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New Costume Pieces for Champions Online! - Ten Ton Hammer

mattlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:06:24 -0500

Cryptic unveils new costume pieces for CO!

Cryptic has just announced new costume pieces for Champions Online! These new costume pieces are free and will be available next Tuesday (11/24/09) in the upcoming patch. From being able to sling...

WoW: Bosstiary: The Frozen Halls - Ten Ton Hammer

Xerin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:09:38 -0500

What bosses await?

A new Bosstiary is up and reveals a lot of info behind the bosses. To me it doesn't give a lot of "new" info or anything more than the maps/boss locations, but it's still pretty cool.

They say...

WoW: Pilgram's Bounty Soon - Ten Ton Hammer

Xerin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:53:22 -0500

Pilgram's Bounty is soon!

Pilgram's Bounty is coming up soon. Are you ready to stuff your face with food? I hope so!

Come celebrate Pilgrim's Bounty with us! It's a time for reflecting on your journeys and good fortune,...

WoW: Official Site Icecrown Interview - Ten Ton Hammer

Xerin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:43:24 -0500

What were the decision making processes in WoW? Read on.

Looks like Blizzard has posted up their thoughts on the design decisions when it comes to Icecrown. The lengthy interview posted today goes over some interesting bits about Icecrown, items, and...

Star Trek Online Releases Ship Tactics Part 2 Video - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:01 -0500

Starship Tactics explained.

Star Trek Online has released the second video of Starship Tactics over at IGN. The new video is a continuation of the first Starship Tactics video. Senior game designer Zeke Sparkes and...

BioWare Releases Threat of Peace #20 for Star Wars: The Old Republic - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:12:06 -0500

Find out what happens next in Threat of Peace.

BioWare has released the 20th issue of its Star Wars: The Old Republic webcomic, Threat of Peace. In the latest comic, Lord Angral discovers some new information about Lord Baras and turns back...

Bounty Bay Online Mayan Group Instance - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:22 -0500

Take the Mayan challenge.

Bounty Bay Online will be launching its newest add-on November 25th, 2009. With the latest content addition comes the new high level Mayan group instance. Located deep within the South American...

Loading... A Pwn in Their Game - Ten Ton Hammer

Ethec — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:09:47 -0500

#1,213 - Why is MMO and FPS such a tough match?

The idea of a Call of Duty MMO was met with a lot of hostility from the Ten Ton Hammer boards, which doesn't bode well for what will prove to be a major theme in 2010 - the persistent world...

New Aion Content Incoming? - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:36:21 -0500

Mark your calendars for a glimpse of Aion's future!Now that patch 1.5.1 has gone live addressing some major concerns of the playerbase, it is time to look forward to future improvements What could those be? Aion CM Tamat tells the community to...

New Siege of Mirkwood Screens Show Epic Story Moments - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:46:04 -0500

Epic story moments displayed in new screenshots.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood expansion will finish off the Volume 2 story that began with the Mines of Moria expansion. This week Turbine released several new screenshots from...

Icecrown Citadel Access - Ten Ton Hammer

Messiah — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:01:21 -0500

No fair, we can't kill Arthas on day one?

In what should come as no surprise, Daelo from Blizzard, announced that Icecrown Citadel is going to be gated in much the same way TotC was. What this means is that the whole raid will not open...

Star Trek Online Open Beta Dates Announced - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:47:41 -0500

Open beta begins in January.

Cryptic has announced the open beta dates for its upcoming sci-fi-based MMOG, Star Trek Online. Open beta will begin on January 12 and run through January 26th, 2010. Keys for open beta will be...

Champions Online : Ranged DPS Build Guide - Ten Ton Hammer

mattlow — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:40 -0500

A look at a guns blazing, arrows shooting ranged dps build!

Creating a build for Champions Online can be difficult with the insane number of choices a player has. Fortunately for you, your friends at Ten Ton Hammer are here to provide a quick guide for a...

LotRO Developer Diary Explains Skill Changes in Siege of Mirkwood - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:25:15 -0500

Class skill changes explained for SoM.

The Lord of the Rings Online will be getting a few skill upgrades with the new Siege of Mirkwood expansion. The latest developer diary outlines the changes to classes that will result in some...

Call of Duty MMOG Being Considered According to L.A. Times - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:06:35 -0500

Could Call of Duty be coming to the MMOG masses?

Could we see a Call of Duty MMOG in the future? It's certainly a possibility according to a new L.A. Times article. The recent story details the successful launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare...

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Anarchy Online New 3D Engine Screenshots - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:39:10 -0500
Find out what Anarchy Online will look like in the future.
Anarchy Online will be getting a new 3D engine upgrade in the future and this week Funcom sent over some new screenshots to show how work is progressing on the new engine. The new screenshots ...
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Sins of the Solar Spymaster #32 - The Most Dangerous Agent - Ten Ton Hammer

The Mittani — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:32:13 -0500
Find out about one of Eve Online's most dangerous spies.
The Mittani returns this week with an interview of one of the most notorious spies in the Eve Online universe referred to as 'Darwin's Accelerator'. For years this agent has crept in the shadows...
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Loading... Market Mudflation Overload - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:13 -0500
# 1,212 - Should level capped players directly control the new player market?
One of the frequently overlooked though integral aspects of character advancement in MMOGs ties directly into whatever shape the in-game economy ultimately takes. Players obsess over seeing the...
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Aion Cooking Guide 100-199 - Ten Ton Hammer

Stow — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:32:29 -0500

Congratulations on making a bunch of food no one could ever possibly want in the first tier of cooking! Your reward is paying to upgrade to a tier where you still can't make anything useful for...

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WoW: Rogue Guide Updated - Ten Ton Hammer

Xerin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:15:41 -0500
Our Rogue Guide is now updated!
Sneaking into our World of Warcraft site this week is a complete revamp of our Rogue Guide. It's now easier to navigate, up-to-date, and contains an in-depth guide to combat as a Rogue and a full...

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Champions Online Podcast on Slashcry.com! - Ten Ton Hammer

mattlow — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:44:42 -0500
Check out the latest CO podcast on Slashcry.com
Looking for a great podcast for your favorite superhero MMOG, Champions Online? Well, look no further, do-gooders! Our pals at Slashcry.com have produced a number of great podcasts for your...

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New Lair for Champions Online! - Ten Ton Hammer

mattlow — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:43:35 -0500
Cryptic announces Nemesis Confrontation lair!
Cryptic has just announced their first new lair for Champions Online, Nemesis Confrontation! This 5 man lair will involve all the nemeses of all the players involved. This new lair will be open...

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The Consensus: Aion Review by Gamespy - Ten Ton Hammer

Medeor — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:35:50 -0500
Well balanced review, well after the launch.
While not showering NCsoft with praise for Aion, Gamespy provides a moderately favorable review of the game in their latest Consensus. I appreciate the fact that they waited two months after...

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Aion Spiritmaster: PvP Juggernaut or Just Naught? - Ten Ton Hammer

Medeor — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:20:43 -0500
It’s not all doom and gloom, some sunny skies ahead.As we’ve discussed in previous articles, Spiritmasters don’t significantly bring the pain in grouped up PvE. The caster’s DOTS and pets do some damage, but overall the Spiritmaster holds...
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Exclusive Interview with Alganon Creator, David Allen - Ten Ton Hammer

Dalmarus — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:40:41 -0500
Ten Ton Hammer talks gods, the world, and the Great Library.

