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  • Five Most Needed Additions

    MMORPG.com's C.A. Thomas writes this list of overall improvements that need to be made to Cryptic's newest superhero MMORPG, Champions Online.

    Posted on 11/16/2009 by C.A. Thomas
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More Recent Features

  • Bill Roper on Balancing Ranged vs Melee Classes

    Today, we ask Cryptic Studios' Bill Roper about his philosophies on attempting to balance ranged and melee combat styles in an MMO.

    Posted on 11/12/2009 by Guest Writer
  • A Guide to Teaming

    MMORPG.com Champions Online Correspondent C.A. Thomas writes this look at teaming and the roles that are required to do it effectively in Cryptic's new superhero MMO.

    Posted on 11/05/2009 by C.A. Thomas
  • A Superhero's Discontent

    MMORPG.com Columnist Jamie Skelton writes this look at some of the discontent that has been flowing around the Champions Online forums surrounding the game.

    Posted on 10/30/2009 by Jaime Skelton
  • Going Shardless

    MMORPG.com's newest columnist Victor Wachter pens his first column on the shardless server that has been implemented by Cryptic Studios with the launch of their new superhero MMO, Champions Online

    Posted on 10/20/2009 by Victor Wachter
  • Bill Roper on Blood Moon

    MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller had a chance recently to ask some questions of Champions Online Executive Producer Bill Roper about the upcoming Blood Moon event and the general future of the super-hero game.

    Posted on 10/19/2009 by Garrett Fuller
  • Have it your Way - Customization

    MMORPG.com Champions Online Correspondent C.A. Thomas writes this look at customization in Cryptic Studios' new superhero MMO.

    Posted on 10/07/2009 by C.A. Thomas
  • Five MMO Sequels

    This week, MMORPG.com's Jon Wood uses the list to count down five MMO sequels, a rare breed for the genre.

    Posted on 09/29/2009 by Jon Wood
  • First Impressions

    Soon after a game's launch, we like to have the game's reviewer offer his first impressions to give players an idea of what they can expect early on. Today, Michael Bitton files his report on Champions Online.

    Posted on 09/14/2009 by Michael Bitton
  • Five Most Interesting MMOs of 2009

    So far this year, 27 games have launched. Jon runs down the list of the five that - for good or bad - caught his eye so to date.

    Posted on 09/08/2009 by Jon Wood

Previews

Interviews

  • Bill Roper on Blood Moon

    MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller had a chance recently to ask some questions of Champions Online Executive Producer Bill Roper about the upcoming Blood Moon event and the general future of the super-hero game.

    Posted on 10/19/2009 by Garrett Fuller
  • One Month Out Q&A

    MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller posed five questions to Champions Online Senior Producer Chris Lena about the state of the game as it moves closer and closer to launch. These questions were submitted prior to the beginning of the open beta.

    Posted on 08/18/2009 by Garrett Fuller
  • Exclusive Screenshots

    The team from Cryptic Studios sent along these three exclusive screenshots for our viewing pleasure.

    Posted on 08/12/2009 by MMORPG.com Staff
  • Monster Island Interview

    Cryptic Studios' Bill Roper recently sat down to answer our questions about Champions Online, discussing Monster Island and more!

    Posted on 07/15/2009 by Jon Wood
  • Bill Roper Q&A

    We talk to Design Director Bill Roper of Cryptic Studios about the game's delay, his views on the MMO market after his recent Gamasutra comments and more.

    Posted on 05/29/2009 by Jon Wood
  • Combat Interview

    MMORPG.com's Jon Wood recently caught up with Champions Online Lead Designer Bill Roper to talk about the combat system in Cryptic's upcoming super-hero game.

    Posted on 01/30/2009 by Jon Wood
  • Interview with Randy Mosiondz

    At Gen Con, MMORPG.com News Manager Keith Cross caught up with Randy Mosiondz from Cryptic Studios to talk about their upcoming superhero MMORPG, Champions Online.

    Posted on 08/29/2008 by Keith Cross
  • Gen Con Interview with Randy Mosiondz

    While attending Gen Con Indy in Indianapolis last week, the MMORPG.com team had the opportunity to sit down and talk to with Randy Mosiondz, the Lead Designer for Champions Online at Cryptic Studios, where they discussed fan response to Champions, design philosophy, and the features that make Champions an upcoming MMO to watch.

    Posted on 08/22/2008 by Richard Cox
  • Interview with Champions Creator

    At a recent press event held by Cryptic Studios, MMORPG.com News Manager keith Cross had a chance to talk to George MacDonald, the co-creator of the original Champions RPG.

    Posted on 07/14/2008 by Keith Cross
  • Interview With Jack Emmert

    Recently, MMORPG.com news Manager Keith Cross visited the Cryptic Studios offices where he spoke with Chief Creative Officer Jack Emmert about the upcoming MMORPG Champions Online.

    Posted on 07/11/2008 by Keith Cross
  • ION Interview with Victor Wachter

    MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh has been attending the ION conference in Seattle. Her first article is an interview with Cryptic Studios' Community Manager Victor Wachter about their upcoming game, Champions Online.

    Posted on 05/15/2008 by Carolyn Koh

Media

  • Ten New Screenshots

    We've got ten new screenshots of Champions Online, check them out below!

    Posted on 07/22/2009 by Michael Bitton
  • Three New Shots

    Check out these three new shots of Champions Online.

    Posted on 07/15/2009 by Michael Bitton
  • 10 New Screenshots

    Check out this fresh batch of screenshots of Champions Online.

