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Nanbo's Phantasy Star 2 Online Sign Up Guide

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Nanbo's Phantasy Star 2 Online Sign Up Guide


I am about to start a Phantasy Star Online Review levels 1-10. Before I do so, I wanted to share a sign up guide for those interested in playing. It may look difficult on the surface, but it is really simple (more simple than the problems I had with some main stream titles) once in. It does take reading and comprehension skills more than it does patience. I was up and running in 20 min.

The Elder Scrolls Online PVE Beta Review!

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The Elder Scrolls Online PVE Beta Review!


In this video, Zach Sharpes dives into this years most anticipated MMORPG the Elderscrolls Online by Zenimax Online Studios. This MMORPG, set in the Elderscrolls universe features action combat in the open world, but does it deliver the Elderscrolls charm we all expect? Find out!

MMOsite Morning Call: Weekly Cosplay Highlight [02.24]

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MMOsite Morning Call: Weekly Cosplay Highlight [02.24]


MMOsite Morning Call here to meet with you again. This week we also have a great many of awesome cosplays, let's take a look together.

Hearthstone: Know Your Lore: Anduin Wrynn

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Hearthstone: Know Your Lore: Anduin Wrynn


Anduin, the son of Varian Wrynn, the King of Stormwind, is behind the Priest class in upcoming game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. After previewing Valeera, Gul'dan & Rexxar, here's the fourth instalment that introduces you to the character's lore.

League of Legends - Why I love ARAM and hate the 5v5 of Summoner's Rift

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League of Legends - Why I love ARAM and hate the 5v5 of Summoner's Rift


Today I'm going to share just an opinion of why I love ARAM way more than 5v5 of Summoner's Rift. Sure there's more strategy and tactics involved as well as picking in 5v5 than Summoner's Rift. That's great and all but I'm trying to have a good fun time here.

STAR WARS: Attack Squadrons MMO Closed Beta First Look

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STAR WARS: Attack Squadrons MMO Closed Beta First Look


I didn't know what this was in my email. I thought I was invited to a closed beta for Swtor. But what it really was is a totally new browser mmo for the franchise. So I gave it a spin and had a little fun. The game centers around Star War's space battles. You can have dog fights one and one. And team dog fights for more fun.



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Microsoft Announces Updates to Lync Services

Posted: 23 Feb 2014 05:51 PM PST

Microsoft adding Android support and free Skype calls for businesses

Lync is a universal communication tool that many an office employs for daily usage, and this week was an important chapter in the client's life cycle. At Microsoft's Lync conference, announcements were made about the program that should have users who rely on the messenger excited for what's to come.

Microsoft (via TechRadar) is adding an Android Lync client to the fold, completing the plethora of platforms you can already get it on, like Windows Phone, Windows, and iOS. Furthermore, businesses will be able to offer free Skype calls to their customers, as well as allowing HD video calls from Lync to Skype. Last but not least, voice calls and large meetings will be coming to Lync Online.

It's all in a bid to further Microsoft's "Universal Communications" initiative, and some of these updates will be arriving by the end of June or by later this year. These alterations make sense in the context of Microsoft's Skype acquisition, and it'll be interesting to see what changes come from it in the future.

HP's Newly-Announced ElitePad 1000 Tablet Features 64-Bit Support

Posted: 23 Feb 2014 03:44 PM PST

HP's thinnest tablet ever brings a plethora of updates

HP revealed a newly-redesigned model of its HP ElitePad 1000, sporting several upgrades and changes from the previous iteration. It's now rocking a brighter touch screen with augmented durability as well as support for 64-bit and 4G. It also happens to be the company's thinnest tablet so far, weighing 1.5 pounds and clocking in at 9.2 mm thick.

The touch screen itself is a 10.1-inch multi-touch screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution. It supports up to 128 GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot for expansion. But there's more to it than what you can store on it. It's powered by Intel's quad-core Atom Z3795 clocked at 1.6 GHz, a 2-cell HP Long Life battery, and Intel graphics. If you choose to utilize it, you can also use an HP Executive Tablet Pen G2 to write on the device -- good for notes and the like.

You can pick up the device starting in March, starting at $739.

