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As noted 7 months ago, we already moved to our new domain at...

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If you have been visiting our blogspot site through your bookmarks, you will be redirected to our new domain after a few seconds. If it doesn't happen, simply click our link on the top left of the site and you will be redirected to our main site afterwards

We hope that by having our very own domain we will be able to fulfill more and more requirement for the gaming community.

So head on to www.spotgamers.com. You might have missed a lot of news if you're still lurking on our blogspot site!

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Moving To .Com!

Yo guys!


From today onwards, we will be providing your daily gamers news at our new domain which is...

www.spotgamers.com

At the moment the site is still in its beta testing stage. But we will upgrading and improving the site by time to time. So do bare with us for the moment yea.

We hope that by having our very own domain we will be able to fulfill more and more requirement for the gaming community.

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Why MMORPG?

by c.J
published by Rinie 7th January 2010



Although the number of people subscribed to games that charge monthly fees for access continues to grow, we've all heard protests from those that refuse to pay any kind of regular fees to play a video game. Many are accustomed to the traditional retail offerings: buy the box, take it home, and play it forever, or until you get bored of it. By comparison, the rm30-rm45 per month a lot of MMOGs charge may look rather steep, but are they really a rip-off, or are they good value for your entertainment dollars?


Versus Other Video Games

My experience has been that video games, in general, are among the cheapest forms of entertainment to be found, particularly if you don't take the cost of the hardware into account. On the PC, gamers have quite a few free games to choose from, assuming they have an Internet connection. Free is a good price, but free games don't always live up to the growing expectations of gamers.

At retail a single-player game can cost anywhere from rm100 to rm150, and usually provides dozens of hours of entertainment, potentially more if the game can replayed using a different class, faction, or gameplay mode. Even if you play through it only once and it takes 30-40 hours, odds are good that it's costing less than $2 an hour, which is pretty reasonable as far as entertainment goes. Another nice thing about single-player games is that you can revisit them years later without having to worry about whether game servers are still available, or whether anyone is still playing. Of course, if it's a console game, renting is another option that will save a few bucks.

Plenty of online multiplayer games have no access fees, and can provide months or even years of entertainment just for the price of the game itself. Online shooters like Counter-Strike, Battlefield, and Call of Duty are good examples of this, as are online RPGs such as Guild Wars. I know people that have played the same FPS for 4 or 5 years before deciding to move on to something else. They've relatively rare, but their video game hobby is costing them mere pennies, if that, on an hourly basis. Of course, they need an Internet connection, which is an expense that isn't required for single-player gaming.

Subscription-based MMOGs typically sell for one month of access with the game, and charge rm30-rm45 per month after that. You won't find many people who play for less than 10 hours a week, so the first month may cost upwards of 1 dollar an hour, but after that they're paying under 50 cents an hour, or a fraction of that if they play more regularly. It's also common for MMOG players to stay with one game for months or even years, rather than buying a new game every month or two, which makes a monthly subscription a bargain in some cases.

Versus Movies

Going out to watch a film on the big screen is hard to compare to gaming, but the finances of it are pretty straightfoward. 2 hours of entertainment for a minimum of about rm30 plus popcorn. Live performances such as plays and concerts tend to be considerably more expensive. If you rent a movie and watch it at home the cost drops to as little as a couple dollars an hour, bringing it within range of certain types of gaming.

Versus Television

With a good antenna most people can enjoy television for free. If the crystal clear reception and selection that comes with cable is desired, the going rate is somewhere near rm150 per month. Given the tremendous amounts of time people spend in front of the TV, this is another very affordable kind of entertainment costing well under 50 cents an hour for most of us.

Versus Going to the Bar

Anyone familiar with bars knows that you often walk out of them with a big whole in your pocket, and only a vague recollection of how it happened. Even if you're a slow drinker and the bar has no cover charge, your tab is sure come in at more than rm20 an hour. Of course, there are other benefits to being in the bar that can't be quantified, such as the nutritional value of those drinks, or the possibility that you'll meet your soulmate on the dance floor and still be sober enough to impress them.

There are countless other forms of entertainment we could consider, such as reading a book or going for a walk, which are very affordable, to golfing or alpine skiing, which are relatively expensive. Although it's not too hard to come up a number of ways to amuse yourself that are cheaper than MMOGs, they're probably not much cheaper.

It's interesting to note that in the early days of online gaming fees were sometimes as high as rm1.50 or rm3 an hour. Unlimited access for rm45 a month was something people could only dream of. Sure, it adds up over the course of a year, but so do the hours of time you've spent playing. And the amount you play is the key to whole equation, because if you only have a few hours to spare each month, a game subscription doesn't make much sense. Overall, I think it's one of the better values you can get for your entertainment dollars, but the lamenting over monthly fees isn't likely to end anytime soon.


