Star Wars: The Old Republic Opinions

Pros and Cons of Character Generation Systems | Ten Ton Hammer

gunky — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:33:41 +0000

The character generation screen is our first foray into a new game world. We look at the pros and cons of the three main types.

What Will the Elder Scrolls Online's Pricing Model Be? | Ten Ton Hammer

gunky — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:35:12 +0000

In an attempt to predict how ZeniMax will end up pricing ESO, we take a look at the pros and cons of the three most popular models.

Managing Expectations for Big Name Games | Ten Ton Hammer

gunky — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:07:37 +0000

The bigger the name behind the licensed game, the bigger the risk of disappointment when it fails to live up to the unrealistic expectations of the fans.

The MMO Gamers' All I Want for Christmas List | Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:04:10 +0000

This holiday, the editors and staff writers at Ten Ton Hammer sat down to ponder our special wish lists for the genre we love. We've hung our stockings by the chimney with care and, while we're off dreaming our visions of sugar plums, we hope you'll share a few wishes of your own.

Why the Force Wasn't with SWTOR | Ten Ton Hammer

jeffprime — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:51:31 +0000

Like many rabid fanboys, I eagerly awaited the release of SWTOR. However, my hopes were crushed when I realized that the Force wasn't with SWTOR for a number of reasons. Here is how the game went to the dark side and perhaps how it can come back.

A Tale of Two F2Ps - Turbine vs BioWare | Ten Ton Hammer

gunky — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:19:14 +0000

Not all free-to-play MMOs are converted the same way. Find out how SWTOR's model compares to Turbine's.

The Dark Side of SWTOR's Cartel Market | Ten Ton Hammer

gunky — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:14:47 +0000

SWTOR's switch to free-to-play is a mixed bag, but there is another kind of mixed bag being offered in their new cash shop.

The Death of the Monthly Subscription | Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:49:33 +0000

Once, free-to-play games were known as low quality Asian grind fests, but the tides have recently changed. Is the free-to-play coming to reign as subscription-based MMOs as we know them fade into obscurity?

Top Five Animal Mounts That Need To Be In SWTOR | Ten Ton Hammer

jeffprime — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:37:23 +0000

Players have garages full of speeders in SWTOR, but one mode of transportation is lacking: animal mounts. Swtorhub.com looks at the top five animal mounts that should be in SWTOR.

SWTOR - A Look Back at Tie Fighter | Ten Ton Hammer

jeffprime — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:23:25 +0000

Many other games preceded SWTOR in the Star Wars universe. Swtorhub.com takes a fond look back at perhaps the most critically-acclaimed game of them all: Tie Fighter.

SWTOR - A Look Back at X-Wing | Ten Ton Hammer

jeffprime — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:51:47 +0000

SWTOR may be the newest Star Wars game out there, but a lot of great games came before it. Swtorhub.com takes a fond look back one of the first Star Wars based computer games: X-Wing.

SWTOR - Five Little Known Facts about Patch 1.3 | Ten Ton Hammer

jeffprime — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:10:25 +0000

While there are a lot of big changes for SWTOR players in patch 1.3, there are smaller changes to the game that will have an impact. Swtorhub.com takes a look at five little known facts about patch 1.3.

Top Five Races That Should be Playable in SWTOR | Ten Ton Hammer

jeffprime — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:12:21 +0000

One of the most fascinating aspects of Star Wars is the sheer amount of alien races to be found, but SWTOR only has a few of those races available to players. Swtorhub.com looks at the top five alien races that should be playable.

Why SWTOR Needs an Armory | Ten Ton Hammer

Halfshell — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 03:18:58 +0000

While the Old Republic has many in game conveniences for players, outside things are pretty sparse. It's with that in mind that we go over some of the pros' an Armory like site could provide.

My Top 5 Vanity Pets | Ten Ton Hammer

gunky — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:51:14 +0000

SWTOR has a broad assortment of interesting vanity pets. Here are Gunky's five favorites, and the lore behind them.