MMORPG Reviews

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• August 2014 TOP 10 MMORPGs
• Shadow Kings Gameplay Commentary
• STO Delta Rising Expansion Trailer
• New Turret Defence Mode in Hazard Ops
• Content Update for OMD! Unchained
• Discovering Arena of Fate at Gamescom
• Checking out Neverwinter at Gamescom
• Chaos Heroes Online at Gamescom

August 2014 TOP 10 MMORPGs Posted: 28 Aug 2014 01:04 AM PDT As another month is drawing to its end, it’s time for our exclusive selection of the top 10 free-to-play MMORPGs in August 2014. Be prepared for multiple changes in comparison to last month’s ranking, since only 2 MMOs – Swordsman and Defiance - were able to defend their position! After a several month long break, EverQuest II re-enters our ranking […] The post August 2014 TOP 10 MMORPGs appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

Shadow Kings Gameplay Commentary Posted: 27 Aug 2014 09:02 AM PDT We've had a glimpse at Goodgame Studios' latest strategic fantasy-themed empire building MMO Shadow Kings, which is accessible via any internet browser and absolutely free-to-play. The game allows players to become the ruler of their very own town that they are tasked to enhance by gathering resources and constructing structures and fortifications. They will also […] The post Shadow Kings Gameplay Commentary appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

STO Delta Rising Expansion Trailer Posted: 27 Aug 2014 08:46 AM PDT Perfect World has just revealed a brand-new trailer for the recently announced Star Trek Online expansion Delta Rising, which allows a sneak peek at the unknown terror that awaits and the trials and tribulations that lie ahead. Check it out right here: Set 32 years after the events of Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek Online: […] The post STO Delta Rising Expansion Trailer appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

New Turret Defence Mode in Hazard Ops Posted: 27 Aug 2014 07:37 AM PDT In celebration of the launch of Hazard Ops (known in North America as Zombies Monsters Robots), a new turret defence mode as well as various customisation options have been introduced. A new trailer has also been published in this context and we moreover have a couple of screenshots to give you a first glimpse at the […] The post New Turret Defence Mode in Hazard Ops appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

Content Update for OMD! Unchained Posted: 27 Aug 2014 07:14 AM PDT Orcs Must Die! Unchained receives a massive content update today, which adds a multitude of new features and content: a new hero, minion captains, new trap cards, co-op bonuses, changes to matchmaking, twitch integration, surrender vote, combo changes, new vanity skins, bot enhancements and more. Check out the new trailer that showcases the major updates: […] The post Content Update for OMD! Unchained appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

Discovering Arena of Fate at Gamescom Posted: 27 Aug 2014 03:49 AM PDT Our 2nd day at Gamescom was crowned with an appointment with the guys of Crytek, who granted us the opportunity to have a look at their latest MOBA title Arena of Fate. In fact, they don't call it a MOBA, but it pretty much is one, as the title resembles many other presently existing MMOs. […] The post Discovering Arena of Fate at Gamescom appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

Checking out Neverwinter at Gamescom Posted: 27 Aug 2014 03:38 AM PDT We couldn't leave the Gamescom without stopping at the booth of Perfect World and see which were the latest news about Neverwinter. At the stand we were welcomed by Maikel Van Dijk, PR Manager of Perfect World Europe, which spoke to us about the latest changes for the game. The main new is of course […] The post Checking out Neverwinter at Gamescom appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

Chaos Heroes Online at Gamescom Posted: 27 Aug 2014 02:47 AM PDT During the GamesCom we visited the stand of Aeria Games to see what they are doing actually, as well as talking to them about their company which is under a huge restructure. Aeria has been acquired recently by ProSieben, and from now is going to be called Seven Games. They are carrying all their PC […] The post Chaos Heroes Online at Gamescom appeared first on MMORPG Reviews.

