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Camelot Unchained: IT Testing Could Lead to New Beta Event

Posted: 16 May 2015 08:01 AM PDT

IT Testing Could Lead to New Beta Event

The Camelot Unchained site has been updated with the news that a special IT testing event is ongoing through today, Saturday, May 16th that, if successful, could lead to another beta-backer event later this month. The current IT event is open to IT and alpha testers.

General: Saga of Lucimia Shows Off Character Creation

Posted: 16 May 2015 07:56 AM PDT

Saga of Lucimia Shows Off Character Creation

The Saga of Lucimia team was on Twitch.tv recently to show off character creation in the forthcoming MMO. The footage was taken from a rough build of the pre-alpha client. Check it out on the Saga of Lucimia Twitch page.

General: Of Faith, Poetics, and Preorders

Posted: 14 May 2015 04:54 PM PDT

Of Faith, Poetics, and Preorders

The past two weeks have actually been quite calm in terms of big announcements, but Square Enix has made some changes to extend the bridge to more level 50 players seeking to complete the story in preparation for the expansion.

General: Supernova Alpha Test Key Giveaway!

Posted: 15 May 2015 03:26 PM PDT

Supernova Alpha Test Key Giveaway!

MMORPG.com and Bandai Namco are pleased to present a special opportunity for our community to participate in the alpha test of Supernova - an all new sci-fi MOBA game on the PC platform. Get your key while supplies last!

General: 10 Reasons to Get Hyped for The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt

Posted: 14 May 2015 04:57 PM PDT

10 Reasons to Get Hyped for The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is almost upon us! Can you hear it? That's the collective sound of millions of players chomping at the bit to get their hands on this bad boy. We here at the RPG Files are already basking in the deep, warm waters of pre-release excitement and think you should be too, so we're dedicating this column to the reasons why you're right to be excited. Read on and see if yours made the list!

Hex: Say Hello to the Armies of Myth Card Set

Posted: 15 May 2015 06:49 AM PDT

Say Hello to the Armies of Myth Card Set

The third set of cards for HEX is just around the corner, and we're pleased to reveal to you two of the brand new cards coming in the Armies of Myth set. Focusing on building up your deck's troops even more, the Armies of Myth set offers some truly unique new builds that focus on card synergy. Click past the break for a look at a new Coyotle troop and a brand new Orc as well.

General: Occulus Rift System Specs Revealed

Posted: 15 May 2015 11:39 AM PDT

Occulus Rift System Specs Revealed

The computer specifications for Occulus Rift sets have been revealed. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the specs should remain constant throughout the life of the hardware.

Sword Coast Legends: Even Halflings Can Be Scary - New Companion Profile Posted

Posted: 15 May 2015 11:34 AM PDT

Even Halflings Can Be Scary - New Companion Profile Posted

The Sword Coast Legends site has been updated with a new companion profile. This time Belamy Lightfingers takes center stage. He is a Halfling warrior with a particular bent for aggressive tactics. The post further goes into detail about the Halfling race including cultural aspects and physical appearances.

Wakfu: Join Us for a Special Live Stream Event

Posted: 15 May 2015 07:02 AM PDT

Join Us for a Special Live Stream Event

Our own Beau Hindman will be hosting a special live stream event with the Wakfu team to journey through the game world. You can check out all the action and grab a chance a special give away at 3:00 pm Eastern / noon Pacific today, Friday, May 15th.

General: Three Things MMOs Can Learn from Isometric RPGs

Posted: 14 May 2015 04:40 PM PDT

Three Things MMOs Can Learn from Isometric RPGs

As a fan of the Shadowrun setting and isometric RPGs in general, I find it ludicrous that I'm so late to the party with playing Shadowrun Returns, but I'm loving Harebrained Schemes' entry into the cyberpunk RPG genre. It manages to convincingly capture the Shadowrun ethos while, somewhat surprisingly, fit the game setting's mechanics into a modern isometric RPG mold.
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Agent Dash Sprints Back into Action on Google Play!

