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General: Cabal 2 Revealed for 2015, Beta Sign Ups Begin

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 12:50 PM PST

Cabal 2 Revealed for 2015, Beta Sign Ups Begin

ESTSoft has announced that Cabal 2 is ready to rock the world in 2015. In addition to the game's announcement, ESTSoft revealed the Cabal 2 prelaunch site complete with beta sign ups for interested players. By signing up, players will gain access to the Cabal 2 forums and become eligible for the first focus test to take place on December 19th.

WildStar: Learning from WildStar

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 03:58 PM PST

Learning from WildStar

When it first launched, WildStar was met with a mix of praise and criticism from press and players alike. Over time, Carbine Studios' game has come under fire for a variety of issues, ranging from low server populations to deferred update schedules. It's quite possible that the phenomenal amount of hype for the game resulted in its initial acclaim, which tends to happen with large scale AAA titles.

Wizard101: Winterland Pack Giveaway!

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 09:57 AM PST

Winterland Pack Giveaway!

MMORPG.com has been given special Winterland Pack codes for our users that will give special Winter Holiday gifts for Wizard101! Each key will give you one of ten random items or even a rare shot at getting all of them! Get your free gift key now!

General: The Witcher 3 and The Case for Game Delays

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 03:50 PM PST

The Witcher 3 and The Case for Game Delays

Thousands of fans woke up to letdown this week when CD Projekt Red announced that they would once again be delaying The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. MMO fans faced much the same when Zenimax announced that the console versions of The Elder Scrolls Online would be facing a similar delay and not release until sometime in 2015. Even through the haze of disappointment, there's a silver lining here: maybe these games will actually work when they launch.

General: Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy X Coming to PS4

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 07:41 AM PST

Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy X Coming to PS4

Square Enix has confirmed that two of its role-playing classics will be heading to PlayStation 4 in 2015. Both Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy X will be released in the Spring. Final Fantasy VII will be priced at $15.99 and the remastered Final Fantasy X will set players back $49.99.

World of Warships: Rock-Paper-Scissors 'Sneak Peek' Weekend Begins Today

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 07:36 AM PST

Rock-Paper-Scissors

Wargaming is ready to swing the doors open to its anticipated World of Warships Rock-Paper-Scissors Sneak Peek weekend. Players will get a first hand look at the game and to take part in cooperative PvE.

Shards Online: Last Minute Goodies as Funding Campaign Wraps Up

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 07:25 AM PST

Last Minute Goodies as Funding Campaign Wraps Up

The Shards Online team has some important information to share with fans and backers as the funding campaign draws to a close. Interested parties can view a live stream hosted by the Shards team, and much more.

General: Enklave - a Post Apocalyptic Augmented Reality Game

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 06:44 AM PST

Enklave - a Post Apocalyptic Augmented Reality Game

The Enklave team has sent word that it is midway through its KickStarter campaign to bring its post-apocalyptic augmented reality game to life. Created by developers who wanted more from their MMO, Enklave puts users on the go as they seek to find and control territories in the real world.
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MMOGaming News

Brand New EU Server, Races and Weapons are Added to Archlord 2's Eternal Strife

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Brand New EU Server, Races and Weapons are Added to Archlord 2's Eternal Strife


Archlord 2: Eternal Strife will be released next Tuesday that will open a new European server and toss in a couple of additional races.

Closers Online Pre-Open Beta Early Gameplay Videos

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Closers Online Pre-Open Beta Early Gameplay Videos


Closers Online has kicked off it pre open beta already. Three days remain until the Pre-OBT ends on December 14th and it's still open to all users with a Korean Nexon. And two character are still not available in this pre-OBT. Here's the Gunblade Striker gameplay video, let's see!

Dungeon Defenders II New PVP Focused Online Game Preview

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Dungeon Defenders II New PVP Focused Online Game Preview


Dungeon Defenders II is the direct sequel of the quite popular TD / RPG Dungeon Defenders . At the moment the game supports the cooperative and competitive mode . The game has new characters, traps, towers, cosmetic improvements, objects, pets, and other improvements.

Why so much "Hate" when it comes to Full-dive Virtual Reality?

