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New 'Modern Combat 5: Blackout' Multiplayer Details Revealed

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New 'Modern Combat 5: Blackout' Multiplayer Details Revealed


The online multiplayer has always been a huge part of Modern Combat, and Blackout's multiplayer will support up to 12 total players and consist of four different modes: Capture the Flag, Free for All, Team Battle and VIP. Pretty standard stuff really, but the Team Battle will have an interesting twist with the new Squad vs. Squad feature.

Dungeon Fighter to keep Characters Levels after Alpha

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Dungeon Fighter to keep Characters Levels after Alpha


Neople made the announcement here is exactly what was said below: Since it is an Alpha, we cannot leave the items/gold etc. but the least we could do was to leave your character name/level. Also when you come back later, we will make sure to prepare you with necessary items so you can enjoy the game without any hassle.

Civilization Online-Building Preview 1440P

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Civilization Online-Building Preview 1440P


Hello mmositers,today we are checking the Building Video of "Civilization Online".Civilization online is the right game for all sandbox/cartoon style graphics mmo fans,the bad side is we have to wait 1,2 or maybe 3 years....The construction system in Civilization Online is very simple and easy to learn. At first I thought it was going to be like Landmark or Peria Chronicles where players can manipulate their surroundings and buildings. Unfortunately, you can't do the same in Civilization Online mainly because of the whole genre and system features.

Legend of Fighters Game Closing After a Few Months of Service

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Legend of Fighters Game Closing After a Few Months of Service


While uncommon in South Korea even if the market is competitive, Legend of Fighters' closure was announced recently, just a few months after launching its commercial service earlier this year. Legend of Fighters will shut its doors on 18th June.

Wildstar Getting Started Information Guide

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Wildstar Getting Started Information Guide


The days of MMO have changed. Back in the day all you had to do was play. Now it seems games are more work than play. What I wanted to do with this guide is cut down on the work. When I say work in MMO's this consist of finding knowledge. Some are excellent at this type of thing. Some are not good at it and struggle.

Fantasy Frontier Strongest Dragon Boss Descends Upon the Game

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Fantasy Frontier Strongest Dragon Boss Descends Upon the Game


The waves of content updates for Fantasy Frontier, also known as Aura Kingdom in the English market, continued last week with the addition of 2 new level 70 maps (Silent Ice Field and Meteor Highland). Of course, these maps are filled with the strongest monsters, including a the new end-game dungeon.

Rokwood: Top 5 Upcoming Anime MMOs

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Rokwood: Top 5 Upcoming Anime MMOs


Last week we had a "Top 5 Available Anime MMO",today we are checking the "Top 5 upcoming ".At the moment the information about them are limited,so lets check the Trailers/Gameplay Videos.

MMORPG Reviews

MMORPG Reviews


World of Speed: New Gameplay Video & Screenshots

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 06:55 AM PDT

My.com has released a new gameplay video of their upcoming racing MMO World of Speed, which highlights the famous Silverstone track. Watch the trailer to witness a Pagani Huyura racing a lap on the rainy track. This brand-new gameplay footage is accompanied by a bunch of screenshots from Bathurst, Australia's premier racing track. This 4 […]

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Closed Beta Key Giveaway for Swordsman

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 04:40 AM PDT

In cooperation with Perfect World Entertainment, MMOReviews.com and freeMMORPGlist.com give you the opportunity to participate in the closed beta testing of Swordsman, scheduled to be held between June 16 and June 27. Based on Louis Cha's successful wuxia novels, this upcoming martial arts MMO allows players to explore a huge world set during the Ming […]

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Marvel Heroes to Re-Launch as Marvel Heroes 2015

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 01:38 AM PDT

Gazillion Entertainment has decided to change the name of their free-to-play action MMO Marvel Heroes and re-launch the game as Marvel Heroes 2015 on June 4 to celebrate the game's first anniversary and leave past problems behind. Marvel Heroes 2015 will make sweeping improvements over the original version and provide players with additional game content, […]

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General Gaming Article


Patriot Reveals the Fuel iON for Wirelessy Charging Smartphones

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 08:21 PM PDT

Fuel iONMagnets will charge your smartphone

Patriot Memory has unveiled its wireless charger the Fuel iON. The computer memory and mobile accessories manufacturer is looking to reinvent how mobile devices are charged wirelessly with the Fuel iON and will offer multiple charging bases, phone cases, and car chargers.

