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Warlords of Draenor Grom Hellscream Cosplay Show by Spiral Cats

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Warlords of Draenor Grom Hellscream Cosplay Show by Spiral Cats


As a famous Korean cosplay team, Spiral Cats used to be featured as the sexy cosplay performance. And this time the lastest cosplay works of Spiral Cat may upend your thoughts, one of Spiral Cats' members has cosed the famous character from Warlords Of Draenor - Grom Hellscream, and let's have a look at his amazing cosplay works.

Novus Inceptio: New Post-apocalyptic MMORPG Developed by One Person

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Novus Inceptio: New Post-apocalyptic MMORPG Developed by One Person


Recently, a new 3D post-apocalyptic MMORPG was revealed for all Sci-fi fans. Named Novus Inceptio, this game is being developed by only one person

MapleStory 2 Final CBT Review After Day Five

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MapleStory 2 Final CBT Review After Day Five


It's Day 5 of MapleStory 2 final test period, and what's new about it? MapleStory 2 official site is continuing to report every big happening of the final CBT each day, and follow me to learn more about the new features in MapleStory 2 latest CBT.

Guild Wars 2 Teases Guardian to be the Next Elite Specialization

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Guild Wars 2 Teases Guardian to be the Next Elite Specialization


ArenaNet has posted the latest teaser image for the advanced professions in Guild Wars 2. This time, it appears a Guardian wielding a bow, who also has a pair of bright wings sprouting from between his shoulderblades. If this is a preview of a new class build, this will be the second elite specialization announced from the expansion

Echo of Soul NA and EU Servers Enter Closed Beta Today

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Echo of Soul NA and EU Servers Enter Closed Beta Today


After a long wait, the NA and EU servers of Echo of Soul finally start closed beta test today

League of Legends: Champion Mastery Coming to Live Soon

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League of Legends: Champion Mastery Coming to Live Soon


Riot has announced that they are almost ready to roll Champion Mastery over to live's normal, teambuilder, and ranked queues after an extended stay on PBE of League of Legends. Check out the quick rundown of the changes Riot have made to the system since they debuted it on PBE:

Get Ready to Play the Gunner in TERA

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Get Ready to Play the Gunner in TERA


Are you ready to try the new cool gunner class in TERA? The game will receive a big update, with the new gunner class released on Tuesday, May 5th

MapleStory's 10th Anniversary - 17% of Weddings End in Divorce

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MapleStory's 10th Anniversary - 17% of Weddings End in Divorce


10 years ago, Nexon kickstarted the free-to-play movement in the US with its groundbreaking 2D Action-Adventure MMORPG, MapleStory. To celebrate the game's first decade, Nexon put together a mind-blowing infographic that reveals some amazing facts. For example, did you know that only 1 in 5 MapleStory marriages end in divorce? That's actually better than the national average (50% in the US)!

Hot Mobile Role Playing Games in April

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Hot Mobile Role Playing Games in April


Role-playing games (RPGs) have proven to be hugely popular to the video game market. As some console games and PC games expand their platform to portable devices, some players start to complain the bad user experience by screen-touch mode. These years the developers are constantly trying to optimize the operation mode on mobile platforms

Marvel Heroes: The Age of Ultron Challenge

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Marvel Heroes: The Age of Ultron Challenge


This is my first time inside this challenge. It's pretty fun not to hard in figuring out what to do. You just need to manage waves of enemies. And manage boss mechanics. Basically don't stand in red circles. That sounds easy but times happen you just don't see it. So my suggestion to make things easier on yourself. Cut down effects for this place. Because the majority of things that get you killed. Is boss effects you just can't see due to powers flying everywhere.

How 'Call of Champions' Makes a MOBA Work Without Minions

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How 'Call of Champions' Makes a MOBA Work Without Minions


Call of Champions is one of my most anticipated games at the moment; I love the idea of the 5-minute MOBA, and had a great time playing the game at GDC. An alpha program is currently rolling out, and eventually wider pre-release versions and potentially even a soft launch are in the cards.

Guardian Stone - 3D ARPG is Back and Better Than Ever

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Guardian Stone - 3D ARPG is Back and Better Than Ever


Pre-registration event for Guardian Stone, a 3D ARPG developed by Delusion Studios and soon to be published by TOAST, is live now. Join in the event and begin your amazing joruney!

