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Prior to Launch

The Dreaming Dark - A Look at DDO's Next Update

How often does a game, particularly one with free to play options, need to update content in order to keep players interested?

Features, Previews

Tue, Dec 15, 2009

B. de la Durantaye
Warcry LotRO Developer Chat Transcript Available

Turbine recently joined Warcry for a developer chat about the upcoming Siege of Mirkwood expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online. A transcript to the chat has been posted and answers several...

Features

Wed, Nov 25, 2009

Martuk
In-Depth LotRO: Siege of Mirkwood Expansion Q&A with Jeffrey Steefel

At Ten Ton Hammer, our viewers vote with what they read, and one of the hottest topics this month is LotRO's December expansion, Siege of Mirkwood. We've been spending a lot of time with LotRO...

Features, Interviews

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

Ethec
Greenwood the Great – A Look at what the Siege of Mirkwood Brings to LotRO

War is coming. The dark lord Sauron has cast his dark shadow over Mirkwood, the once lush land known as Greenwood the Great has fallen. War is building on all sides and it's up to you to...

Features

Tue, Nov 03, 2009

Martuk
Ease of Access - Case Studies in Accessibility and Popularity of MMOGs

Ask just about anyone in the industry for one word to describe why World of Warcraft is so successful, and if they don't say "Blizzard," they'll likely say "accessibility." What does...

Features

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

Sardu
LOTRO Past to Present: Through the Depths of Moria

The Lord of the Rings Online has changed a lot since launch and nothing has brought more content to the game than the Mines of Moria expansion. This week Ten Ton Hammer examines how the game has...

Features

Wed, Sep 02, 2009

Martuk
LOTRO Past to Present: A Look at Books 12 -13

The Lord of the Rings Online has evolved a lot since launch. With several new free content updates and one expansion, we figured it was time to take another look at the game and see how it has...

Features

Fri, Aug 14, 2009

Martuk
Bringing MMOs to Consoles - A Discussion with Turbine

While the news that Turbine is in the process of creating a console massively multiplayer online game may not be entirely novel, up to this point the gaming community has heard very little about...

Features, Interviews

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

Cody Bye
Bringing MMOs to Consoles - A Discussion with Turbine

While the news that Turbine is in the process of creating a console massively multiplayer online game may not be entirely novel, up to this point the gaming community has heard very little about...

Features, Interviews

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

Cody Bye
LOTRO From Past to Present – A Look at the Books 9-11

The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) has received a lot of new content, mechanics, and features since it's launch. This can make returning players feel like newbs all over again as they readjust...

Features

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

Martuk