Author Archives: Ben Retan

About Ben Retan

I'm a designer/developer/musician and my life revolves around music and technology. I spend most of my time playing guitar, working on games, or recording music. In what little free time I have outside of that, I like to act and sing whenever I get the chance.

A Look Forward and A Look Back

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Ben Retan

I can’t express how much I am enjoying my position as Lead AI and Encounter Designer at Hangar 13. We are doing some really exciting work that is utilizing many of the latest advancements in AI and I am looking … Continue reading →

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Success Story @ GDC

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Ben Retan

I am honored and privileged to have been a member of the Conference Associates program at Games Developers’ Conference for over 11 years. I started when I was still in college and it has been an invaluable community of highly … Continue reading →

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Ben Retan Demo Reel 2018

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Ben Retan
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Defiance 2050 Beta and Release Dates Announced

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Ben Retan

Defiance 2050, a reimagined take on the 2013 shooter MMO Defiance that was revealed to the world earlier this year, will launch on July 10, Trion Worlds announced today. Before it does, an open beta will run from June 22-25, … Continue reading →

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Announcing Defiance 2050

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Ben Retan

I am really excited that I can finally share with everyone the new project I have been working on at Trion. As a Senior Systems Designer, I am responsible for the core combat, including base weapons, movement, melee and grenades. … Continue reading →

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League of War Mercenaries Now Live Worldwide!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Ben Retan

IT IS 2028. MERCENARY ARMIES REIGN It is 2028. War has changed. Nations & corporations now employ professional armies to wage war against their enemies. As a mercenary commanding powerful armies for the League, battle for military contracts & build … Continue reading →

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League Of War Mercenaries Launch Trailer

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Ben Retan
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Fun With Munkys

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Ben Retan

Having a great time working as a Technical designer at my new company MunkyFun. Nothing to announce just yet but everyone here is really motivated to launch our next product. Stay tuned!    

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Call of Duty: AW Multiplayer

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Ben Retan

Although I’ve already moved on to start my new position with Hammer & Chisel, you can see all my work in the new Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare multi-player reveal! While my role was primarily in the systems design and … Continue reading →

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Fates Forever Released!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Ben Retan

We at Hammer & Chisel have just released the game Fates Forever, a MOBA game designed exclusively for touch-devices. We are really excited to share it with the community and look forward to all the new contestants that we have in the … Continue reading →

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