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No LAN Support for StarCraft 2
1 Jul 2009 at 8:27pm
Blizzard certainly ruffled a few feathers recently by confirming that StarCraft 2 won't have LAN support. Given the popularity of the original StarCraft at LAN tournaments and parties, most of us took for granted that StarCraft 2 would be LAN ready. The word is that all multiplayer will go through Blizzard's revamped Battle.net, in part to reduce piracy. LAN play probably isn't as common as it used to be, but it's still fun to have a get-together with a few computers on a lag-free network.
China Prohibits Real Money Trade
29 Jun 2009 at 5:13pm
The Chinese Government has taken steps to curtail the selling of virtual goods for real money. Their main concern, according to the press release, is the remarkably popular "QQ coin" issued by Tencent.com, which has about 220 million registered users. The ruling makes it illegal to use virtual currency to purchase real items, although people will still be able to exchange virtual money for virtual items. Since gold farmers in games like World of Warcraft frequently trade virtual goods for cash, the measure is bound to have some effect on them, but it's hard to say whether even the Chinese Government can effectively squash the gold trade industry, or force it to move elsewhere. (Thanks Gamasutra.)
Battlefield Heroes Open Beta
27 Jun 2009 at 2:44pm
EA's light-hearted shooter, Battlefield Heroes, is now in open beta and freely available to anyone who wants to give it a try. If you haven't already heard, this is a major departure from earlier Battlefield releases. It has a cartoon-inspired look, comical characters, and installs through a Web browser. They're hoping it will appeal to a more casual audience than hardcore shooter fans, so they've kept system requirements low and made Heroes very accessible. It remains to be seen whether or not they can make it pay.
Mythic and BioWare Merge
24 Jun 2009 at 7:17pm
In a surprise restructuring move, EA has decided to combine Mythic Entertainment and Bioware into a new RPG/MMO development team, led by Ray Muzyka of Bioware. We also learn from the announcement on the Warhammer Online Herald that Mark Jacobs, who co-founded Mythic back in 1995, is leaving the company. Given that both of these studios are working on MMOs, it likely makes sense to merge them, but there could be implications for some of their games, particularly WAR, which is losing its Lead Designer.
Top Free Online Tower Defense Games
22 Jun 2009 at 9:58pm
Tower defense games have been growing in popularity at a rapid rate ever since the success of Flash Element Tower Defense and Desktop Tower Defense in 2007. Of course, the basic concept for these games goes back much further than that, bearing many similarities to old arcade games and mods made for StarCraft. Essentially, you have to destroy multiple waves of oncoming hostiles (creeps) by placing defensive towers on the map. These towers can typically be upgraded and in some games, used to force the enemy to take a longer path. Here are my favorite free browser-based tower defense games.
America's Army 3 Released
19 Jun 2009 at 8:02pm
This week the U.S. Army launched America's Army 3, the third installment of their free shooter designed to introduce possible recruits to military training and combat. The latest version has updated graphics using Unreal Engine 3 and can downloaded over Steam. Oddly enough, the development team was disbanded the following day, along with the closure of the studio based Emeryville, California. Apparently future development of America's Army will take place at the program office in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. They've already put out a patch for AA3 addressing some performance issues and bugs.
New Battleground Coming to WoW
15 Jun 2009 at 6:12pm
The next content patch for World of Warcraft will include a new 80-player Battleground called The Isle of Conquest. Blizzard has put up a preview on the official site, and the word is, "To win, your team will need to make use of the island's unique strategic locations including an oil derrick, a siege workshop, and a fully equipped airship hangar. You will deploy devastating siege weaponry on the field; Light have mercy on anyone caught between you and your ultimate target, the general holed up in the enemy keep." It's nice to hear that they're adding another large Battleground to the game, but I hope the mechanics of it work a little better than Alterac Valley.
Free Realms Reaches 3 Million Registered
13 Jun 2009 at 4:09pm
SOE seems to be pushing all the right buttons with Free Realms, as they've just announced that the game/social network has surpassed 3 million registered users. Of course, as per its title, it is free (although there are optional subscription elements), but 3 million sign-ups less than 7 weeks after the game's launch is still an impressive accomplishment. Free Realms is aimed at the younger crowd and it's brimming with cuteness. You can fight monsters, kart race, socialize, or jump into the collectible card game. It's a different sort of online world, with an unusual array of classes ranging from Ninja to Postman.
Dungeons & Dragons Online Going Free
9 Jun 2009 at 5:54pm
Turbine has revealed their plans to make Dungeons & Dragons Online available for free. Later this summer they are going to release DDO Unlimited, a free download with unlimited free play, in conjuction with a DDO Store. The store will accept Turbine Points, which can be purchased or earned in the game. Optional subscriptions will also be provided for those who want unlimited access to all of the content in DDO.

