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Vindictus: 'Song of Doom' Trailer Released

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 03:02 PM PDT

Nexon recently deployed the 'Song of Doom' update to Vindictus live servers, kicking off this year's Halloween festivities and introducing a bevy of new content to the game.

Diablo 3: 'Black Soulstone' Cinematic Trailer Released

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 01:46 PM PDT

Making its debut at this year's BlizzCon, 'Black Soulstone' is the latest cinematic trailer for Blizzard's upcoming hack-and-slash action RPG, Diablo III.

General: Want to Be Featured on Unbound Gamer?

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 01:38 PM PDT

Our sister site Unbound Gamer is looking for some talented writers to spearhead their new Retro Reviews feature. Interested in seeing your name in lights? Read on!

General: BioWare Mythic GM Talks Free-to-Play, Subscriptions

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 09:02 AM PDT

BioWare Mythic GM Eugene Evans discusses the free-to-play and subscription-based business models in an interview over at Gamasutra.

EverQuest: The Resplendent Temple Video

Posted: 23 Oct 2011 06:48 AM PDT

One of the new areas coming in the EverQuest expansion, Veil of Alaris, is the Resplendent Temple. Beautiful and peaceful on the outside, the Resplendent Temple also hides zones fraught with danger and mystery. MMORPG.com has teamed up with the EverQuest team to bring our readers an exclusive first-look at The Resplendent Temple. Check it out!

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Review: Console Battlefield 3 is a Flawed Gem

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 12:01 AM PDT

Battlefield 3 on consoles is a very different game than the PC version. It doesn't look as good, and it supports fewer players online. By the sheer nature of control scheme, it requires a very different skill set. It's slower paced and requires a far more conservative style of play. This isn't better or worse than the PC version -- just different. For this review of the console version, I'm going to take a look at console specific features and exactly how the game plays differently. The issues outlined in the PC review still stand unless directly contradicted here, and you should read both to get the complete picture.

BF3 on consoles is limited to 24-player matches as opposed to the PC's 64, but thankfully most of the massive maps have been modified to suit the smaller player count. DICE has struck a nice balance that allows the levels to feel massive, but still manages to ensure that players come into contact regularly enough for there to be a decent amount of action. It's not a perfect solution to be sure. Whereas in the PC version your team won't be under too much strain if a rouge player decides to steal a plane and fly it around shooting at nothing when he really should be concentrating on capturing points on the ground; you'll feel the absence of every missing teammate while playing on the consoles.

Halo CE Anniversary Enhances Your Nostalgia With Modern Visuals

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 04:15 PM PDT

You'd be forgiven if the announcement video for Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary left you worried that Microsoft would muck up Halo's good name. The trailer at E3 sported a character model that few would mistake for the series' signature hero Master Chief. To be fair, the reveal was well received, but it raised an interesting question: How could developer 343 Industries and Microsoft be trusted to steward the Halo brand if a big detail like this was overlooked?

A lot has changed since that trailer at E3: The Master Chief has been tweaked to look more like the original model. And the game's signature feature, the ability to switch between 2001's visuals and new remastered HD graphics, has been polished as well. Originally, the lauded feature would switch visuals on the fly, delivering a slightly strange visual lag as textures swapped places. Now, the screen fades like a long blink -- and presto! New visuals, or old visuals (depending on where you started) have filled the screen.

See What Battlefield 3 Looks Like on 360 When it's Not Installed

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 10:49 AM PDT

DICE warned us last week about what Battlefield 3 would look like on Xbox 360 without its high-resolution texture pack installed -- executive producer Patrick Bach referred to it as a "standard-def version." Not that you'd expect a developer to overstate how bad his or her own game is going to look, but judging by the video above, boy was he ever telling the truth.

The video was put together by WikiGameGuides and features comparison shots from various points throughout the game. It's remarkable how much a difference the installation makes. When he was asked if it was actually noticeable, Bach had explained, "It does make a difference, yes, absolutely. The whole engine is based around streaming textures, streaming terrain and a lot of other content."

Minecraft for Xbox 360 to be Playable at MineCon

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 10:11 AM PDT

Those attending the Minecraft fan convention MineCon in November will have the opportunity to try out the new Xbox 360 version of the game for themselves.

Besides an unofficial DS port and a timed exclusive on Xperia Play, Microsoft announced during its E3 press conference this year that Xbox 360 would be getting Minecraft as a console exclusive. It'll be made available through Xbox Live Arcade next spring and features Kinect support for those who don't wish to use a controller.

Review: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is One of the Best Action-Adventures This Year

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 09:00 AM PDT

In 2009, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was developer Naughty Dog at the top of their craft. The studio that brought us Jak and Daxter successfully delivered a fantastic treasure hunting adventure that pushed the limits of player-driven action sequences and in-game cut-scenes. But it helps to remember that Uncharted 2's campaign wasn't a huge deviation from the first game. Instead, Uncharted 2 showed that the developer learned from their mistakes, and could implement better level designs, pacing, and technology -- and the results were spectacular.

But it's hard to be the third chapter of any mega-popular franchise, and that statement holds true across all mediums. If you can't recall a beloved series that fell below the mark on its third entry, allow me to quickly refresh your memory: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Spider-man 3, X-Men: The Last Stand, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Terminator 3, Superman 3, Rocky 3, and Godfather III were all disappointing third chapters that started a downward spiral for some of our favorite characters and worlds.