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Agent Dash Sprints Back into Action on Google Play!


Run for Queen and country in the ultimate espionage blockbuster. From the makers of NFL Quarterback, Flick Golf and Flick Soccer comes the most explosive endless runner that you can squeeze into your phone! Enjoyed by over 20 million players.

New Mount Griffin Arrives in Dragon Nest CN

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New Mount Griffin Arrives in Dragon Nest CN


New Mount Griffin will arrive in the expansion 'Crazy Duck' of Dragon Nest CN on May 21. With Griffin, you are able to fly in the sky and run faster on land. The griffin is also thought of as king of all creatures because the lion is traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle the king of birds

Stunning Witcher 3 Magical Character Ciri Cosplay

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Stunning Witcher 3 Magical Character Ciri Cosplay


The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt introduced an intriguing magical character named Ciri. Now a cosplayer Galina Zhukovskaia has cosplayed as this white-haired woman. Sshe totally nails Ciri's look, from her distinct hair to the scar on her cheek.

Heroes Of The Storm Kael'thas First Look

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Heroes Of The Storm Kael'thas First Look


Kael'thas is the latest hero added to Heroes Of The Storm.He is a ranged assassin capable of dealing massive aoe damage to enemy heroes and clearing minion waves fast,adding pressure to the enemy team.

Elder Scrolls Online Got So Much Better!

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Elder Scrolls Online Got So Much Better!


I just got back to the game and even ended up buying it. It's got sooo much better since last year. Check it out here.

Rift Online Checking out Wardrobe&Instant Adventure Upgrade

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Rift Online Checking out Wardrobe&Instant Adventure Upgrade


It's been a long time since I left you. I figured now is as good of a time as any. To look at Rift again, let's look at the Wardrobe and Instant Adventure system upgrades
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MMORPG Reviews

Hands-On with Piercing Blow

Posted: 15 May 2015 08:17 AM PDT

RATING: Pros: Lots of maps to play through, varied game modes, old retro style (if that's what you are after). Cons: Dated graphics, mechanics and modes with no innovation, botters seem pretty common, HackShield. Graphics: 4 Gameplay: 4 Performance: 6 Overall: 4.5 We recently did a more extensive play through of Piercing Blow from publisher […]

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Echo of Soul Gameplay Commentary

Posted: 15 May 2015 02:54 AM PDT

We’ve lately dedicated some of our time to participating in the closed beta testing of the EU/ NA version of Echo of Soul. Having published a full written hands-on report already, today we want to bring you our first look gameplay commentary, for which we started off at level 10 where we were able to […]

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General Gaming Article

MacBook User Finds Windows 10 "Unequivocally" Faster than OS X

Posted: 15 May 2015 09:30 AM PDT

MacBookBragging rights

Comparing Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system to Apple's OS X falls into the apples and oranges category, right? You could make that argument, though in terms of speed and performance, one need only install Windows 10 on a MacBook using Boot Camp and run cross-platform benchmarks in order to reach some conclusions. That's exactly what a Computer Science student at Tufts University in Medford-Somerville, Massachusetts did, which led him to conclude that Windows 10 is faster than OS X.

His name is Alex King and in his latest blog post titled "Testing the 12-inch MacBook's Performance with Windows 10," he details his experience upgrading Windows 8.1 to the Windows 10 Insider Preview on his 2015 MacBook. He had previously given Windows 10 a whirl a month ago through virtualization, though at the time, he wasn't sure he wanted to commit to using the OS full time.

One of the first things King did after installing Windows 10 was to increase desktop scaling to 150 percent, as the new MacBook boasts a 2304x1440 (16:10) resolution. After adjusting the resolution, he begain playing around with Windows 10.