David Allen was the driving force behind Horizons, is the co-founder of QOL (Quest Online, LLC), and is on a mission to spread the word about his latest endeavor, Alganon. For every player...
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Runes of Magic – The Rogue: A Beginner’s Guide - Ten Ton Hammer

ZeroMerc — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:33 -0500
The class we all love to hate
When you want to sneak around in shadows and make your enemies pay for unknown transgressions you will find yourself in a Rogue state of mind. If you feel more at home in the shadows than in...
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Fat Men Can't Dance - Hands-on with Audition - Ten Ton Hammer

B. de la Durantaye — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:20:11 -0500
Lose yourself to the music... just don't lose the number to 9-1-1
How many online games have a 4:3 ratio in favor of the women? Not many. How many games can get an out-of-shape writer dancing in the chair? Even fewer. Audition, from Redbana, does both. Take a...

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LotRO Developer Diary Outlines Changes to Character Panel - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:15 -0500
Character panel changes outlined in SoM.
The flood of developer diaries on the changes coming to The Lord of the Rings Online with the Siege of Mirkwood expansion continues today with the newest diary detailing changes to the character...
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Dragonica Online Announces Thanksgiving Feast Event - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:51:19 -0500
November Thanksgiving event comes to Dragonica.
THQ*ICE has released details for a new Thanksgiving Feast even in Dragonica Online. The new harvest-themed event will feature new games and accomplishments for players to earn and enjoy. The event...
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Loading... You Don't Know What You Want - Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:49:42 -0500
#1,211 - Are gamers really clueless when it comes to knowing what's best for them?Most of us have been playing MMOGs for several years now, and when it comes to our games we know exactly what we want. Or do we? Developers have been delivering plenty of what gamers seem to be...
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LotRO Developer Diary Outlines Combat Changes in Siege of Mirkwood - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:30:26 -0500
Combat undergoes some changes in SoM.
The latest developer diary for The Lord of the Rings Online outlines new combat changes that will be implemented with its coming expansion Siege of Mirkwood. Among one of the new changes is...
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Turbine Lifts NDA for The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:11:47 -0500
NDA information is a go.
Turbine has dropped its Non-Disclosure Agreement for The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood and now information from the game's latest expansion is free to flow to the masses.Be sure to...
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Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood Beta Impressions - Ten Ton Hammer

Medawky — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:36:29 -0500
Lifting the veil of the NDAThe holiday season comes earlier and earlier each year as lights are strung up and store shelves flooded with merchandise and decorations. Some gamers are preparing for an early Christmas as...
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Aion Servers Go Down Tonight for Patch 1.5.1 - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:08:13 -0500
Both welcomed and criticized patch features finally go liveAion's Game Update 1.5.1 goes live later tonight bringing many changes, some welcomed wholly and other setting off apprehension.

Likely one of the biggest changes that has gotten cheers is the...
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Aion: Elyos Vitality and Aether Extraction 100-199 - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:39:59 -0500
Find out where to get the nodes you need!Extracting Aether and Vitality from nodes in Aion does not have to be a difficult process. Save that precious gaming time and get the level and locations of the nodes you need to raise your skill...
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SOE Unveils the City of Kernagir in EverQuest: Underfoot - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:53:59 -0500
New lore unveiled for Kernagir, The Shining City.
Sony Online Entertainment has unveiled the lore for Kernagir, The Shining City in EverQuest: Underfoot, the latest expansion to the world of Norrath. Inhabited mainly by the dwarves, Coldain,...
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Aion Weekly Newsletter - Aion Meets RMT - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:06:22 -0500
How much RMT can ruin a game?RMT and item shops have hit most major games in the genre and we are seeing our first trickle of it in Aion with the new Holiday Ascension Pack being offered this winter. I think many can agree...
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GuildPortal 8 Year Anniversary Interview with Aaron Lewis - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:04:08 -0500
Aaron Lewis talks about 8 years GuildPortal.0htt
GuildPortal has been a pioneer of free website hosting with easy-to-use design tools for guilds across a number of MMOGs for over 8 years. This week Ten Ton Hammer got the chance to speak with...
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Artix Blog: Unveiling the Arachnomancer Armor - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:13:59 -0500
Arachnomancer armor, in-game events, and more!
Artix returns this week with another AdventureQuest Worlds blog to unveil the new Arachnomancer Armor and the continuing Friday the 13th in-game event for the web-based MMOG. Players can join in...
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Loading... The Search for the Holy Grail - Ten Ton Hammer

