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SMITE: Battleground of the Gods Is Now Available On Steam

Hi-Rez Studios today released SMITE, the mythology-themed, free-to-play action MOBA, on Steam. SMITE has developed a community of over 10 million players since it launched through its own proprietary service on PC last year, and this Steam release aims to make the title more accessible to a broader array of gamers. Continue reading SMITE: Battleground of the Gods Is Now Available On Steam

Users report that Hi-Rez violates SMITE’s EULA, provide video to back up these claims

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Now this is something that may interest a lot of F2P gamers and fans of Hi-Rez Studios’ titles, SMITE, Global Agenda and Tribes: Ascend. Reddit’s user ‘ACEmat’ has reported that Hi-Rez violates its EULA by letting a scanner running and monitoring for blacklist software even when its games are closed. In case you did not know, The Tribes/Smite/GA EULA states Hi-Rez has the right to monitor for blacklist software while the game is open. However, evidence has shown that Hi-Rez monitors your computer for blacklist software even when Tribes/Smite/GA is closed, which violates the agreement in the EULA. Continue reading Users report that Hi-Rez violates SMITE’s EULA, provide video to back up these claims

Hi-Rez Studios’ action MOBA ‘Smite’ to get an Arena mode

Hi-Rez Studios, independent developer of AAA free-to-play online games, today announced that the action MOBA game SMITE will get an additional game mode with the next patch. The new mode, called Arena, is a very action-oriented, team death match and takes place on a brand new map with a Colosseum setting. Continue reading Hi-Rez Studios’ action MOBA ‘Smite’ to get an Arena mode

Hi-Rez Studios and MANOWAR Announce Collaboration for Online Game SMITE

Hi-Rez Studios, independent developer of AAA free-to-play online games and MANOWAR, the band known worldwide for mythology-themed lyrics and an epic heavy metal sound, today confirmed their collaboration around the game SMITE. A new SMITE video was released featuring god vs. god gameplay footage set to the popular MANOWAR song, The Sons of Odin, and can be viewed below. Continue reading Hi-Rez Studios and MANOWAR Announce Collaboration for Online Game SMITE

SMITE Tutorial Part 2 – God Enhancement, Teamwork, & Game Phases

SMITE is an online battleground between mythical gods that is free-to-play and currently in Closed Beta. Similar to DoTA gameplay but instead of being above the action you are IN the action. Close third-person camera instead of RTS view. Move with WASD instead of clicking on a map. Detailed graphics and visual FX. Action combat, dodging, and AIMING. Everything is a skill-shot. Free-to-Play but not pay-to-win. The following tutorial will show you how you can enhance your God in match, teamwork, and game phases. Enjoy! Continue reading SMITE Tutorial Part 2 – God Enhancement, Teamwork, & Game Phases

SMITE Closed Beta Begins on Thursday, 31st May

Hi-Rez Studios today confirmed that the Closed Beta for the action MOBA game SMITE will begin tomorrow on Thursday, 31st May, 2012. Studio representatives also announced that no character wipes are planned during Beta. Player advancement in terms of character unlocks and progression will extend beyond Closed Beta, into Open Beta and into Release. Continue reading SMITE Closed Beta Begins on Thursday, 31st May

SMITE Beta Dated – Starts on May 31st

Hi-Rez Studios has just announced that SMITE´s Closed Beta will start on May 31st. In just over two weeks, first beta players — and this could include you! — will get their first taste of gameplay in this new MOBA game, where mythical gods battle for dominance. SMITE’s third-person camera view puts you right in the action. Continue reading SMITE Beta Dated – Starts on May 31st