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General Gaming Article

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• Falcon Northwest Tiki Z Video Walkthrough
• The Coolest Google Chrome Shortcuts You Never Knew About
• Google Brings 64-bit Chrome Browser to Stable Channel
• Microsoft's Working a Fix to Alleviate Surface Pro 3 Overheating Issue
• Intel Notes Rise in Proportion of Pentium and Celeron Notebook CPUs
• HP Recalls 6 Million Laptop Power Cords Due to Fire Hazard
• Newegg Daily Deals: Intel Core i5 4690 Haswell, Crucial MX100 512GB SSD, and More!
• Dropbox Keeps It Simple, Consolidates Pro Plans to a Single $10 Per Month Tier

Falcon Northwest Tiki Z Video Walkthrough Posted: 27 Aug 2014 02:24 PM PDT Nvidia's Titan Z in a console-sized PC case Small form factor PCs are sexy, especially when you've got sexy specs like Falcon Northwest's Tiki Z. In the video below, Gordon walks you through the Tiki Z's components which include Nvidia's Titan Z. That's right, you've essentially got two Titan Blacks crammed into a PC the size of a console. If that weren't enough, it also has a 600-watt PSU, 4TB HDD, 2 SSDs in RAID 0, an overclocked Devil's Canyon CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a Blu-ray burner.  Did we mention that it looks beautiful and is custom-painted? The one drawback? This thing costs $7,500! Watch the video below for more details.

The Coolest Google Chrome Shortcuts You Never Knew About Posted: 27 Aug 2014 11:51 AM PDT Speed up your browsing experience with these nifty timesavers In a little over five years, Google Chrome has gobbled up roughly 43% of the browser market. Its popularity comes from a snappy user experience, convenient apps, and the plethora of short cuts it provides users. Currently, Chrome offers over 50 shortcuts to make browsing take less effort. We've rounded up 12 of the best Chrome shortcuts that you may not have heard about. Know of any other useful Chrome shortcuts? Let us know in comments below!

Google Brings 64-bit Chrome Browser to Stable Channel Posted: 27 Aug 2014 11:33 AM PDT Goodbye beta, hello stable! Following successful runs in Google's Dev, Beta, and Canary channels, the 64-bit version of Google's Chrome browser for Windows is now available as a stable release (Chrome 37). That means you can have all the benefits of the 64-bit version without the risks of instability that come from running pre-release software. According to Google, 64-bit Chrome offers a bunch of benefits for speed, stability, and security. "Our measurements have shown that the native 64-bit version of Chrome has improved speed on many of our graphics and media benchmarks. For example, the VP9 codec that's used in High Definition YouTube videos shows a 15 percent improvement in decoding performance," Google stated in a blog post. According to Google, the 64-bit rendering engines are nearly twice as stable as the 32-bit engines when handling typical web content. On top of that, security safeguards such as Partition Alloc are able to "far more effectively defend against vulnerabilities that rely on controlling the memory layout of objects." In other words, 64-bit Chrome is pretty much better than the 32-bit variant in every single way. Be that as it may, the 64-bit version will remain opt-in, Google said. You can download 64-bit Chrome here. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Microsoft's Working a Fix to Alleviate Surface Pro 3 Overheating Issue Posted: 27 Aug 2014 11:13 AM PDT Some Surface Pro 3 tablets are prone to overheating A limited number of Surface Pro 3 owners have been reporting issues with their tablets overheating, even when running light tasks or simple sitting at idle. In turn, this has led to the cooling fan ramping up to excessive noise levels. Microsoft is aware of the overheating issue and has promised Surface Pro 3 owners that a fix will be issued "as soon as possible." It's unclear if that means it will come on Patch Tuesday (September 9), before, or after. One user on Microsoft's discussion forum said he went through four Surface Pro 3 models, each with a Core i7 processor, and each one exhibited the overheating issue. According to his post, his Surface Pro 3 is the loudest thing in his office, even when running idle. At full bore, he says the fan noise becomes "ear-piercing" and the heat produced "immensely hot." In a statement to CNET, Microsoft said it's aware of a "very small number of Surface Pro 3 Intel Core i7 devices that are temporarily restarting and incorrectly showing a 'Thermometer Gauge' icon while attempting to boot up." The company said it has an update that will address the issue. At the same time, Microsoft was a bit standoffish about the complaints of excessive heat. "The i7 version of Surface Pro 3 is a first-of-its-kind tablet delivering i7 processing power in a thin and light package. As such, the increased power calls for the fan to spin more regularly and at higher speeds - and for the unit to run slightly warmer. If customers have any questions or concerns, they should contact Microsoft Support," Microsoft said. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Intel Notes Rise in Proportion of Pentium and Celeron Notebook CPUs Posted: 27 Aug 2014 10:01 AM PDT Low cost laptops are on the rise One thing Intel won't have any trouble doing in the coming months is moving low-cost laptop CPUs. That's because Microsoft and Intel are making concerted efforts with vendors to sell entry-level notebooks priced from around $200 to $250 in order to fend off the Chromebook push. As a result of this new focus, Intel is seeing a rise in the proportion of entry-level notebook CPUs, particularly its Pentium and Celeron chips. Citing information obtained from supply chain makers in Taiwan, Digitimes says that Intel's shipment proportion of entry-level CPUs has increased from around 50-60 percent in the first half of 2014 to as high as 70 percent currently. In other words, as many as 7 out of every 10 notebook CPUs Intel ships these days is a low-cost Pentium or Celeron part. In particular, Intel is seeing strong sales of its Celeron 2970M, N2930, and N2940 chips, along with Pentium 3558U, N3530, and N3540 parts. It's not just about the push for $200 to $250 laptops -- another reason is that demand for Ultrabooks, 2-in-1 devices, and touchscreen laptops has fallen below expectations. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

