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Khan Wars 7: Blood and Glory announced

Posted: 05 Sep 2014 04:55 AM PDT

With “Khan Wars 7: Blood and Glory“, XS Software has just announced a new version of Khan Wars today. Throughout the past 9 years, the MMO has constantly been evolving with its regular updates that brought on multiple changes, which resulted in more innovative gameplay and additional layers of strategy. Triggering the evolution to Khan […]

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Free Item Giveaway For Brave Brigade

Posted: 05 Sep 2014 04:08 AM PDT

Today, MMOReviews.com and freeMMORPGlist.com are teaming up once more with publisher ZQGame to host this free item pack giveaway for Brave Brigade on Android devices. Each gift pack is worth $6.99 and contains the following: 2,500 Gold, 20 Stars, 1 Dull Red Gem, 1 Dull Black Gem, 1 Dull Green Gem, 1 Dull Blue Gem, […]

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Free Crystal Gift Pack For Soul Guardians For Android and iOS

Posted: 05 Sep 2014 02:42 AM PDT

Today, MMOReviews.com and freeMMORPGlist.com are teaming up once more with ZQGame, publisher of Soul Guardians, to host this free crystal pack giveaway for the Android and iOS version of the game. Each gift pack is worth $0.99 and includes 30 crystals to spend in the game. To obtain your crystal pack in Soul Guardians Android, […]

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Playing Thirty Kingdoms

Posted: 05 Sep 2014 02:01 AM PDT

RATINGS: Gameplay: 7 Graphics: 6 Sound: 0 Overall: 6 Pros: Long-term gameplay requires players to strategise much in advance for what they like to achieve. Cons: Not for everybody due to its slow pace, no noticeable sounds in beta (at least not by default). We've recently dedicated some of our time check out Thirty Kingdoms, […]

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The Top 20 Games We Want Remastered

Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:43 AM PDT

Games worth replaying in HD

No matter how old you are, there will always be at least one game that you'll want to revisit and play all over again. Maybe even more than once. What is it that makes you want to play again? Great gameplay, great story, or even a great soundtrack are some of the factors that keeps a game on our minds. There is one other factor that helps to make a game memorable: the graphics. But sadly, as time marches on, the majority of games just can't hold their own against the ever-increasing advancements in graphics technology. Inevitably, when we go back and play many of those games, we can't help but cringe at how they look.

Thankfully, there seems to be a bit of an HD renaissance happening for PC games these days. The recent announcement that Grim Fandango is being remastered is certainly a reason to celebrate. And it's also nice we're getting an HD remake of GTA V. But these are but a few awesome games to be revisited. Other games, such as Age of Empires II, have been touched by the hand of HD. Then there is The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, which was fully re-imagined with a remastered musical score, full voiceover, and new art style. 

So we decided to come up with a list of games, in chronological order by release date, that we would like to see remastered. 

Obviously, we are going to exclude a lot games. As a result of this, we would love to hear what games you think should be remastered and why. Please sound off in the comments below!

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Asus ROG Rolls Out Ares III Dual R9 290X Graphics Card

Posted: 05 Sep 2014 09:52 AM PDT

Asus Ares IIIYou know it's a serious card when it comes in a briefcase

See that image of the Ares III? According to Asus, the Ares III is the world's fastest water-cooled dual R9 290X graphics card on the planet, and we won't argue that claim. After all, who knows what that thing's lugging inside its metal briefcase. What we do know, however, is that this impressive graphics card is wielding dual AMD Radeon Hawaii XT R9 290X GPUs, both factory overclocked to 1030MHz.

It's flanked by 8GB of GDDR5 memory clocked at 5000MHz and, according to Asus, is 15 percent faster than a GeForce GTX Titan Z when gaming at a 4K resolution

Despite the presence of two GPUs, this is a single-slot graphics card. It features a hand-carved EK water block for a precision fit, and when hooked up, the card runs 25 percent cooler than the reference R9 295X2, Asus says.

If you need even more speed, Asus points out that the Ares III features Digi+ VRM technology with a 16-phase concrete-core power design and Japanese made 10K black metallic capacitors, which reduces power noise by 30 percent and enhances energy efficiency by 15 percent without generating whines or buzzes. Translation? You can overclock this sucker.

Asus Ares III Card

Asus is only making 500 of these cards, which will be available this month. No word yet on price.

