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Ten Ton Hammer is providing another great benefit to its Premium Members at the New York Comic Con on Sunday, April 20, 2008. We're offering our faithful a chance to be in the front row for the Online Game Panels hosted by Ten Ton Hammer! In addition to all the great events surrounding comics, collectibles and films, we've invited a handful of the best developers in online gaming to present topics that impact the games you love to play. And when the developers open the floor for Q & A, Ten Ton Hammer Premium Members get to ask their questions first!

Here's the full presentations lineup:

11:00 AM   CCP Games: EvE Online
"The Making of an Avatar: Character Customization Inside and Out"

Technical Artist  Ben Mathis of CCP (EVE Online) demystifies the process of creating player avatars, explaining the tools of the trade and how they are used to build a variety of looks and styles that bring characters to life. Aspiring artists and game designers, technophiles and fashionistas will enjoy this in-depth look at one of the many facets of game development.

12:00 PM   Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
"Warhammer Online Presentation"

Paul Barnett, Jeff Hickman, and Josh Drescher are expected to be on hand for this presentation about Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Fans will get a sneak peak at the game and ask questions to the team.

1:00 PM  Turbine Studios: Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO), Dungeons & Dragons Online (DDO)
"Turbine Studios LOTRO Anniversary Presentation'

Craig Alexander will be on hand to present LOTRO just before its one year anniversary. He is expected to discuss Book 13 and the Mines of Moria Expansion. Also Craig will discuss DDO, Asheron's Call, and life at Turbine Studios in general.

2:00 PM   Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures
"Age of Conan Presentation"

Funcom developer Jason Stone will be giving a presentation on Age of Conan for fans. He is expected to show off some game videos and discuss Conan's unique combat system. Jason will answer questions from fans.

3:00 PM  38 Studios: Building an Online Game World
"Creating the Online Entertainment Experience:  Year One"

When creative visionaries Todd McFarlane (Spawn), R.A. Salvatore (Drizzt Do'Urden), and Curt Schilling (Boston Red Sox) started 38 Studios in Boston in 2006, they had a plan for "World Domination Though Gaming."  But what does it take to bring an entire world to life?  Join panelists from the 38 Studios creative team, including videotaped virtual panelists R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane, as they discuss the unique challenges faced in the company's first year of development of an OEE™, the next generation of fantasy MMO gaming.  Panelists include: Steve Danuser, Brian Labore, Jeff Murchie, and Scott Cuthbertson.

4:00 PM  Future of Online Games Panel: All 5 Studios 
"Future of Online Worlds Panel "

Developers from all five panels will be on hand to discuss the future of the online game market--where they feel MMOs are going and what fans can expect a few years away. Fans will get a chance to ask questions to the group in regards to games, design, and working in video games.

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Attendees must pay for their own tickets, travel arrangements, and accommodations for the New York Comic Con. Why not put Premium Member benefits to work? Just email your real name and Ten Ton Hammer forum handle to Danny "Ralsu" Gourley to get your name added to the VIP list. He'll email back the details, and we'll take care of the rest! Ask your important questions, and hang around in the room between sessions for a chance to talk to developers one on one.

So, send your emails soon, and we'll see you at the New York Comic Con!