B. de la Durantaye — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:56:12 -0500
#1,210 - The Search for the Holy Grail
The search for the ultimate MMOG has become almost crusade-like for thousands of gamers. A lot of these gamers come from earlier times, with fond memories of experiences that have happened a...

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Exclusive Global Agenda Medic Class Q&A with Todd Harris - Ten Ton Hammer

Ethec — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:18:05 -0500
Global Agenda's Medic - Health batteries or M*A*S*H* units with a mean streak?
So far Global Agenda’s Recon and Assault classes have defied our expectations, but is the Medic class more than a healbot or ball-and-chain for the shock troops? As it turns out, the highly...

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15 Years of MMO Memories - Ten Ton Hammer

B. de la Durantaye — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:03:31 -0500
Ten Ton Hammer staff and members share some of their favorite MMO stories
With EverQuest 2 and World of Warcraft celebrating their fifth anniversaries this month, we asked our team and members of our community to share some of tales they've accumulated during their...

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WoW Weekly Report - The Overpull - "The Revenge of Anub’arak" - Ten Ton Hammer

Xerin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:24:23 -0500
Anub'arak, a new Comic, News, and more await in this week's "The Overpull"
The Overpull, our World of Warcraft newsletter, is here this week with more comics, lore, news, and fun. The center of news this week, mohawk grenades and BlizzCon @ Vegas, is included along with...

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Aion Alchemy Guide 100-199 - Ten Ton Hammer

Stow — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:58:42 -0500
The alchemic cauldron bubbles once more!
Now that Alchemy 101 is over, we take it to the next level in our next Alchemy article. Or next 100 levels, I guess. New opportunities for greatness and more importantly profit open up in this...

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Star Trek Online Box Art Unveiled - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:13:25 -0500
The final frontier of box art has been revealed.
Cryptic has been hard at work in preparation for the February launch of Star Trek Online. The Star Trek Online website recently got a face lift and the game's box art has been finalized. The new...
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Champions Online : Melee Tank Build Guide - Ten Ton Hammer

mattlow — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:09:38 -0500
A look at a two-fisted tank build for CO!
Creating a build for Champions Online can be difficult with the insane number of choices a player has. Fortunately for you, your friends at Ten Ton Hammer are here to provide a quick guide for a...

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Alganon – Breaking Out of the MMOG Mold in Open Beta - Ten Ton Hammer

Dalmarus — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:20:51 -0500
Proving depth and ease of access do not have to be mutually exclusive.
Tired of being a copycat of every other player you see running around in your game of choice? How about being fed up with being expected to use the same play style day after day after eternally...
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Runes of Magic – The Scout: A Beginner’s Guide - Ten Ton Hammer

ZeroMerc — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:09:42 -0500
I am going to kill you… from over here.
Do you like to have at least three ways out of every situation? The Scout is the tactical ranged class in Runes of Magic. A class that will best serve you the further away you are from the...
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Have you been Mohawked in WoW yet? - Ten Ton Hammer

Messiah — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:26:33 -0500
The Mohawk makes a return!
WOW! Maybe it's just my age, but I remember the A-Team and Mr. T being one of the coolest things on TV while I was growing up. This makes this one of the coolest promos Blizzard has run. Find...

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WoW Death Knight Guide - Ten Ton Hammer

Messiah — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:18:19 -0500
Our complete Death Knight guide.
Our World of Warcraft Death Knight guide has just relaunched with some big updates. So far we have updated the main page, the basics page, and the combat page, with much more to come! If you are a...

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