What's Sexy In Asia?

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I saw this on Lum The Mad's blog. If you own an XBox 360 it's a must view. Note there are some naughty words. Not safe for the little gamers. Banhammer 1945

I was disappointed to read that City of Heroes/Villains is being shut down in Korea. It is doing very well here in North America. Perhaps calling it "City of Angel" was the problem? ;) There are very few games that have made the transition from West to East successfully. Likewise the transition from the Asian market to North America has enjoyed its share of failures. Then again, there is that title that everyone says is in decline. It has done well in every market it entered. Must be a fluke. World of Warcraft sure got lucky, or so many people would like you to believe.

A quick look at the upcoming games that have my attention doesn't give me much hope for a East/West success story.

Gods and Heroes has a shot, but Asian mythology is different than that we follow in North America. Will Roman mythology appeal to the Asian gamer?

Warhammer Online might be able to do it. How popular is Warhammer in Asia?

Are pirates sexy in Korea? If so, does Pirates of the Burning Sea have a chance?

The game that might have the best chance is one you may not even have heard of, The Chronicles of Spellborn. Ah well, time will tell.

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2. New MMOG Articles At Ten Ton Hammer Today

Blog: Wife Swap
"In the wake of ABC's search for a gaming family for their reality show, Ralsu advises the community on how to make the most of this rare opportunity."
Blog: Brick By Brick
"Before the LEGO MMO was announced, NetDevil was a poorly considered company in the MMO industry. However, with the LEGO Universe on the way and a few other titles waiting in the wings, NetDevil has gotten back on track and is rebuilding their image, brick by brick."
Dungeon and Dragons Online: Custom Build - The Templar
"The Templar is a fighter/paladin build, invested in combat prowess more than the other facets of a paladin's abilities. Able to shine as well as a fighter in combat, but still possessing the resistances of a paladin, the Templar is a force to be reckoned with in battle. Find out to how to make one with Darkgolem's new custom build: The Templar!"
EverQuest 2: Tier 7 Solo Leveling Guide
"With a new expansion on the horizon, many players are making that push for level 70 so that they can experience the new content from the beginning. If you happen to be a soloer, making that trek to the level cap can be a long and slow grind. Let Ten Ton Hammer help you along by showing you the best places to hunt in tier 7 for the soloer!"
EVE Online: Interview With Magnus Bergsson
"With around 210,000 players, EVE Online is one of the largest MMOGs on the market, and many expect that the game will continue to expand well into the future. To gain a glimpse into the content in EVE's upcoming expansion, Revelations 2, Ten Ton Hammer phoned Magnus Bergsson, CMO of CCP, and quizzed him on all the new refinements that are scheduled for the update. Get comfortable, because Magnus willingly answered all of our questions, which ranged from the recent Goonsquad debacle to the upcoming enhancements to exploration. Enjoy!"
Gods and Heroes: Scout Preview
"Join us once again for another exciting episode of Search for Rare and Wonderous Creatures of the Gaming World. In this episode, Charabis tracks down the stealthy Scout."
Gods and Heroes: Mmmmmm, Apples (Weekend Wonder)
"Welcome to this week's Weekend Wonder. Today, Charabis takes aim at one of the most difficult topics in gaming today, do Mac and Linux users running Boot Camp or Cedega get the same value for their dollar that Windows users do? Tough topic!"
Lord of the Rings Online: Complete Guide To Choosing Your Weapons
" Courtesy of Shannong of the official US forums, we now have an excellent guide to picking the best weapon setup for your characters."
Lord of the Rings Online: Fluffing The Content Pillow
"Why is a Massive Multiplayer Online game like a pillow? Because good fluff content makes it more comfortable. RadarX examines a recent Turbine news release on Leisure Activities in Lords of the Rings Online and what benefits they provide."
Vanguard: Ask The Devs With Dave "Hasium" Gilbertson
"The Vanguard Ten Ton Hammer community spent a little quality time with Dave "Hasium" Gilbertson, Director of Development for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, when he stopped by to answer some members' questions in our Ask the Devs forum recently. Learn what Hasium had to say about the Inquisitor and Berserker, the fellowship ("Brotherhood") program, raids, and more. Then join in our forum discussions."
Vanguard: Interview With Lightning From Vanguard Fighters
"In the wake of the closing of Vanguard Fighters, Ralsu interviews Lightning about why the site closed and what's next for him."
Warhammer Online: June Gallery Update
"We have an update to the June Gallery, including 15 newly released screenshots ranging from Empire & Chaos to Dwarf and Greenskin. A few different poses of the Warrior Priest really show off how intense this class really is, so check out these pics!"
Warhammer Online: Dungeon Overview - The Bastion Stair
"The newly released Bastion Stair Dungeon has its own home here at TenTonHammer. Along with Screenshots, official description and some included material from the Liber Khorne, this entry should keep those of you interested in one day stepping foot in this place interested!"
World of Warcraft: Do Nihilum Kills Count As "First"?
"The European super guild Nihilum has been on a tear recently with a ton of world fist kills that include almost every boss in the Black Temple and the Battle of Hyjal. The legitimacy of the status of âfirstâ kill though has been brought into question by many players since it has been insinuated in the past that Nihilum âbuysâ gold.
World of Warcraft: Blizzard Relay
"The winds of change whirl through and we're going to be trying something new to replace our Weekly Roundup. Every Saturday we'll take a look at the past week's Blizzard posts and list every single one we can find into a neat little list. On Sunday we'll be starting the week looking back at the content in the previous week. Look forward to it!"
World of Warcraft: Patch Notes Released
"The newest patch information for WoW up at the test realms has been added to our wiki, make sure to check them out!"

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...but it's not Rosie O'Donnell as many of you were thinking.
Israel Pissed Off At England, Boycotts Abba
I can't wait until they are upset with Sweden and boycott tea.
400+ Runners Dress In Gorilla Suits
Al-Gorilla and the Gorilla-my-dreams unavailable for comment.

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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2016

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