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  • Official DaoC: Darkness Rising Site Opens

    If there's a website, it must be true.
    Mythic Entertainment has unveiled the official website for Dark Age of Camelot: Darkness Rising. Though Vin Diesel can see in the dark he refused to comment on this expansion other than to say:

    "FAIRFAX, VA – September 12, 2005 – Mythic Entertainment, developer and publisher of massively-multiplayer online role playing games, today launched the official website for "Darkness Rising," the sixth expansion to the epic fantasy MMORPG "Dark Age of Camelot." Screenshots, artwork and information on the expansion and its new features can be found at: http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/DarknessRising/.
    The "Darkness Rising" expansion pack will be available in North America this October for $19.99 via digital download directly from Mythic Entertainment. "Darkness Rising" requires the original "Dark Age of Camelot" and "Catacombs" expansion pack to play.
    In "Darkness Rising," an evil uprising threatens the land and the mightiest heroes in the Realms are called into service. For the first time in "Dark Age of Camelot," players will be able to earn the right to be called a Champion of the Realm. Players become Champions by exploring new zones and revisiting altered lands while investigating the mysterious uprising to discover its sinister underpinnings. By performing this service for their Realm, players achieve new levels of advancement and gain the ability to wield class-specific Champion Weapons. "Darkness Rising" also introduces majestic player-controlled horses and other more fantastic steeds which can be ridden into conflict in the war between the Realms.
    About "Darkness Rising"
    "Darkness Rising" begins a new chapter in the epic saga of "Dark Age of Camelot." Years of strife and conflict have taken their toll upon the peoples of Albion, Midgard and Hibernia. Increasing occurrences of rebel uprisings threaten to plunge the Realms into turmoil and chaos, and in this desperate hour, a call for help has gone out. Only a true champion of the Realm can stem the tides of revolt and save their Realm from destruction from within. Answering this call, the player must embark on a quest to crush the rebels seeking to depose the Realm's self-anointed ruler. However, all is not as it seems. Behind the uprisings, dark powers are seeking to exploit the three Realms during their time of need. From the halls of the infamous dungeon, Darkness Falls, these sinister forces are massing a mighty invasion force to subjugate all the Realms and establish a nightmarish new order on Earth. New foes have emerged to challenge the might of Albion, Midgard and Hibernia. A new darkness is rising in the lands. The courage and might of a champion is all that stands between the forces of evil and total domination.
    About Mythic Entertainment
    Mythic Entertainment is one of the most successful developers and publishers of massively-multiplayer online role-playing games in the world. Credited with 15 online games, including the award winning "Dark Age of Camelot," Mythic's success is based in proprietary technology, superior game design and exemplary customer service delivered by a talented staff of more than 160 people. "Dark Age of Camelot" is played throughout the world in seven languages. It was launched in Japanese in January 2005, and in April 2005 became the first international MMO localized into Spanish. The recently announced "Warhammer" MMORPG will be available in 2007."

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    Tue, Sep 13, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Loading... September 12, 2005

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    It's Monday! I managed to break the water softener, two toilets (don't ask, but it wasn't from "unloading") and the feather in my cap, the outboard motor on my boat all in the span of 48 hours. For those of you who have never owned a boat, an outboard motor costs just slightly more than a skid of gold bars.
    Today is the last day to enter the contest to win a signed Auto Assault print. There couldn't be an easier contest to enter. Just "click here" to get your name in the draw.
    Monday Vin Diesel Fact:

    Vin Diesel can just lather and rinse. He never has to repeat.
    What's new on the network.

    What was recently recent, or what we still want you to see...you decide.

    Now on to the real world. You can't make this stuff up.

    As always, in your service,
    -- John "Boomjack" Hoskin

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    Mon, Sep 12, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Loading... September 9, 2005

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    The weekend is almost here, and for many of you that means some time off. Go out, grab a MMOG and marathon it!!!! 24 hours of MMOG!!! Now that I mention it, that might be a lot of fun. Perhaps we should do that with the TenTonHammer crew and readership some time?
    Enjoy your weekend folks!
    The battle for the autographed Auto Assault print is heating up, but your chances of winning are still pretty phenomenal. There couldn't be an easier contest to enter. Just "click here" to get your name in the draw.
    Friday Vin Diesel Fact:

    Rearranging the letters in Vin Diesel spells, I End Lives.
    What's new on the network.

    What was recently recent, or what we still want you to see...you decide.

    Now on to the real world. You can't make this stuff up.

