Previews

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...

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...

Aion: First Major Patch – 1.5.1 - Ten Ton Hammer

Medeor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:23:29 -0500

Part bug fixes, part rough edge smoothing.

Patch notes are like politicians, always trying to please and typically failing to do so. Aion’s first round of major patch notes put on a decent show like a politician but for some they won’t...

Champions Online - Blood Moon Impressions - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:02:55 -0400

An overview of the events and updates to Champions Online in the first major content update

Cryptic’s first free update to Champions Online has gone live today, and there’s a lot to see and do. William “JoBildo” Murphy gives his initial impressions of all the things that make up...

Ten Ton Hammer Previews LEGO Universe - Ten Ton Hammer

Ethec — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:10:57 -0400

The pieces are coming together for LEGO Universe, here's our first brick-by-brick account!

LEGO Universe Creative Director Ryan Seabury and LEGO's Mark Hansen took Ten Ton Hammer on a tour of the first three play areas of the game. The visuals are genuinely and impressively LEGO, the...

Champions Online: Celestial Powers Overview - Ten Ton Hammer

JoBildo — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:53:28 -0400

The healing powers of the heavens are coming to Champions OnlineComing October 27th to Champions Online, the new Celestial power set offers players a wide variety of healing and support powers that have previously been missing from the game. William...

Blood Moon Rising - A Closer Look at the First Champions Online Content Update - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:21:50 -0400

Who got blood all over my cheese!?!

Big things are coming for Champions Online players in October. Not only are some much needed improvements to how missions are shared between group members in the works, but later in the month...

Dragon Age: Origins – An Overview of Classes and Specializations - Ten Ton Hammer

Dalmarus — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:45:11 -0400

Exploring the classes and their specializations within Dragon Age: Origins

The release date of BioWare's Dragon Age: Origins is just over a month away and gamers around the globe can't wait. Whether you're itching to play it on a PC or console (PS3 owners will have to...

EverQuest: Underfoot Expansion - Exclusive Screens - Ten Ton Hammer

Medawky — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:41:06 -0400

A look at the lore behind the new expansion with exclusive screens from SOEThe storied EverQuest franchise continues to grow with it's amazing 16th expansion, Underfoot. The first installment of the expansions "Unfolding the Lore" series has been released and gives us...

Aion Patch 1.5 Highlights - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:27:47 -0400

Big game update hits beta just before launch, find out what is included!

Aion launch is just around the corner and while fans wait in anticipation, we all want to be as up-to-date on the game as possible. Game Update 1.5 adds tons of content and we have the highlights...

Hands-On with Star Trek Online at PAX 2009 - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:33:20 -0400

Exploring a strange new Cryptrek worldNow that Cryptic Studios has the first major MMOG launch of 2009 tucked neatly under its belt with the release of Champions Online, the developer has been ramping up the presence of Star Trek...

WoW: Cataclysm Preview for Paladins - Ten Ton Hammer

Medeor — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:35:58 -0400

Changes-a-plenty for Paladins in WoW2.

The ink isn't even dry on the Cataclysm literature and we're furiously digging through the information to find out what it all really means. Medawky laid out an excellent review of the total...

Blizzcon '09: Starcraft 2 Hands-on Impressions - Ten Ton Hammer

Xerin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:11:16 -0400

Hands-on with Starcraft 2 at Blizzcon '09!

Blizzcon 2009 brought about a ton of new information about Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, and the MMOG knockout World of Warcraft. Our very own Adam Stow went to Blizzcon and got to play the latest...

The End of a Dragon in Dragon Age: Origins - Ten Ton Hammer

Cody Bye — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:44:13 -0400

Killing the mightiest creature in all of Ferelden.Combat and story are two integral pieces of the puzzle known as gaming, but they're absolutely essential in almost every roleplaying game that exists. However, few studios place as much emphasis...

The Consequences of True Choice – A Look at the Decisions in Dragon Age: Origins - Ten Ton Hammer

Cody Bye — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:29:50 -0400

Ever choice has a ripple, every decision a consequence.In the past, BioWare has been heralded for creating games with epic stories that were comparable to what you'd read in a fantasy novel, except the protagonist was your character and the...

Ten Ton Hammer's Hands-On: Wonderking Online - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:00:08 -0400

Take a look at Wonderking Online with Ten Ton Hammer.

NDOORS is bringing Wonderking Online to the North American audience and recently Ten Ton Hammer got the chance to have a first-hand look at the game. Wonderking Online brings a host of content...

Aion Gear and Enhancement Preview - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:19:19 -0400

Get a look at the gear and enhancements for Aion.

Adventuring through Aion can be a dangerous task for the unprepared adventurer. Learning how to augment your armor with enchantments, manastones, and other needed enhancements can go a long way in...

Aion Class Preview - The Templar - Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:11:18 -0400

Learn all about the Templar.

If you're looking for the defensive juggernaut in Aion, look no further than the Templar. This class is built to tank and outlast many enemies through sheer defensive toughness. This week we take...

DC Universe Online PvP Hands-On Preview from Comic-Con '09 - Ten Ton Hammer

Cody Bye — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:51:18 -0400

Punching, kicking, and screaming like Black Canary.Super hero MMOs are a tricky business. Unlike their fantasy brethren, the realm of super heroes is often very black and white: the good guys are very good and the bad guys are very bad. For...

Aion Class Preview - The Assassin - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:09:25 -0400

Get to know another great Aion class!

Aion beta weekend four turned out three days of gaming fun! For those who are lucky enough to attend, it's a taste of what's to come after launch. For those who haven't been able to get into beta...