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The Secret World: Neoshaman, Magus & Bodyguard Decks

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 05:58 PM PDT

Neoshaman, Magus & Bodyguard Decks

Funcom has partnered with MMORPG.com to give our readers the first look at custom decks that players will have access to when playing The Secret World. These decks guide players in finding an awesome build for their characters in game. This time, we bring you the Neoshaman, the Magus and the Bodyguard decks. See what you think!

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Devs Considering F2P?

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Devs Considering F2P?

According to an interview at GamesTM.co.uk, Star Wars: The Old Republic's Lead Designer Emmanuel Lusinchi lets it be known that the BioWare team has considered a free to play model to keep the game competitive with the tide of other F2P games on the market today.

Rift: Tearfall Ruin

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 05:29 PM PDT

Tearfall Ruin

In our latest Chronicles of One Telaran, we return to our regularly scheduled Caedryn the Dwarf report as he makes his way through Rift. In the latest update, Caedryn takes on Tearfall Ruin. See what he's got to say!

Maestia: Rise of Keledus: Closed Beta Key Giveaway!

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 08:53 PM PDT

Closed Beta Key Giveaway!

MMORPG.com has teamed up with WarpPortal to bring our community access to the closed beta test for Maestia: Rise of Keledus. Get your key now while supplies last!

Serenia Fantasy: OBT Starter Gift Pack Keys!

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 04:36 PM PDT

OBT Starter Gift Pack Keys!

To celebrate the launch of the Serenia Fantasy OBT KoramGame has issued this exclusive Pharaoh Starter Gift Pack to help fans make the most of their CBT experience.

SMITE: Closed Beta Key Giveaway #4

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 03:32 PM PDT

Closed Beta Key Giveaway #4

MMORPG.com and Hi-Rez Studios have partnered up to give out 100 keys for the closed beta of their upcoming MOBA, SMITE!

General: Krater Launch Announcement and Giveaway!

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 02:18 PM PDT

Krater Launch Announcement and Giveaway!

While this isn't an MMO, we wanted to bring your attention to the launch of an interesting new indie game by the name of Krater. Krater, which was released yesterday (grab it on Steam here!), is a post-apolcalyptic take on old-school RPGs with a top-down RTS perspective.

End of Nations: Warfront Season 2 Begins with E3 Commentary

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 12:13 PM PDT

Warfront Season 2 Begins with E3 Commentary

The End of Nations Warfront video series has returned for Season 2. The second season begins with a look at End of Nations at E3 last week. Check it out!

Perfect World International: Imperial Fury Game Play Trailer

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 11:56 AM PDT

Imperial Fury Game Play Trailer

The Perfect World International team has released a brand new trailer from the latest game update that features game play straight out of the Imperial Fury expansion. Enjoy!

The Secret World: 5000 More Beta Weekend 3 Keys!

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 11:39 AM PDT

5000 More Beta Weekend 3 Keys!

MMORPG.com has just been given an additional 5,000 beta keys for the The Secret World Beta Weekend 3 event! Get your key now!
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Your Adventure Game Kickstarter Roundup

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 05:57 PM PDT

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Your Adventure Game Kickstarter Roundup

Cover Story: All the fan-funded throwbacks currently in the works.

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n the four years since the launch of Kickstarter, the popular fundraising platform has grown extremely relevant to gamers. Over just the past few months, we've seen a handful of industry vets ask fans to look into their hearts (and wallets) in order to facilitate game development that couldn't happen otherwise. Cut free from the strings of publishers, these notable industry figures can now work without certain market pressures resting on their shoulders, while their devoted throngs can sleep at night, knowing that they helped bring a (hopefully) great game into being. In short, everybody wins -- especially those who miss familiar genres that have since outgrown their antiquated interfaces.

Of course, I speak of adventure games -- in the classic PC sense, that is. What started with a so-crazy-it-just-might-work idea from Double Fine has since escalated into an avalanche of old-school developers excited to return to the worlds they created through the powers of Kickstarter. And since so many projects have popped up in the wake of Tim Schafer's smashing success, it can be a little hard to keep track of what's succeeded, and what desperately needs your money, and when. Lucky for you, 1UP has already done most of the heavy lifting. And please note that these numbers are accurate as of this writing -- which is well before the time you're reading.

EA Seems to Ignore Why its Syndicate FPS Reboot "Didn't Pay Off"

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 05:05 PM PDT

Syndicate XCOM Wasteland

Syndicate, the first-person-shooter reboot of the classic PC strategy series of the same name, has essentially been deemed a failure. Unlike the recent SSX reboot, which was described by EA Labels president Frank Gibeau as a "very successful launch," Syndicate's sales were apparently not up to expectations, and from the sound of it, we shouldn't expect to see any other sequels to it in the near future. The thing is, Gibeau's statements don't suggest Electronic Arts realizes where it went wrong with its handling of Syndicate.

"Syndicate was something that we took a risk on," Gibeau told CVG. "It didn't pay off - it didn't work."

2012's Best RPGs So Far... and Yet to Come

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 01:53 PM PDT

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2012's Best RPGs So Far... and Yet to Come

Cover Story: Halfway through 2012, we take stock of the best role-players so far and up ahead.

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he role-playing genre may not be quite as dead as some people would have you believe. In fact, we've seen quite a few in the first half of the year, some of which were downright excellent. And you can expect even more in the months to follow. We've pulled together a dozen of 2012's standout RPG titles 2012 -- the six best RPGs we've played already, and the six we're looking forward to the most. This steady drip-feed of role-playing content guarantees we'll never extricate ourselves from the shackles of our consoles and PCs. There'll always be one more level to grind, one more super-boss to crush, one more piece of sweet loot to collect and equip. Ah well. It's a grim burden, but somebody's got to bear it.


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NBA Baller Beats Gives Us a Glimpse into the Slightly Mad Future of Kinect Games

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 11:40 AM PDT

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NBA Baller Beats Gives Us a Glimpse into the Slightly Mad Future of Kinect Games

Cover Story: This unlikely mashup of ballin' and beats requires a unique set of conditions to play, but still has the potential to make you sweat.

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hen I first heard about the core concept behind NBA Baller Beats, a rhythm-based dribbling game that uses an Xbox Kinect and a real life basketball, I just had to see it in action for myself. The game industry is no stranger to rhythm-based music and dance games these days, with a market that's quickly filled by best-selling titles like Just Dance and Dance Central. Still, a quirky concept based around enhancing basketball skills could be enough to distinguish NBA Baller Beats from its competition. If not, at least it provides an entertaining albeit slightly expensive alternative to basketball training.

Let's face it, as fun as playing Dance Central or Just Dance can be, you're not going to whip out those choreographed moves at your next dance party -- but if you already have, more power to you. On the surface, NBA Balles Beats provides a fun way to work on your dribble when you're far away from the hardwood surface of your local basketball court. The setup required to play this game sounds like something ripped out of an alternate reality arcade located somewhere in my wildest dreams, and yet, despite existing as something completely out of left field, the act of playing Baller Beats also provides a different type of entertainment; one the average person probably wouldn't expect from looking at the packaging -- think of it as a supplemental training regiment that could be fun too. To be clear: The act of dribbling a basketball might look like an effortless activity, but it requires a lot of coordination and, more importantly, endurance. Athletes that aspire to reach the professional level train for hours everyday to build up their core skill set, learning every nuance and trick they can, as they strive to extend their control of a basketball.
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