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Posted: 15 Sep 2014 12:35 AM PDT

Perfect World Entertainment has just announced Gilded Wasteland to be the very first expansion for their free-to-play martial arts MMORPG Swordsman. Scheduled for release this autumn, it will increase the level cap and include a new zone, new instances and gear, as well as additional PvP options, weapon crafting, levelling enhancements and an overhaul to […]

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Shuttle XH Series: 3-Liter Barebones With Enough Room for Core i7, Up to Three Drives

Posted: 14 Sep 2014 07:41 PM PDT

New barebone PCs measure just 240 x 200 x 72 mm

Taiwan-headquartered Shuttle is at it again, doing what it does best. The company, which specializes in small form factor (SFF) computers and barebones, has announced two new diminutive barebones. The new XH81 and XH81V are, per the company, "compact 3L media players" that are ideal for kiosks, vending machines, digital signage and POS applications.

In terms of specs, both models are nearly identical. Looks-wise, the only real difference is the fact that the XH81V has its front ports hidden behind a removable panel, whereas on the XH81 they are all fully exposed.

Both models support Haswell processors — right from Celeron to Core i7 — and up to 16GB of RAM (2 DDR3 SODIMM slots). Other specs include two USB 3.0 ports, six USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, two Mini-PCIe slots, and up to five COM ports (only two on XH81V). Further, both come with a 90W external power supply and heatpipe cooling with two 60mm fans.

"Both systems support 4K and are designed to operate in a range of ambient temperatures, from 0-50 ⁰C. The XH series is based on an Intel H81 express chipset and designed for current Intel processors with an LGA 1150 socket and up to a TDP of 65W," Shuttle said in a press release Thursday.

"The XH series is highly customizable for either workplace or home environments as users can configure the systems with up to three storage drives. There are installation options for three 2.5" HDD/SSD drives or alternatively two 2.5" HDD/SSD drives plus an optical slimline drive. A 3.5" drive can also be installed using a PHD4 accessory which is sold separately."

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Leaked Videos Show Key Windows 9 Features

Posted: 14 Sep 2014 04:56 PM PDT

See Windows 9's Notification Center, Start Menu and multiple desktops in action

Microsoft may not have officially lifted the curtain on Windows 9 (a.k.a "Threshold") but if sites like WinFuture continue to have their way, the Redmond-based company will have very little new to show us when it finally does get down to unveiling its next desktop operating system. (We don't have an issue with these leaks, though.) The German site, which recently posted a bunch of allegedly leaked screenshots of the rumored-to-be-upcoming Windows 9 Technical Preview, has now taken to posting videos that showcase some of the upcoming OS's features.

Four such videos have been released thus far by the German outfit. It is clear from the two videos dedicated to the returning Start Menu that in its latest avatar this iconic UI element will give the user a lot of say over its overall look and feel. You can not only pick and choose which Live Tiles you want your Start Menu to have, but it is also possible to have no Live Tiles at all and have a Smart Menu that is not too different from the one found in Windows 7.

As for the remaining videos, one shows the all-new Notification Center in action while the other sheds light on the upcoming operating system's multiple desktop functionality.

MMORPG News

General: Transverse Talks Player Progression

Posted: 12 Sep 2014 04:33 PM PDT

The Transverse team is off to a good start since announcing its KickStarter initiative only a few days ago. A new video developer diary has been released that explains how player progression will function in the game.

MMOGaming News

Marvel Heroes Rogue/She Hulk Release+Build
Kraden's Crypt - RPG, Where the Combat System Is Based on the Physics
Mysterious New Environment Revealed in Black Desert and Nice Changes in CBT3
ArcheAge - Is It Truly F2P?

Marvel Heroes Rogue/She Hulk Release+Build

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I had some fun with Rogue she is unique. The only character in the game you can completely customize. Her move sets are straight forward. Her first set is based off of the power she stole from Ms. Marvel. But her next two are very interesting. The second is steal powers from friends. And the third is steal powers from foes. It's how it sounds you take passives, Attrition , Impact, Core, and Support moves.

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Kraden's Crypt - RPG, Where the Combat System Is Based on the Physics

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Action RPG games are becoming more and more popular, but not all of them are worth a buy.Are you ready to buy a specific non 3D game ?. So here is one of those games, which at the same time does not show anything extraordinary from the graphics to the plot, but still worth a try.Here are some details about the game

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Mysterious New Environment Revealed in Black Desert and Nice Changes in CBT3

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All the three parts of Black Desert screenshots have been released for the upcoming 3rd Closed Beta that starts on September 17 , which character do you like best? Witch, Warrior, Ranger or Giant? If you are excited to see more about this anticipated MMORPG Black Desert, a video released by Pearl Abyss will undoubtedly meet your satisfaction.