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WoW Transmogrification: Shaman T1, T2 High Imitation Sets

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WoW Transmogrification: Shaman T1, T2 High Imitation Sets


Since rumor has it that Patch 4.3 will launch equipment transmogrification system, players are begining to collect those good-looking sets in the past. Of course, if you wanna obtain authentic T1, T2 sets, you can go to Molten Core and Black Wing Lair. However, if you are Priest, and you wanna cosplay Mage, then the profession sets won't cater to your will.

Cross Fire(KR) Announced a New Male Character

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Cross Fire(KR) Announced a New Male Character


Military FPS Cross Fire, developed by Smile Gate and published by Neowiz Games' game portal Pmang, announced new content update today!

League of Legends Spotlights the Newest Champion Graves with New Screens

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League of Legends Spotlights the Newest Champion Graves with New Screens


Recently, Riot Games has released the newest champion for its popular MOBA League of Legends. The new champion is called Graves, which released to fight on the Fields of Justice. Riot Games continued to spotlight Graves and several new fetching skins are released today to show off the new champion.

Cabal 2 Almost Finished, Korean Closed Beta Date Announced

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Cabal 2 Almost Finished, Korean Closed Beta Date Announced


Estsoft suddenly revealed the Cabal 2 Korean website and announced the closed beta phase 1 will start in Korea from November 3 to November 5.

BlizzCon 2011 Cosplay

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BlizzCon 2011 Cosplay


We got a lot pictures of cosplay in this year's BlizzCon, and it appears that WoW is the mainstream of this year's cosplay. Among these pictures, we can see some of them are pretty cool, and some are so funny, besides, hot girls with sexy costume are visible in these pics. What's more, three BlizzCon 2011 Contest Winners will show up at the end of this article.

Continue reading BlizzCon 2011 Cosplay.

DotA Trademark Problem

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DotA Trademark Problem


With the announcement of Blizzard DotA, Blizzard's President, Mike Morhaime, voiced his disapproval at this year's BlizzCon of Valve's attempts to trademark the term "DotA".

Continue reading DotA Trademark Problem.

The Secret World New Screens Featuring Real-world Locations

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The Secret World New Screens Featuring Real-world Locations


Funcom revealed more screenshots featuring its upcoming MMO The Secret World. Throw yourself into the bustling urban environments of New York, London and Seoul. Stop by the local nightclub or drop by your secret society headquarters.

Wakfu: Starting Guide for Cra (Air)

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Wakfu: Starting Guide for Cra (Air)


Hi, I've been playing Beta version of Wakfu on server Remington (UK/Int). I have leveled a few chars past starting levels and actually I have three Cra characters, so I have been goofing around, looking how to level up fast.

King of Kings 3 Reveals Newest Expansion Moon Goddess

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King of Kings 3 Reveals Newest Expansion Moon Goddess


gamigo's clan war MMORPG King of Kings 3 is launching a new add-on called "Moon Goddess" with truly celestial content: gamers are drawn into a conflict between good and evil angels. Almost 200 new skills have been unveiled to help prepare you for this new threat, and the top level cap has been raised from 140 to 180.

PlanetSide 2:Battles Last for Days or Weeks

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PlanetSide 2:Battles Last for Days or Weeks


PlanetSide 2 is a massively multiplayer online first person shooter that delivers truly epic, massive combat on a scale never before seen in stunning, breathtaking detail.

Vindictus Episode 9: Song of Doom Trailer

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Vindictus Episode 9: Song of Doom Trailer


Nexon America's action MMORPG Vindictus has received the Song of Doom content update, which adds all new features, challenges, and Halloween themed events.

Dota 2 Weekly Patch Update No.4 and Latest News

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Dota 2 Weekly Patch Update No.4 and Latest News


Welcome to this week's patch update! Valve introduces 3 favorite heroes in this patch as well as the pause ability! As we said, no reason to worry about features like that, it's only a matter of time before they are introduced into the game.

Hands-on Experience about Sect Scouting in Age of Wulin

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Hands-on Experience about Sect Scouting in Age of Wulin


Sect scouting in Age of Wulin is quite popular among the players. It is greatly enjoyed by the players due to its strong interaction. Scouts are classified into sect scout and imperial court scout. Imperial court scout quest can be received at "Imperial Government Scout" in the main city.

Blizzard DotA is Coming Soon!

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Blizzard DotA is Coming Soon!


Blizzard Entertainment revealed a new game at BlizzCon 2011 today. It's called Blizzard DOTA and is a tongue-in-cheek strategy inspired by WarCraft III custom map DotA. The characters of Blizzard DotA from Blizzard games like StarCraft and WarCraft.

Nexon Mobile: Combat Arms: Zombie - The iOS-based Combat Arms

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Nexon Mobile: Combat Arms: Zombie - The iOS-based Combat Arms


Nexon Mobile announced today that they planned to publish Combat Arms: Zombies first using Unreal Engine onto iOS platorm and meet all players in the middle of November.

RIFT – Revealing a Secret

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RIFT – Revealing a Secret


Hey peeps, I was playing Rift today when I notice that my fifth role was reset, apparently Trion made a few soul tree changes and because of that they simply give away some free respec to the people using the affected souls.

Continue reading RIFT – Revealing a Secret.

Dragon Nest KR: Katastrophe 5 New Instances Video Show

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Dragon Nest KR: Katastrophe 5 New Instances Video Show


Dragon Nest KR has opened 5 new instances of Katastrophe in the latest update, Oct 20th. Here we got the 5 pieces of video to show you these great contents.

Dragon Nest NA Unleashes the Cerberus

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Dragon Nest NA Unleashes the Cerberus


Dragon Nest (NA) Players will face the biggest challenge ever as the Hellhounds are released and the evil from the depths of the Abyss, the Cerberus is roaring on the land.

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