Author Archives: Ben Retan

I was recently promoted to Lead Encounter Designer for our team. The responsibilities of which entail working with the mission design and world design leads to create compelling combat experiences. This means taking a step back from the creation of … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →