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Guild Wars 2: PvP & WvW Changes Detailed

Posted: 14 Aug 2014 05:02 PM PDT

PvP & WvW Changes Detailed

By now ArenaNet has announced that The Dragon's Reach Part 2 is going to be the start of mid­season break. This will give them time to get ahead in the creation of the living story and give us time to fully learn and appreciate the new Feature Pack.

Dragon's Prophet: What’s Next for Dragon’s Prophet?

Posted: 14 Aug 2014 05:11 PM PDT

What

I sat down with Todd Carson, Executive Producer of Dragon's Prophet, to talk about some of their progress over the last year and some things we should watch for in the coming year. Dragon's Prophet may also see a push over the next year to expose more new players to some of the systems in the game that they may not know about yet.

H1Z1: What’s Next for H1Z1?

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 03:25 PM PDT

What

When some of PlanetSide 2's best and brightest developers stepped away from the game several months ago to work on a new secret project, you sort of knew something special had to be in the pipe. It wasn't long before we found out that it was SOE's new survival horror MMO, H1Z1. No, it's not a game about rampaging STDs, but rather a game about shambling zombies.

DC Universe Online: So Much Stuff Coming!

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 05:29 PM PDT

So Much Stuff Coming!

So, if you play DC Universe, we learned this week that it's likely you're playing on the PS4. The recent launch of DCUO on the PS4 has been hugely successful for SOE, with 54% of the DCUO players now playing on the new console. Jens Andersen gave us the skinny on all things DCUO at this week's SOE Live. Read on to find out what's coming next!

Destiny: What Secrets Does Mars Hold?

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 11:53 AM PDT

What Secrets Does Mars Hold?

Bungie has released a new Destiny trailer that speculates about what might be found on Mars beyond the sandy dunes already known. See what just may be lying in wait and let us know what you think!

Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Gameworks Graphics Enhancements Explained

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 11:50 AM PDT

Gameworks Graphics Enhancements Explained

Recently, Behaviour Interactive announced a partnership with Nvidia's GameWorks. In a new post on the Nvidia site, the team behind GameWorks talks a bit about how that might manifest itself in the game.

EverQuest Next: Say Hello to the Cleric, Elementalist, and Tempest

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 05:18 PM PDT

Say Hello to the Cleric, Elementalist, and Tempest

It's been a while since we've heard much from SOE on EverQuest Next. Much of the past year has been about Landmark, the building and creative cousin of EverQuest Next. For months, EQN fans have been asking "when are you going to work on EverQuest Next?" What Dave Georgeson told us on Wednesday was that they have been working on Next the whole time... and it's called Landmark. Read on to find out just what he meant...

Landmark: Things Are About to Get Even More Interesting

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 05:18 AM PDT

Things Are About to Get Even More Interesting

Landmark is a game that was born of a need for Sony Online Entertainment to begin work on EverQuest Next and still be able to involve their players. With it, SOE hoped to achieve a bedrock of community that would bridge both games and allow them to give players unprecedented access to the development process. At SOE Live, Dave Georgeson, Director of Development for Landmark and EverQuest Next, spoke at great length as to what was in store for SOE's building game.
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ArcheAge - Farming, Stealing and You

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ArcheAge - Farming, Stealing and You


While farming is a big part of ArcheAge, there is more to it than just throwing down some plants, trees and animals and harvesting them on a regular basis. The system comes with its own rules, as well as different ways to break them. Let's take a look at the farming system, how stealing works and how to better protect yourself from thieves so you don't lose your hard-earned Labor!

Mabinogi Heroes: Unique Arisha Appears as Event Prize

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Mabinogi Heroes: Unique Arisha Appears as Event Prize


Vindictus (Mabinog Heroes Korea) is a MMORPG using the Source game engine which is also used by Half-Life 2 and Counter Strike. Now Nexon is giving away Arisha to the player who finishes a set of quests, "Knight's Vow", first in the Korean server. Arisha is a sexy female character with melee and magic skills that exposed by Nexon not long before.

Grand Ages: Medieval New RTS Multiplayer Game Preview

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Grand Ages: Medieval New RTS Multiplayer Game Preview


Grand Ages: Medieval is a new multiplayer RTS game which is set in the Middle Ages of 1050. The players have to go all the way from the usual village manager to the person who controls the whole of Europe, and controls the rulers of all nations.

