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Dragon Nest Europe: The Hunting Season is Open!

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Dragon Nest Europe: The Hunting Season is Open!


Contrary to regular Dragon Nests, these event Nests can be played with an unlimited amount of revives but still grant the same rewards regular Dragon Nests do. To make the Dragon Hunt worth its while, players will however receive even more loot and crafting materials for their efforts

League of Legedns: Reworked Ryze Champion Review

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League of Legedns: Reworked Ryze Champion Review


Ryze was one of the original seventeen League of Legends champions and that gives him a special place in the history of the game. Ryze was a dominant force for quite awhile but as time went on and more new champions were routinely released, Ryze fell from grace and even reached the level of obscurity in recent times. This motivated developer Riot Games to rework and retool Ryze as part of the latest patch. The new and improved Ryze truly surpasses the old version in almost every way and it looks like he could even reclaim his role as a mage to be feared rather than preyed upon.

Kael'thas Sunstrider: The Next New Hero to the Nexus!

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Kael'thas Sunstrider: The Next New Hero to the Nexus!


Recently, Heroes of the Storm's official twitter has unveiled that Kael'thas Sunstrider is the next new hero in the form of a short flash. This flash mainly shows that Kael'thas is using Pyroblast to beat Arthas. Sadly Heroes of the Storm hasn't given the exact schedule of his release, but we can predict that Kael'thas may arrive in the Nexus on May 20th, which is the date of OBT's launch.

SMITE Ah Puch Unlock Code Giveaway Event

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SMITE Ah Puch Unlock Code Giveaway Event


MMOsite has teamed up with Hi-Rez Studios for a Ah Puch unlock code Giveaway for their third-person action MOBA, SMITE.

eSports is Now a $612 Million Business

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eSports is Now a $612 Million Business


According to Superdata's new report on the growing eSports market, globally eSports now has an audience of around 134 million people and the business generates about $612 million. The report notes that Asia is still the dominant force in eSports with $374 million of the global share, but the West is starting to accelerate its growth as well. Currently North America accounts for $143 million, Europe is at $73 million and the rest of the world totals $24 million.

Civilization Online Taiwan Server Announced

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Civilization Online Taiwan Server Announced


Gameflier has announced to operate Civilization Online in Taiwan, which is the first overseas server. Civilization Online is developed by Korea's XLGAMES together with IP owner 2K Games. Different from the online games, it involves several actual civilizations (starting from the Stone Age) and an active age progression system. Players are able to build awesome structures, research new technologies, build weapons, and go to war and more.

MapleStory 2 Final Test: Mount System Review

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MapleStory 2 Final Test: Mount System Review


MapleStory 2 final test is getting close to the end, and this test includes many hightlight gameplays. One of them must be the Mount System, and via 17173.com's screenshots, we can see different kinds of mounts in this CBT.

CABAL II Closed Beta Phase 2 Will Be Kick off on May 7

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CABAL II Closed Beta Phase 2 Will Be Kick off on May 7


With the first Phase of CABAL II closed beta test ended on May 4th, the next phase is approaching. The Phase 2 is official scheduled from May 7 to May 10. And the testers who are selected for Phase 1 still have access.

Universally Loved 'Monument Valley' Now on Sale

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Universally Loved 'Monument Valley' Now on Sale


I could talk to you about Ustwo's Monument Valley, which has just dropped to its lowest price ever, in so many ways. I could wax poetically about its illusory essence or its mysterious blank-faced protagonist. Or maybe just mention the game's abundance of awards, among them Apple's 2014 iPad Game of the Year, 2015 BAFTA for Best Mobile & Handheld, Apple's 2014 Design Award, or 2015 GDC Innovation Award.

