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A player-driven persistant-world MMORPG, developed by CCP Games. EVE contains "the world's largest game universe", spanning thousands of solar systems, each with their own planets, stations, asteroid belts and moons.
Players advance through the game based on the learning of skills (which advance in real-time, even when the player is not connected to the game), attributes (which can be increased through the training of learning skills, or the usage of implants) and the acquisition of wealth and items (modules, ships, materials, etc can all be sold andbought for the in-game currency, ISK).
Unlike most MMORPGs (e.g. World of Warcraft,Runescape, etc), the EVE server is not split up into shards - i.e. there is a single server which all players connect to. The EVE universe is persistant, so if a player leaves the game, the universe will continue to exist and be changed by the actions of NPCs and other players. Many of CCP's staff have EVE-related blogs, discussing what they are working on and problems they may have encountered.
Unlike a lot of game developers, CCP are very open withplayers and explain how the game works internally.
For example, CCP have released that the EVE Server program is written in StacklessPython, along with many algorithms and equations for learning time and other in-gamestatistics.
EVE costs $14.95/€14.95 a month (correct at time of writing).
The servers have a dailydowntime period, between 11:00 and 12:00 GMT to allow for a server reboot and minor server-side patches and fixes to be applied.
All hardware regardless of platform must support the following minimum requirements:
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CPU that supports SSE2
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GPU
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with 256 MB VRAM or more
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that supports Shader Model 3
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that supports DirectX 9.0c
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Drivers: DirectX 9.0c (included)
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Audio
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that supports SSE
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that is Direct Sound compatible
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HD: 20 GB free space (or more)
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Network: ADSL connection (or faster)
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DVD-ROM: 2x-speed DVD reader (for boxed editions only)
The minimum screen resolution for the EVE Online Client is 1024x768. For optimum performance always use the latest available drivers for all hardware, including in particular audio and video hardware.
The expectation for the Minimum System Requirements is that all game features can be used on low-end hardware that still meets those requirements. All graphics settings are set to their lowest values. The resolution is set to 1024x768.
The expectation for the Recommended System Requirements is that there is a smooth and visually enjoyable experience across all game features. All graphics settings can be set to their highest values. The resolution should not exceed 1920x1200, though higher resolutions can be used with lower settings.
Please note that when in large-scale situations, such as fleet fights, you are encouraged to drop all graphics settings to their lowest value.
Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
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OS: Windows XP Service Pack 2 / Vista / 7 / 8
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CPU: Intel Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz, AMD Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz
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RAM: XP SP2 – 1 GB / Vista and newer – 2 GB
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Video: AMD Radeon 2600 XT or NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
Note that older graphics cards such as the NVIDIA 6000 and 7000 series may work but are not officially supported. Please note that Windows 95, 98, ME, NT and 2000 are not supported.
Recommended System Configuration:
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OS: Windows 7 / 8
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CPU: Intel i7 Series or AMD X4 @ 2.0 GHz or greater
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RAM: 4 GB or higher
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Video: AMD Radeon 6790 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or better with at least 1 GB VRAM
Mac
The client does not run on PowerPC-based Macintosh machines (G3/G4/G5), or laptops or Mac minis equipped with Intel graphics chipsets such as the GMA950 or X3100. Versions of the MacBook and Mac Mini with NVIDIA graphics chipsets are, however, supported.
Supported hardware is MacBook Pro laptops, Mac Pro machines and iMacs. All these machines have to meet the following minimum requirements below.
Minimum System Requirements:
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OS: Mac OS X 10.7.5
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CPU: Intel Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz
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RAM: 2 GB
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Video: NVIDIA GeForce 320m, Intel HD 3000
Please note: Macs with the ATI X1600 or ATI X1900 graphics chipset are not supported, but may be able to still run the game by disabling the "Load Station Environment" option.
Recommended System Configuration:
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OS: Mac OS X 10.8.2
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CPU: Intel i7 Series @ 3.0 GHz or greater
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RAM: 8 GB or higher
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Video: NVIDIA GeForce 675mx or better with at least 1 GB VRAM
DUST 514 is a First Person Shooter (FPS) and strategy experience set within the EVE universe. The primary gameplay features brutal ground combat that takes place on the surface of planets, delivering the visceral, adrenaline-fueled experience of futuristic firefights. Developed for the current generation of consoles, DUST 514 will be equal parts battlefield reflexes and strategic planning, allowing commanders and ground infantry to work together, utilizing the real time configurable modular weapons and vehicles at their disposal to adapt to and control dynamic battlefield conditions.More than a mere persistent world, DUST 514's connection with EVE Online makes New Eden a true virtual reality. The planets that DUST 514 players fight on will be the same planets that EVE pilots see and interact with in space. Both worlds will be linked in such a way that cooperation between players is optional, but beneficial to both if accepted.Long term, we aim to become the premier service provider of the complete science fiction experience, one in which the experience itself extends from the ground all the way up into space, and on every vehicle in between.
Coming Soon!
EVE: Valkyrie is the evolution of "EVE-VR," You are in command of a heavily armed starfighter in the most realistic dogfighting game available on any platform. Immersive VR technology puts you right in the cockpit for pulse-pounding team-based action.
* Intense team-based multiplayer dogfights
* Fully immersive 360-degree action combat
* Rank and reputation-based character progression
* Choose between fighter, heavy and support roles
* Unlock and customize advanced ships, weapons and equipment *
* Change strategies on the fly with loadouts and ship-swapping
At GDC in March, CCP Games announces that development has expanded to include support for Sony’s “Project Morpheus” Virtual Reality System, bringing EVE: Valkyrie’s immersive action-packed gameplay to consoles.