MMOsite Morning Call: Weekly Cosplay Highlight [05.04]

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MMOsite Morning Call: Weekly Cosplay Highlight [05.04]


Morning, dear MMOsiters~ Here is your Weekly Cosplay Highlight show, and some of the cosplay works are quite amazing, including characters from Final Fantasy series, League of Legends, World of Warcraft, King of Fighters,Tokyo Ghoul, Street Fighter, etc. I hope this morning call will bring you a good beginning of the brand new week! And if you are cosplay lover, you can send your cosplay works to our email: community@mmosite.com, perhaps your work will be shown at our Morning Call next week :) Enjoy!

MMORPG Reviews

MMORPG Reviews


Hands-On with Game of Thrones: Ascent

Posted: 04 May 2015 03:26 AM PDT

RATING: Pros: An interesting take to let players witness and participate in key events from the show, decent graphics accompanied by the TV shows music score. Cons: Buggy when you refresh your browser, bit too niche for the target audience, too many spoilers for those who haven’t watched/read the series. Graphics: 6 Gameplay: 7 Performance: […]

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The PvP Battlefields in CABAL II

Posted: 04 May 2015 02:49 AM PDT

ESTSoft has just provided the public with the concluding video in their series dedicated to CABAL II‘s features. The latest clip once again features GM Icee giving an outline of the various battlefields available for player vs. player interactions in CABAL II. Sequel to Cabal Online, the title is set for launch in Europe and […]

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How Free-to-Play is Hawken?

Posted: 04 May 2015 02:33 AM PDT

The next instalment of our F2Pmeter series is dedicated to the fast-paced F2P first-person shooter MMO Hawken. Available via Steam, this title puts players into the driver’s seat of enormous battle machines, which can be fully customised, to participate in competitive and cooperative game modes. Hawken also supports Oculus Rift and makes use of the […]

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General Gaming Article


A Visual History of PC Game Graphics

Posted: 04 May 2015 02:48 PM PDT

Quake Featured ImageWe take a look back at the storied legacy of PC graphics

Don't believe anyone who tells you that the PC isn't the king of video game graphics. Ever since the very first 3D graphics accelerators hit the consumer market, the video game industry has catered to the supreme power of the PC as the ultimate gaming, productivity, and entertainment system. Join us as we take a brief peek into the history of PC game graphics. 

All of the screenshots pictured were collected from MobyGames

Newegg Daily Deals: LG Internal DVD Burner, Asus 24-inch Monitor, and More!

Posted: 04 May 2015 01:30 PM PDT

 

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Microsoft Expands Availability of Office 2016 to General Public

Posted: 04 May 2015 11:08 AM PDT

Office 2016Getting situated in a new Office

Make no mistake, Microsoft's head (and heart) is in the cloud, hence the growing number of subscription-based services. But if you're more grounded to the desktop, fear not, the Redmond giant hasn't forgotten about you. In fact, Microsoft today expanded the availability of its Office 2016 Preview suite as it seeks feedback from a broader audience leading up to the software's general availability this fall.

Office 2016 introduces several changes and improvements to the productivity suite. Starting with Word, Microsoft is bringing co-authoring capabilities to Office 2016. When you and your team are online, you'll be also to what other editors are working on and what changes they're making, and see it in real-time.

Individual applications will get smarter the more you use them, too.

"Applications will learn as you work, taking advantage of subtle cues and clues to help you stay on task and get more out of Office," Microsoft explained in a blog post.

There's a new search tool called "Tell Me" available in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel that brings up commands you need just by typing what you want to do. In addition, the suite introduces Clutter, a new Exchange feature that lights up in OUtlook and uses machine learning to analyze your email patters and de-clutter your inbox. It does this by moving lower priority messages into a dedicated Clutter folder.

You can grab the Office 2016 Preview by going here.

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Microsoft CFO Discusses Windows as a Service Strategy

Posted: 04 May 2015 08:04 AM PDT

Microsoft WayReacting to declining Windows sales

Microsoft surprised a lot of folks when it announced that Windows 10 would be a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, especially after explaining that the new operating system was such a departure over previous versions that it warranted skipping a version number. As many speculated, the free upgrade is part of Microsoft's strategy of shifting to Windows as a service. Microsoft CFO Amy Hood talked a little about the shift and where the company is headed.