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HP Expands Mobile Lineup with Color Chromebooks and Detachable PCs

Posted: 05 Sep 2014 09:32 AM PDT

HP ChromebooksPlaying both sides of the fence

It doesn't matter if you're sticking with Windows or trying your hand at Chrome OS, HP has new systems for whichever platform you ultimately choose. Those going with Chrome OS might be interested in HP's second generation Chromebook models available in 11.6-inch and 14-inch models, both of which are splashed with color. And those wanting to go with Windows might find something of interest in HP's new Envy x2 and Pavilion x2 detachables.

HP's newest 11.6-inch Chromebook starts at $200 and boasts a 1366x768 resolution powered by an Intel Celeron N2830 processor (2.16GHz, 1MB L2 cache). It also has 16GB of eMMC storage plus 100GB of Google Drive storage in the cloud, 2GB or 4GB of DDR3L-1333 RAM, USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0 port, HDMI output, headphone-out/microphone-in combo jack, HD webcam, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional 4G LTE connectivity, and a 3-cell battery good for up to 8 hours and 15 minutes. It's available in Ocean Turquoise and Snow White.

The 14-inch Chromebook features a similar spec sheet but is built around Nvidia's Tegra K1 SoC and starts at $300. It also has a 32GB M.2 SSD thrown into the mix, faster clocked RAM (1600MHz), is heavier (3.78 pounds versus 2.83 pounds), and more color options (Smoke Silver, Sorbet Orange, Ocean Turquoise, and Neon Green).

Turning our attention to the detachables, the HP Envy x2 comes in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch diagonal form factors, both of which are powered by Intel's Core M processor. They have a fabric-covered, backlit Bluetooth keyboard, up to 256GB of SSD storage on the 13-inch and up to 500GB of hybrid storage on the 15-inch, and Beats Audio. The 13-inch model will be available on October 29 starting at $1,050 and the 15-inch on November 5 starting at $950.

Finally, the Pavilion x2 ships October 29 starting at $330 and features a 10-inch diagonal form factor powered by an Intel Atom processor. It also has front-firing speakers with DTS sound and a battery that's good for up to 11.75 hours, HP says.

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Intel's Low Power Core M Processor (Broadwell-Y) Arrives, Will Power Fanless 2-in-1 PCs

Posted: 05 Sep 2014 09:03 AM PDT

Intel Core MIntel's Core M will pave the way for even thinner hybrids

Get ready for a barrage of razor thin 2-in-1 systems this holiday season. They'll be powered by Intel's new Core M processor (codenamed Broadwell-Y), a low power part that became official today at the IFA trade show in Berlin. Intel purpose built the Core M processor to deliver high performance in ultra thin and fanless form factors, and the chip maker already has a number of hardware partners ready to bite.

They include Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Toshiba, all of which are planning to release 2-in-1 hybrids with Core M inside. The major draw for OEMs is that the 14nm Core M package is 50 percent smaller and, at just 4.5 watts, sips 60 percent less power than the previous generation. As to performance, Intel says Core M delivers twice the compute performance and up to seven times better graphics compared to a 4-year-old PC.

"We've been on a multi-year mission to address end-user requirements and transform mobile computing," said Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of personal computing at Intel Corporation. "The introduction of Core M marks a significant milestone in that journey. Core M is the first of a new product family designed to deliver the promise of one of the world's thinnest laptops and highest performance tablets in a single 2 in 1 device."

Using Intel's Core M part, OEM partners will be able to design and build sleek, fanless systems less than 9mm thin. At present, there are already more than 20 Intel Core M processor-based OEM products in the development pipeline, the Santa Clara chip maker said.

There are three Core M processors available to OEMs. They include the Core M 5Y10 (dual-core, four threads, 0.8GHz to 2GHz, 4MB L3 cache, Intel HD Graphics 5300 clocked at 100MHz to 800MHz), Core M 5Y10a (same specs with possibly a different voltage), and Core M 5Y70 (dual-core, four threads, 1.1GHz to 2.6GHz, 4MB L3 cache, Intel HD Graphics 5300 clocked at 100MHz to 850MHz).

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G.Skill Unleashes Ripjaws 4 DDR4-3333 RAM, World's Fastest Memory

Posted: 05 Sep 2014 08:39 AM PDT

G.Skill Ripjaws 4Breaking the speed limit

How high will memory makers take DDR4 RAM kits? We're in the process of finding out. In the meantime, G.Skill is laying claim to the world's fastest DDR4 memory with its new Ripjaws 4 DDR4-3333 memory kit (F4-3333C16Q-16GRK). It's a 16GB kit consisting of four 4GB modules for quad-channel fun on your new Intel Haswell-E build with 16-16-16-36-2N timings and 1.35V.