The Fuel iON kit, that includes a case and charging base, will be available for Apple's iPhone 5/5s and Samsung's Galaxy S4 smartphones. The device uses magnets to recharge itself without needing to plug the device in or out with a wire. Instead, the case will securely dock to the accompanying charging base via the magnet power transfer pad that will charge up a user's phone just as fast as a corded connection. 

Both Apple and Samsung phone kits will retail for $79.99.

With the Fuel iON phone case there are some accessories. The Fuel iON charging pad will allow users to just lay their smartphone down on top of the pad to charge it and there is the  Fuel iON car charger as well. The charging pad will retail for $29.99 and the car charger for $49.99.

The entire Fuel iON line will be available to purchase July 2014.

Top 7 Apple Successes and Failures

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 03:45 PM PDT

Apple

Sweet and sour apples

Following our Microsoft and Google successes and failures stories, we've heard some of you clamoring for an Apple Successes and Failures list. Since it also happens to be Apple's big WWDC week, we decided now would be a good time to oblige and reflect on Apple's history. Yes, we're the biggest PC fanboys around, but we can't deny that Apple has had some financially successful computing devices. Plus, it's also fun to take a look back at some of the company's biggest blunders.

Here's a list of seven successes and failures Apple's had over the last few decades.

Is there a company that you would like us to analyze next? Let us know in the comments below!

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Asus Takes Home Wi-Fi to Next Level, Introduces Six Stream RT-AC3200 Router

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 09:45 AM PDT

Asus RT-3200ACThis is the fastest rated consumer Wi-Fi router yet

Router makers aren't messing around these days. Taking full advantage of the 802.11ac spec, which incidentally is still in draft form, Asus today announced the RT-AC3200 wireless router. Asus is billing the RT-AC3200 as the world's fastest Wi-Fi router, and as far as we're privy to, that's an accurate claim. Of course, like all other high-speed routers, Asus is taking liberties with nomenclature to describe the speed.

The RT-AC3200 model number describes a combined data rate of up to 3200 megabits per second (Mbps). That's if you combine the maximum bandwidth available on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels, though you can't actually do that in the real world for a super connection.

Disclaimer aside, the RT-AC3200 still boasts an impressive spec sheet. It's capable of up to 600Mbps in 802.11n mode thanks to TurboQAM, a marketing term Broadcom came up with to describe the use of 256-QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation), and up to a whopping 2600Mbps in 802.11ac mode (5G band 1 and 5G band 4), which is twice the maximum throughput of the company's RT-AC68U.

This is a six stream router with half a dozen external antennas. It also features Beamforming support, a single USB 2.0 port, a single USB 3.0 port, and of course four GbE LAN ports.

No word yet on when the RT-AC3200 will be available or for how much.

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Dell Dishes Out Inspiron 2-in-1 Devices, Venue 7 and 8 Android Tablets, and More at Computex

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 09:13 AM PDT

Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1Dell comes to Computex packing a bevy of product announcements

Michael Dell is now in full control of the company he founded (along with the investment groups that backed him), and while he was quick to take the world's third largest PC maker private, that doesn't mean there will be any shortage of public announcements. Just the opposite, Dell today announced no less than eight products spanning four different categories at Computex, including a pair of Android tablets.

Dell's updated Venue 7 (HD) and 8 (Full HD) tablets kick things up a notch with brighter displays, superior viewing angles, audio technology from Waves MAXXAudio Pro, faster internals powered by Intel's Atom Z3460 (Venue 7) and Z3480 (Venue 8) "Merrifield" processors, and Android 4.4 KitKat, all wrapped in a thinner and lighter profile.

Moving down the list, Dell also rolled out a pair of 2-in-1 devices, the Inspiron 11 3000 Series and Inspiron 13 7000 Series. The 3000 is available with up to an Intel Pentium quad-core processor, while the 7000 boasts 4th generation Intel Core processor options. The latter is is also bigger with a 13.3-inch display (up to Full HD).

