Sony Online Entertainment revealed today that Nightwing will be one of the official DC superheroes appearing in their PC/PS3 MMO DC Universe Online. They've also provided screenshots of the former Boy Wonder in action.
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Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) and Mass Animation have announced the DC Universe Online Animation Contest. The DCUO Animation Contest is version 2.0 of the acclaimed Mass Animation Facebook application and will give DC Comics fans, gamers and animators a chance to animate heroes and villains from the DC Universe Online game currently in development by Sony Online Entertainment, and to collaborate in creating a CGI trailer and in-game character animations. The DCUO/Mass Animation contest is scheduled to launch on December 7, 2009.

"The DCUO/Mass Animation contest takes a part of the game out of the development studio and puts it in the hands of fans, an empowering opportunity for our community," said John Smedley, president of SOE. "Players will have a chance through qualified contest submissions to be involved with the game's development at a deeper level than ever before by animating actions for in-game heroes and villains."

For those interested to take part...
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New character for DC Universe Online has been revealed : Bizarro. This character will be see in the MMORPG inspired by super heroes universe.
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Sony Online Entertainment has finally shed some light on the long in development DC Universe Online by revealing two of the characters featured in the game.

The Green Arrow and The Green Lantern join the long list of characters who will appear in this game. For all the details of both characters, jump to the site.

DC Universe Online is an upcoming cross platform MMO between the PS3 and PC where players can take control of their favorite DC characters and protect the city of Metropolis.
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DCUO continues to be on my short of list heavily anticipated titles right up there with Heavy Rain, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Onelastcontinue had an opportunity to talk to Wes Yanagi, Senior Producer at Sony Online Entertaintment at Gamescom 2009, go hands on with the game, and came away impressed despite the game still being in pre-alpha. Wes revealed several details on gameplay, character creation, and one big suprise: no subscription fee
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Another Comic-Con means another dose of DC Universe Online action. That makes Greg Miller happy. The demo on the show floor is the same STAR Labs fight he got to play at E3 -- you know, there's a gas leak at STAR Labs and it's turning everyone into zombies -- but the throngs of fans attacking the Sony Online Entertainment booth really don't seem to mind.
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From G4tv.com's liveblog of the DC Universe Online panel at comic-con, details about the game's playstyle, action, artwork, and characters are revealed.
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A year after unveiling "DC Universe Online" to fans at Comic Con, Sony Online Entertainment is beginning to talk about the game's early story lines. Speaking exclusively to The Cut Scene, the company has unveiled the heroes and villains you'll meet as you start the game – and what your first mission will be.

A little refresher first, though, for those who aren't up to speed on the game:

"DC Universe Online" is a massively multiplayer online game for both the PC and PlayStation 3 that will blend action and role-playing elements. Players can choose to be a hero or villain in one of several cities, including Metropolis or Gotham City.
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DC Universe Online is running a contests that has participants explain why they should be "BFFs" with one of their characters. Winners will get an autographed poster from Jim Lee and the development team.
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Key members of the DC Universe Online team have been confirmed as speakers at this year's GDC Austin, taking place in September.

The session, themed around why heroes and villains are needed in games, will be led by Jim Lee, comic book artist and executive creative director on the upcoming DC Universe Online, DC Comics writer Marv Wolfman and two of Sony Online's creative directors, Chris Cao and Jens Andersen.
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PixelatedGamer.com writes, "SOE have let it be known that The Flash, one of the more unsung heroes of the DC Universe will feature in their upcoming PC/PS3 MMO DC Universe Online. Although it appears they announced this at the end of may, they sent out a press release today in order to spread the word."
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PlayStation LifeStyle writes, "In just over a week, PlayStation LifeStyle will be reporting live from the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). We've been trying to get a handle on the plethora of PlayStation games that will be on display from June 2 through June 4, and it's quite astounding. If you weren't excited about the prospect of new announcements for the PlayStation brand, what if we told you there will be over 75 unique PlayStation games on display - that we know about?! While many are multiplatform titles (though the best still appear to be Sony-exclusive), it is a large increase from last year's showing."
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Don't think that Doomsday is a mindless creature destroying everything in his path just because he hates all living things. He can think and reason, which makes him a valuable weapon to anyone seeking to manipulate and control his rampages of mayhem and destruction. But who could possibly want to do such a thing? That's right: Lex Luthor is obsessed with capturing Doomsday to turn him into the ultimate minion for Luthor's destructive plans.
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Born on the planet Krypton during a time when only the strongest creatures could survive, Doomsday was the result of a rapid natural selection process bred to hate all life. Doomsday's body is covered with vicious bony spurs that can render even Superman's skin. His endurance makes him almost impossible to kill. He is the epitome of villainous power and strength. With the ability to regenerate after every battle, Doomsday becomes bigger and stronger; therefore no opponent of his has ever defeated him twice.
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Solomon Grundy is part zombie and part plant, a bizarre, centuries-old half-human life form filled with confused anger. At times he is a rampaging monster, at others a calculating and coldblooded villain.

Solomon Grundy's enhanced strength makes him a threat even to the DC Universe's strongest heroes. As an immortal, massive blows or injuries can't kill or hurt him – afterwards, he simply regenerates to rise again.

Solomon Grundy has been seen skulking in swamps, sewers, and abandoned buildings in both Metropolis and Gotham City. Denizens of these cities beware the low growl of "Solomon Grundy, born on a Monday…"
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He destroyed the Superman and Batman's multiverse and brought Optimus Prime back to life. Now Marv Wolfman is part of the writing team for the super-hero massively multiplayer online super-hero game, "DC Universe Online."

Last week, Stephen Totilo spoke to comics writer Marv Wolfman about his involvement in the DC Comics MMO "DC Universe Online." (He did so after giving him grief about how he brought Optimus Prime back to life in less than stellar fashion back in the 80s). Wolfman is a highly-regarded veteran comics writer whose most famous work is the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" mini-series that re-booted the DC Universe in the mid-80s.
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"As a gamer, this is a dream project in many ways," said Wolfman. "I get to create new stories in the DC Universe that will make this videogame world a truly unique, unforgettable experience."

In addition to this wonderful news, Electronic Theatre has a whole host of artwork, cityscapes, character renders and screenshots available below.
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Tracey John of MTV Multiplayer writes:

"The developers of "DC Universe Online" told me that gameplay balance or technical issues wouldn't be the largest problem holding back PS3-PC compatibility - it's the different way that PS3 gamers and PC players communicate with each other."
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The creative director of upcoming MMORPG "DC Universe Online" insisted that Aquaman, perhaps the most mocked superhero in history, is a "badass," but no swimming powers are in the game "at the moment."
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Whoops. Apparently someone forgot to tell Wizard magazine that they were supposed to keep the secret of the third major comic book creator that's joining DC Universe Online. However, the comic-pop culture mag's latest issue (currently on sale in comic book stores) has indeed jumped the gun and revealed that long time comic book writer Marv Wolfman will be helping out with Sony Online's upcoming MMO.
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