G.Skill says its RAM is fully validated on the newest Asus Rampage V Extreme X99 motherboard, though it should work on other motherboards built around Intel's X99 chipset as well. It also features Intel XMP 2.0, meaning you shouldn't have to fuss with settings in the BIOS.

You can also pick up a Ripjaws 4 kit clocked at 3300MHz (F4-3300C16Q-16GRK) or 3200MHz (F4-3200C16Q-16GRK) for a bit less money. They're also quad-channel kits consisting of four 4GB modules with the same timing.

The 3200MHz ($470) and 3300MHz ($580) are available now; the 3333MHz kit should be available soon for $700.

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Newegg Daily Deals: CM Storm Stryker Full Tower Case, BenQ 27-inch LED Monitor, and More!

Posted: 05 Sep 2014 06:04 AM PDT

CM Storm Strykernewegg logo

Top Deal:

Today's systems are trending towards compact form factors that you can shove in your living room's home theater A/V rack, and hey, we're all for encroaching what had traditionaly been the console's territory. But let's not forget you can still build a monster system in a monster sized case, and we're all for that as well. To prove it, check out today's top deal for a CM STorm Stryker White Full Tower Gaming Computer Case for $135 with free shipping (normally $155 - use coupon code: [EMCPAPF43; additional $15 mail-in-rebate). It's a massive chassis, but it also sports a handle for easy transport.

Other Deals:

EVGA GTX 780 Ti Superclocked 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card for $650 with free shipping (Additional $20 Mail-in rebate)

G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory for $79 with free shipping (normally $87 - use coupon code: [EMCPAPF35])

BenQ 27-inch 2ms HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor for $180 with free shipping (normally $200 - use coupon code: [EMCPAPF47])

Seagate Expansion 1TB USB 3.0 2.5-inch Portable Hard Drive for $60 with free shipping (normally $65 - use coupon code: [EMCPAPF55])

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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: The Quest for Flight

Posted: 04 Sep 2014 04:44 PM PDT

The Quest for Flight

Some of you may be wondering what's so special about this tribe of beastmen that merits everyone's support all of a sudden? Simply put, the Ehcatl Nine Beast Tribe Quests mix tangible gameplay rewards for crafters in the game with the promise of a rousing tale told incrementally as you continue the questline.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: Season 6 Begins - Time to Battle to the Top

Posted: 03 Sep 2014 08:49 PM PDT

Season 6 Begins - Time to Battle to the Top

Blizzard has announced that Hearthstone Season 6 has officially kicked off and players are invited to battle their way to the top of the heap. In addition, a new card back has been revealed.

Guild Wars 2: All New Trading Post Revealed

Posted: 03 Sep 2014 08:22 PM PDT

All New Trading Post Revealed

The latest Arena.Net blog lays out some pretty cool information about the overhauled Trading Post to give players better functionality, more filtering options, an updated interface and much more.

Pathfinder Online: Early Enrollment Delayed to September 22nd

Posted: 03 Sep 2014 08:13 PM PDT

Early Enrollment Delayed to September 22nd

Pathfinder Online's Early Enrollment is being delayed slightly from September 15th to September 22nd. According to the latest blog post, the delay is in response to allow more time to polish some features and include others. Additionally, the team lost development time due to an unexpected server down time.

Pirate101: Triple Helping of Piratey Goodness Revealed

Posted: 03 Sep 2014 08:29 PM PDT

Triple Helping of Piratey Goodness Revealed

Pirate101 players have a triple dose of piratey goodness with today's announcements. A new level 65 tower instance is now open that rewards players with some of the best gear in the game. In addition, the Crown Shop has an awesome new Grizzly Beast Pack that offers players the opportunity to score the amazing ferret attack card. Lastly, September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and the team will have lots up their sleeve.

Aura Kingdom: Latest Update Focused on Dungeon Features

Posted: 04 Sep 2014 04:31 PM PDT

Latest Update Focused on Dungeon Features

The latest Aura Kingdom update has been deployed that brings a host of new content on board as well as new dungeon features and improvements / additions to the fishing and crafting systems.

ArcheAge: Open Beta Begins

Posted: 04 Sep 2014 04:28 PM PDT

Open Beta Begins

ArcheAge fans who have not yet had the opportunity to score a closed beta code now have a chance to get into the game and explore thanks to the commencement of the open beta. The open beta is scheduled to run from now through Monday, September 8th with the head start program for Founders beginning on September 12th.