Pipe Connecting Game Dither Arrives on iOS and Android

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Pipe Connecting Game Dither Arrives on iOS and Android


Indie games developer xfunnyname alias Robin Kuhlmann is today announcing the launch of Dither, a simple but challenging game with a cool way to share high scores with the world

MMOsite Exclusive Interview with Light of Darkness

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MMOsite Exclusive Interview with Light of Darkness


MMOsite is very honored to have this chance to make an interview with the international developer - 3 Claws Games. And today they've brought their newest F2P browser game "Light of Darkness" to our MMOsiters, now let's get started immediately:

Aeria Games Reveals Three Dungeon Modes in Echo of Soul

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Aeria Games Reveals Three Dungeon Modes in Echo of Soul


With the Launch of NA and EU Closed Beta on May 4th, Aeria Games is now revealing more and more information for their free-to-play MMORPG Echo of Soul

NCsoft Reveals Master X Master New Gameplay Trailers

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NCsoft Reveals Master X Master New Gameplay Trailers


Recently, NCsoft's new title Master X Master is still being at the stage of CBT2. And in order to promote this new MOBA, NCsoft has released two new gameplay trailers. Here are them below:

Blade and Soul In English - Force Master Gameplay (EU Server)

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Blade and Soul In English - Force Master Gameplay (EU Server)


Blade & Soul features a combination of martial arts inspired combat and Qing Gong in an open-world environment. Players create playable characters that explore around the world by completing quest assigned by various NPCs.

TERA Launches on Steam with New Gunner Class

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TERA Launches on Steam with New Gunner Class


En Masse Entertainment has announced that its award-winning PC action MMO, TERA, is now available on Steam

Farm Clan: The Adventure - Version 1.8 is Released for Android and iOS

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Farm Clan: The Adventure - Version 1.8 is Released for Android and iOS


The new 1.8 update of Farm Clan: The Adventure, G5 Entertainment and Taploft's fan-favorite farming strategy, is available on Android and iOS now.

A Look at The Identity System for Moonlight Blade's Non-wipe Test in May

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A Look at The Identity System for Moonlight Blade's Non-wipe Test in May


Today we are going to take a look at the Identity system of this highly-anticipated wuxia themed MMORPG. For each character there are different identities to choose from. When it comes to the identity, you might find it a bit confusing. In fact the Identity System, to a certain extent, can be taken as a secondary or third class

Monster Hunter Online: Boss Run Part 1

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Monster Hunter Online: Boss Run Part 1


What I'm going to do is try and show all the bosses. As I meet them and level up. I like fighting all of them in this game. Gives me a rush trying to figure out each ones pattern. You get to see 4 boss fights in this video. Each are very different fun and a bit taxing. This game doesn't allow you to do things fast. So get used to being tactical if you play alone. Or better yet make a friend and roll along with them. Most bosses need to be beaten at least once for story progression. But after that you are free to fight them as much as you see fit.
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MMORPG Reviews

MMORPG Reviews

Players Speak about Neverwinter

Posted: 06 May 2015 11:44 AM PDT

For our newest Players Speak we got our community regulars to give us their thoughts on Perfect World Entertainment‘s Neverwinter, the Dungeons & Dragons themed action MMORPG set in the world of the Forgotten Realms. The game is a classic themepark inspired quest based RPG with long game spanning story-arcs, PVE Dungeons, PvP battles and a […]

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Video Showing King of Wushu with DX12

Posted: 06 May 2015 04:36 AM PDT

During last week’s BUILD 2015 developer’s conference, Snail Games unveiled plans to adopt DirectX 12 for King of Wushu, which will be the first Chinese title to do so. They also published an all-new video in this context, which showcases the visual and technical enhancements coming with DX 12. Check out the video further below […]

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Things You Would Change With Planetside 2

Posted: 06 May 2015 02:09 AM PDT

We’re checking out Planetside 2 for our next “Things You Would Change With…” feature, the free to play first person shooter MMO set in an open futuristic war zone where three factions vie for control of key territories by capturing bases in a land vs land vs air battle. The game is extremely exciting and […]

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TERA Arrives on Steam

Posted: 06 May 2015 01:20 AM PDT

Today marks the launch of TERA on Steam where the F2P action MMO RPG published by European publisher Gameforge and NA publisher En Masse Entertainment arrives with the all-new Gunner class, which we already published a review of. “We’re celebrating TERA’s anniversary this month and over the past 3 years, we’ve received many requests for […]

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General Gaming Article

Dell XPS 13 Review

Posted: 06 May 2015 02:33 PM PDT

The new standard for Ultrabooks

Dell's XPS 13 line of laptops has been around for many years now, and while the company's 2015 model doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, Dell has made enough improvements to it to claim that it has the best Ultrabook on the market. We'll see about that…