Transitioning to a Windows as a service business model essentially means that Microsoft will be more focused on generating revenue from search, apps, and cloud-based subscription services that tie into the operation system. But why now? As Hood explained during a meeting with Wall Street analysts last week, as consumer PC shipments weakened, so did Microsoft's Windows sales.

"We adjusted our approach in terms of SKU strategy, making sub 9-in. devices free," said Hood, according to ComputerWorld. "We added new pricing strategy for opening price point devices. And we had programs to drive genuine Windows attach in high-piracy markets."

Microsoft hopes that by reducing and in some cases eliminating the cost of Windows of licenses, it will drive up device sales, creating a larger customer base for its services and ads. With the introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft will be taking a big step in that direction.

Surprisingly enough, Bing is one reason why Microsoft can afford to gamble on this strategy. The revenue from Bing advertising, which has increased, has mostly made up for declining revenue of Windows licenses. PC gaming revenue also helped in that regard, just to a lesser degree.

There's still the question of whether Microsoft's Windows as a service strategy means it will transition to a subscription cost of Windows. That could still be in the cards, though it's worth noting Hood didn't talk about or hint at such a model, and instead focused on revenue from tie-in services.

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Microsoft Acquires Surface Pen Technology from Israeli Firm N-trig

Posted: 04 May 2015 04:16 AM PDT

Surface PenRumors of a deal between the two companies first began to swirl in February

For many Surface users, the Surface Pen is critical to the whole device experience. It is one of the things that sets Microsoft's device apart from most other tablets on the market. And who else would know this better than Microsoft itself? The Redmond-based tech giant has acquired the technology behind the digital pen from Israeli firm N-trig.

"Today we are excited to have acquired advanced digital pen technology from N-trig Ltd., with whom we've partnered closely for several years," Microsoft announced Friday. "We can't wait to show you what we'll deliver for our Surface Fans in the future. Digital pens have a ways to go to be as good as pen and paper on some dimensions, and we'll get there. But more importantly, adding the ability to capture and share the work you do with a digital pen opens up possibilities that traditional pen and paper just can't match. Today's investment is another step that will let us push that innovation forward."

A deal between the two was first rumored in February, when Israeli media outlet Calcalist claimed Microsoft had bought N-trig for a whopping $200 million. Late last month, however, the venerable Wall Street Journal entered the scene and brought that figure down to $30 million. It's not clear which — if any — of those figures is accurate.

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Lenovo’s Impossibly Light LaVie Z Laptop is Now Available

Posted: 04 May 2015 01:05 AM PDT

Lenovo LaVie ZThe 13-incher comes in two flavors

The 13-inch LaVie Z notebook that we caught a glimpse of at this year's Consumer Electronics Show is now up for sale. The device has, however, put on a bit of weight since its unveiling as the "world's lightest laptop" in January, and it's also pricier than expected. But even then it remains a ridiculously light machine at a mere 1.87 pounds.

The standard LaVie Z is priced at $1,499.00, and not $1,299.00, as was initially announced. In case you want the LaVie Z 360  — a variant capable of Yoga-like acrobatics — get ready to pay $200 extra.

The latter's 360-degree rotatable screen aside, the two models are identical in terms of specs: 13.3-inch QHD (2560x1440) display, Intel Core i7-5500U processor, integrated graphics, 8GB of RAM, 256GB hard drive, 720p webcam, WiFi 802.11 a/c, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, HDMI-out and SD card reader.

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SolidRun CuBox-i is a 2-inch Cube with Quad-Core ARM SoC, 4GB of RAM

Posted: 04 May 2015 12:16 AM PDT

Cubox-1 4x4Will come pre-installed with Android and Kodi home-theater software

Around two years back, Israeli company SolidRun launched CuBox-i, a line of ARM-powered 2-inch cube PCs with a starting price of $45. It's now upping the ante on that front with a device it says is the "smallest ARM quad core 4GB mini computer" out there.

The new CuBox-i 4X4 marries a quad-core i.MX6 chip from Freescale with 4GB of DDR3 RAM. While the particular quad-core SoC (system-on-chip) isn't new to the range, the most amount of RAM seen in the current crop of CuBox-1 devices is 2GB. Other specs include two USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, MicroUSB port, eSATA, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Ethernet, optical audio out, and IR. It will come with Android 4.4 KitKat and Kodi (formerly XBMC) pre-installed, though you'll be able to install your favorite flavor of Linux should you want to.