For those interested in an all-in-one (AIO), Dell unveiled the Inspiron 20 3000 Series. The Inspiron 20 3000 features a 19.5-inch HD display, up to an Intel Pentium quad-core processor, built-in subwoofer, and a lightweight design that makes it easy to move the system from room to room.

Dell 27-inch Monitor

Finally, Dell announced three new UltraSharp monitors with 27-inch, 23-inch, and 21.5-inch displays. Despite the physical size, each one offers the same Full HD resolution along with a 2MP Full HD webcam, 178 degrees (horizontal and vertical) viewing angles, and built-in echo cancellation.

The Venue 7 and 8 will be available on July 1 starting at $160 and $200, respectively. Dell's Inspiron 20 3000 Series will also start shipping July 1, but starting at $350. On June 3rd, the UltraSharp monitors will debut for $450 (UZ2715H), $300 (UZ2315H), and $270 (UZ2215H), and on June 19, the Inspiron 3000 Series 2-in-1 devices will come out starting at $450. Lastly, the Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 will see a September release -- no word yet on price.

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Microsoft May Not Bring Back Start Menu Until Windows 9

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 08:40 AM PDT

Windows LogoDon't hold your breath waiting for the return of the Start menu

Microsoft did Windows users a solid by bringing back the Start button in Windows 8.1, but has stubbornly refused to give back the Start menu for those who want it. Last we heard, the Start Menu would indeed make a comeback, the question is when, and the answer might not be with Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8.1 Update 2 -- instead, the Start menu may not make a comeback until Windows 9.

Citing a couple of sources "who've had good track records on Windows information," ZDNet claims that up until recently, Microsoft was planning to introduce a new "Mini" Start menu as part of a second update to Windows 8.1, which is scheduled to come out in August. Now it appears that won't be happening until the next major release of Windows.

It was barely more than three months ago when Jacob Miller, a UI designer for Windows 8, dove into the deep end of a Reddit rage against Windows 8 to clarify Microsoft's intent with Metro. According to Miller, Metro, which he candidly described as "the antithesis of a power user," was the default option in Windows 8 because casual users don't go exploring

"If we made desktop the default as it has always been, and included a nice little Start menu that felt like home, the casual users would never have migrated to their land of milk and honey," Miller explained.

Miller went on to say that the casual crowd now knows about their new home, which means Microsoft can begin tailoring Windows for the rest of us. If that's the case, why is Microsoft dragging its feet in bringing back the Start menu? We don't know the answer to that, but it could have to do with whatever redesign the Redmond outfit has planned.

According to ZDNet, the new Start menu won't be like the one found in previous versions of Windows. Instead, it will somehow integrate Windows 8's Metro-style Start screen concept.

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Corsair's Flash Voyager GTX USB Flash Drive Gives Data Transfers Whiplash

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 06:05 AM PDT

Corsair Flash Voyager GTXBlazing fast read and write transfers of up to 450MB/s and 350MB/s, respectively

Hide your USB 2.0 flash drive, it's suddenly about to feel inadequate. The same will probably be true of your USB 3.0 flash drive. Taking data transfers to ridiculously fast levels, Corsair today introduced its Flash Voyager GTX USB Flash Drive family, which offers both big capacities and speedy performance. We're talking up to 450MB/s read and up to 350MB/s write speeds in 128GB and 256GB flavors.

According to Corsair, the Flash Voyager GTX sports solid state drive (SSD) DNA to keep the drive racing along at peak performance. USB Attached SCSI and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring are part of the package, as is TRIM support to curb degradation after extended heavy use.

"With up to 256GB of storage, Flash Voyager GTX's enormous capacity options ensure that even the largest files, such as operating systems, game installs or high definition video projects, can easily fit on the drive alongside other multimedia content -- with plenty of room to spare," Corsair says. "Take your favorite games with you to a LAN party, or quickly transfer your whole movie collection for easy viewing later."

Corsair Flash Voyager GTX Benchmarks
(Source: Corsair)

The Flash Voyager GTX will be available in July for $120 (128GB) and $200 (256GB). Each will carry a five-year warranty.