The compact chassis gives the notebook some sex appeal. Measuring 11.9x8x.5 inches and weighing just two pounds, 12.4 ounces, it's extremely portable. While a chassis this small usually sports an 11-inch panel, Dell impressed us with its finesse in squeezing in a 13.3-inch 10-point touch display. This is done through what Dell calls its "Infinity Edge" display. That's marketing jargon for what amounts to really thin, flush bezels that measure 5.2mm across. 

dell xps 13

While the panel isn't huge, the resolution is enormous at 3200x1800. Certain Windows programs might look small but, surprisingly, it looks fine for most applications. Some users may also be put off by the glossy panel, but the viewing angles on this IPS display and the vibrant colors it offers are undeniably fantastic.

The body shape puts it in the MacBook Air category of laptops, and while it even sports a downward slope that's similar to Apple's popular notebook, it's got its own thing going aesthetically. The XPS 13 is mainly composed of machined aluminum, and has a carbon fiber palm rest. Most of the notebook is black, with the exception of its silver back; here you'll also find the Dell logo etched in. It would be nice if the logo had a lighting option (all the cool kids are doing it), but maybe Dell designers thought it would be best to go minimal this time around. Luckily, it does have a backlit keyboard, which is more important. Because the laptop is small, some people may be bothered by the compact keyboard, but it didn't bother us. We weren't too crazy about the trackpad, however, which offers a little unwanted acceleration. The notebook's speakers have a surprising amount of firepower, but we're a little let down that they're side-firing as opposed to front-facing. In terms of ports, you've got your charging port, two USB 3.0 ports, mini DisplayPort, headphone jack, and SD card slot. We wish the laptop offered Mini-HDMI, but it's got all the bare essentials otherwise, and offers more ports than other leading notebooks (ahem, Apple, we're looking at you). 

When it came to performance, our Dell XPS 13 and its 2.2GHz Core i5-5200U processor didn't blow our socks off. It performed better than our Acer S7's Ivy Bridge processor in our Stitch CPU benchmark by eight percent, but lagged three percent behind in our multithread-heavy x264 test. It's worth noting that this isn't an apples-to-apples tier comparison, however. Our zero point uses a Core i7-3517U processor that has a max turbo frequency of 3GHz, which trumps the i5's 2.7GHz top speed. Also, when our S7 zero point goes full blast, it's almost leaf-blower loud. The XPS 13, on the other hand, plays it cool and quiet. 

In graphics territory, the XPS 13 was gave our zero point a thorough thrashing. Intel has been making very noticeable improvements when it comes to integrated graphics; the fruit of its labors means a performance delta between 40–70 percent here. If you're thinking this means you'll be able to do some hardcore gaming on this thing, however, you'll want to think again. Even with everything turned low, we got unplayable framerates (mid-20s) running Tomb Raider at 1080p. This proves that gaming laptops aren't getting pushed off the table by lighter fare anytime soon. 

There were a few other areas where the laptop failed to impress, battery life being chief among them. In our video-rundown test, the XPS 13 lasted 223 minutes, which is fine for even the lengthiest of Peter Jackson movie edits, but if you're hoping for something that will last an entire workday, this particular model isn't for you. Dell says its 1080p configuration will last longer, since the laptop doesn't have to push as many pixels, but as we don't have that unit to test, we can't validate the claim. Another gripe we had with the XPS 13 is that the camera is located on the lower left-hand corner of the monitor, as opposed to the top-middle, where most laptops place it. This placement sort of validates the old saying that the camera adds 15 pounds, at least that's the excuse we're going with in our case. Finally, the laptop does get a little warm underneath, but it won't singe your lap.

These knocks against the XPS 13 prevent us from awarding it a Kick Ass score, but quibbles aside, this is still a great Ultrabook. Its 12.9-second boot-up time is among the fastest we've ever seen, and the laptop is ultimately quite sleek, incredibly portable, and priced fairly. It's not perfect, but it may very well be the best Ultrabook out there at the moment. 

Price, $1,400; www.dell.com

Dell XPS 13

Newegg Daily Deals: XFX TS Series 550W Power Supply, MSI GTX 960 Video Card, and More!

