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Martin Bruusgaard Talks About TSW's Deck System | Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:07:21 +0000

The Secret World’s lead designer sheds some light on the Deck system and some of the outfits that comes with it.

World of Darkness and DUST 514 Updates - A Q&A with CCP's Newest Exec | Ten Ton Hammer

Ethec — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:23:12 +0000

With Fanfest, CCP’s signature fan event, less than two months away, we talked with CCP’s incoming CMO David Reid and CEO Hilmar Pétursson about their 2011 struggles and 2012 plans, including updates for World of Darkness and DUST 514 fans.

BioWare Teases Mass Effect Future, Launches New Facebook App | Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:00 +0000

BioWare suggests keeping those saved games and teases the possible future beyond Mass Effect 3.

SMITE Interview with Todd Harris | Ten Ton Hammer

Stow — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:23:50 +0000

We talked to Todd Harris, Chief Operating Officer of Hi-Rez Studios, to get the details on SMITE, their new title which will be moving into closed beta testing soon. So what's all the rage about this mythology-based upcoming MOBA? Third person combat, high emphasis on action, and no bad community aftertaste. Read on!

Rift Update 1.7 - A Ten Ton Hammer Interview with Adam Gershowitz | Ten Ton Hammer

Medawky — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:08:06 +0000

Update 1.7 is about to hit the live shards and we wrangled away Design Producer Adam Gershowitz from his busy schedule to discuss some of its finer points and what the content team has been up to.

Firefall and eSports – a Q&A with Red 5's Morgan Romine | Ten Ton Hammer

Ethec — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:12:44 +0000

While Firefall is deep in invite-only beta, details about Red5's futuristic MMOFPS/3PS have been hard to come by. Ten Ton Hammer cornered eSports Director Morgan Romine to discuss her plans for Firefall in the gaming circuits and, more broadly, how Red5 hopes to own the pwnage in FPS competition later this year.

Standing Out from the Crowd - An Interview with the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Developers | Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:37:35 +0000

38 Studios and its subsidiary, Big Huge games, recently paved the way for the early February launch of their premier title, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, with the release of a PC and console demo. We sat down with Mike Fridley, Executive Producer, Ken Rolston, Game Designer (of Elder Scrolls fame) and some other members of the BHG team to learn more about what players can expect from this single-player action RPG.

The Secret World's Lead Programmer Talks Game Tech | Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:30:41 +0000

The Secret World’s lead programmer discusses game features in development and some of the technical side of the MMOG.

Roadmap to Rohan - an Interview with LotRO's Devs | Ten Ton Hammer

gunky — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:57:16 +0000

Our interview with Kate Paiz and Adam Mersky about the Riders of Rohan expansion this fall, and what else is in store for 2012.

CCP and Sony Negotiate DUST 514 Virtual Items Policy | Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:21:45 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment and CCP negotiate the policy for DUST 514 virtual items on the Playstation 3 and a possible retail release.

Scott Hartsman Discusses the Future of RIFT | Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:38:37 +0000

Scott Hartsman reflects on a successful year and divulges details about the next wave of content for RIFT.

Looking Back at 2011: an Interview with LotRO's Devs | Ten Ton Hammer

gunky — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:50:46 +0000

2011 was a landmark year for the Lord of the Rings Online. We sit down with Adam Mersky, Director of Communications for Turbine, and Kate Paiz, Executive Director for LotRO, to look back over the accomplishments of 2011.

The Secret World’s Joel Bylos Illuminates the Illuminati | Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:10:07 +0000

The Secret World’s Lead Content Designer Joel Bylos sheds some light on the mysterious Illuminati.

SWTOR's James Ohlen Talks About Rise of the Rakghouls and March Update | Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:45:00 +0000

Star Wars: The Old Republic’s first big update is set for next week and it now has a name and new trailer.

BioWare's James Ohlen Talks SWTOR Launch and Innovation | Ten Ton Hammer

Martuk — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:00:13 +0000

Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Game Director James Ohlen shares his thoughts on launch and innovation.