Every good game deserves a plethora of players coming in to tour the game and, hopefully, be sold enough to stay awhile. In today's The Tourist column, we take a look at Champions Online. Check it out and then let us know what you think in the comments.
Reported on Mar 14, 2013Champions Online players will definitely want to check out the latest update to the game. Called "Reloaded", the new patch brings the much requested vehicle system into CO. Players will be able to fully customize their vehicles much as they did when creating their heroes.
Reported on Nov 09, 2012Champions Online players are being called into the fray as Destroids have invaded Millenium City. The city's billboards have been hacked and are constantly displaying a message of doom. Heroes need to come to the fight.
Reported on Sep 19, 2012Super-heroism has wings and jet engines in the Nighthawk update for Champions Online, including the first taste of the superhero, action MMORPG's brand new vehicle system. Framed by a corporate super-villain, the vigilante hero Nighthawk must clear his name. The call has been made for players to band together, taking the fight to the skies with Hawkwing jetfighters.
Reported on Sep 01, 2012The Champions Online site has been updated with a new Rampage Alert featuring that ultra bad girl, Gravitar. The alert is specially designed to cater to the ten able bodied heroes in the 35-40 range.
Reported on Jun 25, 2012The Cryptic Studios page has been updated with the announcement that its servers have been the victim of what the press release calls 'unauthorized access'. More troubling is the further announcement that the attacks began in December of 2010 and resulted in user account names, handles, and encrypted passwords for those accounts being made accessible to the intruders.
Reported on Apr 26, 2012Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios have released a new trailer for Champions Online that features a look at the systems overhaul that the game is undergoing in the "On Alert" update. On Alert also brings some new systems into the game including Questionite, Recognition, and the all new Alerts System. Check it out!
Reported on Apr 17, 2012The Champions Online team is ready to unleash the PR dogs with the recent announcement of the On Alert! update which is, by all accounts, supposed to be HUGE. We caught up with Rob Overmeyer to ask him a few questions about On Alert. Keep reading!
Reported on Apr 15, 2012Cryptic's Rob Overmeyer has penned the January edition of the Champions Online Producer's Letter. In it, Overmeyer talks about all of the things that the team has implemented over the last month as well as takes a look ahead at what 2012 will bring.
Reported on Jan 24, 2012Champions Online players will want to check into the game for this year's Winter Event. Called "A Fool's Errand", the event brings back The Toymaster but also introduces Black Harlequin's Clarence, a huge (and rather scary looking!) teddy bear.
Reported on Dec 19, 2011Cryptic Studios has kicked off 'Whiteout,' the latest Comic Series for Champions Online. Comic Series are a weekly series of free content updates following a particular storyline.
Reported on Nov 21, 2011The November State of the Game letter for Champions Online has been released. The SotG letter gives fans and players a peek at what the team has been and is working on.
Reported on Nov 02, 2011Champions Online players will want to check out the Archetype Rotation that Cryptic is offering from now through the end of November. During the event, players will be gifted an extra character slot. A different archetype will be spotlighted each week for players to try out.
Reported on Oct 18, 2011Champions Online players have a lot of reading today with a new Ask Cryptic where Executive Producer Rob Overmeyer answers a boatload of fan questions about the game. In addition, UNTIL Field Reports has debuted that gives players information about future changes in the works.
Reported on Sep 27, 2011In his latest overview / introductory video for MMORPG.com, Ripper X has donned his tights, strapped on his cape, put on a double D bra and swept into the world of Champions Online. Check out Ripper's first heroic feats in CO and then weigh in with your experiences in the comments.
Reported on Sep 20, 2011Champions Online players who love PvP will want to check out the new King of the Hill mode. King of the Hill takes players to Vibora Bay in an effort to control the mausoleum fountain.
Reported on Sep 19, 2011The Champions Online team has released the September version of the State of the Game letter. In it, the team reviews what has been going on in game during the past month and previews development coming in the future.
Reported on Sep 02, 2011Cryptic Studios and the Champions Online team are asking players to get ready for a party royale as the second anniversary of the game nears. The party begins on Thursday, September 1st and runs thorough Monday, September 5th. The team has party favors, costume unlocks and other perks planned for players.
Reported on Aug 31, 2011In our continuing effort to revisit games that have been out for a year or more, MMORPG.com's Robert Schroeder takes a look at Cryptic Studios' Champions Online. Robert's got a lot to say about Champions so be sure to head through for a terrific read. Played Champions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Reported on Aug 29, 2011Late last month, Robobo took some questions from the Cryptic/Champions Online community about the game and so very much more. Read along as they address questions about comics, game tweaks, the Steam achievement list, the new PvP map and more.
Reported on Aug 07, 2011