compliant.

The AOC 17-inch USB Monitor is available now on Amazon for $200.

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Lian Li's PC-Q26 is a NAS-Centric Mini ITX Chassis

Posted: 23 Oct 2014 08:20 AM PDT

Lian Li PC-Q26A case for little boards and lots of storage

Lian Li just introduced its new PC-Q26 case. It's a mini ITX enclosure for users who want to roll their own NAS box with support for up to 11 hard drives, including 10 3.5-inch drives and a single 2.5-inch drive. A hot-swap backplane for two 3.5-inch drives included, and you have the ability to "easily" add more backplanes as needed, Lian Li says. All that potential storage capacity comes wrapped in a small and lightweight brushed aluminum case.

Like a traditional case, the side-panels pop off for easy access to the system's guts and storage. Drives can be tool-lessly installed using thumbscrews with rubber suspensions. You'll also find thumbscrews holding the expansion slots in place.

Cooling duties are handled by three 120mm fans up front to bring cool air in and a 120mm fan up to top to expel hot air. You an also mount an optional 80mm fan on the rear and another 120mm on the side, for a total of six fans.

The case supports expansion cards up to 190mm (7.4 inches), CPU coolers up to 150mm (5.9 inches), PSUs up to 190mm (7.4 inches).

Lian Li says the PC-Q26 is available now in the U.S. for $189 MSRP.

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