October 2, 2007
Announcing Issue 11: "A Stitch In Time"
Announcing the details of the next free expansion coming to City of Heroes and City of Villains: Issue 11: "A Stitch In Time"
September 28, 2007
Fan Sites Curse.com and Badge-Hunter.com Show New Powerset Screenshots
Get a first look at the new Powersets coming in Issue 11, the next free expansion for City of Heroes and City of Villains.
Curse.com delivers some quick cuts of the new offensive set, Dual Blades.
Badge-Hunter.com muscles up a few views of the new defensive set, Willpower.
September 27, 2007
Paragon Times: President Marchand Celebrates 70th Year In Office!
This issue of the Paragon Times brings you news from the Rogue Isles.
September 20, 2007
Paragon Times: Outbreak Plague Rampant for 4 Years
September 20, 2007
Issue 11 Wallpaper
Check out the new Issue 11 Wallpaper here!
September 12, 2007
Long Time City of Heroes Player "The Defuser" Wins Reality TV Show "Who Wants To Be A Superhero?"
The City of Heroes Development Team wants to extend their congratulations to “The Defuser” for his victory in winning the reality TV show “Who Wants To Be A Superhero?” The Defuser is also known on the City of Heroes community forums as Detective2416 and has been a long time player of the game.
To check out the show, take a look at the Who Wants to be a Superhero website.
Also, gaming website 1up.com cover's The Defuser's win.
Or, join us on the Official Forums to congratulate The Defuser on his win!
To check out the show, take a look at the Who Wants to be a Superhero website.
Also, gaming website 1up.com cover's The Defuser's win.
Or, join us on the Official Forums to congratulate The Defuser on his win!
September 6, 2007
Recent Developments from City of Heroes Fan Web Sites
We have two completely unrelated stories to divulge from different corners of the City of Heroes fan web site universe!
First, we have word of new developments from the group of fansites known as the Titan Network which includes the sites: City Info Terminal, CoH Faces and the CoH Planner. They have further consolidated these web sites to all work under a common login they are calling the Titan Key. This makes for an easy way to access all the features of these great fan web sites.
Discuss this change to the Titan Network on the Official City of Heroes Forums.
Next, a look at what’s going on with w00t Studios. Recently, they announced their first videocast, Fashion Tips with Serge. W00t Studios teams up with Serge, a well known Tailor from Icon, to secretly gather data on the worst dressed in Paragon City and the Rogue isles and then recommend better costume choices for the fashion victim.
Join us on the Official City of Heroes message forums to discuss w00t Studios videocast, "Fashion Tips with Serge."
If you have fan website information you would like to let the City of Heroes staff know about, write us at eventsinthecity@plaync.com.
First, we have word of new developments from the group of fansites known as the Titan Network which includes the sites: City Info Terminal, CoH Faces and the CoH Planner. They have further consolidated these web sites to all work under a common login they are calling the Titan Key. This makes for an easy way to access all the features of these great fan web sites.
Discuss this change to the Titan Network on the Official City of Heroes Forums.
Next, a look at what’s going on with w00t Studios. Recently, they announced their first videocast, Fashion Tips with Serge. W00t Studios teams up with Serge, a well known Tailor from Icon, to secretly gather data on the worst dressed in Paragon City and the Rogue isles and then recommend better costume choices for the fashion victim.
Join us on the Official City of Heroes message forums to discuss w00t Studios videocast, "Fashion Tips with Serge."
If you have fan website information you would like to let the City of Heroes staff know about, write us at eventsinthecity@plaync.com.
September 6, 2007
Warriors Villain Backgrounder
The Warriors are a fierce street gang in Paragon City. They operate primarily out of the Talos Island and Striga Isle zones. Their membership is wide and varied, and they don’t seem to discriminate based on ethnicity, race, or religion. The one common trait that all members share is the ability to fight and to fight well.
August 21, 2007
City of Heroes at the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle!
If you're going to the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle this weekend (August 24-26) be sure to drop by the NCsoft both, #324 and see City of Heroes in action!
Positron, Lead Designer, will be in the booth on Saturday, August 25 and City of Heroes Community Manager, Lighthouse, will be there for the whole thing. Be sure to stop by, say hi, and pick up some schwag!
Also remember you can come and hang out with all of the NCsoft team members at the Vault Network Player Meet and Greet on Saturday Night, August 25. Some of the people attending are:
"Lighthouse" - CoH/CoV
"CuppaJo" - Tabula Rasa
"Alyra" - Lineage 2
"Ornery" - Lineage 2
"Crickette" - Lineage / Exteel/ Dungeon Runners / Auto Assault
When: August 25th - 6:30PM to 7:30PM
Where: Elephant & Castle, 1415 5th Avenue (2 blocks from the Convention Center)
You can get more information on the Meet & Greet here. Also, join us on the Official Forums to discuss this event.
See you in Seattle!
Positron, Lead Designer, will be in the booth on Saturday, August 25 and City of Heroes Community Manager, Lighthouse, will be there for the whole thing. Be sure to stop by, say hi, and pick up some schwag!
