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General Gaming Article

Mojang Announces Dedicated Version of Minecraft for Windows 10

Posted: 05 Jul 2015 09:04 PM PDT

Will be available on July 29

Minecraft Developer Mojang Officially Owned by Microsoft

When Microsoft acquired Minecraft developer Mojang for $2.5 billion last year, it came as a bolt from the blue. Further, it wasn't immediately clear what Microsoft hoped to accomplish from the deal. But the whole picture is gradually becoming clearer, and it now seems one of the key motivations may have been to get Windows 10 a killer launch app.

Mojang has announced a new version of its chart-busting game specifically for the upcoming operating system. Called the Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition, this dedicated version will be available for download in beta form from the Windows Store come July 29, 2015.

The new app will be free for anyone who already owns the existing, Java-based PC version of Minecraft, Mojang announced over the weekend at its Minecon conference. And while all others will have to pay for it, the company will only be charging $10 during the beta period.

This will be the first time that Minecraft is available from the Windows Store, something Microsoft has always been keen on. As some of you may recall, the tech giant had approached Mojang for the same as far back as 2012 but the latter refused to play ball saying Microsoft was "trying to ruin the PC as an open platform."

"Minecraft is available on Windows, Mac, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PS Vita, and now, Windows 10. Not every version of Minecraft is exactly the same, but they all feature two distinct game modes – Creative and Survival – that cater to different types of players," the Stockholm-based developer studio said in a blog post Friday. "You'll recognize some Pocket Edition features in Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta, along with potpourri of cool extras."
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MMORPG News

MMORPG News

Lost Dimension: A Traitor in Our Midst

Posted: 04 Jul 2015 03:21 PM PDT

A Traitor in Our Midst

To label Lost Dimension as either a traditional or modern JRPG would be a misnomer. Atlus' newest PS3/Vita game shares a lot of the same tropes that we've come to expect from conventional Japanese roleplaying games, with a fresh approach to gameplay and world design that has the potential to pique your interest from the get-go.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III: The Series Ends on a Flat Note

Posted: 05 Jul 2015 06:30 AM PDT

The Series Ends on a Flat Note

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing comes to a close in the final episode in the trilogy. While some elements will appeal to fans of the series, others will be troubling.

General: Nvidia G-Sync Now Available on Origin Laptops

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 01:25 PM PDT

Nvidia G-Sync Now Available on Origin Laptops

A pair of Origin laptops have been revealed that feature Nvidia's cutting edge G-Sync technology. Both the EON17-X and the EON15-X laptops will come bundled with G-Sync that minimizes display stutter and screen tearing.

General: ELEX Announced by Piranha Bytes

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 01:15 PM PDT

ELEX Announced by Piranha Bytes

Piranha Bytes, creators of the Gothic & Risen series, has announced a brand new project in conjunction with Nordic Games to bring ELEX to gamers everywhere. The teams are promising that ELEX will be "edgy, dark, uncompromising, complex" and will have a portion of the game to show off at this summer's Gamescom.

General: Supernova: Melee Brawler, Aelius, Joins Up

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 01:22 PM PDT

Supernova: Melee Brawler, Aelius, Joins Up

Bandai-Namco has announced that a new playable character has been added to Supernova, its sci-fi MOBA. Supernova is currently in alpha testing and Aelius can be accessed by players immediately.

Neverwinter: Getting the Lowdown on Strongholds

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 01:30 PM PDT

Getting the Lowdown on Strongholds

The Neverwinter site was updated with a flurry of developer blog posts to give players the lowdown on all things Strongholds. Strongholds are the new guild housing feature that will be coming to the game in the next module expansion.
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MMOGaming News

MMOGaming News

Hack and Slash MMORPG Devilian Artwork and Screenshot Preview

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Hack and Slash MMORPG Devilian Artwork and Screenshot Preview


There are four classes in this game, Dualist (tank), Elementalist (magic DPS), Shadow Hunter (assassin), and Cannon Shooter (ranged DPS).Today, let's take a look at some artworks and screenshots of Devilian.

Cabal 2 Combat System and Character Training

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Cabal 2 Combat System and Character Training


There are basic attack and combo attacks by using skills in the game, when using combo attacks successfully, it can increase Crit effect. After using combo skills, players can keep attacking enemies by basic attack or combo attack in the moment when players hit them, to achieve combo.
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MMORPG News

MMORPG News

General: How to Make Military Shooter MMOs Better

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 03:23 PM PDT

How to Make Military Shooter MMOs Better

I often wish I could enjoy realistic military shooters like World of Tanks. I have tried them before, and the closest I came to joy was when I was piloting an old aircraft over a massive battlefield... then I was shot down. Because these games are skill-based shooters, it's often the case that when you die you just stay dead; there's no room for error. The last time I played World of Tanks I grew so impatient I just logged out. I probably appeared to be the world's most sore loser.

Sword Coast Legends: Creating & Playing Through a Campaign

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 11:25 AM PDT

Creating & Playing Through a Campaign

The Sword Coast Legends team has released a pair of videos showing the creation process of a DM-hosted campaign and the later playthrough of the campaign. Check them out and let us know what you think in the comments.

Camelot Unchained: Alpha Servers Open for Three Days

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 11:19 AM PDT

Alpha Servers Open for Three Days

The Camelot Unchained team has sent word that the alpha servers will be open from today, Friday, July 3rd and will be open for 72 hours. Alpha testers and IT folks are invited to join the test of what is expected to be the final build candidate. If all goes well, Beta Backers will begin to be invited to join special events in the future.

Wizard101: Tearing Into Terror’s Hoard Card Packs

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 11:05 AM PDT

Tearing Into Terror

The latest Hoard Card Pack from Wizard101 is named the Terror's Hoard Pack, and I tore into them this week. I'm not usually a big customer of the Hoard packs; due to the vile hate the RNG gods apparently feel for me, I don't usually spend crowns on them. At first I refused to buy them until they changed the name to the Alliance Card Packs. Then I realized it was "Hoard" as in "stash," not the orcs of Azeroth, so I gave up that idea.

Wizard101: Terror's Hoard Giveaway!

Posted: 03 Jul 2015 10:59 AM PDT

Terror

MMORPG.com has been given special gift keys for Wizard101 that will grant players one of the scary housing items found in the all new Terror's Hoard Pack - there is even a rare chance you could win the entire pack itself! Get your keys now while supplies last!

Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Early Access Coming This Summer!

Posted: 02 Jul 2015 04:00 PM PDT

Early Access Coming This Summer!

Let's do a quick rundown of what we learned at E3: Early Access is coming, and sooner rather than later, the game engine has been determined and revealed, and while no dates have been established yet, Eternal Crusade will be coming to Xbone and PS4. There are also new screenies and a new trailer coming, but those things are less exciting than the big three, which we will now look at a little closer.

General: The Witcher 3’s Most Disturbing Quest is Also its Most Moving

Posted: 02 Jul 2015 04:11 PM PDT

The Witcher 3

This week, Chris shares his experience with the Bloody Baron quest line in The Witcher 3. The quest is disturbing in more ways than one and shows how far the video game medium has come. Plus, Diablo 3 update news, Star Citizen spending big on performance capture and its FPS module, plus news on Shroud of the Avatar and Darksiders II!
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