    As always, in your service,
    -- John "Boomjack" Hoskin

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    Fri, Sep 09, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Red 5 Studios Announced

    Red 5, this is Red Leader... We have company.
    Some ex-World of Warcraft developers have opened a new development company called Red 5. George Lucas is looking at legal ramifications of using Red 5 in the name. He did not say this:

    " Welcome to Red 5. We are quietly at work, building the world’s best MMO team here in Southern California. Red 5’s founders share a history of making hit games for companies such as Blizzard Entertainment. After our most recent project, World of Warcraft, we decided that we wanted to take things in a new direction and push the limits of our creativity. We’re working on something a little different from most MMOs out there, and we are excited about where our passion for games will lead us. Click here for a copy of our first press release



    Right now we are at a great place: the beginning. We’re building the team and the creative environment that will fuel great games. If you are interested in joining a dynamic new company founded by top talent in MMO games, please drop us a note at info@red5studios.com. We are hiring driven, imaginative and smart talent for all development positions. You know who you are. "

    You can get more information on the Red 5 Website.
     

    Fri, Sep 09, 2005
    Boomjack
  • NewsCorp Buys IGN for $650 Million

    IGN Assimilated
    NewsCorp headed by Rupert Mudoch has signed a definitive agreement to purchase IGN for $650 million in cash. CNN Headline News declined comment, though they agreed that the following might be sensational enough to print:

    " NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2005--News Corporation announced today that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGN Entertainment, Inc, a leading community-based Internet media and services company for video games and other forms of digital entertainment, for approximately $650 million in cash. IGN and its network of sites will become part of News Corporation's Fox Interactive Media unit. "

    You can read the entire News Corporation to Acquire IGN Entertainment Press Release at Yahoo.
     

    Fri, Sep 09, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Loading... September 8, 2005

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    The "Please come see our game" requests have started to flow in, as they are oft to do just before the holiday season. It is hard for a journalist (and I use that term incredibly loosely) to remain objective when being plied with gallons of alcohol, concerts, and trips to exotic places, but we do it...for the kids. That said, we will have some pretty amazing content between now and Santa's arrival.
    The battle for the autographed Auto Assault print is heating up, but your chances of winning are still pretty phenomenal. There couldn't be an easier contest to enter. Just "click here" to get your name in the draw.
    Thursday Vin Diesel Fact:

    Vin Diesel is Santa Claus.
    What's new on the network.

    What was recently recent, or what we still want you to see...you decide.

    Now on to the real world. You can't make this stuff up.

    As always, in your service,
    -- John "Boomjack" Hoskin

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    Thu, Sep 08, 2005
    Boomjack
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    Ethec's note: due to some technical difficulties, an optometrist appointment, and Sean Penn's big mouth in the wake of Katrina, I've had to post today's "Loading..." on Boomjack's behalf. Rest assured, even though my name appears up top, this is 100% original Boomjack!
    The rate at which we are bombarded with MMOG news is accelerating as
    publishers and developers look toward the holiday season. I'm
    disappointed that I won't be able to play Dungeons and Dragons Online
    or Auto Assault in their finished versions after turkey dinner on
    Christmas day, but I can live with it. Both titles look simply
    fantastic in entirely different ways. Both Turbine and NetDevil have
    taken the MMOG model and given it a twist, and we all know things are
    better with a twist.
    I spent more time in Horizons yesterday getting reacquainted with
    the game for a series of interviews and other coverage that we have
    planned. It has changed a lot in some ways and in others, well, not so
    much. My priest on Dethecor (who can spell that shard?) in World of
    Warcraft reached the fine old age of 16. Just the perfect level to hunt
    in Redridge mountains where the undead rogues hang out to wipe the
    floor with Dwarf priests.
    We have had a whopping number of people join our mailing list, but
    only two, count 'em two have entered the contest for the autographed
    Auto Assault print. There couldn't be an easier contest to enter. Just "click here" to get your name in the draw.

    Tuesday Vin Diesel Fact:

    Vin Diesel has figured out Pi to the last number.
    What's new on the network.

    What was recently recent, or what we still want you to see...you decide.

    Now on to the real world. You can't make this stuff up.

