MMORPG Reviews

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Anime Pirates

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 09:20 AM PST

GAME TYPE: Free to play MMORPG PLATFORMS: Windows / Web Browser / Max / Linux DEVELOPERS: PlayWebGame GAME SYNOPSIS A free to play web-based MMO with optional client download, Anime Pirates is an exciting adventure across the seas as players step into the role of the captain of their own fierce and adventurous pirate crew […]

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Sword Saga

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 08:55 AM PST

GAME TYPE: Free to play MMORPG PLATFORMS: Web Browser DEVELOPERS: R2 Games GAME SYNOPSIS Sword Saga is a classic fantasy-themed MMORPG that is completely free to play where players will experience an epic saga in the battle of good versus evil as they take on the role of a rising new hero who has fallen […]

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Hands-On with Sword Saga

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 08:20 AM PST

SCORE: Gameplay: 4 Graphics: 5 Sound: 5 Overall: 5 Pros: Nice looking graphics and character artwork, not too shabby sound score. Cons: Dreadful character dialogue and particularly poor translations from the original language. We've lately had a look at Sword Saga, another free-to-play browser-based fantasy MMORPG from R2Games that thrusts players into an adventure world […]

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Top 10 Browser-Based Games November 2014

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 07:14 AM PST

We thought today was the right time to present our exclusive selection of the 10 best free-to-play browser games in November 2014. Be prepared for some quite tremendous changes in comparison to last month, as only 3 MMOs – Supremacy 1914, Panzer General Online and Sparta: War of Empires - were able to defend their position. New among the 10 best browsed-based games of […]

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Alliance of Valiant Arms Free Pack Giveaway

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:27 AM PST

Today, we’re hosting a special giveaway for the English servers of Alliance of Valiant Arms, which provides you with Freedom Packages, including a M4A1 Freedom (7-days access), dual barbatos (3-days access) and Anastasia (1-day access). So grab your code and prepare yourself for the fight for freedom. Just follow these directions in order to obtain […]

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The Maps in Blitzkrieg 3

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:08 AM PST

Nival has just provided the public with a new dev diary video for Blitzkrieg 3, which includes gameplay footage that allows a deeper insight into the maps that will put the players' tactics and strategy to a test. It moreover mentions several strategic aspects players should take into account while playing. Watch the clip here: […]

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General Gaming Article


Google Testing Subscription Service that Blocks Ads from Participating Websites

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 06:13 PM PST

Google LogoPay $1 to $3 a month to block ads

Would you pay to get rid of ads on a website? That is the question being asked as Google has announced its Google Contributor subscription service, which would block ads from a participating website for a fee. Suffice to say, this announcement comes as a surprise considering that Google's lifeblood is advertising.

"Today's Internet is mostly funded by advertising," said Google. "But what if there were a way to directly support the people who create the sites you visit each day?"

Google's Contributor program is not only a way for readers to directly support their favorite websites but also provides an alternative way for website owners to pay the bills. Participants choose how much their monthly contribution would be, the current range is $1-$3, and then they simply visit the participating sites. Part of the contribution will go to the participating website, or websites, you visit where you'll see a "thank you" message and a pixilated panel where an ad would normally be. 

There are not many websites participating in the program, but the ones that are involved include Urban Dictionary, The Onion, Science Daily, WikiHow, Mashable, and Imgur. And for those who wish to participate in the program, they will need to be invited and put on a waiting list.

While the idea is an intriguing one, is it a solution to an old and established business model that has, in some cases, become a nuisance to readers? What about those of you who make use of an ad blocker? Is the concept of Google Contributor one you would switch to as a way to support a website?

Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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Dell Starts Shipping Alienware Alpha PC Game Console

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:12 PM PST

Alienware AlphaSteam Machine turned Alpha Console starts at $549

Dell originally intended for its Alienware Alpha console to be an official Steam Machine, though Valve threw a wrench in those plans when it delayed the platform in order tweak its Steam Controller to satisfaction. Instead of tossing aside all that R&D into building a console-sized game box for the PC, Dell re-marketed the device as the Alienware Alpha, and it's now begun shipping out to customers.

"We've been working hard this past year to break the mold and develop a system that finally brings hundreds of Steam games, including some really fun indie titles, to TVs," said Frank Azor, General Manager of Alienware. "The team and I are excited to finally deliver our vision for big screen gaming and give our fans a console that delivers true next-gen performance with the flexibility to choose how, what and where they want to play."

