by John Hoskin on Jan 21, 2008
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A big round of clap goes out to Jeff and Cody for pinch-hitting for me while I was in Vegas. Apparently Oslo is a lot like Vegas, only colder and with more hookers. The big round of clap may have more than one meaning if you get my drift.
I can't mention hookers without mentioning Coyote, who happens to have hooker radar, which is ironic since he cranks out great podcasts with RadarX. You can listen to the last one "Episode X: Search for the Number 10" right here at Ten Ton Hammer.
The big news this morning is that Age of Conan has been delayed an additional eight weeks, setting the launch date as May 20, 2008.
Read all about it...
"Funcom announces a new release date for Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. The highly anticipated MMO receives 8 more weeks of development, allowing Funcom to deliver a more polished MMO experience when the game launches on the 20th of May 2008. Despite great feedback on vital aspects like immersion, fun factor and the exciting combat system, the management of Funcom has decided to polish the game even more. Eight weeks of development work is therefore added to stress game systems and polish the game further leading up to launch.Funcom is fully committed to its communities and the quality-level they demand and deserve, and has previously postponed the Age of Conan launch. The changes implemented as the game was moved to a 2008 release have proven to greatly improve the experience for newcomers, while introducing a more involving and accessible character progression throughout the game. Press and beta feedback in the aftermath of these changes has been very positive. As a result, the ongoing presentations of the game have continued to increase the anticipation for Age of Conan. To date, Age of Conan has received more than 20 magazine covers and 15 industry awards, and is widely considered to be one of the most anticipated MMOs in development.
Funcom has great faith in the Age of Conan game, and feels certain that further polish is in the best interest of the hundreds of thousands of gamers who follow the game. "The companies standing apart in the gaming market today are those with a relentless drive to achieve quality. Even though we regret delaying the launch, I am certain we made the right choice. I hope that our followers and fans will support our decision, and respect our commitment to quality," said Gaute Godager, Producer and Game Director of Age of Conan.
Funcom will also continue the beta efforts for the title with continued testing on its large server parks in North America and Europe. Players can already sign up at pre-order programs in several countries and enjoy the recently released website at www.ageofconan.com, displaying part of the wealth of marketing and game material already prepared for the game. A special Collectors Edition of the retail box is available for pre-order at select retailers. Thousands of players have been invited to the beta of the game, and the number will continue to go up as Age of Conan moves towards launch. If you too want to join the Beta of Age of Conan you may sign up for the Beta on www.ageofconan.com"
If our visitors are any indication and we all know that they are, then Age of Conan has taken over as the most anticipated game of 2008. Four of the five most visited pages on our network are about Age of Conan. Only the World of Warcraft database has been able to hold enough attention to keep AoC from taking all five top spots. See for yourself. I give you the latest information on Age of Conan, direct from Oslo, Norway to your monitor, exclusive to Ten Ton Hammer and available no where else. Enjoy!
Age of Conan: Gaute Godager Shares Age of Conan Vision [Video] [Premium Video] Age of Conan: Crafting in Age of Conan Revealed [Video] [Premium Video] Age of Conan: Interview With Quest Designer Joel ByloDo you feel the need to contact me? Your wish is my command. Forums or E-mail - The choice is yours!
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