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STEAM Uber Sale Day 11

Hola again boys and girls,

due to day 10 being uber suck I decided to ditched that post because I CAN MUAHAHAHAHA

With that being said lets go over with day 11 daily sales as of the list below

- Counter Strike: Source @ USD 4.99 (75% off)

- Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 @ USD10.19 (66% off)

- Trine @ USD 4.99 (75% off)

- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind @ USD 4.99 (75% off)
- Painkiller: Collectors Pack @ USD 8.74 (75% off)

Just for the note, Painkiller pack isn't available in our region so that adds up the failure on STEAM
Painkiller: Collecters Pack is now available in our region, yeey

then again if CS: Source and CNC:RA3 to your liking then its better to spam that moolaa away right now before its too late at the link below.

http://store.steampowered.com/

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STEAM Uber Sale Day 9

HUZZAH

First of all, I would like to say "HAPPY NEW YEAR"

and also STEAM FAILS ON NEW YEAR as well as shown in the picture above

as of now, STEAM offers the higher price cut before they get spammed hard on the STEAM forums

With the new year being hit upon us, loads of nice games being on sale as of today in the list below

- Half-Life: Source @ USD 2.49 (75% off)

- Crysis Complete Pack @ USD 20.38 (66% off)

- Street Fighter IV @ USD 9.99 (75% off)

- Multiwinia + Darwinia @ USD 2.99 (80% off)

- Medieval II: Total War @ USD 4.99 (75% off)

- Shattered Horizon @ USD 4.99 (75% off)

That's all for today and do check out brand new sale everyday at STEAM STORE on 1.00 am

To make yourself socially deprived and getting too much games click the link below and start spamming them moolaas

http://store.steampowered.com/

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Cyberzone Gegar Generasiku

With 2009 almost make its curtain call, Rakan Muda made what was defined as the first tournament of 2010 when they would be the host of Cyberzone Rakan Muda Remaja Siber, which will be held at Dataran Merdeka on 1 January 2010 in conjunction of Gegar Generasiku Carnival.

According to pbdinamik from lowyat.net, the games that will be on the line is Pro Evolution Soccer and Counter Strike. However, it is not known whether it would be played in PES 2009 or PES 2010 and whether it's console-based (PS2 or PS3) or PC-based.

Registration starts at 3 pm on 1 January 2010 at Dataran Merdeka. So, make your way there and be the part of the first e-sports tournament of 2010!

UPDATE: The organizers have confirmed that PES 2010 will be played at PS2

Source: Lowyat.Net Forum
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STEAM Uber Sale Day 7

Hola boys and girls,

Today's sale not very exciting

Heck just look at that titles being picked on today on the picture above

It's so dull that I'm just going to post where to buy it and leave the post just like that

So click that link below and start spamming your cash

http://store.steampowered.com/

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STEAM Uber Sale Day 6

REJOICE FELLOW GAMERS (also on the side note I skip day 5 sale due to other work commitment)

(also I bought Day of Defeat Source quite cheap yesterday)

This should be the best day so far in the UBER HOLIDAY SALE as STEAM now offers their beloved flagship product and also a cheap left 4 dead replacement at godly low price. Special deals for today are of listed below

- The Orange Box @ USD 14.99 (50% off)

- Killing Floor @ USD 3.74 (75% off)

- Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box @ USD 7.49 (75% off)

- Space Siege @ USD 4.99 (75% off)

While Kotak Oren is a must get for those who never owns it, Killing Floor is also a must get game for those who thinks L4D2 is too darn expensive. My prediction for tomorrow is that most likely Gary's Mod will be on sale for 75% off. To blow off your wallet hard on this must get games, simply click the link below and enjoy yourself to the fullest.

http://store.steampowered.com/

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Now you can order ZOWIEGEAR items!