The Alienware Alpha starts at $549 and includes an Intel Core i3 4130T dual-core processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M GPU customized to "run at speeds found in no other device," and 500GB hard drive.

If you need more power, there are other configurations available, with the top-end model costing $899. It includes an Intel Core i7 4765T quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 2TB hard drive.

All models come with an Xbox 360 wireless controller with USB adapter and several pre-loaded games including Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Awesomenauts, Magicka, Metro: Last Light, Payday 2 and Strike Suit Zero.

The obvious buzz kill here is the custom GTX 860M GPU. It's based on Nvidia's newer Maxwell archicture, but isn't upgradeable and somewhat out of date with Nvidia having released its 970M and 980M mobile GPUs last month. It's also only rocking 2GB of GDDR5 memory instead of 4GB as found on some other systems.

As configured, the Alienware Alpha boots into Dell's Alpha UI, a console-based menu that's friendly for controllers. After the first boot, gamers can opt to have the system boot directly into Steam Big Picture or the regular Windows 8.1 desktop if they prefer.

You can find out more on the Alienware Alpha product page.

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Google's Serving 1TB of Drive Storage for New Chromebook Buyers

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:36 AM PST

Samsung ChromebookBuy a Chromebook, get 1TB of cloud storage for two years

It's getting to be all-out warfare in the low-cost computing market. In response to the growing interest in cheap Chromebooks, Intel and Microsoft have been working together to push sub-$200 Windows laptops into the market place through its hardware partners. That's caused Chromebooks to come down in price as well, but it isn't stopping there. Google today announced that new Chromebook buyers can get 1TB of Google Drive cloud storage for two years at no additional cost.

"That's enough space to keep more than 100,000 awkward holiday sweater pics safe and shareable in Drive. With that much free storage, you can use your Chromebook for work, play and pretty much everything else you'll do this holiday season," Google stated in a blog post.

Google's free offering works out to a $240 value over the course of two years. To get the 1TB Drive storage, you have to purchase an eligible Chromebook and redeem the offer before January 1, 2015. You'll find eligible models at retail stores, online outlets, and Google Play.

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Mattel Issues Apology for Book Depicting Barbie as an Incompetent Computer Engineer

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 09:37 AM PST

Barbie ComputerInternet backlash prompts Mattel to apologize for a book published in 2010

Toy company Mattel apologized on Facebook this week for a controversial book portraying Barbie's failed attempt at becoming a computer engineer. The book received intense criticism on the web after comedian Pamela Ribbon stumbled upon the title at a friend's house and wrote a scathing review of it on her blog. At issue is the depiction of the iconic doll as being incompetent and needing to rely on men to save the day after she screws things up.

In the book, Barbie has aspirations of making a game that teaches kids how computers work. So far, so good -- time to break down gender stereotypes. However, Barbie quickly clarifies to her sister Skipper that she's "only creating the design ideas...I'll need Steven and Brian's help to turn it into a real game!"

From there, things go downhill like Clark Griswold on a sled in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. She fails at trying to email her design to Steven and, with the help of Skipper, manages to reboot her laptop before determining it has a virus. Turns out the virus was on her heart-shaped USB drive that she wears as a necklace, and Skipper subsequently loses all of her homework assignments and music files, which weren't backed up. Instead of being overly upset by this, Skipper "playfully" hits Barbie with a pillow.

"Skipper has just lost her homework, all her music files and her laptop, but all she's moved to is STATUS: PILLOW FIGHT," Ribbon writes on her blog.

There's quite a bit of reading between the lines and extrapolation that goes into the criticism, though the main issue people have with the book is Barbie's overall incompetence. Rather than promote Barbie as a woman capable of being a computer engineer, she screws things up -- badly -- and turns to a couple of males to save the day.

"The Barbie I Can Be A Computer Engineer book was published in 2010. Since that time we have reworked our Barbie books. The portrayal of Barbie in this specific story doesn't reflect the Brand's vision for what Barbie stands for," Mattel explained in a Facebook post. "We believe girls should be empowered to understand that anything is possible and believe they live in a world without limits. We apologize that this book didn't reflect that belief. All Barbie titles moving forward will be written to inspire girl's imaginations and portray an empowered Barbie character."

