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Hearthstone Unveils Goblins vs. Gnomes

Posted: 10 Nov 2014 12:47 AM PST

Last weekend, Blizzard revealed Goblins vs. Gnomes, the 1st expansion for their TCG Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, which is scheduled for release on iPad and PC during the following month, allowing players to expand their collection with more than 120 gnome- and goblin-instilled cards. “Goblins vs Gnomes is going to turn Hearthstone on its head,” told […]

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General Gaming Article


Blizzcon 2014: Rosewill Intros Viper ATX Mid-Tower Case and RGM 1100 Gaming Mouse [Video]

Posted: 09 Nov 2014 06:22 PM PST

RGM 1100 mouse has a metallic underbelly and 6 adjustable weight levels.

Expected to hit the market sometime during Q1 2015

Among the many companies strutting their stuff at this year's Blizzcon was computer peripheral maker Rosewill. Maximum PC Online Managing Editor Jimmy Thang visited the company's booth at the Anaheim Convention Center to find out what exactly they were up to and found them parading a couple of upcoming products: the all new Viper ATX mid-tower chassis and the RGM 1100 gaming mouse, the successor to the RGM 1000 laser gaming rodent.

More details about the two products can be found in the video below:

We will update you with the detailed specs and prices of both the Viper and the RGM 1100 as and when that information becomes available.

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Blizzcon 2014: Turtle Beach Offers 300 Heroes of the Storm Official Headsets in Early Sale [Video]

Posted: 09 Nov 2014 03:10 PM PST

Heroes of the Storm Official Headset from Turtle Beach

Heroes of the Storm is an upcoming MOBA title

In April, Parametric Sound Corporation's gaming audio brand Turtle Beach announced a multi-year licensing deal with Blizzard Entertainment around the gaming bellwether's upcoming freemium MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) title Heroes of the Storm. That partnership has led to the creation of the Turtle Beach Ear Force Heroes of the Storm Gaming headset, which the peripheral maker happily showed us during Blizzcon 2014.

The company didn't stop at showing off the new headset, though. Going a step further, it put up 300 units of the $80 headset up for sale at the two-day convention, a few days ahead of the official November 14 release date. Here's the video dispatch Maximum PC Online Managing Editor Jimmy Thang sent us from the gaming audio company's booth at Blizzcon 2014:

So to recap, we are looking at an $80 headset with 50mm drivers, swappable speaker plates, and around-the-ear mesh cushions for noise reduction and comfort.

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Blizzcon 2014: We Check Out the HP Omen Gaming Laptop at Intel's Booth [Video]

Posted: 09 Nov 2014 02:59 PM PST

HP OmenIs it what PC gamers are looking for?

It is not all fun and games at Blizzcon 2014 for Maximum PC online managing editor Jimmy Thang. He has been busy recording video of the various vendors who are on the show floor of the convention taking place in Anaheim, California. Aside from seeing products from Gigabyte, Jimmy also visited the Intel booth where he was able to see the HP Omen gaming laptop up close and personal.

Jimmy was able to talk to a rep about the HP Omen, which has been specifically designed for gaming and to handle triple-A games. The 15.6-inch laptop features an IPS touchscreen display with Full HD 1080p resolution and is powered by an Intel Core i7 4710HQ processor, contains 8GB of DDR3 RAM, and has a Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M GPU. 

HP's gaming laptop was revealed last Tuesday and will weigh around 4.68 pounds, is 19.9mm thin, and features a solid aluminum chassis. The backlit keyboard can be programmed for millions of different colors and divided into zones, while the lights will pulsate along with any music that the user is listening or react to video games that are being played 

The HP Omen gaming laptop will have a starting price of $1,499. 

What do you think of HP's new laptop?

