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Bill Roper on Brevik's Marvel MMO
Bill Roper and David Brevik have a storied history. The two helped create Diablo at Blizzard Entertainment, and then went on to partner on Hellgate: London. Now, Bill Roper is at the helm of Champions Online, while David Brevik has been recently announced to helm the Marvel MMO project which has been resuscitated at startup developer Gazillion Entertainment. What does Bill Roper think of his former colleague working on a competing product? Find out below.
Reported on Jul 24, 2009 -
Balancing Melee vs. Ranged
Champions Online Daily News spoke to Cryptic Studio's senior producer Chris Lena, and PvP designer James Laird regarding the delicate balancing act involved in keeping melee vs. ranged fighters level.
Reported on Jul 23, 2009 -
Ten New Screenshots
Check out these ten new screenshots we've got for you of Champions Online. There are some awesome dual pistols shots in this batch.
Reported on Jul 22, 2009 -
No Love For Soloing?
Kotaku's AJ Glasser sat down for a hands-on preview of Champions Online recently, and aside from the typical preview fare one particular bit stood out: Champions Online may not be solo friendly.
Reported on Jul 22, 2009 -
New PvP Video
A new PvP video is now available on the official Champions Online website. The video features players duking it out in close quarters combat in a high-tech UTC arena.
Reported on Jul 21, 2009 -
OMEGA System, Microtransactions Unveiled
In this newest State of the Game address posted on the official Champions Online website we get the skinny on the microtransaction system to be available in Champions Online, as well as details on the endgame OMEGA System.
Reported on Jul 16, 2009 -
G4 Q&A With Jack Emmert: Nemesis Online?
G4 recently interviewed Cryptic Studios' Chief Creative Officer, Jack Emmert, on their upcoming game Champions Online. One of the more interesting tidbits to come out of that interview is the possibility of a "Nemesis Online" counterpart to Champions Online.
Reported on Jul 15, 2009 -
Three New Shots
We've updated our gallery with three new screenshots of Champions Online. Check out the stylish Firebug, the dual pistols fighter, and what appears to be a shot of the underwater world of Lemuria!
Reported on Jul 15, 2009 -
Monster Island Interview
Cryptic Studios' Bill Roper recently sat down to answer our questions about Champions Online, discussing Monster Island and more!
Reported on Jul 15, 2009 -
PvP & Character Creation Videos
Two new videos are now available for Champions Online. The first video, hosted over at GiantBomb gives us a look at the explosive PvP combat coming in Champions Online. The second video, available at GameSpy, takes us through the process of character creation, as well as the many options that are available.
Reported on Jul 14, 2009 -
Hands-On Preview at GameSpy
A new hands-on preview of Champions Online is up at GameSpy.
Reported on Jul 09, 2009 -
Open Beta Begins August 17th [UPDATED]
Champions Online will go into full Open Beta on August 17th, 2009, according to a blog post on VG247.
Reported on Jul 09, 2009 -
System Specs Revealed
The minimum and recommend system requirements for Champions Online have been revealed today in an announcement on the official Champions Online website.
Reported on Jul 07, 2009 -
Open Beta in August?
Colin Campbell of Champions Online Daily News spent some time at Cryptic Studios recently, and among the other tidbits of info he brought back with him was an interesting gem: an Open Beta date. Well, not quite.
Reported on Jun 26, 2009 -
New Lairs Trailer
A new trailer for Champions Online is now available. In this latest trailer Champions take the fight to their enemies and storm the lairs of their supervillain foes.
Reported on Jun 25, 2009 -
10 New Screenshots
Check out the fresh batch of screenshots of Champions Online. In this latest set of shots we get a look at variety of powers and characters we'll be able to create in Champions Online. Create anything from an ice-sliding street shark to a chain-wielding mass of muscle.
Reported on Jun 23, 2009 -
Developer Diary: Open Missions
A new Developer Diary featured over at IGN by Content Designer Adam Lee details Cryptic Studios' answer to Warhammer Online's Public Quest system: Open Missions.
Reported on Jun 22, 2009 -
State of the Game Letter
Chronomancer delivers a State of the Game letter on the official Champions Online website.
Reported on Jun 19, 2009 -
Developing the Nemesis System
The Champions Online website has been updated with part one of a three part feature detailing what went into the development of the innovative Nemesis System in Champions Online.
Reported on Jun 17, 2009 -
Eight New Screenshots
Our Champions Online gallery has been updated with eight new screenshots. Check out those dual wielded pistols! Shiny!
Reported on Jun 17, 2009
