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Lego Minifigures Online Trailer

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Move over World of Warcraft, It’s LEGO time!

Well almost, the MMORPG style LEGO Minifigure game, which was initially announced last year, now has a trailer that shows off some of what’s to come and I have to say that I’m pretty excited about how things are shaping up.

LEGO Minifigures Online will allow you to do much of what you would expect from an online game including gaining experience, leveling up, customizing your characters, going on adventures and exploring new worlds, but all inside the LEGO world.

The game does not currently have a release date but it is scheduled to be available sometime in 2014 for Android, iOS and PC. You can view screenshots and get the latest details about this game by heading directly to LEGO’s website.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to Step Down

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Steve Ballmer (57) has announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of Microsoft within the next twelve months. Steve Ballmer has been CEO of Microsoft since 2000, he filled the position after Bill Gates stepped down.

Although Microsoft has remained quite strong under Ballmer it seems that lately the software giant has been struggling with it’s identity. This change up could shake things up enough to push the company forward towards future innovation and hopefully we will see some strong results.

“There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the right time,” Ballmer said. “We have embarked on a new strategy with a new organization and we have an amazing Senior Leadership Team. My original thoughts on timing would have had my retirement happen in the middle of our company’s transformation to a devices and services company. We need a CEO who will be here longer term for this new direction.”

Steve has always been extremely passionate about Microsoft, as is evident in many of his early promotional videos and appearances for the company. I highly recommend you check out this video.

 

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Unveiled! (Cinematic)

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Blizzard has unveiled their expansion for the third installment of Diablo, Diablo III: Reaper of Souls.

The new expansion will not only add a new chapter to the Diablo story but also bring with it a new level cap of 70, new spells and abilities, new monsters, and an updated paragon progression system to enhance end-game character advancement and replay-ablility.  Two new game modes will also be introduced with the expansion as well, Loot Runs and Nehalem Trials, these modes will offer up unique challenges away from the main storyline which offer up special rewards. You can more details on this upcoming expansion from Blizzard.

New League of Legends Debit Card Will Give RP

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According to the New York Times, American Express will be releasing a League of Legends pre-paid debit card that will award you Riot Points when you use the card for everyday purchases. Just for signing up you will get 1,000 RP, plus another 1,000 RP when you preload $20 onto the card. You will get 10,000 RP when you set up a direct deposit to the card and another 1,000 RP for the first 10 purchases.

If this type of reward system catches on, and I hope it does, it could be a great incentive to use these cards. This is a great way to get into the growing gaming demographic. This could easily apply to any other popular game currency and appeal to a rather large audience. Getting in-game cash for spending money like you normally would in real life, sounds like a good deal to me.

There haven’t been any details on just how much you will be able to accumulate after the first 10 (ten) purchases, but either way, it’s more than what you were getting before.

How To Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8.1

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The new Windows 8 Start screen is great but it’s not for everyone and having to click to get to the desktop just a waste of time if you never use it. Thankfully, there is a way to get past this and it’s built right into Windows 8.1. Yes, there are no secret codes, buttons or hacks necessary to accomplish this.

Just follow these steps:

  • Boot up your computer and click the “Desktop Tile” to enter “Desktop Mode”
  • Right-Click on the “Task Bar”
  • Select “Properties”
  • Select the “Navigation Tab”
  • Place a check in the checkbox next to “Go to the desktop instead of Start when I sign in”
  • Click “OK”

That’s it, it really is that simple. Next time you reboot your computer it will take you right to the desktop, no questions asked.

Don’t have the Windows 8.1 Preview and you want to try it out? Microsoft has you covered on their Windows 8.1 Preview page.