Champions Online devs are celebrating the Nemesis Lair release with a free costume update. Players can groove their look and sally forth to battle. Find out how after the jump.
Previews
Looks at games before they launch.
Every super hero faces epic battles with their named nemesis. Champions Online devs have created a new 'lair' where players will confront their arch enemies, now teamed up with unimaginable evil. Check it out!
Jim Moreno shares his list of the five most crucial tools for any MMORPG to support roleplaying.
MMOZine Issue 16, the free digital MMORPG magazine from GamerZines, is now available for downloading.
As we have an exclusive review for the last ever patch for the current World of Warcraft expansion - Fall of the Lich King! Plus there's a World of Warcraft feature inside as the giant MMO comes up to its 5th year anniversary. We also have previews for LOTRO: Siege of Mirkwood and EVE Online: Dominion as well as reviews for Cities XL and Fallen Earth. Enjoy!
Jim Moreno finishes his look at how to RP using magic with some handy links from around the web.
The October state of the game letter for Champions Online is now available. There is a ton of information about the Blood Moon Rising event as well as hints of the future. Read more!
Champions Online PvP fans will have a new map to battle in with the introduction of the Hero Games Zombie Apocalypse. Developers have published a great article on the special dangers of this Halloween-themed PvP map. Read on!
In this week's RoleCraft, Jim Moreno looks at the actual act of casting the spell itself.
While the official launch of Blood Moon doesn't arrive until October 27th, Champions Online players are encouraged to help work out the kinks on Wednesday, October 14th for a few select hours. Find out when by clicking below.
The folks at the Champions Online site have a new preview of this month's Blood Moon event. Read up on what will happen come October 27th as well as find links to developer diaries, the Celestial set and more!
Champions Online developer, Cryptic Studios, has announced a partnership with mashON where players can create their own Champions Online-based comic strips using developer resources and their own personalized screens. Check it out!
Champions Online devs have released information about Ravenspeaker, a Canadian born superhero. Find out all about this flighty guy by clicking below.
Celestial powers are the latest Champions Online power set to be highlighted on the official site. Celestial powers will debut during this month's Blood Moon event. Find out more!
In this week's RoleCraft, we'll look at how a spellcaster puts their magic to good use in the world of roleplay.
Champions Online Executive Producer and industry veteran Bill Roper talks to WarCry editor John Funk about the launch of Champions - balance solutions, communicating with the playerbase, and the difficulties of launching a new MMO - and looks toward the future of the genre.
Even MMOs feel the need for stimulus packages these days. Champions Online players will be experiencing a host of economy changes. Check out what's in store by clicking 'read more'.
This week in RoleCraft, we look at how players can work the mystical arts of magic into their RP.
WarCry sister site The Escapist has their review up of Cryptic Studios' latest superhero MMORPG, Champions Online - check it out after the cut!
The Champions Online team has revealed Kigatilik, the Demon of Ice & Snow. Check out this ultra bad boy by clicking 'read more'.
To celebrate the launch of Champions Online, the simplest of questions! This week, we'd like to know:
Who's your favorite superhero, and why?
Share your thoughts with us in the discussion thread?
Cryptic Studios has posted an article to introduce players to the lead game masters for Champions Online. Find out who they are and what exactly it is a GM does by clicking below.
Jim Moreno looks at how roleplayers can create a character who is in the military.
As September arrives, a person's fancy turns to chill weather and the imminent arrival of Halloween. In celebration of this, Champions Online has announced the first content expansion, Blood Moon, set to debut in October. Read on!
Now that Champions Online has been officially launched, players are faced with a release-day patch that seems to be causing some anger issues on the official forums. Find out what's got folks' knickers in knots after the jump.
Issue 14 of MMOZine is available online now!
You can read our exclusive first review of Cryptic's new superhero MMO. We take an in-depth look at all of the games features and the highs and lows of Champions Online.
Felicia Day's MMOG-focused comedy series is great at getting laughs, but can it also teach us things about roleplaying in online worlds?
According to an announcement at the official Champions Online site, the game has gone gold and is now officially in open beta. Check it out after the jump.
The latest villain to make the pages of the Champions Online site is Ripper, a ultra strong, none-too-bright guy who rips things/people in half, hence the nickname. Read more!
"Try before buy" seems like a good maxim to observe and the Champions Online team agrees. The CO open beta begins on Monday, August 17th and lasts for a week. Grab the details after the jump.
A collection of the finest RP links from around the Internet.
The latest 'state of the game' letter is now posted to the official Champions Online site. The letter covers a host of topics including crafting, pre-order information and UNITY missions. Check it out!
Champions Online publisher, Atari, announced the game's subscription fees. Also, those signing onto a 6+ month subscription will have beta access to Star Trek Online. Keep reading!
The Champions Online dev team has revealed the power set, for those who prefer an electric introduction. Check it out by clicking 'read more'.
Morale is a very real aspect of warfare. Historical battles are as often won through moral superiority as physical strength. Rules that account for morale loss (and less frequently, morale gain) are very common in military computer, miniature, and board games yet have been largely neglected for games where a player controls a single avatar.
Champions Online devs are showing off the ever-flashy Fire Power Set in the latest developer power profile. A perennial favorite, you can find out more after the jump.