Lenovo Announces Yoga 10 Tablet With HD Display

Posted: 23 Feb 2014 11:45 AM PST

Larger display, but less battery life 

Lenovo's Yoga tablet hasn't been out very long, having been announced last fall, but today Lenovo announced an update to the device that's quite pleasantly surprising. The Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ sports newer and updated hardware as well as some additional alterations to make it a lucrative buy for anyone looking for a new tablet to add to their collection. 

The Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ sports a higher resolution display of 1920 x 1080 with a quad-core Snapdragon processor clocked to 1.6 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, and up to 32 GB of storage. It also sports an 8-megapixel camera as well as a 1.6-megapixel camera on the back of the device. A 9000 mAh battery powers the device, and it ships with Android 4.3. Lenovo has promised an eventual over the air update for Android 4.4 as well. 

The tablet itself is svelte and comes with a built-in stand with which you can prop it up, and Lenovo claims you should be able to get up to 18 hours of battery life out of the battery, which happens to be the same as the original Yoga tablet. The increased size of the display will of course mean you get a little less life out of the same battery. 

You can nab Lenovo's latest effort in April for $349. Does the improved tablet sound like something you'd like to try out, or are the alterations too minor to consider upgrading for? 

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Rise and Shiny revisit: Stronghold Kingdoms

Posted: 23 Feb 2014 09:00 AM PST

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Stronghold Kingdoms screenshot
Stronghold Kingdoms is probably one of my top favorite MMORTS titles out there. There are many reasons it holds a special place in my slightly crumpled gamer heart, and I will be sure to get to those, but there are also many gameplay elements that could use some improvement. It's a pretty typical MMORTS in most ways; players build up a town, trade goods, fight each other, and swear loyalty to others. In fact, the genre is quite bloated with games that perform in largely the same way, many of them being delivered to us within the browser.

For many players, these defining characteristics are exactly why they are attracted to the genre. In the same way, shooter fans appreciate many of the same basic mechanics from game to game, and trading card players need specific systems in place in order to feel satisfaction. So the existence of these repeated designs is not a problem for me.

It's especially not a problem in Stronghold Kingdoms.

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    One Shots: Spelltastic!

    Posted: 23 Feb 2014 07:00 AM PST

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    You guys are so awesome, did you know that? You totally are. I'm still getting cool screenshots of spell effects from a challenge I issued a while back -- and I'm loving them.

    Our featured picture this week is from reader John, who hails from the Angels of Destiny in Guild Wars 2. Because there's never a bad time to take a selfie, not even in the middle of life-and-death combat, he captured this cool shot.

    "This is my Sylvari Elementalist, Ayo Carina, preparing to strike down a minotaur with her conjured Fiery Greatsword while attuned to Fire," John wrote. "Not content with slinging spells from the rear ranks, Ayo loves to get up close and personal!"

    Someone's going to need bactine, that's all I know. Let's check it out in living color along with the rest of this week's entries!

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    MassivelyOne Shots: Spelltastic! originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 23 Feb 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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      The Daily Grind: Would you buy a VR headset for MMOs?

      Posted: 23 Feb 2014 05:00 AM PST

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      VR
      Not that I have $500 or so to drop on an Oculus Rift when it comes out, but I must say that there's a part of me that would love to have one if more MMOs sign up to support it. Already we're seeing titles from Elder Scrolls Online to EVE Valkyrie lending support to this virtual reality headset, which makes me wonder whether this is just a fad or if it's the next big thing for gaming.

      After all, we've been down the VR headset road before, particularly in the '90s. I mean, that picture up there? That's Angela Lansbury from Murder She Wrote in 1993. I might also bring up the topic of Virtual Boy if it didn't depress me so much. Man, I really wanted VR to be real back then... but maybe its time is yet to come.

      Would you buy a VR headset for MMOs? If so, what would the cost need to be and what level of service would it need to supply to get you to go for it?

      Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!

      MassivelyThe Daily Grind: Would you buy a VR headset for MMOs? originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 23 Feb 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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        Diablo III upgrading Paragon endgame system

        Posted: 22 Feb 2014 06:00 PM PST

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        Level-capped players will have a "Paragon 2.0" system to look forward to when Diablo III: Reaper of Souls releases.