For those IO 1.1 & SpawN lover now you can make your order at Team LZ

ZG IO 1.1 CHAMPAGNE MYR 299

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TeamLZ picks up Jeffrey 'tecnetium' Phon while Kim 'June' Jun parts to FMJ.Asiasoft

From the left : WonjuS2 , nyhix , blackwinter , gavin , jun

We are sadly announcing the departure of Kim 'June' Jun from our Sudden Attack lineup to team FMJ.Asiasoft. The Korean MVP has contributed widely to teamLZ for his indepth knowledge of Sudden Attack. Having earned the champions of Asiasoft Game Festival 2009 during his stint in teamLZ, we would like to wish him the best of luck in the future tournaments of 2010 with FMJ.Asiasoft. On the other hand, we welcome former PwyH/SJBZ superstar Jeffrey 'tecnetium' Phon into the lineup. Being infamous for his ingame spirit and ear wrenching war cries that echoes though the halls of our Malaysian gaming scene. Jeffrey 'tecnetium' Phon will bring a new aura as well as a high morale boost to the rest of the team. Thats all for now readers, stay updated as we will update you soon on teamLZ's lineup for the new season. Have a great new year!

Team LZ





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STEAM Uber Sale Day 4

For starters I would like to say to those who bought Torchlight earlier at a price of USD 9.99

U GUYS JUST GOT TROLLED BY VALVE

And for those who didn't buy it yet, this is great news as Torchlight is reduced to greater price (unless of course, STEAM decides to cut it down to 90% in the next 2 days then we are all royally screwed)

Also check out the other uber daily deals below

- Dragon Age: Origins @ USD 37.49 (25% off)

- Dragon Age: Origins Digital Deluxe Edition @ USD 48.74 (25% off)

- Prototype @ USD 19.99 (50% off)

- Star Wars Premier Pack @ USD 24.99 (50% off)

- Torchlight @ USD 4.99 (75% off)

- LUMINES Base+Advance Pack @ USD 2.99 (80% off)

For the note, yesterday daily deals is also still up for grabs for a limited of time until STEAM updates the store again.

To start screwing your credit limit, click the link below and blow your youth away

http://store.steampowered.com/

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STEAM Uber Sale Day 3

Here it is boys and girls, another day of STEAM uber sale

Today the game list have been refresh and putting up loads of hot deals as shown in the list below

- Resident Evil 5 @ USD 24.99 (50% off)

- Cogs @ USD 1.99 (80% off)

- Battlefield 2: Complete Collection @ USD 7.49 (75% off)

- King's Bounty: Armored Princess @ USD 9.99 (75% off)

- Red Faction Guerrilla @ USD 9.99 (75% off)

- Elf Bowling: Hawaiian Vacation @ USD 1.00 (90% off)

So the games in the above list doesn't interest ya'all?

Then check out my previous post at the link below for moar uber STEAM offers that will run until January 3rd 2010

Previous Uber Steam Sale

Still reading this crap?

Start blowing off your moolaa now before the offers end by clicking the link below to start shopping

Steam Holiday Sale!

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Merry Christmas (yes its a late post)

No presents for BLU this year

Yeey late post

Well, we here at SpotGamers wish all of you gamers out there Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Haven't bought presents?

Check out my earlier post for cheap ass deals exclusive from STEAM

also do check out Nerfnow.com , it's an awsm TF2 webcomic 

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STEAM Uber Sale is now live (actually its already the 2nd day)

Here it is boys and girls, the yearly uber sale is now upon us and its available through your all time favorite digital distributer, STEAM.

Lets cut to the chase shall we...

Day 2 offers isn't that great compared to the first day

regardless of that, day 1 offers is still up for grab until the system royally screws it up itself

till then stop idling and get your credit cards moving

Daily offers is listed below so get going already

Day 2 Steam Sale Special
- Need For Speed SHIFT @ USD 37.49 (25% off)
- Serious Sam HD @ USD 9.99 (50% off)
- Left 4 Dead 2 @ USD 33.49 (33% off)
- id Super Pack @ USD 23.79 (66% off)
- Football Manager 2010 @ USD 29.99 (25% off)

Day 1 Steam Sale Special (get it while the system didn't change the pricing)
- Mirror's Edge @ USD 4.99 (75% off)
- STALKER: Shadow Of Chernobyl @ USD 2 (its only 2 bucks)
- Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising @ USD 19.99 (50% off)
- Defense Grid: The Awakening @ USD 2.49 (75% off)
- GTA4 @ USD 7.50 (its a regional thingy, so screw u STEAM) 

To start your shopping spree, simply click the link below and blast your credit to smithereens

Steam Uber Christmas Sale

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G7 Teams Launches Petition Online Against E-Sports Organizers

While it's almost the end of the year, there are some unsettled issues between the organizers that spoiled the e-sports scene, especially the economic crunch hits worldwide. Tired of excuses given, the top e-sports team that made up G7 Teams had launch an online petition in order to help fellow e-sports comrades who have prove themselves in the competition but didn't receive anything for their efforts.

Majority of the money came from three competitions, namely Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL), Electronic Sports World Cup (ESWC) & GGL / Clanbase.

