At Gen Con Indy, held at the Indiana Convention Center in August, with great events at surroundings venues, we previewed many upcoming games, caught all the adventure and adventure on site, and are pleased to say it was one of the best events of the year!
Did you hear the buzz about the newest massively multiplayer role-playing game; Champions Online? Yes, in September Atari and Cryptic Studios will thrill gaming fans with the ultimate in gaming. Atari and Cryptic Studios have brought together their creative minds to give superhero fans the game they've been craving; Champions Online.™ Powered by the groundbreaking Cryptic Engine, Champions Online is based on the award-winning Champions pen-and-paper role-playing games. This exciting game takes gamers into a rich universe of heroes and villains with unparalleled intrigue and adventure.
Cryptic Studios and Atari were among the top creative forces in gaming that showcased their latest creations at Gen Con Indy. Also in attendance were extraordinary artists, and their fans. Everywhere you looked you spotted someone dressed in a amazing costume, many who completed in the Costume Contest. From multi player games online to new cards, supplies, and the unexpected; Gen Con Indy offered something for every gamer and fan! Among one of our favorite artist's was Catherine Burris! She created some absolutely amazing works that open a view into a world where anything is possible, and you never know what might be lurking around the corner.
Cryptic Studios are the creators of the award-winning City of Heroes and City of Villains MMOs. And now, they've taken the massively multiplayer role-playing game genre to new heights with Champions Online. The experience begins with Champions' immensely powerful character creation and customization tool, which enables players to fashion truly unique superheroes by choosing from thousands of costume pieces, body types, powers, and character appearances. Players can then modify their choices with an array of configurable sliders and color options, resulting in a completely individualized hero.
Every superhero must face its super villainous Nemesis, and with Champions Online's powerful customization tools, you can create the perfect Nemesis to oppose any superheroe. These ultimate adversaries appear throughout a hero's career, sometimes presenting challenges, and at other times ambushing their heroic foe. Champions Online brings epic superheroism to the MMORPG genre with depth that challenges the most experienced online gamers, while its fast-paced action promises to engage new entrants to the online superhero universe. Champions Online promises to redefine online gaming, combining the power comic book fans have been craving. The only question that remains is what hero will you be?
Hop on your PC or Laptop and get plugged into Early Start Program!
Champions Online will be released on Windows PC this September. You and your friends can pre-order this thrilling game at Wal-Mart, GameStop, Best Buy, Direct2Drive, and Amazon. Gamestop and Best Buy preorders even have the opportunity to join in a special Early Start Program. You can also be among the first to experience this one-of-a-kind online superhero gaming universe by taking part in the open beta, exclusively run by IGN's Fileplanet. Players can access open beta by registering at Fileplanet.
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Update April 2019: Check out Arc Games for News On Champions Online Games.
Based in Los Gatos, CA, Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of massively multiplayer online games committed to delivering the next level of MMO gameplay. Cryptic develops AAA titles for PC and consoles, including Star Trek Online and Champions Online. For more information on Cryptic Studios, please visit the official website.
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