        Blizzard outlined three major changes yesterday that will affect the endgame progression system. First, there will be no level cap for Paragon levels. Second, Paragon levels will be shared account-wide, with all normal characters sharing levels and all heroic characters doing the same between them. Third, players will get new Paragon points to spend in four categories: core, offense, defense, and utility.

        When the expansion goes live, players will receive their new Paragon levels based on the sum of the accumulated Paragon experience on each account. Hardcore heroes who died at 60 will also contribute to this XP pool. Players without the expansion will transition to Paragon XP at level 60, while players with Reaper of Souls will do so after hitting level 70.

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        Make My MMO: Crowdfunding February 9 - 22, 2014

        Posted: 22 Feb 2014 05:00 PM PST

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        In the world of MMOs, no news is not necessarily good news -- especially when it comes to crowdfunding. Silence often denotes a lack of progress on a game, and that can certainly make investors nervous. Thankfully, many games provide players with updates that we, in turn, provide for you here.

        If no news is bad, then news is good, right? Unfortunately, this doesn't hold true. In the case of Star Rider and Hot Rod Hustle, the news is that neither met its funding goals. So we say farewell to these two games from Make My MMO. And Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen's campaign was chock-full of news, but in the end, its Kickstarter didn't succeed either; Pantheon, however, is continuing the fundraising effort on its official site.

        At least some news is good! War of Omens also leaves this round up, but for different reasons: Players can hop in and play the game! Likewise, HEX: Shards of Fate and StarCraft Universe move on now that both have moved into testing. To hear other good news, keep reading.

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          GoblinWorks releases Pathfinder Q4 backer update video

          Posted: 22 Feb 2014 03:00 PM PST

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          Pathfinder Online Q4 update
          GoblinWorks has released a new gameplay video for its forthcoming Pathfinder Online fantasy sandbox. Dubbed as the fourth quarter backer update, the clip shows developers adventuring in the game's River Kingdom. Pathfinder's Q4 milestone was met in January, writes CEO Ryan Dancey, and the two major focus areas were the combat system (including the UI, animations, and multiple role features) and "the conversion of the world terrain from the fully manual small scale process to a more large scale terrain development method using the Grome tool pipeline."

          Dancey also hints at forthcoming UI and combat reveals plus some nifty skeletons and goblin dogs. Further details are available via the GoblinWorks blog links below. Don't forget the video after the cut!

          [Thanks Chrysillis!]

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          Pantheon's Kickstarter comes up short, development to continue

          Posted: 22 Feb 2014 01:30 PM PST

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          Pantheon Kickstarter fail
          Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has concluded its Kickstarter campaign without reaching its $800,000 funding goal. Lead developer Brad McQuaid isn't deterred, though, as you'll find out if you've got the time to read a lengthy launch letter he posted earlier today.

          What's it launching? Well, a new Pantheon website, for starters. McQuaid also tells fans that development on the fantasy title will continue as Visionary Realms seeks traditional investors and sets up its own direct crowdfunding apparatus on the new site.

          McQuaid insists there's a market for Pantheon, writing that we "strongly believe there's a real demand for an MMO that builds solidly on the principles of the past, reaching back to EverQuest and even the MUDs before it." He also offers his take on why Pantheon's Kickstarter fell short of the mark.

          MassivelyPantheon's Kickstarter comes up short, development to continue originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 22 Feb 2014 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          Norrathian Notebook: EQN Landmark sets new standard for player creativity

          Posted: 22 Feb 2014 01:00 PM PST

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          Yes, it's alpha. And yes, there are bugs. Heck, there are still many systems that aren't even in-game yet. But despite all that, EverQuest Next Landmark has already raised the bar when it comes to player creativity. In fact, the creativity is flowing freely during this alpha even before water does!

          You may recall that I mused last December how EQNL might just redefine player-generated content, comments based my own short personal experience and perusing developer concoctions. However, now that alpha is going strong, I can say with surety what I only postulated before: Landmark has set a new standard for supporting and showcasing creativity. And players have really stepped up to the challenge.