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Corsair Unloads Three High End PC Cases at Computex 2014

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 06:01 AM PDT

Carbide Air Series 240Two mini-ITX cases and a full tower chassis

Corsair is currently in the process of blitzing Computex 2014 with a bevy of product announcements and releases. That includes its bread and butter product line -- computer cases. Corsair unveiled three new high-end cases today, including two mini-ITX enclosures -- Graphite Series 380T and Carbide Series Air 240 -- and a full tower chassis, the Graphite Series 780T. All three sport a sleek design, plenty of cooling potential, and enough space for water cooling setups and full-length graphics cards.

The Carbide Series Air 240 is designed for users looking for a "stylish mini PC case" with the capability of keeping performance components cool. It's a cube-shaped enclosure that comes in black or white, has a side window, and can accommodate up to two 240mm radiators without sacrificing space for a full-size graphics card.

Corsair Graphite 380T

Corsair's other mini-ITX case, the Graphite Series 380T, comes with an integrated carrying handle for easy transportation and mutiple color options for flair. It has rounded corners, a windowed side panel, and can hold up to four 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drives. There's also room for up to five fans or a 240mm radiator.

Corsair Graphite Series 780T

For those who need something bigger, the full-tower Graphite Series 780T brings an aggressive aesthetic to the table. It also boasts a latched easy-open side window panel with a "cavernous interior" that can hold dual 360mm watercooling radiators. Other features include nine expansion slots, nine HDD bays, and a built-in three-mode fan controller.

The Carbide Series Air 240 will be available in August for $90 to $100. Also debuting in August is the Graphite Series 380T, which will go for $130. Finally, the Graphite Series 780T will come out in September for $180 to $190.

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Newegg Daily Deals: MSI Z97 MPower Motherboard, Intel Core i5 4670K, and More!

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 06:01 AM PDT

MSI Z97 MPowernewegg logo

Top Deal:

We get it, saying 'goodbye' is never easy, especially when it's to an old system that's served you so faithfully through the years. Case in point -- your Pentium 4 Northwood build from a decade ago has been quite the trooper (and overclocker), but it's time to move on. Same goes for you Barton folks -- you're not going to play Watch Dogs on that aging system. You can, however, play Watch Dogs (and any other modern title) on a current generation sytem built around today's top deal -- MSI Z97 MPower LGA 1150 Intel Z97 Motherboard for $190 with free shipping (normally $200 - use coupon code: [EMCPEGP92]). It has eight SATA 6Gbps ports, six USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports. and several other goodies.

Other Deals:

Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Desktop Processor for $220 with free shipping (normally $240 - use coupon code: [EMCPEGP22])

Asus GTX750TI-OC-2GD5 GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB 128-Bit Video Card for $140 with free shipping (normally $150 - use coupon code: [EMCPEGP23])

G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model for $72 with free shipping (normally $79 - use coupon code: [EMCPEGP25])

Acer H6 Series 23-inch 5ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LED LCD Monitor, IPS Panel 250 for $140 with free shipping (normally $150 - use coupon code: [EMCPEGP54])

HP Announces 14-inch Android Laptop

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 11:31 PM PDT

Slatebook 14 Android Laptop

Slatebook 14 not the company's first Android laptop

If you thought last year's Android-powered Slatebook X2 laptop was going to end up being a somewhat goofy experiment that HP would be too embarrassed to even acknowledge a year later, you were wrong. Believe it or not, the company, which was once the leading PC vendor in the world, has actually announced an even bigger Android-powered laptop.

The Slatebook 14 is, as is probably apparent from the name, an upcoming 14-inch Android laptop from Hewlett-Packard. Another area where it stands out is in the weight department. Unlike most Android devices, the Slatebook 14 weighs as much as 3.71lbs, although, in all fairness, it is fairly light by laptop standards.

The 16-mm thick Android notebook packs a full HD (1080p) display and a Tegra 4 SoC. Apart from the Google Play Store, prospective Slatebook 14 owners can also look forward to HP and Nvidia Tegra Zone apps.

The $399 Slatebook 14 is slated (no pun intended) to hit the market on August 6, 2014.