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Blizzcon 2014: SteelSeries Showcases Siberia Elite World of Warcraft Edition Headset [Video]

Posted: 09 Nov 2014 02:50 PM PST

SteelSeries Siberia Elite World of Warcraft Edition Headset

A Siberia Elite Prism with WoW branding

With the much-anticipated release of Warlords of Draenor, the fifth expansion pack to World of Warcraft, just around the corner, the just-concluded Blizzcon 2014 gaming convention came as a great opportunity for gaming peripheral manufacturer SteelSeries to tout its Siberia Elite World of Warcraft Edition headset, and that is precisely what the company did. On Friday, our Online Managing Editor Jimmy Thang stopped by the company's booth at Anaheim Convention Center to check out the headset on behalf of all you Maximum PC readers.

Besides giving some general product information, the SteelSeries rep he talked to also touted some of the new Siberia Elite World of Warcraft Edition headset's many improvements over the original Siberia Elite. Well, the reason that it has a number of improvements over the latter is because it is essentially the Siberia Elite Prism — the original Elite's successor — save for the World of Warcraft branding and a slightly more hefty price tag; the vanilla Siberia Elite Prism, which our sister publication TechRadar reviewed some time back, costs $200 and the model with WoW branding costs $220.

Equipped with Dolby Pro Logic IIx for virtual 7.1-channel surround sound and some extra padding for comfort and passive noise reduction, the Siberia Elite World of Warcraft Edition ships with multiple cable adapters, ensuring compatibility with a range of platforms, including PC, Mac, PS4 and mobile devices. The retractable microphone on this thing means that you won't have to worry about your social acceptability plunging to record lows while using it with a mobile device.

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Blizzcon 2014: We Go Eyes-on with Lenovo Horizon 2s Tabletop AIO PC [Video]

Posted: 08 Nov 2014 09:20 PM PST

Lenovo 2s Tabletop AIO PC with Windows 8.1 and Lenovo Aura Interface

Is it a compact all-in-one PC or a massive tablet?

Over the past two days, Maximum PC Online Managing Editor Jimmy Thang has been scouring the fairly busy Blizzcon 2014 show floor in Anaheim California for stuff worth writing home about. One of the many (video) postcards he has sent us features a new all-in-one (AIO) PC from Lenovo. And lest you make the mistake of thinking of it as a run-of-the-mill AIO device, let us make it clear that we're talking about an AIO PC of the portable tabletop variety.

So without further ado, here is a video of a Lenovo rep showing us the latest model in the company's Horizon range of touch-screen all-in-one computers.

Available now with either an Intel Core i5-4210U (1.7GHz-2.7GHz) or a Core i3 4030U (1.9GHz), the  Windows 8.1-running Horizon 2s has a 19.5-inch full HD display, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 500GB hard drive, HD webcam, two USB 3.0 ports, 4-in-1 media reader, 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.0. The Li-ion battery in this 5.3-lb device, which comes with a wireless  keyboard and mouse, is said to be good enough for up to 2.5 hours of unplugged use. Best Buy currently has the Core i5 variant listed for sale at $950. If you wish to use the 0.63-inch thick Horizon 2s like a normal all-in-one PC, you will have to cough up some extra dough for the optional stand accessory that also doubles up as a charging dock.

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World of Warcraft: BlizzCon 2014 - Warlords of Draenor & Anniversary Interview

Posted: 09 Nov 2014 07:15 AM PST

BlizzCon 2014 - Warlords of Draenor & Anniversary Interview

During BlizzCon 2014, we caught up with WoW's Cory Stockton, Lead Game Designer, to chat about the game's 10th anniversary and the future of Azeroth as it prepares for its 5th expansion.

Aion: Invasion Update: New Zones, Instances

Posted: 08 Nov 2014 10:13 PM PST

Invasion Update: New Zones, Instances

Aion online this week continues its epic saga with new content including open world PvP zones Kaldor and Levinshor, new instances, free gifts and new world bosses.

World of Tanks: Update 9.4: Two New Combat Modes

Posted: 08 Nov 2014 10:20 PM PST

Update 9.4: Two New Combat Modes

Wargaming is continually improving their existing games, and this week they've added two new combat modes as well as improvements to Strongholds, Team Battles and the Stalingrad map.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Offers 16 Free DLCs

Posted: 08 Nov 2014 10:29 PM PST

Offers 16 Free DLCs

CD PROJEKT RED is getting ready for the February 24th 2015 release of its open world RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and in light of that, are unveiling plans for 16 free chunks of downloadable content.