"The CuBox-i 4X4 module addresses the growing need for increased high capability power efficient fan-less mini-computers," Dr. Atai Ziv, CEO of SolidRun, was quoted as saying in a press release. "Its unique nonmoving parts and passive cooling design increase reliability in various home, city and industrial floor environments targeting multimedia & digital signage, industrial and IoT applications."

Quite clearly the CuBox-i 4x4 packs quite a serious punch for such a tiny device (although nowhere near as much as this bad boy), but how much will it cost? The company's website has the device listed for pre-order for $169.99, with shipping expected to begin in late May.

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Microsoft Puts Windows Media Center Out to Pasture

Posted: 03 May 2015 11:33 PM PDT

Windows Media CenterActive development ceased in 2009

Windows Media Center hasn't been part of Microsoft's plans since at least 2009, when Microsoft disbanded the team behind it and ceased active development. And the Media Center add-on that has been available for Windows 8 is a paid offering, even though it boasts nothing new over the Windows 7 version. But Microsoft, it seems, has finally had enough.

When the Windows 10 Technical Preview first came out in late 2014, some people noticed it was possible to get the add-on to work with the new OS by providing a valid Windows 8.1 Media Center Pack product key. This method was, however, fraught with several issues, and Microsoft advised users against adding the software to Windows 10 Technical Preview, saying it "did not intend for you to be able to use a purchased product key on a preview build." Looks like that was just a mistake, of which there won't be any repeat.

According to ZDNet's Ed Bott, a Microsoft exec told him during the course of a private conversation at Build that there would be no update to Media Center for Windows 10. Nor will the current version be available as an add-on. So, in other words, existing Media Center users will have to bid farewell to the software the moment they upgrade to Windows 10.

Seeing as how only a small subset of Windows users ever used it and given the rapid increase in the population of so-called "cord cutters" and "cord nevers", Microsoft didn't have much of a choice. Or do you disagree?

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Hex: The MMOTCG We Deserve

Posted: 03 May 2015 03:27 PM PDT

The MMOTCG We Deserve

Cory Jones of Cryptozoic and HEX Entertainment sat down virtually on Skype with me last week to give me my first taste of HEX: Shards of Fate. For those unfamiliar, HEX is one of Kickstarter's first big success stories. Funded by fans and backers for over 2 million dollars back in 2013, now two years later HEX is getting closer and closer to its initial goal of being the first "MMORPGTCG".

WildStar: INVASION: Nexus PvP Season Update Detailed

Posted: 04 May 2015 06:45 AM PDT

INVASION: Nexus PvP Season Update Detailed

The WildStar site has been updated with a forward look at the upcoming INVASION: Nexus PvP season. The personal ratings for each bracket are laid out for both North America and Europe as well as some of the more significant updates coming to the PvP system overall.

General: Ghostbusters-Inspired RPG Dungeon Crawlers Comes to Steam

Posted: 03 May 2015 12:07 AM PDT

Ghostbusters-Inspired RPG Dungeon Crawlers Comes to Steam

This summer, indie studio Drowning Monkeys hopes to have RPG fans asking the all-important question, "Who ya gonna crawl?" Comedic action/strategy/RPG Dungeon Crawlers hits Steam July 1, with promises of turn-based gameplay, piles of treasure and ghost-filled dungeons.

Land of Britain: Kulolily Vlog Announces Treasure Hunt Contest

Posted: 03 May 2015 12:18 AM PDT

Kulolily Vlog Announces Treasure Hunt Contest

Land of Britain has been teasing a "mysterious announcement" that will be revealed next week, and to that end, it's staging a treasure hunt that will reward participating players with a gift "that will make many gamers happy." The hunt began this week with a preliminary announcement by popular Twitch streamer, Kurolily.

General: World Zombination Now Available for Android

Posted: 03 May 2015 12:26 AM PDT

World Zombination Now Available for Android

Tower defense MMO World Zombination recently hit 2.5 million iOS downloads and is hoping to add to its player base with a release on Android.

Vainglory: Super Evil Megacorp Hires Former Wargaming Executive

Posted: 03 May 2015 12:36 AM PDT

Super Evil Megacorp Hires Former Wargaming Executive

Super Evil Megacorp, the makers of mobile MOBA Vainglory are clearly confident about the future of their game since this week they announced the hiring of former Wargaming Asia Pacific Managing Director, Taewon Yun.

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