MMOsite Official Twitch Stream by Zach Sharpes

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MMOsite Official Twitch Stream by Zach Sharpes


This is MMOsite official Twitch.tv livestream held by our popular writer Zach Sharpes! This will be home to live MMO analysis of the newest games starting today at 5:30PM to 9:30PM PST. The stream will air every Monday through Friday so make sure to follow the stream to be notified when we go live! Now let's enjoy the show!

Nanbo's Perfect World International Tips

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Nanbo's Perfect World International Tips


Hello MMOSITE readers and welcome to my latest article concerning Perfect World International. You may have heard of the latest expansion coming up called Chill of Luneska. The focus of the next content update will be territory for mostly higher end levels. Do not let that scare you in thinking the community is packed into end game and the new player experience is an endless void.

Blade Chronicles JP Samurai MMO Quick Look+ How to play

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Blade Chronicles JP Samurai MMO Quick Look+ How to play


Ever want to play Samurai Champloo? Or at least something that makes you feel a little like it. Then this game is for you. This game has been out for awhile.
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MMORPG Reviews

Zombies Monsters Robots’ Future Updates

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 08:32 AM PDT

With Mercs vs. Monsters and Mummy See Mummy Doom, Zombies Monsters Robots – published in Europe under the title of Hazard Ops – has lately received 2 updates. However, there are more things to come and we are already able to provide you with an early insight into what awaits. The past 2 updates introduced […]

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TOP 10 MMOFPS August 2014

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 03:37 AM PDT

Today, we want to bring you this selection of the 10 best free-to-play shooter MMOs that most caught our attention in August 2014. The attentive reader will notice quite a few changes in comparison to last month’s ranking, as not a single MMOFPS is able to defend its position. New among the 10 best shooter MMOs […]

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Gamescom Photos

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 02:47 AM PDT

Eager to find ou what things are looking like on this year’s Gamescom? Then have a look at our pics in order not to miss the huge trade fair held in Cologne, the world’s largest video games event.

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General Gaming Article

Microsoft: We Have No Current Plans to Port IE Over to Android or iOS

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 12:25 PM PDT

IE on Windows Phone"Oh no!," cried a single Android user

You can run Microsoft Office on multiple platforms, and the same goes for some of the other products and services the Redmond outfit offers, such as OneDrive and Skype. With that kind of attention being paid to cross-compatibility, might we expect Microsoft to release its Internet Explorer browser on other OSes as well? Not in the near future. As it stands, Microsoft isn't planning to port IE over to Android or iOS in the mobile space.

That revelation came by way of a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session featuring engineers from Microsoft's IE platform team. At one point in the conversation, Microsoft's Charles Morris fielded a question about whether IE would be ported to Android or iOS where there's much more market share to exploit.

"Right now, we're focused on building a great mobile browser for Windows Phone and have made some great progress lately. So, no current plans for Android/iOS," Morris said. "We are committed to improving our own engine. We love the fact that the web was built on multiple competing (yet interoperable) platforms and believe that this is how it is going to move forward into the future!"

It's somewhat of a curious decision for Microsoft. The company's Windows Phone platform is losing ground, having dropped to a 2.5 percent share of the smartphone market last quarter, versus Android and iOS, which collectively account for more than 9 out of 10 smartphones.

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Play 'Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare' Free for 72 Hours

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 12:06 PM PDT

Plants vs. Zombies Garden WarfarePlants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare sprouts on EA's GameTime

The original Plants vs. Zombies hooked gamers on its unique and quirky style of tower defense, and to this day it's a fun time waster, especially if you've never played it before. It was even great (and arguably better) on tablets, though that's a discussion for a different day. Today's topic is Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare, a $30 third-person online shooter that's free through EA's Game Time program for a limited time.

In case you're not familiar with it, Game Time is EA's way of offering gamers an extended trial of games, and to promote its Origin digital distribution service. At present, you can download the full version of PvZ Garden Warfare at no cost and play it for 72 hours. Should you decide to buy the game when the timer runs out, you'll retain all your progress, saved games, unlocked characters and weapons, and other goodies.