    As always, in your service,
    -- John "Boomjack" Hoskin

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    Wed, Sep 07, 2005
    Ethec
  • Loading... September 6, 2005

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    Today is the first day of school for my son. Tomorrow is the first day for my daughter. Big times around the Hoskin household as the new shoes, backpacks and other school paraphenalia are polished and placed for the rush to the bus.
    Today is also the first day after the Labour Day weekend and designates the begin of the gaming rush to Christmas. How will World of Warcraft and EverQuest 2 handle the new titles that will be launching this fall? Will the delay of Dungeons and Dragons Online and Auto Assault hurt or help them?
    I am happy to announce that are giving away an autographed Auto Assault print to anyone who is a member of our mailing list. There couldn't be an easier contest to enter. Just "click here" to get your name in the draw.
    Tuesday Vin Diesel Fact:

    Vin Diesel let the dogs out.
    What's new on the network.

    What was recently recent, or what we still want you to see...you decide.

    Now on to the real world. You can't make this stuff up.

    • Changes in Saturn's Rings Baffle Scientists

      In other news, ring-around-the-rosy and bathtub ring explanations are mere days away.
    • Epson Invents LED Pocket Projector

      Another earth-shattering invention from the folks who charge you $50 for $1 of ink.
    • Clone Sex

      Alien loving cults, Las Vegas and an amateur documentary. What could go wrong?
    • China Bans Bald Cab Drivers

      Quota of squashed pedestrians raised for bald tank drivers.
    • Owls Invade the U.S.

      Harry Potter unavailable for questioning.
    • Suicide Grasshoppers Were Brainwashed

      Could this be the title of the next big country song?

    As always, in your service, -- John "Boomjack" Hoskin

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    Tue, Sep 06, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Loading... September 5, 2005

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    I am back from my trip to TenTonHammer Investor HQ where I was grilled like a chicken breast at a Texas tailgate party. I was told I could no longer make fun of the crazy Chinese, the feeble French or the ninkumpoop North Koreans. I also can't use the word "ass". Apparently, or so I was told, there is a line of social acceptance that I tend to cross on a regular basis. ASSinine I say! ASSuming that there is such a line. Show me the line!
    The Labour Day weekend is always slow for MMOG news and this one is no different. I hope that everyone who has the day off is enjoying it, and thinking of us poor simpletons who are working today, shackled by the restrictions posted above like not being to compare Kim il Jong to Vin Diesel or China to a Dollar Store.
    A big round of clap to Jeff "Ethec" Woleslagle who took over for me as news gatherer and humour hunter. I'm sure that many of you are disappointed that I am back. How unfortunate for you.
    Ethec will be travelling to the Bronx Zoo this week, where he will be entertaining visitors with his ability to fling poop and delouse himself. If all goes well he hopes to start up an entertainment troupe that will fling poop across America, eventually overtaking the Blue Man Group as the market leader.
    Monday Vin Diesel Fact:

    And on the 7th day, Vin Diesel created God.
    I may have to stop giving you folks a news story to come up with a humorous headline for, as quite frankly, none of you have been very funny. Such gems as "Reporter Yells Woman" make my head Asplode. I'll give you a couple more chances, but you really need to work with me on this.
    Today's Story - EU, China Hail Textile Deal

    Send your humorous headline submissions to Boomjack@TenTonHammer.com. If you spam me, I will hunt you down and la keke you to death.
    What's new on the network.

    What was recently recent, or what we still want you to see...you decide.

    Now on to the real world, or NOT. I had about 15 stories in here, but our POS servers won't post this piece if I include ANY of them. Censorship!!!!
    As always, in your service, -- John "Boomjack" Hoskin

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    Mon, Sep 05, 2005
    Boomjack
  • EQ2 Gamers can /donate to Red Cross Katrina Relief

    In-game /donate command advances funds to help Red Cross Katrina efforts.

    Please help if you can, a link is included at the bottom for non- EQ2 gamers.

    Hurricane Katrina has left an incredible wake of destruction across the Mid-Atlantic States. Sony Online Entertainment would like to ask you to take a moment to make a donation to the American Red Cross in order to help alleviate some of the suffering.

    In EverQuest II we have added the /donate command, type in /donate to be taken to the American Red Cross’s Hurricane 2005 relief page. For those members of SOE Communities in other games, you can contribute using this link, American Red Cross. The American Red Cross will process your donation and make sure that it is put to maximum use to help those whose lives have been affected by the hurricane.

    Additionally, for our 13,000+ players actually in the affected areas, we will be suspending billing until such time as they are able to play again. In addition, any items or structures in any of our games, which decay over time, will be preserved until the user’s next login.

    Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

    The SOE Family

    Once again, click here to give to the American Red Cross directly.

    On behalf of all of us at TTH, our thoughts and prayers are with the Hurricane Katrina victims.

    Fri, Sep 02, 2005
    Ethec
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