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ArcheAge - Is It Truly F2P?

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When we look at free-to-play games, there are some that are truly free (in which you can do anything in the game without paying) and others that aren't. With ArcheAge being the next game to be released under the "F2P" title.

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MMORPG News

Elite: Dangerous: Mercenary Edition Announced, Priced
Dragon Age: Inquisition: Skyholds Revealed in New Interview
General: Mythborne Open Beta Begins
General: Mythborne Gift Key Giveaway!
The Repopulation: Josh Halls on Moving the Game Forward
WildStar: The Nexus Saga Begins
ArcheAge: Founders' Head Start Begins
ArcheAge: Head Start Coming - Users Being Let In Now
Grand Chase: Uno's Story - Rising From a Pool of Blood
Neverwinter: In Defense of the City
World of Warcraft: Lords of War Part Three – Durotan
Landmark: Flushing Money Down the Drain?

Elite: Dangerous: Mercenary Edition Announced, Priced

Posted: 12 Sep 2014 04:16 PM PDT

Fans of Elite: Dangerous will want to check out the latest preorder edition of the forthcoming title. Called the "Mercenary Edition", this special collection is available for $50 and includes an array of in-game rewards.

Dragon Age: Inquisition: Skyholds Revealed in New Interview

Posted: 12 Sep 2014 04:42 PM PDT

A new in-house interview has been published on the Dragon Age: Inquisition site that gives players some new information about Skyholds, the Inquisitor's base of operations. DAI Producer Cameron Lee takes on fan questions about Skyhold.

General: Mythborne Open Beta Begins

Posted: 11 Sep 2014 06:32 PM PDT

R2Games has announced both the end of alpha and the beginning of beta testing on its latest MMO, Mythborne. Players are invited to head to the Mythborne site to get started in the 2.5D game that is based on Greek mythology.

General: Mythborne Gift Key Giveaway!

Posted: 11 Sep 2014 05:53 PM PDT

MMORPG.com has been given special gift pack keys for the all new 2.5D browser based RPG from R2Games! Each key will give you many special in game items such as a Mount Stone, 200 silver and more! Get your key now!

The Repopulation: Josh Halls on Moving the Game Forward

Posted: 12 Sep 2014 08:07 AM PDT

In the past few weeks at PAX Prime we were lucky enough to have Josh Halls on our "Future of Online Games" Panel. After the session we sat down to talk about The Repopulation and what stage of development the project was in. Josh was happy to give us some details on upcoming events for the game and let us know when we can possibly expect a beta test in the near future.

WildStar: The Nexus Saga Begins

Posted: 10 Sep 2014 05:41 PM PDT

WildStar's story is changing. Everything that we've played up till now has been a prologue to the Nexus Saga, a multi-chapter epic adventure involving iconic heroes. Chapter 1 begins with Journey to Omnicore 1, and Creative Director Chad Moore was on hand to tell columnist Gareth Harmer all about it.

ArcheAge: Founders' Head Start Begins

Posted: 12 Sep 2014 12:20 PM PDT

Players who prepurchased the Founder's Packs can now access the four day early access program for ArcheAge. The game will launch for all other players on Tuesday, September 16th.

ArcheAge: Head Start Coming - Users Being Let In Now

Posted: 12 Sep 2014 11:12 AM PDT

Community Manager Evan "Scapes" Berman just took to Reddit to let the community there know that Head Start is undergoing final rounds of network checks, and that founders will be allowed in "soon". No ETA, but hopefully we won't be waiting forever!

Grand Chase: Uno's Story - Rising From a Pool of Blood

Posted: 10 Sep 2014 05:35 PM PDT

As Ashtaroth fell, Uno arose from the pool of Highlander blood. He possesses no knowledge of what he is or why he was born; he only realizes the hatred, horror and despair that eat away at him and the unquenchable thirst for the very essence of life... blood. He took his first steps outside the ruins and walked as a vagabond.

Neverwinter: In Defense of the City

Posted: 12 Sep 2014 06:07 AM PDT

Neverwinter is under siege by the Cult of the Dragon recently introduced in the Tyranny of Dragons module. A call has been sent out to all Neverwinter players to gather to defend the city against her enemies. From September 18-25, 2014, players can take part in saving the city on the new Siege Battleground and earn some pretty awesome in-game swag as well.

World of Warcraft: Lords of War Part Three – Durotan

Posted: 12 Sep 2014 07:30 AM PDT

Blizzard has released the latest in a series of videos designed to introduce World of Warcraft players to the leaders of the Iron Horde who will arrive in game with the Warlords of Draenor expansion. In this episode, players are introduced to Durotan, leader of the Frost Wolf clan.