Barbie Rewritten

That's all well and fine, but it didn't stop the Internet from doing what it does best. Trending on Twitter is #FeministHackerBarbie, in which you'll find hilariously rewritten entries like the one above. Some of the better ones have been collected by Gizmodo, if you're need of a good laugh.

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Eizo's 31-Inch ColorEdge 4K Monitor Calibrates Itself

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 08:38 AM PST

Eizo CG318-4KBuilt-in sensor enables self-calibration

Following up on its funky square-shaped monitor announcement earlier this week, Eizo has introduced a self-calibrating DCI 4K (4096x2160) display for media and entertainment fields like cinema and broadcasting. The ColorEdge CG318-4K is a 31.1-inch monitor featuring a built-in sensor to enable self-calibration if you'd rather not muck around with settings. Should you need or want to manually fine tune the settings, it comes with ColorNavigator 6 calibration software.

Eizo also offers ColorNavigator Network, a secure, cloud-based web hosting solution for administrators to perform quality control tasks on client ColorEdge monitors with ColorNavigator NX (a free color calibration download) installed.

"Used together, ColorNavigator Network and ColorNavigator NX allow an administrator to take advantage of the self-calibration capabilities of the ColorEdge monitors by automating calibration and other QC tasks on ColorEdge monitors located in a single or multiple locations," Eizo says. "This potentially saves hundreds or thousands of hours annually in maintenance downtime while ensuring the color accuracy of all ColorEdge monitors."

The ColorEdge CG318-4K is a 10-bit display with a 16-bit lookup tablet (LUT). It sports an IPS panel that reproduces 98 percent of the DCI-P3 and 99 percent of the Adobe RGB color spaces. Other ratings include 178-degree viewing angles, 350 cd/m2 brightness, 1,500:1 contrast ratio, and 9ms response time.

It has a three-port USB 3.0 hub, ergonomic stand with height, tilt, and swivel adjustments, two HDMI ports, and two DisplayPort connectors.

The ColorEdge CG318-RK will begin shipping in April of next year. No word yet on price.

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GameStop Blames Third Quarter Sales Decline on Delayed Assassin's Creed Unity Launch

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 08:12 AM PST

GameStop StoreGameStop sales slipped 0.7 percent in Q3

New and used games retailer GameStop reported its third quarter financial results this week, which fell below what analysts were expecting. GameStop's total global sales for Q3 came to $2.09 billion, a drop of 0.7 percent compared to the $2.11 billion in the same quarter a year ago and below the $2.2 billion analysts on average were predicting. As a result, GameStop's stock went into free-fall mode.

Shares of GameStop are down more than 14 percent today with several hours still to go in the trading day. With today's plunge, GameStop's stock is down by around 25 percent since the beginning of the year when it was valued just shy of $50 per share.

GameStop pointed the finger at the delayed release of Assassin's Creed Unity as the reason why topline and comparable store sales were negatively impacted.

"Overall, most of our major product categories performed very well, but our third quarter results were impacted by Assassin's Creed Unity moving out of October," stated Paul Raines, chief executive officer. "As we look at the holiday quarter, we are focused on relentlessly applying our competitive advantages: convenience, strong CRM, knowledgeable associates and value through our unique forms of currency, which include buy-sell-trade and the new PowerUp Rewards credit card, to deliver a successful quarter."

In a post-earnings call with analysts and media, GameStop president Tony Bartel added that he'd like to see Microsoft and Sony issue price cuts for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles, respectively.

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Newegg Daily Deals: AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 8-Core, WD Black Series 1TB HDD, and More!

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 06:31 AM PST

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Top Deal:

Sometimes we like to sit around and reminisce about the early days of computing. You know, back in the era of single-core computing. And then the nightmares begin. That's when we snap out of it and thank the computer gods for multi-core processors, such as today's top deal for an AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 8-Core Socket AM3+ CPU for $150 with free shipping. It's clocked at 4GHz (4.2GHz Turbo) and has 8MB of L3 cache. Slap a sufficient cooler on this puppy and you might be able to make it bark at 5GHz (no promises, of course).

