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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
City of Villains Hands-On - Villains, Powers, and the Wrong Side of Town
Is it good to be bad? We take a hands-on look at the upcoming online supervillain game from the creator of City of Heroes.
Is it good to be bad? We take a hands-on look at the upcoming online supervillain game from the creator of City of Heroes.
PREVIEW - Posted Sep 14, 2005 9:38 am 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 Villains Q&A - Port Oaks, and Other Evil PlacesCreative director Jack Emmert explains the different new locales in City of Villains, and what you can expect to do in each one.
PREVIEW - Posted Aug 22, 2005 3:17 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 Villains Updated Impressions - Issue 7, Time Warps, and Smashing EverythingThe next update for this comic-themed massively multiplayer game will include time travel, all-new player-versus-player battles, and environments you can smash to bits.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 23, 2006 1:51 am 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
NewsSpots: Gears, City of Heroes, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., ESRB
Epic's shooter gets new achievements; City of Heroes/Villains Issue 10 details released; S.T.A.L.K.E.R. multiplayer update incoming; Air Zonk and Tak rated on Wii.
Epic's shooter gets new achievements; City of Heroes/Villains Issue 10 details released; S.T.A.L.K.E.R. multiplayer update incoming; Air Zonk and Tak rated on Wii.
NEWS - Posted Jun 13, 2007 1:16 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 Villains E3 2005 Impressions
We don our capes and fly into the next game from the creators of City of Heroes, which will let you play as a supervillain.
We don our capes and fly into the next game from the creators of City of Heroes, which will let you play as a supervillain.
PREVIEW - Posted May 18, 2005 7:23 pm PT
City of Villains Q&A - It's Good to Be EvilWe caught up with creative director Jack Emmert to learn more about this expansion's setting and features.
PREVIEW - Posted Jun 22, 2005 3:27 pm PT
City of Villains gets collector's edition
Drop an extra $30 into NCsoft's coffers and walk away with seven HeroClix figures, an art book, and more.
Drop an extra $30 into NCsoft's coffers and walk away with seven HeroClix figures, an art book, and more.
NEWS - Posted Sep 9, 2005 1:50 pm PT
City of Villains, City of Heroes to share subscribers
NCsoft announces a $14.95 monthly fee will cover access to both PC MMORPGs, gives players four extra character slots per server.
NCsoft announces a $14.95 monthly fee will cover access to both PC MMORPGs, gives players four extra character slots per server.
NEWS - Posted Oct 6, 2005 2:30 pm PT
City of Villains and Auto Assault top NCsoft's E3 lineup
Two new games will join Guild Wars, Tabula Rasa, and Lineage II on the Los Angeles expo's show floor.
Two new games will join Guild Wars, Tabula Rasa, and Lineage II on the Los Angeles expo's show floor.
NEWS - Posted Apr 23, 2004 2:29 pm PT
City of Villains Web site opens
NCsoft reveals game info, beta-testing information, and screens of its forthcoming City of Heroes expansion.
NCsoft reveals game info, beta-testing information, and screens of its forthcoming City of Heroes expansion.
NEWS - Posted May 18, 2005 5:06 pm PT