However, it quite tough to claim back the winnings from these tournament organizers since majority of them has either demised or/and changed owners (as per CPL and ESWC).

G7 Teams also considering other options including boycotting those tournaments until the matter has been resolved. With CPL would be involved in DreamHack Winter 2010 and ESWC qualifiers would kick off from January 2010, time is running out for these organizers.

However, DIP Organization has responded in their press release on 23 November stating this:-

However , in order to prevent more harm and damage to the ESWC image and to maintain coherent the ESWC project and spirit, DIP-Organisation is studying the possibilities to found a way to compensate the last ESWC champions.

Whatever it is, we just hope that this issue would be settled as soon as possible to avoid more damage to the e-sports scene

Source: Fnatic via Twitter

Online Petitions: CPL | ESWC | GGL

G7 Official Statement

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DuskBin.SA Beats The Odds And Won SAGC 2009!

The Team Who Made It Happened: DuskBin.SA

Many would have predicted either the powerhouse FMJ|Asiasoft.MY or the more popular Team LZ to actually snatch the trophy but DuskBin.SA was there to stop anyone who tried to put their hands on it.

In a match so intense and coming from the Loser Bracket, DuskBin.SA has just proved that nothing is impossible if you put your heart and mind into your game.

Follow the recap adventure through the eyes of Yongkailoon at DuskBin Official Page.

Results:

1. DuskBin.SA
2. FMJ|Asiasoft.MY
3. Team Chronos[IMQ]
   

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SAGC Finale 2009 @ Times Square Updates

Group A
LZ.ZOWIEGEAR has no problem advancing from group stage only lost to FMJ|Asiasoft.MY at oldtown by the score 4-8.

Group B
Chronos[TPF] formerly known as 30.4 has claimed the top spot and qualified along with !Bogel.

Group C
DuskBin shows a good performance by coming out top,SnP the 1st runner up of SAGC Singapore Qualifier at the back.

Group D
Chronos[iMQ] had solid performance by defeating all their opponents in the same group,wanr0 the ex Chronos[iMQ] player have put all the efforts to get the top spot, but still they are qualified for top16.

Group E
TeamUM.Esports had no problem to advance to top16 , great play by some ex-SJBZ members such as tecky, we call him the loudest player in Malaysia :D, Team LADY which sponsored by Asiasoft had some lineup problem after they removed Marie and now they are fail again, #Risk qualified as 2nd in the group.

Group F
ODY|Asiasoft.sg is the Singapore qualifier champions was expected to get the 1st in their group, and the 2nd of the group goes to GAM3R[S][C]ORE.
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SAGC 2009 Finale

Happening on the 19^th & 20^th of December 2009, at MOLiCafé at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, 32 teams from the nationwide qualifying rounds that began on the 27^th of November and ended on 13^th December will converge in a 2-day frag-fest to determine the first-ever SAGC09 Champions of South East Asia!

The events has attracted sponsors like TOSHIBA, Steelseries, Red Bull Energy Drink and media partners like GameAxis , PCGAMER , FHM Magazine, GEMPAKSTARZ, Comic King Magazine, GAMES Magazine and MYC! Magazine.

TOSHIBA will be giving out the Champions of SAGC09 with a unit of Qosmio X500 Gaming and also SteelSeries will furnish the top-5 winning teams with SteelSeries Siberia headsets, Kinzu Mice, Sudden Attack-IKARI Mouse and Sudden Attack IKARI Mousepads.

Teams such as "FMJAsiasoft.MY , LZ.ZOWIEGEAR , DuskBin and ODYAsiasoft.sg" will be participating as one of the qualified team.

log on to SuddenAttackSEA website for more details.

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LZ.ZOWIEGEAR Interview On Air BFM 89.9

With many happenings evolving around Team LZ amongs the interesting stories would be their latest added sponsorship with ZOWIEGEAR. They were also interviewed by BFM 89.9 alongside Jasmine Low from Go International about their recent participation in Dreamhack Finals at Jonkoping, Sweden. Switch on to BFM 89.9 to catch Daniel Wong as he gets into LZ's journey and experience at Dreamhack Winter on 12pm , 17 December 2009.
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RM50,000 worth of prizes to be won in SAGC

We're here to bring you the exclusive preview of the SAGC aka Sudden Attack Grand Finale, the biggest FPS cash prize of the year.

To find out more grouping click here.

Group A

FMJAsiasoft.MY

KlickTwoz-1

Team LZ.ZOWIEGEAR

Rekta

For prediction click here.

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