          Just exactly how much creativity are we talking about? Have you seen some of the stuff folks are coming up with? It's not just about houses (though I've certainly seen some amazing abodes); players are taking the tools and raw materials and sculpting impressive statues, designing mazes, and more. During my own wanderings and my two Massively TV tours, I've come across creations that leave me wavering between speechless and gush-central. And that's barely scratching the surface of what's out there! Add in the posted pics on Twitter and the official forums and that still doesn't cover it all. My mind boggles to think what will happen when everyone can lay hands on these tools at launch.

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            The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV's future patches

            Posted: 22 Feb 2014 11:00 AM PST

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            It's not about originality sometimes, it's about quality.  Sooner or later you stop asking if the bear can dance at all and start looking for good dancing.
            A week after I mention that Final Fantasy XIV's next patch seems a little light, 2.16 comes around and lets us know that gardening is incoming with the next patch. What does gardening involve? Who knows? We haven't been told. I would tend to guess that it involves FC housing, which means that it's a non-entity for the majority of the playerbase, since the house prices are still insane for anything other than a small plot and small remains tiny.

            I mentioned some things that the game is going to need to aim for over the course of the year, and all of those remain on the table. In many ways, the game is going wonderfully -- we're hearing rumblings about the next expansion, the first patch did its job quite well, the second is on its way, and based on the current content schedule we can expect a couple more before the end of the year. While we don't yet have a roadmap, we can start putting together some basic guesses about the next few patches for Final Fantasy XIV -- and what they won't address.

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            MassivelyThe Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV's future patches originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 22 Feb 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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              The Stream Team: Saturday afternoon Dotas

              Posted: 22 Feb 2014 10:00 AM PST

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              There's no better way to recover from a crazy (or lazy) Friday than by jumping in for a little MOBA action. Today's brunch menu includes last-hitting creeps, stunning enemy players, building powerful items, and of course, buying lots of wards. Join Massively's Mike Foster in Dota 2's three-lane arena as he clicks his way to victory and avoids becoming a first-blood victim.

              The action starts at 1:00 p.m. EST.

              Game: Dota 2
              Host: Mike Foster
              Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
              Time: 1:00 p.m. EST

              Enjoy our Stream Team video below.

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                World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Launch Party: Interview with Denny Thorley

                Posted: 20 Feb 2014 06:20 PM PST

                Xbox 360 Launch Party: Interview with Denny Thorley

                Yesterday we posted the chat we had about this week's 360 World of Tanks launch with Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi and Microsoft Games Studios GM Matt Booty. Today we round out the conversation by relating our discussion with Denny Thorley, General Manager of Wargaming's Chicago office.

                WildStar: Chief Sarcan's Guide to Paths

                Posted: 22 Feb 2014 02:47 PM PST

                Chief Sarcan

                Paths are WildStar's way of adding depth to your character and give you unique content based on the way you like to play. We have four possible paths to choose that will give you a variety of content to do alongside your normal questing which in turn provides you a number of rewards. Picking a path is required at Character Creation; however doing the content is optional. You can't currently change your path, once selected, it is now a part of who you are.

                Seven Seas Saga: Get Your Free $10 Calypso Treasure Pack Now!

                Posted: 22 Feb 2014 09:39 AM PST

                Get Your Free $10 Calypso Treasure Pack Now!

                MMORPG.com is very pleased to present Calypso's Treasures! We have partnered with gamespace.com to give away 500 gift keys valued at $10! Get your key now!

                ArcheAge: MMOZG.net Interviews Jake Song Ahead of Russian Beta Start

                Posted: 21 Feb 2014 03:35 PM PST

                MMOZG.net Interviews Jake Song Ahead of Russian Beta Start

                Today marks the commencement of the localized Russian ArcheAge open beta. As part of the preparation for the big event, XLGames' Jake Song was in Moscow and our friends at MMOZG.net were allowed time with him for a rapid-fire ten minute interview. We have been given permission to post the English translation of the interview here at MMORPG.com.

                Star Citizen: Next Great Ship Announced: The Mustang

                Posted: 21 Feb 2014 11:37 PM PST

                Next Great Ship Announced: The Mustang

                The Star Citizen team has released the next video in a series called "The Next Great Ship". This time, the Mustang is revealed. The ship's concept artist is interviewed and the video features tons of artwork and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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