by Steve Watts, Jan 14, 2011 11:00am PST
The MMO market's saturation makes it difficult to find a foothold, so you have to respect Sony Online Entertainment for trying new things with DC Universe Online. The game eschews traditional fantasy settings, takes cues from action games, and even promises new content every month to resemble the release cycle of comic books. Now SOE president John Smedley is reassuring players that the monthly content will be both significant and free.
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by Jeff Mattas, Jan 12, 2011 2:00am PST
Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.
Today's Filter features Dance Paradise, Rift, Fantastic Pets, Jack of All Tribes, Warriors: Legends of Troy, Hard Corps: Uprising, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, DC Universe Online, Lord of Arcana, Overgrowth, LEGO Battles: Ninjago, Battlefield Heroes, Mindjack, and Country Dance. Read more »
by Alice O'Connor, Jan 11, 2011 1:00pm PST
The promised free-to-play option for Cryptic's superhero MMORPG Champions Online will launch on January 25, it was revealed today.
Free-to-play users will be able to play for as long as they please without buying the game or subscribing. However, they'll face numerous restrictions and will have to pay if they want to experience certain content. Those who choose to pay the $14.99 monthly 'Gold' subscription fee won't face these limitations. Both groups of players can buy assorted microtransaction goodies, including more bits for character customisations. Read more »
by Xav de Matos, Jan 07, 2011 7:00pm PST
by Xav de Matos, Jan 05, 2011 11:00am PST
As reported late last month, the DC Universe Online beta is set to end with a large scale match of fisticuffs between heroes and villains. The DC Universe Online beta is available on the PC and PlayStation 3 and will come to a close by showing players what "would've happened" had gamers followed in the footsteps of the game's intro cinematic. The beta for both PC and PlayStation 3 will end tonight.
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by Xav de Matos, Dec 21, 2010 11:30am PST
After suffering at the hands of the nefarious industry villain, Doctor Delay, Sony Online Entertainment revealed a new release date for its superhero-fueled MMO.
DC Universe Online is now set to arrive for the PC and PlayStation 3 on January 11 in North America and on January 14 in Europe, SOE confirmed to IGN in an interview. Sony Online Entertainment also revealed a lifetime subscription option for the game, priced at $199 (about the price of just over a year of service). Read more »
by Garnett Lee, Nov 25, 2010 11:00am PST
In addition to a whole slew of Batman screenshots, we've got some exclusive new screens from DC Universe Online to share with you this Thanksgiving Day. They show action from an amusement park midway, gorilla island, and some heavy combat in a downtown city environment. DC Comics fans, enjoy a holiday treat.
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by Xav de Matos, Nov 22, 2010 6:00pm PST
Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.
The first Filter of the week features new media for Vindictus, Splatterhouse, Tera, Apache: Air Assault, Raving Rabbids Travel in Time, EVE Online, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, and DC Universe Online. Read more »
by Xav de Matos, Nov 16, 2010 8:00pm PST
Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.
Today's Filter features media for DiRT 3, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Street Fighter 4 for the iPhone, Forsaken World, DC Universe Online, Dairojo! Samurai Defenders, Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom, League of Legends, and The UnderGarden.
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by Xav de Matos, Nov 16, 2010 2:00am PST
Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.
The first Filter of the week features new media for Donkey Kong Country Returns, the HD version of NBA Jam, the Xbox 360 version of Unbound Saga, Rock of Ages, DC Universe Online, Mortal Kombat, Michael Jackson: The Experience, Bloodline Champions, Lionheart: Kings' Crusade, Super Hero Squad Online, and Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World.
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by Xav de Matos, Oct 27, 2010 8:35am PDT
Another member of Batman's "Rogue's Gallery" is joining the forces of evil in the upcoming MMO, DC Universe Online.
A master of fear--and Wizard of Oz cosplay--Scarecrow (a.k.a. Jonathan Crane) joins the ranks of other iconic DC characters making an appearance in the PC and PS3-exclusive MMO. The laundry list of classic characters is starting to get a little ridiculous. It's quickly becoming comic geek's dream come true. Read more »
by Xav de Matos, Oct 21, 2010 6:00pm PDT
by Xav de Matos, Oct 12, 2010 6:00pm PDT
Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.
Today's Filter features media for Dead Space Ignition, The Hunter, Gun Loco, Cities XL 2011, DC Universe Online, Flip's Twisted World, NBA 2K11, Sonic Colors, Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage, Empires in Arms, and Ion Assault. Read more »
by Xav de Matos, Oct 08, 2010 6:00pm PDT
Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.
Today's Filter includes media for Red Dead Redemption, Shank, Lucha Libre AAA Heroes of the Ring, DC Universe Online, Mythos, WRC: FIA World Rally Championship 2010, Emergency 2012, Fighters Uncaged, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Super Scribblenauts, Naruto Shippuden: Naruto vs. Sasuke, Just Dance 2, and Naruto Shippuden: Dragon Blade Chronicles. Read more »
by Xav de Matos, Oct 06, 2010 7:00pm PDT
Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.
Today's Filter is another big one, adding various screens and movies for Fighters Uncaged, Cities XL 2011, Active Life Explorer, DC Universe Online, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, NBA 2K11, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, Yakuza 4, Shogun 2: Total War, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2, Shaun White Skateboarding, Vanquish, Okamiden, League of Legends, Nail'd, GoldenEye 007 Wii, and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved. Read more »
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