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Steam Group Boycotts Left 4 Dead 2
8 Jun 2009 at 6:30pm
Among the deluge of game news that came out of E3 2009 was Valve's announcement that they are working on a sequel to Left 4 Dead, and not everyone is happy about it. In fact, a Steam Group of active L4D players have started a boycott of Left 4 Dead 2. They are concerned that a sequel will dilute the L4D community, that the content promised for L4D2 does not warrant a full-priced sequel, and that the original game should be better supported. The group has been growing by leaps and bounds, currently numbering over 18,000 boycotters.

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Free Online Pinball
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
They will never be quite like the old arcade pinball machines with roll digits, but online pinball simulations are getting incredibly realistic and there are no quarters required. Free pinball has become a way for companies to promote their brand and encourage people to visit their Web sites.
Video Cards for Gaming
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
Every experienced gamer is familiar with constantly escalating hardware demands of the latest games. These PC graphics cards will help get your frame rate back up to tolerable levels whether you're upgrading or building a new system.
Multiplayer FPS Action Games
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
First-person shooters have long been a dominant force in online gaming, especailly on the PC. If you need some fast multiplayer FPS action, these are some of the top games currently available.
Multiplayer RTS Games
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
Many real-time strategy games for the PC now have multiplayer options that allow you to wage war over the Internet. In most cases you are required to gather resources, research new technology, build up an army, and use it to vanquish your enemy. The player limit is typically between 6 and 12.
PC Graphics Card
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
Whether you are considering an upgrade to your current system, or you want your new system to be able the latest games, here are some things you should know before buying a video card for gaming.
Wizard101 Review
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
You're a young wizard being trained in the ways of magic at the Ravenwood School of Magical Arts under the watchful eye of headmaster Ambrose. As you learn to harness mystical powers, you'll be tasked with saving the school from the evil Malistaire Drake. Wizard101 is an online game for kids that has many of the trappings of an adult MMORPG built around an unusual card-based combat system, and it has been capturing the imagination of people of all ages.
Top MMO Action Games
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
Some massively multiplayer games focus on fast-paced action and historical simulation rather than roleplaying. These titles tend to blend a small amount of roleplaying with an ample amount of FPS and simulation style combat in large online play areas with hundereds of players.
Aion Character
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Fantasy MMORPGs
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
In these fantasy-themed MMORPGs games you create a character, don a sword or a spellbook, and venture off into a persistent online world in search of experience points. An Internet connection is required and they typically charge a monthly subscription fee for access.
Counter-Strike Tips
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
General strategies for competing more successfully in Counter-Strike and other multiplayer FPS games. The basics can make a big difference when there's a bullet coming your way hard and fast. (Page 1)
PC vs. Console
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
In recent years consoles have become a viable alternative for online gamers, with services like Xbox Live growing at a brisk pace. The latest generation of consoles are more attractive than ever, but the PC remains a dominant force in online gaming. Although I'm sure many households now have both PCs and consoles, here is a quick comparison for anyone trying to decide between the two.
Using Voice Chat
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
While there are still some die-hard speed typers among us, the keyboard is giving way to headsets and microphones as voice becomes the preferred way to communicate in online games. These software and hardware options can take team play to the next level.
Sci-fi MMORPGs
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
Elves and dwarves are extremely popular, but they're not your only roleplaying options these days. If laser-beam toting superheroes are more your style, these science fiction MMORPGs feature persistent worlds full of high-tech weaponry, spaceships, and belligerent aliens.
Free Online Mahjong
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
Mahjong (or Mah-jongg) is a tile-matching game that originated in China over a century ago. Today it is played all over the world, and like many other traditional games, there are now a multitude of free online variations of Mahjong you can play in a Web browser. These are some of the better free Mahjong games I've come across so far.
Ventrilo Settings
3 Jul 2009 at 12:42pm
One of the most common complaints I hear about using voice chat is that some people can barely be heard, while others are so loud that they blow your ear drums out. And we all know what it's like when someone gets excited in the heat of battle and starts screaming into the microphone, or decides to share that special rap song they're listening to with everyone else on the channel at high volume. Here's how to quickly set up the compressor in Ventrilo for a less painful voice chat experience.

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Intel Day: New Car Technologies and 3D Game Graphics
24 Jun 2009 at 10:00pm
Intel shows off a new technique for ray tracing in games, and new concepts for integrating mobile devices and on-the-go data updates with your car.

World of Warcraft Languishes Offline in China
24 Jun 2009 at 1:30pm
A weeks-long World of Warcraft outage in China has driven masses of players to the Taiwanese server or to other games while a new operator takes over the game.

On Your Side: Trouble With an Incompatible Laptop Hard Drive
23 Jun 2009 at 1:15am
A reader's purchase of a solid-state drive from NewEgg.com goes rotten. Also: Samsung recalls three months' worth of Jitterbug cell phones.

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Modern Warfare Sales Expected to Break Records
20 Jun 2009 at 6:15pm
The sequel to 2007's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare could be the biggest entertainment release, analyst says.

Who Ya Gonna Call? Ghostbusters Impressions!
17 Jun 2009 at 7:55pm
Terminal Reality's gala ghostbusting game for Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 is out today, but how's it play?

Want Konami's PS3-Exclusive Metal Gear Solid 4 for $30?
16 Jun 2009 at 8:55pm
Konami's award-winning Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots Greatest Hits Edition has shipped--for half what the original cost.

Prototype Review: Last Action Omnivore
15 Jun 2009 at 6:51pm
Radical Entertainment's Xbox 360, PlayStation, and Windows sandbox superhero game is the developer's best yet.

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15 Jun 2009 at 6:51pm

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Cool Microsoft Demo of Natal Hits Late Night
11 Jun 2009 at 10:52pm
Project Natal -- Microsoft's add-on for the Xbox 360 that will let you control games without using a controller -- gets its late-night props on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon."

Prototype Impressions: Better than a Viral Infection
11 Jun 2009 at 6:54pm
Radical Entertainment's sandbox superhero game lets you experience "urban parkour" on an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Microsoft Windows rig.

Doom Comes to the iPhone
11 Jun 2009 at 3:45pm
The venerable first-person shooter game will land on Apple's smartphone next week.

10 Terrific Time-Wasting Downloads
10 Jun 2009 at 4:15am
Need a break? Take these fun and free downloadable games for a spin.

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Hands Take Flight with the Peregrine Sensory Input Gaming Glove
6 Jun 2009 at 10:00pm
Iron Will Technologies debuts a sensory input glove for gamers, called the Peregrine.

New Wii Remote and Fresh Games at e3
5 Jun 2009 at 8:01pm
Nintendo showed a slew of products for the Wii at the big e3 gaming gathering, including the new Wii Motion Plus remote control.

Sony's PSP Go and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
5 Jun 2009 at 1:01am
Sony's new PSP Go gaming handheld hits the floor at the e3 gaming conference, and Uncharted 2 looks fantastic.

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Free Tower Defense Games
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Tower defense games have been growing in popularity at a rapid rate ever since the success of Flash Element Tower Defense and Desktop Tower Defense in 2007. Essentially, you have to destroy multiple waves of oncoming hostiles (creeps) by placing defensive towers on the map. These towers can typically be upgraded and in some games, used to force the enemy to take a longer path. Here are my favorite free browser-based tower defense games.
WoW Compared to EQ2
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
It's not often that two blockbuster MMORPGs hit store shelves within weeks of each other, and it presents people who don't have unlimited time and money for online games with a tough decision. Both World of Warcraft and EverQuest II promise to be exceptional games, so here is a quick comparison between the two that might make it easier to figure out which one is for you.
Cheating in Online Games
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
In a perfect world, you could trust the people you game with online to follow the rules, but in this world, it takes an extraordinary effort to keep a game free of cheaters, whether it's an Olympic event or a Counter-Strike match. I get quite a few questions about the extent of cheating in online games and what is being done about it, so here are the details.
Aion Characters
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Web Games 101
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Casual board, card, arcade, and puzzle games have become extremely popular on the Internet. Many text-based games are also now playable in any major Web browser. Most of these games are easy to learn and don't require the latest computer hardware.
Equipment
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Screenshots of the MMOG Tabula Rasa.
Indoor Fight
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Screenshots of Ultima Online: Kingdom Reborn
Wolfenstein: ET
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Developed by SplashDamage, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is an excellent WWII first-person shooter that you can enjoy for free. Get the details and download locations in this profile.
PC vs. Console
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
In recent years consoles have become a viable alternative for online gamers, with services like Xbox Live growing at a brisk pace. The latest generation of consoles are more attractive than ever, but the PC remains a dominant force in online gaming. Although I'm sure many households now have both PCs and consoles, here is a quick comparison for anyone trying to decide between the two.
Aion Character
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Playing Internet Pool
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Pool has become one of the most popular free online games, with tens of thousands of players participating at any hour of the day or night. Now you can rack 'em up from the comfort of home, even if you don't have a table.
Tower of Eternity 4
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Eve Online Review
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Eve Online gives you a chance to build an empire in space and rise to the pinnacle of galactic domination. Almost 2 years old, the game continues to grow. The recent free Exodus expansion added a long list of new features, and shortly after its release Eve set records with over 12,000 concurrent players in a single online world.
Dragonspyre
3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
Screenshots of the online game Wizard101 from KingsIsle Entertainment
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3 Jul 2009 at 12:05pm
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