    Posted on 06/23/2009 by Michael Bitton
  • Eight New Screenshots

    Our Champions Online gallery has been updated with eight new screenshots. Check out those dual wielded pistols! Shiny!

    Posted on 06/17/2009 by Michael Bitton
  • Exclusive Screenshots

    The team over at Cryptic Studios has provided us with these three new and exclusive images from their upcoming MMORPG Champions Online.

    Posted on 05/04/2009 by Guest Writer
  • New Champions Online Screens

    Today we present seven new images which have been added to our Champions Online screenshot gallery.

    Posted on 04/02/2009 by Guest Writer
  • New Champions Online Screens

    Today we present five new images which have been added to our Champions Online screenshot gallery.

    Posted on 03/26/2009 by Guest Writer
  • Lemuria Screenshots And Introduction

    Cryptic Studios has released new information and screenshots for Champions Online's underwater realm of Lemuria, where an ancient race of sea dwellers plots the conquest of the world in search of the secret of immortality.

    Posted on 03/12/2009 by Guest Writer
  • Screenshot Update

    To compliment today's overview of Cryptic Studios showing of Champions Online at NY Comic Con, and yesterday's set of new screenshots, we present nine old screenshots that hadn't yet made it into the Champions Online Gallery.

    Posted on 02/12/2009 by Keith Cross
  • Newly Released Screenshots

    Cryptic Studios has released some fresh screenshots to the gaming public, showing off some of the terrains and locations within the game.

    Posted on 02/11/2009 by Guest Writer
  • Combat Screens: Ninja Moves and Cyborg Dinosaurs

    To compliment today's interview with Champions Online Lead Designer Bill Roper, we present five new combat oriented screenshots from the upcoming superhero MMORPG.

    Posted on 01/30/2009 by Keith Cross

Dev Journals

General Article

  • A Look at Gear

    MMORPG.com Champions Online Correspondent Dana O'Shea writes this look at gear in Cryptic's upcoming superhero MMO.

    Posted on 04/01/2009 by Dana O''Shea
  • Where have all the Villains Gone?

    MMORPG.com Champions Online Correspondent Dana O'Shea writes this look at the lack of playable villains in th upcoming game from Cryptic Studios.

    Posted on 03/10/2009 by Dana O''Shea
  • More Support of PS3 Rumor

    MMORPG.com has just learned that Cryptic Studios is looking for a PS3 Engine Programmer, lending creedence to the idea that the game might release for not only the announced PC and XBox360, but for the Playstation 3 as well.

    Posted on 03/03/2009 by Jon Wood
  • The Current State of the Game

    Champions Online correspondent Dana O`Shea looks at various sources, from official information to speculation, to report on the current state of this superhero MMORPG under development at Cryptic Studios.

    Posted on 02/25/2009 by Guest Writer
  • Comic Con Overview

    MMORPG.com's Hasani Davis attended last week's New York Comic Con. While there, he had the opportunity to take a look at Cryptic's Champions Online. Today, he offers his observations.

    Posted on 02/12/2009 by Hasani Davis
  • Breaking the Wall

    Cryptic Studios recently posted an article on the Champions Online official site which details how a talented and driven individual can break into the exciting world of game design. Today we're pleased to reproduce the article the article on this site.

    Posted on 04/21/2008 by Guest Writer
  • Ask Cryptic

    On Friday, Cryptic Studios posted another edition of Ask Cryptic, where they answered fan questions about instances, custom powers, and various other Champions Online topics. Today we're pleased to reproduce those questions and answers here.

    Posted on 03/31/2008 by Guest Writer
  • Ask Cryptic: Champions Online

    Recently, the folks at Crptic Studios compiled and answered a series of questions which were posed by Champions Online fans on the Champions Online official forums. Today we reproduce those questions and answers in this non-exclusive look at Champions Online.

    Posted on 03/18/2008 by Guest Writer

Column

  • A Superhero's Discontent

    MMORPG.com Columnist Jamie Skelton writes this look at some of the discontent that has been flowing around the Champions Online forums surrounding the game.

    Posted on 10/30/2009 by Jaime Skelton
  • Going Shardless

    MMORPG.com's newest columnist Victor Wachter pens his first column on the shardless server that has been implemented by Cryptic Studios with the launch of their new superhero MMO, Champions Online

    Posted on 10/20/2009 by Victor Wachter
  • Five MMO Sequels

    This week, MMORPG.com's Jon Wood uses the list to count down five MMO sequels, a rare breed for the genre.

    Posted on 09/29/2009 by Jon Wood
  • Five Most Interesting MMOs of 2009

    So far this year, 27 games have launched. Jon runs down the list of the five that - for good or bad - caught his eye so to date.

    Posted on 09/08/2009 by Jon Wood
  • Top 10 Games of 2012

    Jon breaks out his crystal ball and peers three years down the road. Which 10 games will dominate the market then?

    Posted on 08/11/2009 by Jon Wood

At A Glance

  • First Impressions

    Soon after a game's launch, we like to have the game's reviewer offer his first impressions to give players an idea of what they can expect early on. Today, Michael Bitton files his report on Champions Online.

    Posted on 09/14/2009 by Michael Bitton

Guide

  • A Guide to Teaming

    MMORPG.com Champions Online Correspondent C.A. Thomas writes this look at teaming and the roles that are required to do it effectively in Cryptic's new superhero MMO.

    Posted on 11/05/2009 by C.A. Thomas

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