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Google Already Inundated with Search Removal Requests in Europe

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 11:22 PM PDT

Google Search Result Removal RequestsOver 12,000 Europeans invoke 'right to be forgotten' on the very first day

In a May 13 ruling (pdf), the European Court Of Justice ordered Google to respect what is popularly being called every individual's "right to be forgotten", asking it to remove, when requested to do so by its users, all such search results about them that are: "inadequate, irrelevant or no longer relevant, or excessive in relation to the purposes for which they were processed." The search giant, in a bid to comply with the order, has erected a web page that Europeans can use to write in to claim their right to be forgotten.

Although Google is none too pleased by the ruling, the search removal form is already a massive hit among Europeans, with the company receiving over 12,000 requests on the first day (Friday, May 30) itself. According to AFP, this figure was revealed by a Google spokesperson in Germany on Saturday.

With Google saying it will "assess each individual request and attempt to balance the privacy rights of the individual with the public's right to know and distribute information," it'll be interesting to see how long it takes the company to process these requests.

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Fans translate part of Black Desert's substantial lore

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT

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So lonely.
With the help of enterprising fans and a lot of workarounds, dedicated fans of Black Desert can do their best to muddle through the game's Korean beta if they don't read or understand Korean. Understanding the game's setting, however, is another matter entirely. But the fandom is still trying to translate and make the best of it, and now the game's first major lore article has been translated, covering some 50 years of history for the city Calpheon.

In short, a plague rampaged through the city, and what started was a long campaign of war against the desert nation blamed for the contagion. This was followed by more wars, trades, magical artifacts, and... well, you get the idea. You can read the whole article to get a better sense of the world's history, whether you're trying to figure out how to interact with the game when you don't read the native language or just watching from afar.

[Thanks to Irene-24 for the tip!]

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The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar's headstart (launch) is here!

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT

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It's all for keeps.
Oh yes, ladies and gentlemen. We've been waiting for it for a very long time, but you can indeed play the game now. WildStar is no longer a vague promise of what might be in the future, it has well and truly launched, and it's inherited all of the launch issues that come along with every single MMO launch, along with an assortment of people certain that we've never seen anything like this before.

Hey, guess what I'll be talking about with today's column.

I haven't had nearly as much time in the headstart as I would have liked at this point, largely due to the dread specter of Real Life minimizing my free time between launch on Saturday and when this column is being written (which is not five minutes prior to posting, if you were curious). But I've got some impressions just the same, and whilst I don't think they really qualify for first impression status, you came here to read about WildStar's launch, and that's just what I want to talk about.

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    The Repopulation improves abilities and combat in May

    Posted: 02 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT

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    Standing in an open field, just waiting for adventure to come to him, he is John Protagonist.
    May has finally come to an end, and The Repopulation comes ever closer to release with a larger pool of testers on both weekends and a regular basis. It also means that more big changes have been rolled out to the game, starting with Ability Enhancements. These slotted tricks fit into abilities similar to item fittings, with a variety of different enhancements available to improve a character's skills. The enhancement slots are limited, however, which forces players to think about how they want to specialize their characters.

    Combat has also received a major tuning tweak, with a new off-hand option for those who'd prefer not to dual-wield melee weapons and a number of improved abilities. The refined combat system includes new openings and counter-attack support, which makes the system play nicer in a group setting. You can see the full patch notes and read more details on the official site.

    [Thanks to J.C. Smith for the tip!]

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    WildStar's Gaffney: 'Achievement is the love of watching bars grow, that's our industry'

    Posted: 02 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT

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    WildStar
    Carbine executive producer Jeremy Gaffney is interviewed over at Gamasutra, and he has plenty of interesting things to say regarding the MMO industry and WildStar's place in it. Particularly illuminating is Gaffney's philosophy regarding progression and the journey versus the destination.
    If there is a fun thing to do that is inefficient and a horribly boring thing like smacking yourself in the face with a shovel next to it that gives more XP, players will do more XP. They'll try the fun thing once or twice but then go, 'No, I can't help it. I need to hit level 50. I want my end goal more than I want my journey.' So it's very easy to have the journey trivialized.

