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Microsoft Games Studios head Shane Kim confirms the ambitious Cryptic-developed 360-Vista massively multiplayer superhero game "has been discontinued."
Microsoft Games Studios head Shane Kim confirms the ambitious Cryptic-developed 360-Vista massively multiplayer superhero game "has been discontinued."
NEWS - Posted Feb 11, 2008 12:31 pm PT
GDC '08: MMOG execs spar over genre's future
Emmert, Miller, Muzyka, Kim, and Pardo discuss microtransactions, console migration, development costs, and just how unhealthy massively multiplayer gaming is.
Emmert, Miller, Muzyka, Kim, and Pardo discuss microtransactions, console migration, development costs, and just how unhealthy massively multiplayer gaming is.
NEWS - Posted Feb 22, 2008 2:30 pm PT
Robert Garriott explains Sony-NCsoft deal
American-branch CEO says a desire for entry into the console market was behind the Korean publisher's alliance with the Japanese game giant.
American-branch CEO says a desire for entry into the console market was behind the Korean publisher's alliance with the Japanese game giant.
NEWS - Posted Sep 12, 2007 3:10 pm PT
NCsoft Double Fuses ads into COH
Optional dynamic advertisements for superhero-themed MMOG will take the place of pre-existing fictitious billboards sometime this summer.
Optional dynamic advertisements for superhero-themed MMOG will take the place of pre-existing fictitious billboards sometime this summer.
NEWS - Posted Apr 3, 2008 2:50 pm PT
City of Heroes suiting up for big screen
Transformers producer scoops up movie rights to NCsoft's superhero MMORPG; television series also possible.
Transformers producer scoops up movie rights to NCsoft's superhero MMORPG; television series also possible.
NEWS - Posted Jun 7, 2007 4:56 pm PT
Sales down, income up for NCsoft
Korea-based developer of Guild Wars and upcoming Tabula Rasa reports second-quarter financials.
Korea-based developer of Guild Wars and upcoming Tabula Rasa reports second-quarter financials.
NEWS - Posted Aug 9, 2007 3:32 am PT
NCsoft sales rise, income slips
South Korea-based publisher sees quarterly uptick in revenue on Eye of the North release, but net gains down 21 percent year over year.
South Korea-based publisher sees quarterly uptick in revenue on Eye of the North release, but net gains down 21 percent year over year.
NEWS - Posted Nov 7, 2007 12:05 pm PT
NCsoft moves into City of Heroes, Villains
Cryptic Studios sells stake in superhero MMOG to South Korea-based publisher; new Mountain View, CA-based studio taking development reins.
Cryptic Studios sells stake in superhero MMOG to South Korea-based publisher; new Mountain View, CA-based studio taking development reins.
NEWS - Posted Nov 6, 2007 2:57 pm PT
City of Heroes players memorialize Christopher Reeve
Memorial vigil held by players of the online superhero MMORPG honors passing of the Man of Steel.
Memorial vigil held by players of the online superhero MMORPG honors passing of the Man of Steel.
NEWS - Posted Oct 12, 2004 2:01 pm PT
City of Heroes Retail Hands-On ImpressionsWe've been playing the newly released superhero online RPG, and we're very impressed so far.
PREVIEW - Posted Apr 29, 2004 3:09 pm PT
Changes due for City of Heroes, Villains
Massively multiplayer superhero game to make sweeping changes to crafting and trade. Lead designer Matt Miller reveals exclusive details here.
Massively multiplayer superhero game to make sweeping changes to crafting and trade. Lead designer Matt Miller reveals exclusive details here.
NEWS - Posted Mar 6, 2007 12:25 pm PT
NCsoft earnings up 9 percent
Quarterly revenue at South Korean MMOG maker rises to $91.2 million, thanks to the enduring popularity of Lineage and Lineage II.
Quarterly revenue at South Korean MMOG maker rises to $91.2 million, thanks to the enduring popularity of Lineage and Lineage II.
NEWS - Posted May 8, 2007 8:40 pm PT
City of Heroes Q&AWe talk to Cryptic Studios about the developer's upcoming online role-playing game based on superheroes.
NEWS - Posted Oct 8, 2001 5:41 pm PT
NCsoft secures partial victory in Marvel lawsuit
[UPDATE] In a ruling Wednesday, judge cuts away at Marvel's lawsuit against City of Heroes publisher NCsoft; some teeth taken out, though some remain.
[UPDATE] In a ruling Wednesday, judge cuts away at Marvel's lawsuit against City of Heroes publisher NCsoft; some teeth taken out, though some remain.
NEWS - Posted Mar 11, 2005 8:11 am PT
ChartSpot: May 2004
GameSpot's resurrected monthly chart roundup sees superheroes, ogres, and cowboys riding high on NPD's top-10 lists.
GameSpot's resurrected monthly chart roundup sees superheroes, ogres, and cowboys riding high on NPD's top-10 lists.
NEWS - Posted Jun 28, 2004 3:38 pm PT
City of Heroes Hands-On ImpressionsWe play the beta of this superhero online role-playing game and save Paragon City from the forces of evil.
PREVIEW - Posted Apr 15, 2004 2:30 pm PT
ChartSpot: June 2004
Spider-Man 2 cast its Web over the latest monthly best-seller list from NPD; Driver 3, Riddick, Full Spectrum Warrior, and Zelda also debut strong.
Spider-Man 2 cast its Web over the latest monthly best-seller list from NPD; Driver 3, Riddick, Full Spectrum Warrior, and Zelda also debut strong.
NEWS - Posted Aug 2, 2004 3:45 pm PT
NCsoft titles go commercial
NCsoft announces the North American commercial launches of both its City of Heroes and Lineage II online role-playing games.
NCsoft announces the North American commercial launches of both its City of Heroes and Lineage II online role-playing games.
NEWS - Posted Apr 28, 2004 5:12 am PT
NCsoft announces Euro partners
Pinnacle Software in the UK and other partners across the European Union will distribute the Korean online game publisher's titles starting this year.
Pinnacle Software in the UK and other partners across the European Union will distribute the Korean online game publisher's titles starting this year.
NEWS - Posted Oct 22, 2004 3:04 pm PT
City of Heroes goes gold
NCsoft’s online superhero slugfest has gone gold and is set to take off for retail shelves.
NCsoft’s online superhero slugfest has gone gold and is set to take off for retail shelves.
NEWS - Posted Apr 12, 2004 5:12 pm PT
