The Chronicles of Spellborn

Summertime Gaming – Recent Releases - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:32:17 -0400

Waiting on the fall new releases? Give these games a look while you wait!

Still looking for something to play this summer? We've already touched upon the golden oldies of MMO gaming and the free-to-play hidden gems now we are going to check out the newer releases that...

Loading... Spell(re)born - Ten Ton Hammer

Ethec — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:22:37 -0400

#1,112 - Does tCoS deserve its F2P fate so soon after launch?Yesterday, Acclaim Games announced that The Chronicles of Spellborn, released just three months ago, will undergo a period of re-development and become a micro-transaction driven game. In the...

Spellborn Works Declares Bankruptcy - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:39:03 -0400

The Chronicles of Spellborn to go to free-to-play.

Spellborn Works B.V. has announced today that they have declared bankruptcy lending a large amount of uncertainty for the future of The Chronicles of Spellborn MMOG.

It seems that the current...

The Chronicles of Spellborn: High House Selection Guide - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:05:09 -0400

Having trouble deciding which High House to ally with in The Chronicles of Spellborn? This guide’s for you! You’ve fought your way through countless hordes of Ousted, decided upon a discipline within your archetype of choice (Rogue, Spellcaster or Warrior) and even managed to complete the Kestel...

Chronicles of Spellborn Adds PvP Arena - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:37:22 -0400

Go toe to toe in player matches

The Chronicle of Spellborn's latest patch "Scrolls of Keys and Courage" has an exciting feature that will have players battling it out in arena style PvP. The brand new PvP Arena has a little bit...

Loading... License to Thrill - Ten Ton Hammer

Ethec — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:49:10 -0400

#1,070 - The pros and cons of licensed IPs vs. original story concepts.

The hot topic of the day is which offers more potential for future MMOs: established licenses (e.g. Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Conan) or original concepts (EverQuest, Vanguard, Spellborn)....

Loading... Forgetting to Wipe - Ten Ton Hammer

Ethec — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:29:41 -0400

#1,068 - With what beta testing has become, to wipe or not to wipe beta characters?

Server wipes during and after beta are a necessary evil, or are they? Free Realms launched yesterday, to everyone's surprise, just like Chronicles of Spellborn launched in sneaky fashion last...

Chronicles of Spellborn Free Trial - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:17:01 -0400

Experience the recently launched game for free!

This week saw the quiet release of free-to-play MMOG The Chronicles of Spellborn and while this "freemium" game may have come in under your radar, Acclaim Games wants to make sure that everyone...

Ten Ton Hammer Exclusives – The Week in Review - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:25:05 -0400

Serving up a weekly helping of the best in exclusive MMO content, Ten Ton Hammer style Due to their inherent virtual nature MMOs share little in common with fine cuisine - at least at first glance. Peel back the intricate layers of content, lore and evolving storylines though...

Loading... Spellborn Comes to America - Ten Ton Hammer

Ethec — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:32:10 -0400

#1,064 - The Chronicles of Spellborn goes live and Free Realms NDA drops

A freemium and a free-to-play title are making waves across the Internet today as The Chronicles of Spellborn officially launches and SOE, maker of Free Realms, frees the media and fans to begin...

Acclaim Launches Chronicles of Spellborn - Ten Ton Hammer

Cody Bye — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:22:07 -0400

With their launch, Acclaim is giving everyone two free weeks of premium service.

It's official! Acclaim has released The Chronicles of Spellborn into the North American marketplace and everyone can celebrate with two free weeks of premium service. You read that right; Acclaim...

TCoS: Beginner's Guide to Personal Experience and State Ranks - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:58:45 -0400

A beginner’s guide to Personal Experience Points and the Physique, Morale and Concentration States The Chronicles of Spellborn puts an interesting new twist on more standard MMO combat mechanics thanks in large part to the game’s rotating skill deck, but the title’s unique elements don’t...

Ten Ton Hammer Exclusives: The Week in Review - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:54:45 -0400

A weekly guide highlighting the absolute best in exclusive MMO content, found only at Ten Ton Hammer Another fine week in April zips past, and the Ten Ton Tinkerers Union is at it again! Our highly skilled team of gadgeteers has ratcheted together a fine collection of exclusive MMO content...

Spellborn Subscriptions Giveaway - Ten Ton Hammer

Ralsu — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:45:29 -0400

Try the Premium Version of Spellborn for Free

Ten Ton Hammer and Acclaim have partnered to bring gamers an offer they can't refuse. In the Ten Ton Hammer Spellborn Subs Giveaway, readers enter for a chance to win one of one hundred...

The Chronicles of Spellborn – Guide to Warrior Disciplines - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:22:27 -0400

A handy guide to discipline selection for the Warrior archetype in The Chronicles of Spellborn In The Chronicles of Spellborn, players will start their adventures as one of three main archetypes: Rogue, Spellcaster or Warrior. Upon reaching level 5, new Disciplines become available...

Ten Ton Hammer Exclusives: The Week in Review - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:38:50 -0400

A weekly guide to the best in exclusive MMO content, found only at Ten Ton Hammer! As we near the end of the second week in April, the Ten Ton Tractor Beam has once again been set to maximum, pulling you in with a full week of exclusive reviews, editorials, interviews and...

The Chronicles of Spellborn – Guide to Spellcaster Disciplines - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:39:56 -0400

A handy guide to Discipline selection for Spellcasters in The Chronicles of Spellborn In The Chronicles of Spellborn, players will start their adventures as one of three main archetypes: Rogue, Spellcaster or Warrior. Upon reaching level 5, new Disciplines become available...

The Chronicles of Spellborn – Guide to Rogue Disciplines - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:29:58 -0400

A handy guide to Rogue discipline selection in The Chronicles of Spellborn Rather than lock players into a specific class, or Discipline selection during character creation, in The Chronicles of Spellborn you’ll initially be presented with three main archetypes...

Ten Ton Hammer Exclusives: The Week in Review - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:12:14 -0400

A full week’s worth of the best in exclusive MMO content – now with 100% more GDC ’09 coverage! The 2009 Game Developers’ Conference took place this week, and Ten Ton Hammer jumped on the opportunity to check in with some of the top names in the MMO industry. Be sure to check out all of...

The Chronicles of Spellborn – Beginners Guide to Combat - Ten Ton Hammer

Sardu — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:51:04 -0400

The Spellborn skill deck puts a unique ‘spin’ on MMO combat With a distinct lack of auto-attack options, combat in The Chronicles of Spellborn can be a bit tricky to learn at first for players more accustomed to industry standards such as the ability...