Shards Online: KickStarter Project Teased

Posted: 08 Nov 2014 10:27 AM PST

KickStarter Project Teased

The Shards Online Facebook page has been updated with a short, but interesting video that teases a forthcoming KickStarter project. We don't have a date yet but will keep you posted!



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General Gaming Article


Blizzcon 2014: Gigabyte Shows Off the New Brix Gaming PC and Top Tier X99 Motherboard

Posted: 08 Nov 2014 06:49 PM PST

X99 MotherboardIt's not all about the games and cosplay

Blizzcon isn't just a convention that revolves around all things Blizzard, such as the developer's recently announced FPS game Overwatch. Vendors and manufacturers are also there to advertise their products such as Gigabyte. Maximum PC online managing editor Jimmy Thang took the time to visit the Gigabyte booth where he got to see the new model of the Brix Gaming PC kit and check out the top tier x99 motherboard.

Revealed back in June, the Brix Gaming PC kit was revealed with the i5 processor model having been released back in September. Jimmy was able to speak to a Gigabyte representative who showed him the Brix Gaming kit that has an i7 processor and Nvidia GTX 760 GPU which hasn't been released yet. Unlike the i5 model's green color, the i7 version will come in black and is expected to be out during late November or sometime in December.

Be sure to watch the video to learn more:

Jimmy Thang also got to look at the GA-X99 Gaming G1 WIFI motherboard which was one of three new X99 chipset mobos that was announced back in August. This is the top tier mobo that features a heatsink which lights up with different modes that will let it blink to the beat of music, which it does by reading the music that is playing through a 3.5mm output jack. The lights will also pulsate on and off or can be turned off and on if you aren't into flashing lights. It also sports the LGA 2011 socket-v3 socket for Haswell-E processors and is the first generation to have DDR4 memory support. 

The GA-X99 Gaming G1 WIFI is expected to sell for around $350 and is currently available online.

For additional details, check out the video:

 

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EverQuest II: 10th Anniversary Celebration - Heroes' Festival Returns

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 03:33 PM PST

10th Anniversary Celebration - Heroes

It's already been ten years since EQII launched and SOE is commemorating the milestone by bringing back Heroes Festival, this time with a host of fun new activities and rewards.

General: Ubisoft's New RPG - Battle of Heroes: Land of Immortals

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 03:48 PM PST

Ubisoft

This month, Ubi's hoping to capture players' imaginations (and inspire impulse buys) with its new fantasy free-to-play strategy RPG, Battle of Heroes: Land of Immortals. The game is available on the App Store, Google Play and the Amazon app store, and offers players the chance to collect and upgrade their own unique war heroes.

WildStar: Carbine Opens New Level 50 Zone, The Defile

Posted: 06 Nov 2014 04:02 PM PST

Carbine Opens New Level 50 Zone, The Defile

Wildstar continues its quest to retain players with the release next week, of The Defile and embark on the next chapter of Wildstar's World Story.

General: Blizzcon in Pictures

Posted: 08 Nov 2014 03:11 AM PST

Blizzcon in Pictures

Bill Murphy is on the ground at Blizzcon 2014. In between interviews, game play sessions and shopping at the Blizzcon store, Bill found some terrific things he considered photo-worthy. Check out Bill's Blizzcon 2014 Gallery!

General: Overwatch: Shooting Through Blizzard's New Universe

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 10:09 PM PST

Overwatch: Shooting Through Blizzard

Today at BlizzCon we went hands on with the first new IP from Blizzard in seventeen years, Overwatch. A competitive team-based shooter, Overwatch looks to do what Blizzard does best; take a genre and refine it, distill it, and bring out the most important parts. Read on for our full first impressions.

Diablo 3: Season 2 and Next Patch Details Revealed at Blizzcon

Posted: 06 Nov 2014 06:00 PM PST

Season 2 and Next Patch Details Revealed at Blizzcon

The Blizzard Diablo III team took to the stage to discuss the upcoming Season 2 and changes that players will notice immediately. There will be new legendaries to collect, new pieces of the seasonal armor, new transmog items, new banners and much more. In addition, each of the Conquests has been examined for the 'fun factor'. Those not measuring up will not be making a return and new ones will be added.

