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Champions Online News
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Revelation Trailer, Details & Promotion
Cryptic Studios has released the official trailer for "Revelation," the upcoming free mini-expansion to Champions Online. The trailer arrived as part of an update to the official Revelation mini-site, which now also features information and images for a variety of the new costume options (both purchasable and unlockable) coming with the launch of Revelation. A breakdown of the six new Tier 4 powers is also available.
Reported on Mar 22, 2010 -
State of the Game: Roper Out, Poz In
Bill Roper has just put out his final State of the Game letter for Champions Online, bringing news that he will be moving on to "other design responsibilities within Cryptic Studios." Shannon Posniewski aka Poz, will be taking Bill's place as Executive Producer on Champions Online going forward.
Reported on Mar 16, 2010 -
Special "Thank You" Perks for Lifers
Cryptic Studios has announced special "Thank You" perks for Lifetime Subscribers of Champions Online. The new perks, which will be released later this month, include:an exclusive in-game chat channel, front-of-queue support, an in-game title, an in-game VIP lounge, and a unique costume piece.
Reported on Mar 16, 2010 -
Vibora Bay Characters Screenshots
Cryptic Studios has sent over a number of new screenshots featuring several of the new characters players will encounter in Vibora Bay when Champions Online's first mini-expansion "Revelation" goes live later this month.
Reported on Mar 15, 2010 -
Cryptic Studios Introduces "On Deck" List
Similar to the recently announced "Engineering Reports" for Star Trek Online, Cryptic Studios has posted an "On Deck" list on the Public Test Server forum of Champions Online, giving players an idea of what the developers are currently working on.
Reported on Mar 10, 2010 -
Revelation Playtest Tomorrow
Cryptic Studios has announced a new playtest for Champions Online's upcoming free expansion "Revelation." The short three hour test kicks off tomorrow at 4PM PST and will conclude at 7PM PST.
Reported on Mar 10, 2010 -
Ask Cryptic: Revelation Edition
The Cryptic Studios team is interested in your questions on the upcoming free expansion to Champions Online, Revelation. To that end, questions for the next Champions Online "Ask Cryptic" issue, which will focus solely on Revelation, are now being taken!
Reported on Mar 03, 2010 -
Revelation Site Launched
Following hot on the heels of today's earlier report that public testing for Champions Online's upcoming free expansion, Revelation, had begun, is news that the Revelation mini-site has also just gone live.
Reported on Feb 25, 2010 -
Revelation Now on Test Server
Revelation, the upcoming free expansion to Champions Online, is now available for testing on the game's public test server. Yesterday, we reported on the latest Champions Online State of the Game letter, which revealed details on Revelation, and it appears Cryptic Studios isn't wasting any time getting the expansion into your hands. So go ahead, put 'er through the paces!
Reported on Feb 25, 2010 -
Revelation Revealed in Latest State of the Game Letter
Chronomancer is back with this latest State of the Game letter, which fully reveals the upcoming free Champions Online expansion, Revelation.
Reported on Feb 24, 2010 -
Revelation Interview
MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller recently spoke with Champions Online's Bill Roper about the upcoming free expansion, Revelation.
Reported on Feb 22, 2010 -
State of the Game Reveals Revelation Test/Release Dates
A new "Special Edition" State of the Game letter is now available on the official Champions Online website. This latest letter reveals a number of details on the upcoming free expansion, Revelation, including both the test and release dates, the announcement of a new developer PvP event, and also brings word that the cleaned up version of the Kitchen Sink patch will go live next week.
Reported on Feb 19, 2010 -
Revelation Expansion to be Free
Champions Online's new expansion will be free.
Reported on Feb 09, 2010 -
Daeke Out, Stormshade In
Cryptic Studios' Stormshade has replaced David "Daeke" Bass as Champions Online Community Manager, confirming fan speculation that Daeke was no longer with Cryptic Studios.
Reported on Feb 04, 2010 -
Cryptic Offers Communication Olive Branch
Champions Online players have been disappointed with Cryptic Studios' level of communication in recent months. In the interest of improving communication going forward, Jack "Jackalope" Emmert has taken the time to respond to players' concerns, offering players a bit of an olive branch in asking them what they would like to see from Cryptic as far as communication goes.
Reported on Feb 02, 2010 -
State of the Game Reveals Adventure Pack
A new State of the Game address has been published on the official Champions Online website. The letter discusses the "kitchen sink" patch, which is a massive patch including over two months of fixes, ranging from sweeping power balance changes, to items and crafting, as well as much more! The future was also discussed in this latest State of the Game letter, and for fans of Champions Online you can look forward to the game's first "mega-adventure pack" which has been dubbed "Vibora Bay."
Reported on Jan 27, 2010 -
Then and Now - Looking Back to Beta
MMORPG.com Champions Online Reporter C.A. Thomas writes this look at what beta testes feel has changed from beta to today.
Reported on Jan 07, 2010 -
Winter Screenshot Contest Winners Announced!
The winners for the Champions Online Winter Screenshot contest have been announced on the official Champions Online website! Each of the five winners will receive a Retro Destroyer action figure, congratulations guys!
Reported on Dec 23, 2009 -
Play Levels 1-15 Free Forever in New Demo
Warhammer Online seems to have started a new trend of unlimited free trials, what with Funcom's recent announcement that Age of Conan would also offer an unlimited free trial, and now the fact that Atari and Cryptic Studios have joined in on the fun with the launch of the Champions Online demo program.
Reported on Dec 22, 2009 -
Winter Screenshot Contest!
Cryptic Studios are looking for the perfect Winter-themed screenshot of Champions Online with the announcement of a new Winter Screenshot contest!
Reported on Dec 14, 2009
