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1. Daily Column

A big round of clap for Mr. Cody "Sell, Sell, Buy" Bye for covering Loading... while I was riding roller coasters and wandering through various tourist traps. Here's a family vacation story that you're not likely to top; as we were driving slowly through Toronto rush-hour traffic, the sun beating down on the road and its inhabitants, my daughter cough, sputtered and....spewed all over my wife's brand new car.

Dilemma, put the windows down and die from heat and car exhaust or leave them up and die from the smell of puke?

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I've had numerous e-mail asking if TTH was going to hook up with its readers at BlizzCON. Of course we will. I just don't know when, where or how yet. Stay tuned. In the meantime, head over here to watch our favourite new band.

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The TTH team found fit to use another of my random scribblings on the main site. Terrifying! I was fortunate enough to chat with Starr Long, Richard Garriott and Paul Sage while they delivered their demo of Tabula Rasa. You can read the entire piece here.

"Our demo was a star-studded affair, narrated by Starr Long and driven by Paul Sage. Richard "General British" Garriott sat inconspicuously in the second row of seats, directly behind me.In a nutshell, the game is a science fiction, massively multiplayer game that takes place in what could be the world of tomorrow. An alien race called The Bane have arrived and appear intent on tearing us up and spitting us out. Earth has been invaded and humanity has dispersed to the stars where we are fighting for our lives."

If you missed the fury E3 article that I hacked together you can read it here.

"While I was trying to figure out what the heck each hotkey represented they were rushing past, around and over me like Paris Hilton at "Free Dog in a Purse Night". To say that I got beaten up would be like saying that Jessica Alba is winsome or Mike Tyson is a bit of a psycho. Regardless, the game was an absolute blast to play. I'm not sure quite how to describe it in reference to other titles you may have played, but it is truly unique. My best stab would be Unreal Tournament meets Hexen mixed with four parts of all-new gameplay and ten parts of fun. Seriously though, Mike, Peter and Connie were charming, explaining to me the nuances of the game with such zeal that it was impossible not to see how much they loved it.

Now for the nitty and the gritty...Fury has four different game types. Bloodbath, which much like my bachelor party is a 32 player free-for-all. Players must not only attempt to kill their opponents while staying alive themselves, but they must collect the blood tokens that the fallen enemies drop to move up the leaderboard."

We thought that the MMO space inhabited by WoW, EQ2 and the like was large. 34ish million unique "kids" are playing MMOs built just for them. Check it out.

Have a great weekend folks. I'll be back here Monday.

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2. New MMOG Articles At Ten Ton Hammer Today

Blog: Where's The Personality?
"In response to the "I Am Murloc!" music video, Cody "Micajah" Bye marvels at the amount of personality inherent in World of Warcraft characters. He explores this idea and wonder why more MMOG companies don't try to bring more personality to their NPCs in his blog, "Where's the Personality?"" EverQuest 2: Official EQ2 Magazine Cover Art Sneak Peek
"Creating a magazine as a supplement for your game seems to be all the rage these days, first with EON (the EVE magazine) and now Everquest 2 and their magazine, EQuinox. According to a SOE press release, EQuinox is now available for pre-order through the Station Store. To mark this event, we've included the official SOE press release and a copy of EQuinox #1's official cover art! Enjoy!" Lord of the Rings Online: The Troll Report
"you've got things to do and people to see, so why trudge through hundreds of posts when Ten Ton Hammer can do it for you? Join RadarX as he examines this weeks most important threads, how they impact the community, and why the topic of grammar is a ridiculous one." Red Stone: Final Four Classes Revealed
"The final four character classes from K2 Network's upcoming free-to-play MMOG, Red Stone, have been revealed, completing the list of eight character classes. Featuring the inherent ability to "transform" each of the classes is actually a pair of professions itself. To finish the list, K2 Network revealed details on the Tamer/Summoner, Thief/Monk, Princess/Little Witch, and Necromancer/Demon. Along with the information, K2 Network also sent out several screenshots to amplify their information. Enjoy!" Vanguard: Pantheon of the Ancients Quest Guide - Part 1
"Bring your wits about you, it's time to start 'splorin the Pantheon of the Ancients! Machail introduces adventurers to the entrance of the quest-filled dungeon and offers tips on how to get started on the quest line." Vanguard Blog: What's Bugging Me?
"Ralsu's newest blog updates the community on his class content priorities and makes a big announcement about bug lists." World of Warcraft: Arena Guide
"We've got an exciting series of guides coming up. They all focus on the major end-game past time - the Arena! Right now we've kicked things off with all the basics of the Arena and we will soon be featuring various guides to basic and advanced tactics, class guides, and more! So stay tuned for more exciting guides to help you get that much needed Arena gear."

3. Hot Content

E3: Tabula Rasa Preview E3: Tabula Rasa Video Preview E3: EverQuest 2 - Scott Hartsman Video Interview E3: Blizzard Unveils Zul'Aman E3: Age of Conan Preview E3: Lord of the Rings Online - Book 10 Preview E3: Vanguard - Interview With Bill Fisher Hardware: Sandio 3D Mouse Reviewed E3: EverQuest 2 - Rise of Kunark Preview

4. Real World News

Couple Blame Net For Child Neglect [Thanks Matt]
"Wii just couldn't stop", they claim. MIT Finds Cure For Fear In Mice [Thanks Matt]
That mouse in your pantry is setting a trap for YOU! MIT Designs Skin-tight Spacesuit [Thanks Matt]
Jessica Alba astronaut program kicks into full gear.

Thanks as always for visiting TenTonHammer.com

John "Boomjack" Hoskin