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Why so much


I wanted to ask you guys why there is so much "hate" when it comes to full-dive virtual reality. Full-dive is the concept of inputting electrical signals to the brain so that it tricks all of our senses.

Revelation Online Skill System Introduction

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Revelation Online Skill System Introduction


Revelation Online skill system consists of 3 components, namely Basic skill, Unparalleled skill and Qing Gong skill. There has been several updates on skill system of Revelation Online.

Should Land in Archeage Be Guaranteed

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Should Land in Archeage Be Guaranteed


Land in Archeage is always a hot topic ever since Archeage was in Alpha and Beta. But should land in Archeage be guaranteed? Let's have a look.
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MMORPG Reviews

MMORPG Reviews

European Release of TERA’s New Expansion

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 09:19 AM PST

The Fate of Arun expansion for TERA today is available on European servers, introducing an increased level cap of 65, 4 new zones, new dungeons, new quests and new class skills. We’ve only just published two exclusive articles featuring an in-depth walk-through of Fate of Arun as well as a play-through video of one of […]

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Pirates: Tides of Fortune

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 08:58 AM PST

GAME TYPE: Free to play Strategy MMO PLATFORMS: Web Browser DEVELOPERS: Plarium GAME SYNOPSIS Pirates: Tides of Fortune is an exciting free to play MMO that focuses on base building and strategy as players step into the boots of a Pirate Captain looking to make a name for themselves as the most fearsome Captain around. […]

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2014 Top 10 Free to Play MMOs

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 08:36 AM PST

The end of 2014 is drawing nearer and here there comes our list of the top 10 F2P MMO games of this year. It has been a thrilling one and although various new titles have been strewn onto the free-to-play market, some old favourites still remain, which we simply can’t get rid off in regards […]

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Guns and Robots 1-Day Key Giveaway

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 05:30 AM PST

Christmas is rapidly approaching and the year is also drawing to its end. However, before all of this, we’re hosting another giveaway for you which provides you with a 1-day VIP code for Guns and Robots. As soon as you’ve activated it, you’ll get access to all the game’s VIP advantages, including more XP and credits. Just follow […]

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TOP 10 Browser-Based Games December 2014

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 02:19 AM PST

We thought today was the right time to present our exclusive selection of the 10 best free-to-play browser games in December 2014. Be prepared for some quite tremendous changes in comparison to last month, as only two MMOs – one of which is Eredan iTCG - were able to defend their position. Back among the 10 best browsed-based games of the month are Pirate Storm and […]

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Hands-on with Blacklight Retribution

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 01:38 AM PST

SCORE: Graphics: 7 Gameplay: 7 Sound: 7 Overall: 7 Pros: Good customisation system, nice maps, excellent gunplay. Cons: Lack of players, intrusive cash shop. Developed by Zombie Studios, Blacklight Retribution is an F2P first-person shooter MMO that has been around for PC and PS4 for quite some now, and we therefore decided that it was […]

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General Gaming Article

Microsoft Yanks Two Patch Tuesday Updates After Problems Arise

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 10:24 AM PST

Windows BugBuggy updates caused problems with some Windows rigs

It's been a bit of a rough month for Microsoft and various Windows users, at least in terms of software updates. It started with Microsoft telling Windows 10 Preview users to uninstall Office prior to applying Patch Tuesday updates or else the installer would fail. However, it's not only uses of pre-release software who ran into trouble. Microsoft has gone and pulled two security patches because they were causing problems for some users.

According to InfoSecurity, the first incident involves KB 3004394, a patch that prevented some Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 machines from being able to install future updates. Those affected are advised to install an update title KB 3024777, which will remove the original patch from their systems.

The second issue involves Exchange Server 2010 SP3 Update Rollup 8. A day after it was released, Microsoft had to pull it offline while it works on putting out a new version.

"The issue impacts the ability of Outlook to connect to Exchange, thus we are taking the action to recall the RU8 to resolve this problem," Microsoft said. "We will deliver a revised RU8 package as soon as the issue can be isolated, corrected, and validated."