HP Recalls 6 Million Laptop Power Cords Due to Fire Hazard Posted: 27 Aug 2014 09:04 AM PDT Affected AC power cords are prone to overheating HP this week decided to err on the side of caution and issue a worldwide voluntary recall of around 6 million potentially faulty power cords for select HP and Compaq brand notebooks and mini notebooks. The recall also affects AC power cords provided with docking stations. All of the affected cords, whether bundled with a laptop or with a docking station, were sold from September 2012 through June 2012 for about $500 to $1,500. "HP believes that certain power cords shipped with notebook PC products and AC adapter accessories may pose a risk of fire and burn hazard to customers. We are taking this action as part of our commitment to provide the highest quality of service to our notebook customers," HP said. The recall involves HP's LS-15 AC power cords, though not all power cords with the LS-15 marking are faulty. You can check to see if yours is one of them using HP's online tool. If it is, HP says to stop using it immediately while it sends you a replacement at no cost. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been 29 reports of power cords overheating and melting or charring, which resulted in two claims of minor burns and 13 claims of minor property damage. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Newegg Daily Deals: Intel Core i5 4690 Haswell, Crucial MX100 512GB SSD, and More! Posted: 27 Aug 2014 08:32 AM PDT Top Deal: The whispers you've heard are true, Haswell-E looms around the bend, and with it, a rash of new supplementary parts. It's a no-brainer to wait and build around the new platform, right? In some cases, yes. However, early indications point to Haswell-E carrying some premium price tags at launch. There's no shame in building a bang-for-buck rig around regular ol' Haswell, and if that's your intent, we can help you get started. Check out today's top deal for an Intel Core i5 4690 Haswell Quad-Core Processor for $210 with free shipping (normally $225 - use coupon code: [EMCPBHD24]). It's clocked at 3.5GHz (3.9GHz via Turbo) and has 6MB of L3 cache. Other Deals: Crucial MX100 2.5-inch 512GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive for $210 with free shipping G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory for $153 with free shipping (normally $163 - use coupon code: [EMCPBHD29]) WD Black Series 4TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive for $210 with free shipping (normally $240 - use coupon code: [EMCPBHD35]) Acer G276HL Gbmid 27-inch 6ms HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor for $195 with free shipping (normally $220 - use coupon code: [EMCPBHD224])