Posted: 06 May 2015 11:01 AM PDT

 

XFX TS 550W Power SupplyNewegg

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Protip: Very few people actually need a massive power supply that takes wattage into four-digit territory. It's easy to overspend on a PSU, though you'd be surprised at how much PC a well-built PSU with a modest wattage rating can handle. If you're looking to save a bit of coin by being prudent with your power needs, than check out today's top deal for an XFX TS Series 550W PSU for $52 with free shipping (normally $62 - use coupon code: [EMCASAS22]; additional $25 mail-in-rebate). This is an 80 Plus Bronze certified PSU that's SLI and Crossfire ready, and backed by a 5-year warranty along with a True Wattage Guarantee (XFX says it's wattage rating is based on operating conditions at 50C/120F).

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MSI GTX 960 2GB Video Card for $200 with free shipping (normally $220; Free Game Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with purchase, limited offer; additional $15 Mail-in rebate)

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Samsung 850 Pro 2.5-inch 256GB SATA III 3-D Vertical Internal Solid State Drive for $160 with free shipping (normally $170; Free Kmart $25 Gift Card (Email Delivery) w/ purchase, limited offer)

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Intel Eyes Real Time Analytics with New Xeon Processor E7 v3 CPU Line

Posted: 06 May 2015 10:00 AM PDT

Intel Xeon E7 v3Will 18 cores suffice?

We've seen a lot of action in the micro server market as of late, but lest anyone forget, there's still a need for servers on the other end of the spectrum, ones that deal with machine learning, real-time data analytics, and other mission critical tasks suitable for scale-out data centers. It's that market Intel is targeting with its new Xeon E7 v3 product line consisting of a dozen different processors.

The Xeon E7 v3 product family consists of chips with up to 18 physical cores with Hyper Threading (for 36 threads), up 45MB of last level cache, and clockspeeds ranging from 1.9GHz to 3.4GHz. That represents a 20 percent increase in cores compared to the previous generation Xeon family, and combined with the other upgrades, results in up to 70 percent more decision support analytic sessions per hour, Intel claims.

Intel's newest Xeon processors are serious workhorses designed to compete with RISC alternatives. According to Intel, it's Xeon E7 v3 family delivers up to 10 times more performance per dollar while delivering up to an 85 percent lower total cost of ownership compared to RISC solutions, claims it makes based on reducing the cost of hardware costs and power and cooling.

Hardware partners have already pounced on the new chips, with 17 system manufacturers around the globe starting to announce platforms based on Intel's Xeon E7 v3 product family. The chips themselves range in cost from $1,224 to $7,175 in 1,000-tray quantities, meaning that retail costs will be a bit higher.

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Oculus Rift Will Ship to Consumers in First Quarter of 2016

Posted: 06 May 2015 09:29 AM PDT

Oculus RiftAt long last, a release date!

It's been over two years since Oculus Rift captured the hearts and imagination (and over $2.4 million) of backers willing to pledge support for something billed as the "the first truly immersive virtual reality headset for video games." There's been a lot of movement in the VR space since then, as well as some skepticism (and anger) after Facebook acquired Oculus for $2 billion -- the idea of Candy Crush VR just didn't seem appealing to many folks. But the excitement remained, and after all this time, we finally have a launch date. Oculus Rift will be shipping to consumers in the first quarter of next year, Oculus VR announced today.

In the coming weeks, Oculus VR will reveal more information about the final hardware, software, input, and even some unannounced made-for-VR games and experiences coming to Oculus Rift. As for all the technical specifications, those will be revealed next week.

"Virtual reality is going to transform gaming, film, entertainment, communication, and much more," Oculus VR said in a blog post.

There have been several iterations of the Oculus Rift since it was announced, the most recent of which is dubbed Crescent Bay. It brought about numerous improvements over the Development Kit 2 model, including a higher resolution display (unspecified, though DK2 rocked a Full HD 1080p resolution, or 960x1080 per eye), 360-degree head tracking, expanded positional tracking volume, improved weight and ergonomics, integrated audio, and more.

It's a much more crowded field now than it was several years ago. Google, HTC, LG, Samsung, and Sony all have skin in the VR game, and there are a handful of up-and-comers as well. However, there's been so much hype and positive impressions posted about Oculus Rift that it's likely to see a flurry of pre-orders later this year.

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