BeefJack writes, "Fans jonesing for a chance to take control of their favorite be-spandexed DC Comics superheroes in the upcoming PC/PS3 MMO DC Universe Online will be able to try out a demo at this year's New York Comic-Con. That's in New York, in case you didn't know..."
Sony Online Entertainment has release a batch of new images for it's DC Universe MMO and we're getting more excited, the more we see of it.
An interesting video showcasing the new movement mode Acrobatic, which enables you to perform air dashes, double jumps, and wall climb. Also shows some basic character creation and attack animations.
There hasn't been too much said about travel powers beyond flight and super-speed in DC Universe Online. Massively already knew that speedsters were going to be able to run up and down walls, but that was it. Chris Cao has taken care of their limited information with a DC Universe Online official blog post that reveals a new travel power and some more details.
Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley spoke to MTV Multiplayer in a post-New York Games conference interview to talk about their plans for future MMOs under their wing. Smedley clarifies a few things; the PlayStation 3 versions of The Agency and DC Universe Online will arrive the same day as the PC version, there's "a chance, maybe" Sony will use a non-subscription-based model for their upcoming MMOs, and finally, the Smedley confirms that "all of SOE's MMOs will appear on consoles from now on."
Massively: "Art director Jared Carr has posted some early details to his blog. Jared explains that 'you can choose from a variety of body sizes, silhouettes and hairstyles', which isn't much of a surprise; however, DCUO will feature something neither CoX nor CO have, which is costume pieces limited by origin. 'If you are a tech-based character (like Cyborg) you will have different costume options than a magic based character (like Dr. Fate).' Jared also mentions that costumes can be altered over time if you wish, a feature CoH didn't have at launch and rapidly adopted."
With "DC Universe Online" debuting on both the PC and the PS3 sometime next year, gamers have been wondering whether or not they'll be able to play with their friends across platforms.
dailygamesnews.com - Geoff Johns, the renowned writer behind popular DC Comics such as Green Lantern, Action Comics and Justice Society of America, has been brought on to write the saga of the DC Universe Online.
Joystiq writes: "The Art of the DC Universe Online panel was overshadowed by the presence of artist Jim Lee, who fielded most of the questions about the design elements that are going into this game (as it's based on his visual style). We managed to learn some new elements about the game, including the special "inspired by" mode they've added to character creation.
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today that SCEE has joined forces with Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) – developer of groundbreaking online Massive Multiplayer Online (MMOs) games including the wildly popular EverQuest® -- in an arrangement that will bring a whole new dimension to PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3) gaming.
SCEE is to move into PC games publishing via the distribution of its Sony Online Entertainment division's new titles, the firm has just announced at Leipzig's Game Convention event.
Earlier today, Electronic Theatre received a Fact Sheet from SONY Online Entertainment with a few details about the forthcoming DC Universe Online for PLAYSTATION3 and PC. We believed at the time that the Fact Sheet in-fact contained no facts that, at this time, weren't already current knowledge. However, it has been brought to our attention that attached names, synonymous with greatness in the world of Comic Books, have been noted for positions that haven't previously been clear. However, of course, Electronic Theatre is not a Comic Book orientated site and, therefore, few of our staff can add weight to such developments. So, instead, we have taken the liberty of reproducing said Fact Sheet here for you directly, in it's completion, to simply allow you to draw your own conclusions...
Batman fans inspired by his latest box office hit can bam and kapow alongside the Caped Crusader and other superheroes with the launch of the world's first licensed massively multiplayer online comic book game.
For DC fanboys, it seems like forever ago that prolific comic book artist Jim Lee announced that he'd be stepping in to help guide a Sony Online Entertainment MMO based on the DC Universe. In the two and a half years since the announcement, Jason Todd returned from the dead, Marvel announced a similar MMO project, Batman discovered he had a son, Marvel cancelled its MMO project, and The Dark Knight made a batmobile-load of cash -- but no one ever played DC Universe Online
Mutiplayer's Tracey John reports:
"For those of you who were positively bursting with excitement at the idea of such as MMO, we here at TGR have an update concerning the game. The Creative Director at SOE, Chris Cao, informed us today that a playable demo of the game will be made available at Comic Con next week and will feature Superman locked in combat with one of his most bitter opponents, the Kryptonian A.I. Brainiac."