Dropbox Keeps It Simple, Consolidates Pro Plans to a Single $10 Per Month Tier Posted: 27 Aug 2014 08:18 AM PDT Get 1TB of cloud storage for $10 per month Dropbox helped popularize the concept of cloud storage, and in effort to remain relevant (and competitive), it's now offering users more storage for less money, and simplifying things to boot. Instead of offering users a choice of 100GB, 200GB, and 500GB of storage priced at $10, $20, and $50 per month, respectively, Dropbox is now touting a single Pro plan with 1TB of storage for $10 per month or $99 per year. That's twice as much storage as the previous top tier plan for half the price, or ten times the storage of the cheapest plan for the same price. However you want to slice it, Dropbox is offering more storage for less money, and is likely to attract a wider audience as a result. In addition to beefing up storage and consolidating its plans into a single offering, Dropbox added some features to its service, such as new sharing controls. You can now issue passwords for shared links, set expirations for shared links, and issue view-only permissions for shared folders. There's also a new remote wipe feature that lets you delete your Dropbox files from a lost or stolen device while keeping them backed up in Dropbox. Current Dropbox Pro users will update to the new plan automatically in the next couple of days. Otherwise, you can sign up at Dropbox's website. Other available plans include Basic (Free, 2GB of storage) and Business ($15 per user). Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

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MMORPG News

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• General: Chaos Heroes Online: First Look Interview
• Elder Scrolls Online: Is ESO Going F2P?
• WildStar: Jeremy Gaffney Stepping Down as Carbine President
• General: Deathtrap: Action RPG Meets Tower Defense
• TERA: Rising: En Masse Introduces KickStarter Parody for BAMs
• Dragon Age: Inquisition: Multiplayer to be a Component of DA:I
• Heroes of the Storm: Kerrigan Profiled in Latest Hero Blog
• Star Trek Online: Delta Rising Announcement Trailer Debuts
• APB: Reloaded: Arc Platform Plays Host to First Ever Third Party Game
• Guild Wars 2: September Feature Pack Overview
• World of Warships: Captain on Deck
• The Crew: Beta Key Giveaway!
• Black Gold Online: Campaign of Ashes Update Announced
• Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Space Marines - The Emperor's Chosen
• EVE Online: Hyperion Update to Drop Today
• TUG: Next Update Detailed in Latest Developer Diary

General: Chaos Heroes Online: First Look Interview Posted: 27 Aug 2014 06:37 AM PDT Chaos Heroes Online is a new MOBA hitting the market that is setting out to be something new in the genre. Find out more about Chaos Heroes Online in our exclusive interview.

Elder Scrolls Online: Is ESO Going F2P? Posted: 25 Aug 2014 05:11 PM PDT If you went to any ESO related community forums prior to launch you'd see a common topic being discussed, Will ESO go Free to Play? This topic sparked some of the largest debates I've seen in the MMORPG community. However, after discussions comparing the pros and cons of the F2P model, the majority of the Elder Scrolls Online community did not want the F2P model. They wanted ESO to be a subscription based game.

WildStar: Jeremy Gaffney Stepping Down as Carbine President Posted: 25 Aug 2014 07:42 PM PDT In a new and lengthy post on the Wildstar forums, Carbine Studios' Jeremy Gaffney has announced that he is stepping down as the company's president and will be taking on more of an advisory position within the studio and, as he says, perhaps elsewhere in the industry at a later point.

General: Deathtrap: Action RPG Meets Tower Defense Posted: 26 Aug 2014 04:55 PM PDT NeocoreGames, the minds behind the Amazing Adventures of Van Helsing series, has announced a new title called "Deathtrap". According to information received, Deathtrap is a hybrid between action-RPGs and tower defense games. Neocore is expecting Deathtrap to be released in the fall of 2014.

TERA: Rising: En Masse Introduces KickStarter Parody for BAMs Posted: 26 Aug 2014 02:42 PM PDT TERA's site has been updated with a new parody of KickStarter to encourage players to run on a thirty day rampage against BAMs, or Big Ass Monsters. The site is keeping track of the number of BAMs killed with specific goals reached earning in-game rewards for players.

