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Ten Ton Hammer Blog Update for Friday, May 04, 2007

• Shay's Treehouse- Spin Control? Shay looks at current events in the Vanguard Community.
• So Your Wife Doesn't Game… - Salvaging Your Old PC Micajah asks for the help of the Ten Ton Hammer community in finding the best way to dispose of his old relic.
• Not Funny Ever… - Go To Jail, Directly To Jail Coyote talks about how far a field things have gone when someone is arrested because of a video game.

DANCE! Online Screenshots

Have you ever had the urge to try the "Cupid Shuffle" but were too embarassed to get up and move your body? Now's your chance! DANCE! Online, an online dancing game currently in Open Beta for Acclaim Games, is featuring actual recording artist Cupid in an in-game event. Cupid will also have his own avatar for the event! Come and check out the official announcement and screenshots!

Metin2 Screenshots and Release Announcement

Another imported MMOG has hit the Western world! Metin2, a 3D MMORPG from G4Box Inc., has been released and will be free to play! With quests, guild battles, and nation wars, Metin2 is primed to compete with the other free-to-play MMOGs for the top spot in the "free" category. In the following article, you can read a selection of the official release announcement and see fifteen screenshots from the game!

Penny Arcade Announces PAX 2007 Keynote Speaker

A press release was sent out to announce the Keynote speaker, Omegathon Prize, and Headlining Band for this year's PAX.

Providing the PAX 2007 keynote address will be writer, actor and geek icon Wil Wheaton. Best known for his role as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Wheaton has gone on to appear in a number of films and become a prolific writer. Wheaton has authored two books, Dancing Barefoot and Just a Geek, maintains a popular blog at www.wilwheaton.net, and is a frequent contributor to a number of game, media and tech Web sites.

Read the rest of the press release to learn more.

Record Attendance At World Series Of Video Games Event In Wuhan, China!

A press release was issued that speaks of the record crowds at this exciting event.

"We were amazed to see such a turnout—there were 2,000 people in line outside who we could not let in," said Matthew Ringel, president of the World Series of Video Games. "Last year's event in China was the biggest stop on the 2006 tour with 17,000 over four days, and this year's attendance numbers offer an incredibly promising beginning for our second season. Next year, we may have to find a stadium!"

Read more in the full press release.

Ten Ton Hammer Blog Update for Monday, April 30, 2007

• Messiah's Digital Haven- A Year With a Mac Messiah looks back over the year and at his choice.
• So Your Wife Doesn't Game… - A Rock and a Hard Place Micajah throws his own opinion of the SOE / Sigil merger into the fire and hopes that he isn't drowned out by the millions of screaming SOE and EQ haters.
• Told You So - Weekend Warrior Ralsu tackles the seemingly imminent acquisition of Vanguard by SOE in his latest blog. The only lingering question is whether his diatribe will be shorter than Brad McQuaid's!
• Not Funny Ever… - He's Playing WHAT? Wow… Everyone and their uncle has played World of Warcraft right? Not Ten Ton Hammer's humorist Coyote. Even mentioning it to him brought forth eye rolls and jokes about your mother. After eons of coaxing, the day has finally come. We can't promise you this isn't an apocalyptic sign, but we can promise you some laughs. Join us as he begins his series on World of Warcraft.

MMO Veterns Open Colony Studios

A press release was sent out today to announce the opening of Colony Studios.

RENO, NEVADA - APRIL 30, 2007 -- Colony Studios has joined the list of new MMO developer studios with one significant advantage - the team members have contributed significantly to the successes of the most popular MMOs including World of Warcraft, EVE Online, City of Heroes, Dark Age of Camelot, Lord of the Rings Online, Everquest, and Ultima Online.

Read the rest of the press release to learn more.

Ten Ton Hammer Blog Update for Friday, April 27, 2007

• Shay's Treehouse- Future or Failure? Shay asks the question that many are thinking.
• Not Funny Ever… - Nanananana HAWKMAN! Coyote shares his encounters with nature. You really don't want to miss out!

Kaos TV

The official site for Kaos War has posted a notice that they have added a new feature to the site.

You'll notice a new KaosTV link on the front page, which will open an embedded window where we'll hang out from time to time. We'll release content occasionally on there for short periods of time, so check it out! So... go check it out!

Head over and read more

Blizzard: New Game Unveil In May, Eventual StarCraft Sequel, Next-Gen MMO

Shacknews is reporting a follow up on a rumor that Blizzard is going to announce a new game at the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational.

Following rumors from ThisIsGame that Blizzard would be unveiling the long-awaited StarCraft II at the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational on May 19, company representatives have confirmed that Blizzard plans to reveal a new game at the event and that the company plans to revisit the StarCraft universe someday--but stopped just short of saying if that to be announced game is StarCraft II.

Read more for the rest of the details.