EverQuest II: 10th Anniversary Q&A with Holly Longdale

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 08:54 AM PST

10th Anniversary Q&A with Holly Longdale

EverQuest 2 is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. We caught up with Senior Producer Holly Longdale to chat about memories of EQ2. Check it out!

General: Overwatch: The Official Blizzard Announcement

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 02:16 PM PST

Overwatch: The Official Blizzard Announcement

Blizzard revealed its team-based shooter, Overwatch, earlier today. To provide more details, an official press announcement has been released.

ArcheAge: Latest Producer's Letter Talks Auroria

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 01:49 PM PST

Latest Producer

The latest producer's letter has been published on the ArcheAge site. The discussion centers around this week's release of the Auroria zone and the difficulties players had accessing the game due to a nasty disconnect bug. In the future, the team has started making plans for smoother content releases.

World of Warcraft: A New Player’s Impressions of World of Warcraft

Posted: 06 Nov 2014 03:26 PM PST

A New Player

I've been playing MMORPGs for most of my gaming life. As someone in their mid-twenties, I can't claim to have been around for years and years losing myself in these virtual worlds, but I feel like I have a pretty good pulse on the industry as a whole. My MMO experiences first started with the original EverQuest, a game I would watch one of my brothers play when I would go to visit him.

General: Overwatch: Blizzard's First New IP in 17 Years, Beta in 2015

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 11:58 AM PST

Overwatch: Blizzard

During the opening ceremonies at the 2014 Blizzcon convention, it was announced that Overwatch would be joining the Blizzard stable of games. It is a cooperative team-based shooter and the beta is expected to kick off in 2015. The team released a game play video to show off the wonder of its new game.

World of Warcraft: Blizzcon's Opening Ceremony

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 10:22 AM PST

Blizzcon

Blizzcon is set to officially kick off in just over half hour with the Opening Ceremonies, usually a spot where the first major announcements for Blizzard titles is made. We'll be updating this post throughout the 45-minute presentation so keep refreshing the page and let us know what you think.

Landmark: Quality of Life Enhancements

Posted: 06 Nov 2014 03:17 PM PST

Quality of Life Enhancements

SOE has been hard at work at adding more quality of life improvements to the game, most notably in terms of graphics rendering as well as the building system of the game. Here's what to expect if you haven't logged back and updated the game in the past two weeks.

Elite: Dangerous: Release Date Announced for December

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 10:01 AM PST

Release Date Announced for December

Elite: Dangerous now has a release date thanks to a Twitter post from the team. Players can look forward to December 16, 2014 to get their hands on the game.

Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: New Animations, Weapons & More in Today's Live Stream

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 09:16 AM PST

New Animations, Weapons & More in Today

Behaviour Interactive will be hosting its weekly Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade live stream at 1:30 p.m. EST / 10:30 a.m. PST today. During the stream, fans will get a look at new animations, updates to the lascannon, navigation and more. The team will also be on hand to answer player questions.

Das Tal: Successful Greenlight Campaign Announced

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 09:09 AM PST

Successful Greenlight Campaign Announced

The Das Tal team has announced that it has successfully completed its Steam Greenlight campaign. The campaign lasted three months but on successful completion, Das Tal immediately entered into the Top 100. To celebrate, players can check out some of the supporter packages.

General: Does Gameplay Trump All?

Posted: 06 Nov 2014 03:09 PM PST

Does Gameplay Trump All?

With BlizzCon ramping up for this weekend, there's a fair amount of buzz here among the staffers regarding the Warlords of Draenor release. I myself have received the customary pre-launch emails from Blizzard encouraging me to re-activate my World of Warcraft account with seven free days of game time. Like with previous WoW expansions, I've given the thought of resubscribing more than a passing thought. Unlike previous releases, however, I'm not as convinced that I need to jump back in.

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