Not all gamers are fans of EA's Origin service, and for some, that might be a deal killer. However, we have to give props to EA for offering promotions like this, which is probably a necessity if it's going to try and compete with Valve's Steam platform, which also frequently runs promotions and tantalizing sales.

If you want to give PvZ Garden Warfare a spin this weekend, head over to Origin and claim your extended trial.

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Get a Sneak Peek of Window 9 in September or October

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 11:38 AM PDT

Windows 9Microsoft is planning a technology preview of Threshold next month

Now that Microsoft is no longer bothering itself with major updates for Windows 8.1, the company can switch focus to its next operating system codenamed "Threshold," or Windows 9 if you think Microsoft will keep the numbering scheme going. What will Windows 9 bring to the table? If that's a question you'd like answered, stay tuned -- Microsoft is reportedly planning a "technology preview" of Windows 9 either late next month or early October.

According to CNET and the multiple sources it spoke with who wish not to be named, anyone who installs the technology preview of Windows 9 will be required to accept subsequent monthly updates that are automatically pushed out. One of the sources "who has provided accurate information on Windows in the past" added that the tech preview will be available to anyone interested.

Microsoft hasn't said much about Threshold or confirmed any features, though there have been a number of supposed leaks showing off different aspects of Windows 9, including a new mini Start Menu. If the leaked content is true, there will also be windowed Metro-style applications on the Desktop, virtual desktops, and no more Charms bar (except on tablets).

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Samsung Buys Startup SmartThings, Reportedly Pays $200 Million

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 11:20 AM PDT

SmartThingsSamsung joins the home automation club

SmartThings confirmed today that it has been acquired by Samsung and will operate as an independent company with the South Korean company's Open Innovation Center group. The deal puts Samsung in the home automation space, a popular niche as of late with Google recently acquiring Nest and Apple owning HomeKit. It's a sensible pairing, with SmartThing building technologies that allows users to control home devices through their mobile phones.

The two companies didn't disclose how much the deal is worth, though TechCrunch is reporting that it was for around $200 million. As for terms of the deal, SmartThings said its growing team will remain fully intact and relocate to a new headquarters in Palo Alto, California. The company doesn't foresee a change in the way it does things, other than now it's backed by a major company.

"We believe that there is an enormous opportunity to leverage Samsung's global scale to help us realize our long-term vision. While we will remain operationally independent, joining forces with Samsung will enable us to support all of the leading smartphone vendors, devices, and applications; expand our base of developers and enhance the tools and programs that they rely on; and help many more people around the world easily control and monitor their homes using SmartThings," SmartThings said in a blog post.

In addition to home automation, this is a play in the Internet of Things (IoT) space and the millions of connected devices around the world.

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Newegg Daily Deals: Intel 530 Series 240GB SSD, Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3-1866, and More!

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 10:45 AM PDT

Intel 530 Series 240GB SSDnewegg logo

Top Deal:

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Corsair Announces Vengeance LPX and Dominator Platinum DDR4 Memory

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 08:44 AM PDT

Corsair DDR4Bring on the next generation platforms!

While we sit around waiting for Intel to release its next generation processors, supplementary component makers are arming themselves with parts for upcoming platforms, and so can you. For example, Corsair today announced the availability of its Vengeance LPX and Dominator Platinum lines of high-speed DDR4 memory. Did you catch that? Note that this is DDR4 RAM, not DDR3.

Both series are validated with motherboard partners (Asus, ASRock, EVGA, Gigabyte, and MSI) and use the new XMP 2.0 profile for easy overclocking on X99 chipset motherboards when paired with Intel's upcoming Haswell-E processors.

Those of you rocking a large heatsink or are otherwise cramped for space will want to check out the Vengeance LPX. Corsair designed this line for high-performance overclocking with a low profile heatspreader made of pure aluminum. Underneath it sits an 8-layer PCB. These kits are available in black, red, white, or blue to match your system.

Corsair's Dominator Platinum DDR4 continues where the DDR3 version left off. It looks similar with an industrial design and DHX technology for cooler operation, and it's compatible with Corsair Link for real-time temperature monitoring. The Dominator Platinum consists of hand-screened ICs and undergoes rigorous performance testing, Corsair says.

A variety of kits are available in both series in capacities raning from 8GB (2x4GB) to 64GB (8x8GB) at 2666MHz, 2800MHz, and 3000MHz.

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