Other Deals:

AMD FX-8320 Vishera 8-Core 3.5GHz (4.0GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W Desktop Processor for $120 with free shipping

Thermaltake Level 10 GT Black Steel SECC / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case for $170 with free shipping

WD Black Series WD1003FZEX 1TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive for $70 with free shipping

Intel 530 Series 2.5-inch 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive for $70 with free shipping

MMORPG News

MMORPG News


World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor RIP #2 - Symbiosis

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 04:56 PM PST

Warlords of Draenor RIP #2 - Symbiosis

As I made meandered through Draenor in order to level from 94 to 100 this week, I was astonished at the way that all systems seem to feed into one another. Each quest seems to stack upon the next in this at times overwhelming chain of adventure designed to gradually see characters grow to max level and see them geared at least moderately well by the time they hit 100. That's not to say, of course, that the journey is over at 100, but it is the focus of this week's article.

General: Bloodborne: Eerie Settings Mark Environments

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 03:21 PM PST

Bloodborne: Eerie Settings Mark Environments

The PlayStation blog has been updated with tons of new screens to show off Bloodborne's locations and environments. The game will wander from traditional fantasy to more modern gothic settings, all of which eerily evoke a sense of horror as is fitting for a game made by the creators of Dark Souls.

World of Tanks: Gold League Season 5 Kicks Off Tonight

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 03:02 PM PST

Gold League Season 5 Kicks Off Tonight

World of Tanks fans will want to check out the live World of Tanks Gold League action as Season 5 kicks off tonight at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. E.S.T. Promotional material indicates that this season brings new challenges to participants due to recent changes to the game that alter key systems.

Shroud of the Avatar: Release 12: Undiscovered Country

Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:07 PM PST

Release 12: Undiscovered Country

There are actually a couple reasons for my selecting the above title this month, as Shroud of the Avatar stretches in new directions. The big news being that you'll be able to purchase Shroud from your Steam account starting on 24th of November, but there's a lot more to this release than just how you can get involved with it. New scenes and lots of additional content will provide even existing backers some new feel to the game.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: Grab Free DLC & Play as a Female

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 11:17 AM PST

Grab Free DLC & Play as a Female

A new, free DLC is being offered to Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor players that allows them to play as a female character. The character's name is Lithariel, the Warrior and she is the leader of the Resistance.

PlanetSide 2: A Second Year Anniversary Retrospective

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 10:31 AM PST

A Second Year Anniversary Retrospective

Sony Online Entertainment and the Planetside 2 team are celebrating two years of live service. The team has put together a great list of all the updates that the game has undergone in the past two years. In addition, the PS2 team will be hosting a special second anniversary live stream.

World of Warcraft: Returning to Draenor

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 03:47 PM PST

Returning to Draenor

It's been roughly two years since I last played World of Warcraft. A run of disappointing expansions and ageing gameplay mechanics drove me away from Blizzard's MMO, and into a nomadic search for something new, exciting and satisfyingly deep. But then, like a siren's call, Warlords of Draenor tugged at me. Although I was deeply skeptical about returning, could WoW's latest expansion turn me around?

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MMOGaming News


Interview: NCsoft Describes Difference Between Lineage Eternal and Diablo 3

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Interview: NCsoft Describes Difference Between Lineage Eternal and Diablo 3


NCsoft to launch golbal have had an interview at G-star 2014, making a detailed presentation telling the difference between Lineage Eternal and Diablo 3.

Taichi Panda Gameplay Trailer Released

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Taichi Panda Gameplay Trailer Released


Snail Games has released their first official gameplay trailer for the adventure dungeon crawler catching attention, the upcoming Taichi Panda! Taichi Panda is a Kungfu-themed adventure RPG set in a fantasy land of goblins, bandits and pandas. Heroes must smash their way through fast-paced battles to defeat powerful enemies and save the day!

G-Star 2014: Collection of Hot Showgirls

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G-Star 2014: Collection of Hot Showgirls


Known as one of the biggest game exhibition in Korea and Asia, G-Star 2014 is under way in BEXCO, Busan. Besides the latest news of games, what else we can't miss? Of course Showgirls, such a significant part of G-Star 2014! Now it's showgirl time. Take a glimpse of the hot showgirls:

Final Fantasy: Time, Crystal – Square Enix Goes Old-School for New Game

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Final Fantasy: Time, Crystal – Square Enix Goes Old-School for New Game


Final Fantasy Legends: Time, Crystal, Square Enix's second mobile game will be released this winner.

Animated Mobile Game Heroes of Valhalla Officially Unveiled

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Animated Mobile Game Heroes of Valhalla Officially Unveiled


X-Legend Entertainment famous for its client games today has officially unveiled its first mobile game Heroes of Valhalla. And they plan to kick off the beta in Asia during winter holiday.