Microsoft bundles security fixes and bug patches into a monthly roll out on the second Tuesday of every month known as Patch Tuesday. Typically they fix a bunch of issues, but every so often, they cause trouble themselves, as is the case here.

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Free to Play This Weekend on Steam

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 09:57 AM PST

Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareSteam gives gamers a taste of CoD:AW and knocks 25 percent off the price

It seems Steam is always cooking up a sale, and come next week, rumor has it the Winter Sale will kick off. In the meantime, you can still find discounts all over the place, though if you'd rather not spend any money at all, be advised that Steam is making Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare multiplayer free to play for the next couple of days as part of its weekend deal. If you end up getting hooked, you can purchase the title for 25 percent off ($44.99, or $79.99 for the Digital Pro Edition).

Free multiplayer ends on Sunday, December 14 at 1PM Pacific (4PM Eastern), while the 25 percent discount will disappear on Monday, December 15 at 10AM Pacific (1PM Eastern), Valve announced.

Not a bad deal all around, and a good warmup to the Winter Sale that will presumably kick off on December 18th. As our sister site PC Gamer points out, this isn't confirmed -- it's based on a supposed email from PayPal Japan to a Reddit user. However, Steam's Winter Sale started on the Thursday before Christmas last year, which was the 19th. This year, that day falls on the 18th.

You may not care after what's been a busy holiday shopping season up to this point -- there have been lots of sales, including game discounts through GOG and Steam. Of course, the Winter Sale is typically bigger with more games being added to the mix compared to previous sales. The hard part is finding time to play them all.

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Corsair Coughs Up Pricing Details for Neutron XT SSD Series

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 08:53 AM PST

Corsair BuildingHigh performance drives at mid-range price points

It's been about a month since Corsair first began showing off its Neutron XT solid state drive family, and at the time, the company wasn't ready to talk about pricing details. That's a secret Corsair can't keep forever -- the drives are reportedly supposed to launch to public in the coming weeks -- so last night, Corsair spilled the beans on how much its Neutron XT SSD line will street for.

According to Legit Reviews, Corsair let it be known that the Neutron XT 240GB will go for $150, which breaks down to about $0.62 percent gigabyte. The 480GB and 960GB capacities will go for $270 and $540, respectively, both of which check in at around $0.56 per gigabyte.

The prices compare favorably to Samsung's new 850 Pro SSD line available in 1TB ($.60 per gigabyte), 512GB ($0.66 per gigabyte), and 256GB ($0.68 per gigabyte) capacities, and offer similar performance metrics.

Corsair's Neutron XT line uses a new Phison PS-3110-S10 controller paired with Toshiba A19nm MLC NAND flash memory. The combination results in up to 560MB/s read and 540MB/s write performance, along with 100,000 IOPS read an 90,000 IOPs write.

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Facebook Puts Thought into "Dislike" and “Sympathize” Buttons

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 08:14 AM PST

Facebook SignDoes Facebook need more buttons?

Just about anyone who's ever used Facebook has wished for a "Dislike" button at one point or another. Unless you're willing to rid your Friends list of all your friends, family, and co-workers, then you've seen an inane post that made you question how well you really know Uncle Bob or your buddy Bill. Or maybe someone posted a spoiler to The Sons of Anarchy's series finale. Well, the good news is Facebook is at least "thinking about" a dislike button. The bad news? A "sympathize" button is more likely to appear.

This is a topic that Zuckerberg's probably addressed a million times behind the scenes, though now that he's holding public Q&A sessions, you can bet it's one of the things people inevitably ask about. Such was the case during Zuckerberg's second time fielding questions from the general populace.

"We're thinking about it," Zuckerberg replied to a question about adding a dislike button, though he's cautious it could cause more harm than good.

"I don't think there needs to be a voting mechanism on Facebook, whether posts are good are bad," Zuckerberg added. "I don't think that's socially very valuable or good for the community. But the thing that I think is very valuable is that there are more sentiments that people want to express than just positivity or that they like something."

One of those sentiments popped up in reports a year ago, that sentiment being a "sympathize" button. It's one of many that could appear on the site before or in place of a dislike button.

You can catch the 1-hour Q&A session by going here.

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