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By Jeremy Hill
A
lot of comic and game fans were stricken with disappointment when
Microsoft announced they were not going forward with a Massively
Multiplayer Online (MMO) iteration of the Marvel Universe. We were
left to live out our superhero fantasies with City of Heroes or
City of Villains with no hope in sight. Thankfully the people at
Sony Online Entertainment came to the rescue. While their idea is
not based on Marvel, they are putting together a MMO that takes
place in the DC universe. Jim Lee, the games executive creator director
can only describe the game as a "kick-ass hybrid between a
traditional MMO and a first-person action console game."
Those
are mighty strong words to live by. So what can we expect from this
title? We won't be able to pick any of our favorite heroines to
start. This is reasonable considering this game will be played by
hundreds of people at the same time. It just wouldn't be any fun
if there were fifty Superman characters with different colored hair
flying around at the same time. Don't worry though, we'll still
be able to interact with DC characters in-game. You'll be able to
make your own persona at the beginning. The only facts given about
the abilities you have are using fire or ice as attacks. Flight
will be an option, as well as teleportation. As you gain experience
you'll get stronger and unlock new abilities in true MMO fashion.
We
should expect to visit familiar locales as well. Metropolis and
Gotham City are two of the locations known. The various environments
try to keep everyone's interests up. DC Universe Online will also
feature PvP battles. The potential for massive fights in the streets
and air will indeed skyrocket when the game ships for the PS3 and
PC.
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