"Here's the real kicker: it's fast. It's smooth. It renders at 60FPS unless you have a lot going on," King said in his blog post. "It's unequivocally better than performance on OS X, further leading me to believe that Apple really needs to overhaul how animations are done. Even when I turn Transparency off in OS X, Mission Control isn't completely smooth. Here, even after some Aero Glass transparency has been added in, everything is smooth. It's remarkable, and it makes me believe in the 12-inch MacBook more than ever before."

That's high praise from a MacBook user. Incidentally, King also had good things to say about Microsoft Edge, the new browser formerly known as Project Spartan. While he noted it was still "rough around the edges," he still came away with the impression that it's an "absolute champion" at this early stage.

"Maybe it's ironic that in some regards, the new MacBook runs Windows 10 (a prerelease version, at that) better than it runs OS X. But it's a testament to two things: Apple's fantastic MacBook hardware, which is forward-thinking yet surprisingly agile; and Microsoft's excellent Windows software, which entices and excites with its beautiful interface, useful new features, and rock-solid UI transitions," King added.

Either way, it bodes well for Windows 10, which is due to release in final form sometime this summer.

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Lenovo May Be Eyeing MSI's Gaming Laptop Division

Posted: 15 May 2015 09:02 AM PDT

MSI GT72Buying gaming street cred

MSI has built up quite a stable of gaming laptops, many of which offer a decent bang-for-buck. They've gotten the attention of mobile gamers, and apparently Lenovo is paying attention as well. That's assuming the latest rumor is true -- word on the web is that Lenovo wants to buy MSI's gaming notebook business. It wouldn't be a bad acquisition for Lenovo, but would MSI be interested in such a deal?

According to Digitimes, MSI has denied the reports, though sources from within the supply chain industry hold firm that Lenovo is at least interested in the idea of owning MSI's gaming laptop division. The motivation for Lenovo would be to fasttrack its way to competing in the gaming notebook sector, a business segment that the Chinese OEM is only marginally participating in at the moment.

Not only is Lenovo supposedly interested, Digitimes' sources say there's an offer on the table that hasn't yet been turned down. Both sides are said to be in the negotiating phase.

The gaming laptop market is fairly competitive with options from Acer, Asus, Toshiba, MSI, and others. It's seen as a growing sector, so it's easy to see why Lenovo would be interested in joining the fray. At present, the best Lenovo has to offer is its Y Series of gaming laptops, all of which are based on Nvidia's last generation GTX 800M Series, save for the Y40-80 (Radeon R9 M275).

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Hacking United Airlines Could Net You 1 Million Award Miles

Posted: 15 May 2015 08:30 AM PDT

United AirlinesBug bounty program pays out frequent flier miles

United Airlines is inviting security researchers and anyone else to participate in a bug bounty program for a chance to claim up to 1 million award miles, depending on what kind(s) of vulnerabilities you discover. However, it's important to note that United Airlines is looking for specific bug submissions related to its website -- hacking its planes or hitting the company with a denial of service (DoS) attack are both on the list of no-nos.

Same goes for brute force attacks; code injection on live systems; the compromise or testing of MileagePlus accounts that are not your own; any testing on aircraft or aircraft systems such as inflight entertainment or inflight Wi-Fi; any threats, attempts at coercion, or extortion of United employees, Star Alliance member airline employees, other partner airline employees, or customers; physical attacks against the same groups just mentioned; and vulnerability scans or automated scans on United servers.

Attempting any of those will, at minimum, disqualify you from the bug bounty program, but could also lead to criminal charges, United warns. So, what does that leave?

Remote code execution is at the top of United's list and is the only type of vulnerability that carries a 1 million award mile bounty. Authentication bypass, brute force attacks, potential for personally identifiable information (PII) disclosure, and timing attacks are all potentially worth 250,000 award miles, while cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery, and third-party issues that affect United could net you 50,000 award miles each.

If you want to particpate in United's bug bounty program, you can find more details here.

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