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  • Auto Assault Movie

    Mazdas with missile launchers.
    Fileshack has the latest Auto Assault Movie posted called, "Tricks and Trims". This two minute movie focuses on the vehicle customization. The NASCAR press relations team refused to speak to us, though we are confident that had they said anything at all, it would have been this:

    "
    Two minute long Auto Assault movie called "Tricks & Trims" shows off the game's vehicle customization options. " 

    You can download the Auto Assault Movie at FileShack.
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    Video, Media
    Thu, Oct 06, 2005
    Boomjack
  • EQ2 Gets its First Post-Expansion Update

    Gambling makes its EQ2 Debut
    A new gambling meta-game is included free-of-charge with today's EverQuest 2 update; it's sort of a slash between the lotto and a slot machine. I got to see it in action last weekend and it's a lot of fun. Other popular changes include 100% run speed while in stealth mode (balanced by the addition of more "see invisible" mobs in the world) as well as tradeskill and UI enhancements.

    " *** Headlines ***



    - Try your luck at the Gigglegibber Goblin Gamblin' Game!

    - No more run-speed reduction with stealth and invisibility!

    - Tell at a glance if you don't have enough power to use a spell or art!

    - Imbued item recipes now available for level 50+ crafters!

    - Many user interface windows have a new look! "

    Read the Everquest 2 Live Update #14 notes here.
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    News
    Wed, Oct 05, 2005
    Ethec
  • New SWG Expansion Screens

    Han Solo would say its just "simple tricks and hocus-pocus"
    Worthplaying has 17 new screenshots plus a nifty little writeup announcing the Star Wars Galaxies expansion "The Trials of Obi-Wan," set to hit stores at the same time as the DVD release of Episode III.

    "Aside from the infamous final battle location, Mustafar also has numerous other points of interest including an elaborate mining facility, ancient Jedi ruins, a droid factory, and an abandoned Old Republic research facility. Your quests will take you to many of these, but you may also reach them by simply exploring. "

    See the new Star Wars Galaxies: Trials of Obi Wan pics at Worthplaying.
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    Images, Media
    Wed, Oct 05, 2005
    Ethec
  • Loading... October 5, 2005

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    I never thought I would see the day that I wrote a news piece about an erotic MMO that is targeted at women. Dogs and cats living together. Mass hysteria. What's next? Snickers bars for people with peanut allergies? We all know that computers are a great love of many women and that coupled with their second love, porn, it has to be a big hit. Really. Truly. I'm sure the expansions will include virtual beer guzzling, virtual television watching and virtual hunting.
    Wednesday Vin Diesel Fact:

    Vin Diesel invented the Swiss Army Knife.
    What's new on the network.
    Today we take a look at digital downloads versus brick and mortar purchases with views from various TenTonHammer community managers taking the stage.

    What was recently recent, or what we still want you to see...you decide.

    Now on to the real world. You can't make this stuff up.

    As always, thanks for visiting TenTonHammer.com,
    -- John "Boomjack" Hoskin

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    Wed, Oct 05, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Hero's Journey Screenshots

    Hero Paparazzi Strike.
    MMORPG has posted two new Hero's Journey screenshots. Disappointed that he was not included in the hero photos, Russell Crowe threw a fit and yelled:

    "
    Some actions shots as the Tuesday screenshot series continues.
    Simutronics continues to impress as a small indy developer making AAA
    quality graphics. Take a peak.     " 

    You can check out the Hero's Journey Screenshots at MMORPG.
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    Images, Media
    Wed, Oct 05, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Exhibit Only BlizzCon Tickets

    Exhibitionists Only.
    Blizzard has put some new BlizzCon tickets on sale, this time they are "Exhibit Only" and will run at $85 plus website surcharge. After hearing the rumour that Adam Sandler would be dressing up as Thrall and running around the show we phoned him, only to hear the following message on his answering machine:

    "
    Don't miss your chance to attend the inaugural BlizzCon at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, from October 28-29, 2005! " 

    You can check out the entire BlizzCon Ticket List at the Official Site.
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    Wed, Oct 05, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Guild Wars Review at GamersInfo

    Guild Wars, rated G for Good.
    GamersInfo has posted a review of Guild Wars with predictable results. Britney Spears was too busy eating to talk, but amid the spitting of crumbs and the slurping of cola we heard this:

    "
    There have been many MMORPGs released into the market as of late. ArenaNet's entry into this market, Guild Wars, attempts to change many of the elements that have become the standard in MMOs today, while at the same time keeping many of the most basic principles of what an MMORPG is. One of the changes to the traditional MMORPG is the lack of a monthly fee. ArenaNet has decided to make money solely by releasing expansions. The gameplay in this game is fun and easy to get the feel for. It looks as well as sounds great, and it runs well on most computers. " 

    You can read the entire Guild Wars Review at GamersInfo.
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    Wed, Oct 05, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Erotic MMO Targets Female Audience

    Because women are all over this virtual sex thing.
    Next Generation has posted a preview of Spend The Night, billed as an erotic MMO that targets the female audience. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that Hello Kitty Online or ToonTown Online are going to have a larger female population than a pixel-sex game. Pornography and virtual sex expert Peewee Herman was contacted for comment, but was too busy watching Japanese escalator movies to say anything more than this:

    "
    Republik's Spend The Night is about sex. It's an online multiplayer
    game in which adults can meet other adults and act out their fantasies
    through graphically rich avatars. Next Generation spoke to company CEO
    Robert Coshland.
    " 

    You can read the entire Spend The Night Preview at Next Generation.
     

    Features, Previews
    Wed, Oct 05, 2005
    Boomjack
  • 1UP.com Helps Celebrate 6 mos. of Guild Wars

    And what better way to celebrate a half-year anniversary than with a gritty interview?
    1-up.com walks through the many highs a few lows of Arena.net's subscription-free MMO, Guild Wars, with PR manager Gaile Gray. There's also a snazzy sidebar detailing some popular builds. My personal favorite build? Pizza / beer.

    "Offering 450 skills is bound to cause a lot of concerns about balance and fair play. Players have seen the "überbuild" in enough games to be somewhat wary of elaborate progression systems. But balance has been our first and main focus from day one, and it continues to remain our primary objective even now. We've been able to stream modest changes, and we've held major events such as our PVP Extreme Weekend (PVPX) in late August to verify necessary changes. "

    The Guild Wars: Post Mortem article at 1up.com.
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    Features, Interviews
    Tue, Oct 04, 2005
    Ethec
  • New Star Trek Online Blogs

    Developer's Blog, Stardate 9302005
    Since we haven't covered the Star Trek Online blog entries in a little while, I thought I ought to see what's going on with every Trekkie's dream. Comments on game economy hint at a very deep and varied player "things to do" palette, and the Perpetual team is building its first starship. Oh, and if the internet feels a little slow this morning, it might be because of a nerd stampede: Perpetual just announced that they're looking for someone to "compile and catalog visual reference material from the web and other sources."

    "Ian is making great progress on our client engine and we're starting to
    see early examples of our real-time graphics. My short remark here
    doesn't begin to pay tribute to the significance of this piece of
    progress. We should be flying a camera around some sample interiors
    soon and having a character walking around is not too far off either."

    View the full Star Trek Online blog entries at the STO official site.
    Other links you might enjoy:

    • Past Star Trek Online News - When a game is still two years out, there's no such thing as stale news.
    • Star Trek Humour - Yea, I used the English spelling, but only under protest! When in Rome, do as the Romulans do.
    News
    Tue, Oct 04, 2005
    Ethec
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