Warlords of Draenor Pushes WoW Subscriber Numbers to 10 Million

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Warlords of Draenor Pushes WoW Subscriber Numbers to 10 Million


The latest World Of Warcraft expansion pack, Warlords of Draenor, has pushed global subscribers to the MMO past the 10 million milestone. 3.3 million copies of the add-on pack sold-through in the first 24 hours on sale. "We're thrilled that so many players jumped in to play Warlords of Draenor on day one and are having a great time with the new content," said CEO Mike Morhaime.

Sudden Attack 2 Teaser Trailer with New Content Squad War Came into Light

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Sudden Attack 2 Teaser Trailer with New Content Squad War Came into Light


Sudden Attack 2 showed the brand new Teaser Trailer for guests at G-star 2014. In this video, Nexon calls this new MMOFPS as "Evolution of No. 1 FPS".

G-Star 2014: NetEase Reveals War-themed Sandbox Game Project Fire

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G-Star 2014: NetEase Reveals War-themed Sandbox Game Project Fire


NetEase, a leading game publisher in China, has revealed their latest war-themed mmo called Project Fire at G-Star 2014. It is a war game set in the background of Qin and Han Dynasties, and its official name will be released on December 1st.

Revelation Attracted Crowds of People on the 1st Day at G-Star

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Revelation Attracted Crowds of People on the 1st Day at G-Star


At this G-Star 2014, Revelation has attracted many players and overseas publishers on the first day. And Revelation provide them demos of the game to experience.

Azera Level 40 Gstar Trial Version Live Gameplay Video Sharing

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Azera Level 40 Gstar Trial Version Live Gameplay Video Sharing


Smile Gate Games has showed MMORPG Azera at B2C G-Star booth and provide 12 seats for players at G-star 2014. Six classes that warriors, wizards, archer, assassin, sorcerer and etc. can be played.

Cute Golf MMO Pangya to Launch for Pocket Next Year

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Cute Golf MMO Pangya to Launch for Pocket Next Year


Here's a good news for casual mobile gamers, NC Soft plans to bring their classical casual golf MMO Pangya to mobile platform next year in celebration for 10th anniversary.

Tera NA: Fate of Arun Expansion

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Tera NA: Fate of Arun Expansion


The expansion for Tera has finally been announced today for a 12/16/14 released with a trailer and website update to show us what we can expect to see in the new update.

Ar:piel Features Further Revealed at G-star 2014

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Ar:piel Features Further Revealed at G-star 2014


Nexon revealed major features for Ar:piel at the media conference. Six of them were making debut yesterday, they are leopard cat, snake, sheep, dogs, rabbits, squirrels, etc.

The Banner Saga From Stoic Studios Now on Android

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The Banner Saga From Stoic Studios Now on Android


Gold Award-winning tactical RPG The Banner Saga is out right now on the Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore, letting Android players get their fingers on the dark and difficult norse tale. You control a party of vikings in this tale of Ragnarok, stomping through wastelands and crumbling cities in a bid to survive the carnage.

MapleStory 2 New Cinematic Trailer and Next CBT Contents Unveiled At G-Star 2014

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MapleStory 2 New Cinematic Trailer and Next CBT Contents Unveiled At G-Star 2014


Yesterday Nexon anounced that their high anticipated new MMO Maple Story 2 would kick off 2nd CBT in January 2015. Along with this anouncement, they released a cinematic trailer and a new content video of the upcoming patch.

Black Gold Bloddied Tide Update Comes on Nov. 24

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Black Gold Bloddied Tide Update Comes on Nov. 24


Black Gold's water-themed Bloodied Tides DLC arrives next week, a big battle for Motel which features some important changes to Black Gold Online, as well as some exciting new content drops!

Das Tal October November/Progress Preview

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Das Tal October November/Progress Preview


I'm most certainly looking forward to this game. Sometimes it's the simple games that are the best ones. You don't always need Direct X blinding you every 2 seconds. And then find you have no good pvp or game play to do. So keep a open mind. I thought this game would suck at first glance, but to my surprise it didn't and it was fun. It reminded me of early Ultima Online days. With a nice glimpse of early Diablo. In a winner take all sand-box. On Saturday I'll get to have some fun, and try out the latest version of it.

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