Dragon Age: Inquisition: Multiplayer to be a Component of DA:I Posted: 26 Aug 2014 02:27 PM PDT Bioware has revealed good news for fans of both their epic single player game, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and of cooperative multiplayer work similar to that found in Mass Effect 3. In an interview with IGN, the team said that multiplayer will run alongside the campaign and that cooperative 'squads' of players would work through random maps of monsters. Additionally, all new heroes will be provided via free downloadable content.

Heroes of the Storm: Kerrigan Profiled in Latest Hero Blog Posted: 26 Aug 2014 02:18 PM PDT The Heroes of the Storm blog has been updated with a new profile of none other than the Queen of Blades herself, Sarah Kerrigan. Not only is her in-game persona revealed, but fans of the Starcraft series are treated to a look back at Kerrigan's life and times in an interesting series of information tidbits.

Star Trek Online: Delta Rising Announcement Trailer Debuts Posted: 26 Aug 2014 01:56 PM PDT Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios have released a brand new trailer for the upcoming Star Trek Online expansion, Delta Rising. Delta Rising follows in the footsteps of the Voyager mission that returned thirty-two years earlier.

APB: Reloaded: Arc Platform Plays Host to First Ever Third Party Game Posted: 26 Aug 2014 01:52 PM PDT APB: Reloaded has joined up with Perfect World Entertainment to become the first-ever third party game to be hosted on the Arc games platform. Interested players can use a unified log in for all Arc titles, including APB: Reloaded.

Guild Wars 2: September Feature Pack Overview Posted: 26 Aug 2014 12:43 PM PDT Isaiah Wright has posted a fantastic new blog that lays out the details for the forthcoming September 2014 Feature update. Players will be pleased to see the specifics of the update that includes instance ownership, crafting UI updates and game client performance improvements.

World of Warships: Captain on Deck Posted: 24 Aug 2014 05:55 PM PDT Ever wanted to try your hand at steering two thousand tonnes of metal through incredibly dangerous waters? That's exactly what Wargaming is working on with World of Warships, the latest in their military series. During Gamescom, columnist Gareth Harmer managed to go hands-on with an early alpha build.

The Crew: Beta Key Giveaway! Posted: 26 Aug 2014 10:03 AM PDT MMORPG.com and Ubisoft have partnered to give away beta access keys to The Crew - the all new racing MMO that allows you to explore the entire United States in the hottest cars on the planet! Get your beta key while supplies last!

Black Gold Online: Campaign of Ashes Update Announced Posted: 26 Aug 2014 09:17 AM PDT Black Gold Online will be receiving its first major update in the near future. Snail Games has detailed some of what players can expect when Campaign of Ashes goes live, including a new world map, new PvP features, a reworked interface and more.

Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Space Marines - The Emperor's Chosen Posted: 24 Aug 2014 05:28 PM PDT This week we wrap up our look at each of the factions of Behaviour's Eternal Crusade with the Emperor's chosen, the Space Marines. Often referred to as Loyalists, to differentiate them from their fallen brethren, the Traitor Chaos Marines, the warriors of the Space Marine Chapters are genetically-enhanced super soldiers bio-engineered by the Emperor to be his shock troops.

EVE Online: Hyperion Update to Drop Today Posted: 26 Aug 2014 09:01 AM PDT The latest EVE Online update, "Hyperion", is scheduled to hit live service today, Tuesday, August 26th. Hyperion is bringing major changes and new features to 'wormhole' and mission game play, many of the new missions mirroring the high-level game play between players.

TUG: Next Update Detailed in Latest Developer Diary Posted: 26 Aug 2014 08:46 AM PDT The TUG Kickstarter page has been updated with a new post that lays out some interesting details regarding the next game patch. The post also includes video presentations about each of the major systems that are currently in testing to give fans a look at how they will be presented in game.

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