    Achievement is the love of watching bars grow -- that's our industry. I don't think there's a more fundamental human need that gets tapped into by these games than watching your bars advance, and that feeling of progression -- of being able to say, 'I am tougher than I was before.'

    MassivelyWildStar's Gaffney: 'Achievement is the love of watching bars grow, that's our industry' originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Vendetta experimenting with mobile microtransactions

    Posted: 02 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT

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    Vendetta
    Guild Software announced over the weekend that its long-running Vendetta Online MMORPG will explore microtransactions on certain mobile devices.

    Vendetta, a space sim sandbox that offers single-shard gameplay across operating systems including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS, has been running since April of 2002 and has heretofore subsisted on the subscription model. Guild says that subscribers "will still get everything, across all platforms, without any need for these types of optional purchases."

    Microtransactions will be exclusively for Vendetta pilots on Lite accounts, and the structure of the cash shop will "require refinement and continued feedback from the userbase." Guild concludes that a hybrid business model is "an expected necessity on mobile," and it is working to adapt and court additional players.

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    The Daily Grind: What's your favorite thing about your favorite MMO?

    Posted: 02 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT

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    Elder Scrolls
    I'm dabbling in a bunch of MMOs right now. Actually, I'm pretty much doing that all the time. Anyway, I'm dabbling the most in Elder Scrolls Online, and while it's not a perfect game by any stretch, I can't get enough of its production design and general aesthetics. In fact, I'd say that's my favorite thing about the game at the moment, aside from the IP.

    What about you, Massively readers? What's your favorite thing about your favorite MMO?

    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!

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      Marvel Heroes celebrates Mac open beta, releases Surtur trailer

      Posted: 01 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT

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      Marvel Heroes
      Marvel Heroes is celebrating the upcoming Mac open beta with two new content packs: the Mini and Pro Pack.

      The Mini Pack includes four heroes, eight costumes, five iBoosts, and four of each Fortune Card. The Pro Pack includes eight heroes, exclusive Iron Man Armor, 21 costumes, two team-ups, 15 iBoosts, pet mini Dragon Man, six of each Fortune Card, the Mac Pro Founder forum title, and Iron Man Guardians of the Galaxy White Variant avatar.

      These packs will be available to both PC and Mac players. The advance and exclusive content will be available at a later unannounced date. Gazillion says that the Mac open beta is coming "very soon." Gazillion has also launched a new Surtur trailer that previews content coming later this month! View it after the break.

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      MMO Week in Review: On your marks, get set, WildStar!

      Posted: 01 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT

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      Too bad WildStar isn't as fun as this screenshot
      At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.

      WildStar's headstart kicked off this weekend, and apart from the DDoS attacks, all appears to be going... exactly as most AAA launches go. Some people are irate, some people don't care, and some people are too busy forgoing sleep in favor of playing. Prior to the early access period, Carbine dangled some account security incentives, released an official server list, and unveiled the final pre-launch trailer.

      Click past the cut for the rest of this week's top MMO stories.

      Continue reading MMO Week in Review: On your marks, get set, WildStar!

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        Civ Online review looks at building, PvP, and more

        Posted: 01 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT

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        Civ Online
        Steparu's back with part deux of an ongoing Civilization Online review. There's a lot to digest this time around, including bits about progression, the building and card systems, era changes, and realm-vs.-realm PvP.

        The review contains a good amount of video content, too, and we've included a seven-minute clip focused on building after the cut.

        Continue reading Civ Online review looks at building, PvP, and more

        MassivelyCiv Online review looks at building, PvP, and more originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 01 Jun 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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        Get a better idea about Tree of Savior's combat and chat systems

        Posted: 01 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT

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        Tree of Savior
        MMO Culture has an illuminating post up regarding Tree of Savior's combat system, sharing details about how fights will go when this attractive title gets in our hot little hands.

        Combat won't be mere tab-target-and-hotkey drudgery. Melee fighters will need to get within range in order for their attacks to work, spells use targeted zones to be effective, and ranged attacks are always pointed at the nearest enemy by default.

        Tree of Savior will also have a robust chat system that will save and organize private messages, even when players are offline.

        MassivelyGet a better idea about Tree of Savior's combat and chat systems originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 01 Jun 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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