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Video Dev Diary: Road to Champions

A video developer diary entitled "Road to Champions" is now available at GameTrailers.com. This latest dev diary gives us some insight into the genesis of Champions Online, going as far back as to the inception of Cryptic Studios itself.
Reported on Aug 12, 2009
Exclusive Screenshots

The team from Cryptic Studios sent along these three exclusive screenshots for our viewing pleasure.
Reported on Aug 12, 2009
Sidekicks, Supergroups and Supervillains

TenTonHammer got a chance to sit down with Bill Roper recently for an interview entitled "Sidekicks, Supergroups, and Supervillains". The interview, as you would imagine, focuses on those three aspects of the game, and touches on a few other things as well.
Reported on Aug 11, 2009
State of the Game Letter

Chronomancer gives us details on the state of Champions Online in this latest state of the game letter posted on the official Champions Online website.
Reported on Aug 07, 2009
Beta Key Giveaway

MMORPG.com has been given 1,000 beta keys to give to our community! These keys are first come, first served so get them while you can - because they will go very fast!
Reported on Aug 06, 2009
Power Sets

In an effort to educate players about their game, the Champions Online team at Cryptic Studios have been releasing information on the various power sets available to players.
Reported on Aug 05, 2009
Dueling & Melee Combat Videos

Two new videos of Champions Online are now available. The first video features an explosive array of player vs. player duel footage. In the second video, we get a closer look at some of the melee options available to players in Champions Online.
Reported on Aug 04, 2009
Offers Lifetime Subscriptions, STO Beta

Cryptic Studios will be offering a six month and lifetime subscription for Champions Online. Users who pony up for a six month subscription in advance receive a 33% off discount vs. a monthly subscription, as well as an Art Deco costume set, and most notably, access to the Star Trek Online beta test which begins later this year.
Reported on Aug 03, 2009
Get Your Own In-Game Action Figure!

As a token of gratitude to those who have signed up for the Champions Online newsletter, Cryptic Studios has informed current newsletter subscribers that they will be receiving an action figure in-game reward for their interest in the game.
Reported on Jul 30, 2009
Two New Videos!

Two new videos have been added to the official Champions Online video gallery. The newest video, entitled "Elemental", features footage of the various elemental power sets (fire, ice, earth, electricity in action. The second video, depicts the B.A.S.H. PvP Mode, which is an outdoor instanced free-for-all PvP area.
Reported on Jul 28, 2009
FilePlanet to Exclusively Host Open Beta

FilePlanet is partnering with Atari and Cryptic Studios to host the upcoming Open Beta for Champions Online. Subscribers can pre-load the Champions Online starting Wednesday, August 5th, 2009.
Reported on Jul 28, 2009
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