Rift: Goboro Reef Part 1 Explored

Posted: 04 Sep 2014 04:24 PM PDT

Goboro Reef Part 1 Explored

The first part of an exploratory series of articles about locations in the Rift expansion, Nightmare Tide, has been published on the official site. In the inaugural article, Goboro Reef, including its denizens, is detailed with the promise of more to come in the second piece to be published at a later date.

Runescape: In Game Currency Buys Way to Runefest

Posted: 04 Sep 2014 04:20 PM PDT

In Game Currency Buys Way to Runefest

A pair of RuneScape players have taken advantage of the "Bond" system in the game to earn virtual goods to exchange for real world items. The two exchanged bonds to fund every portion of a trip to London and the annual Runefest celebration, including airfare, spending money, hotel and a ticket to the fan festival.

WildStar: The Hour of the Megaserver

Posted: 02 Sep 2014 05:36 PM PDT

The Hour of the Megaserver

Technologically speaking, servers are dead. During yesterday's livestreamed Nexus Report, Carbine Studios confirmed that existing realms will be thrown out and replaced with four giant megaservers - two for each region. The idea is that it will concentrate players together in the open world

World of Warcraft: Robin Williams Memorial Island Datamined in Warlords Beta

Posted: 04 Sep 2014 02:53 PM PDT

Robin Williams Memorial Island Datamined in Warlords Beta

Wowhead has a report and several screens that have been datamined from the World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor beta that shows the Robin Williams memorial. The information was datamined by beta players. After Williams' death last month, Blizzard confirmed that it would memorialize him in WoW and it has kept its word.

Edge of Space: It Might Just Be What You're Looking For

Posted: 01 Sep 2014 06:19 PM PDT

It Might Just Be What You

When we previously stepped into the world of Edge of Space, the game was playable, but in a definite early state. We loved what we saw at PAX East this year enough to name the game Best Indie RPG. Fast forward to this year's PAX Prime, and the large improvement in graphics was the first sign that things in the game have come a long way since those early builds. Still in Early Access, the team at Handyman Studios has been updating and adding to the game at a consistent clip.

Lords of The Fallen: Taking the ‘Dark Souls’ Formula to Next Gen

Posted: 01 Sep 2014 06:59 PM PDT

Taking the

Players looking for a real challenge in their games found it in From Software's 'Souls' series and the success of 'Souls' has inspired quite a few developers to try their own hand at creating similar experiences. One such game on the horizon is Deck13's Lords of the Fallen, but the game is not without some key differences.

Albion Online: Founders Pack Giveaway!

Posted: 04 Sep 2014 11:28 AM PDT

Founders Pack Giveaway!

MMORPG.com has partnered with Sandbox Interactive to give away five Founders Packs (two Legendary, three Epic) for Albion Online.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: PAX Weekend Roundup

Posted: 02 Sep 2014 05:27 PM PDT

PAX Weekend Roundup

In the latest news roundup for Star Wars: the Old Republic, we have some information on upcoming content, but never enough to satiate ardent fans of the game, and there have also been some insights into the game's past construction. It still leaves so many questions and we're more than happy to speculate as necessary.

Star Conflict: Version 1.0 Launches, Oculus Rift DK Version Included

Posted: 04 Sep 2014 09:14 AM PDT

Version 1.0 Launches, Oculus Rift DK Version Included

Star Gem and Gaijin Entertainment have announced that both the v1.0 standard and Oculus Rift DK versions of Star Conflict have been released. Players can now take part in the Invasion Mode and take part in special in-game events to earn rewards.

Shroud of the Avatar: Checking in on Update 9

Posted: 02 Sep 2014 05:16 PM PDT

Checking in on Update 9

Last week I hosted a livestream interview with Richard Garriott and Starr Long of Portalarium. Portalarium is currently working on Shroud of the Avatar. When I caught up with Richard and Starr they were at DargonCon in Atlanta showing off their game. At the same time other members of the Portalarium team were present at PAX Prime in Seattle. I asked Richard and Starr about the latest news with update 9 and about what we could expect in update 10.

General: Costume Quest 2 Ready for Preorder

Posted: 04 Sep 2014 09:03 AM PDT

Costume Quest 2 Ready for Preorder

Double Fine Productions has announced that Costume Quest 2 will be arriving on Steam on October 7th. The game can be pre-purchased on Steam for $14.99 for the basic edition, or $19.99 for the edition bundled with the original Costume Quest and a set of pre-order costumes.

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