Also remember you can come and hang out with all of the NCsoft team members at the Vault Network Player Meet and Greet on Saturday Night, August 25. Some of the people attending are:
"Lighthouse" - CoH/CoV
"CuppaJo" - Tabula Rasa
"Alyra" - Lineage 2
"Ornery" - Lineage 2
"Crickette" - Lineage / Exteel/ Dungeon Runners / Auto Assault
When: August 25th - 6:30PM to 7:30PM
Where: Elephant & Castle, 1415 5th Avenue (2 blocks from the Convention Center)
You can get more information on the Meet & Greet here. Also, join us on the Official Forums to discuss this event.
See you in Seattle!
August 16, 2007
City of Heroes at Gen Con!
If you're going to GenCon in Indianapolis this weekend (August 16-19) be sure to drop by the NCsoft both, #429 and see City of Heroes in action!
Ex Libris, City of Heroes Community Coordinator, will be at the booth, so be sure to say hi to her when you visit!
Also remember that our Player Meet & Greet is on August 18 and we are really looking forward to seeing everyone there! Here are the details for those of you that have registered for the event. It'll be at both 6PM and 10PM EST at the Alcatraz Brewing Company, which is walking distance from the Convention Center (click on the link for directions). You must have a photo ID and/or email confirmation to enter the event.
August 15, 2007
14-Day Free Trial and Exclusive Video on MMORPG.com!
MMORPG.com has teamed up with NCsoft to bring you a free trial of City of Heroes and City of Villains including the all new Issue 10 Update: "Invasion"! This 14-day free trial gives you full access to both games completely free with no credit card information required! Click here for details.
Additionally, MMORPG.com is hosting an exclusive first look at the latest Issue 10: Invasion video. Be sure to watch it to get a sense of what is going on in Paragon City these days!
Additionally, MMORPG.com is hosting an exclusive first look at the latest Issue 10: Invasion video. Be sure to watch it to get a sense of what is going on in Paragon City these days!
August 15, 2007
Top Cow City of Heroes Comic #20 Available for Download
Issue 20 of the Top Cow City of Heroes comic is now available for download as a PDF from our web site. Issue 20, “Passing the Torch,” is the final issue in the Top Cow run.
Check out the issue 20 PDF here.
Don't forget to check out the “Paragon Tattler” Community Section with these stories:
The Rescue, by Ascendant
A Star is Born, by Kameron M. Franklin
And art:
Avatar of Ra by Corvus
MarDun by Richard Vang
Bayani vs. Capt. Mako by Brandon McKinney
WyteFire by Manuel “Poison” Clavel
Guruverse by Manuel “Poison” Clavel and Veikira
AnglerFish Chibi on Victory by Liz Chesterman
Reiraku of the Dark Dominion by Sorah Suhng
Vanguard League by Douglas Shuler
A big thanks to all the players of City of Heroes and City of Villains who have contributed and bring the City alive!
Join us on the Official Message forums to discuss Comic #20.
Check out the issue 20 PDF here.
Don't forget to check out the “Paragon Tattler” Community Section with these stories:
The Rescue, by Ascendant
A Star is Born, by Kameron M. Franklin
And art:
Avatar of Ra by Corvus
MarDun by Richard Vang
Bayani vs. Capt. Mako by Brandon McKinney
WyteFire by Manuel “Poison” Clavel
Guruverse by Manuel “Poison” Clavel and Veikira
AnglerFish Chibi on Victory by Liz Chesterman
Reiraku of the Dark Dominion by Sorah Suhng
Vanguard League by Douglas Shuler
A big thanks to all the players of City of Heroes and City of Villains who have contributed and bring the City alive!
Join us on the Official Message forums to discuss Comic #20.
August 13, 2007
Rikti Encore! Invasion Attack Schedule!
By popular demand, the Rikti Invasion will return for limited engagements across Paragon City and the Rogue Isles through September! If you didn’t accumulate your badges from the event previously, this will be your chance to get them faster without having to wait for a Task Force triggered Invasion!
The below schedule lists dates in which a 24 hour Rikti Invasion will take place. You can plan on the event starting at approximately 10 AM Central (11 AM Eastern) on each day and then turning off at approximately the same time the following day. For example, at apx. 10 AM Central on Tuesday, August 14th, we will start the invasion event. It will run for 24 hours and then turn off at apx. 10 AM Central on Wednesday, August 15th.
Tuesday, August 14th
Saturday, August 18th
Thursday, August 23rd
Sunday, August 26th
Friday, August 31st
Sunday, September 2nd
Wednesday, September 12th
Saturday, September 15th
Monday, September 17th
Saturday, September 22nd
Happy Rikti hunting!
To discuss this announcement, please join us on this Forum Discussion thread.
The below schedule lists dates in which a 24 hour Rikti Invasion will take place. You can plan on the event starting at approximately 10 AM Central (11 AM Eastern) on each day and then turning off at approximately the same time the following day. For example, at apx. 10 AM Central on Tuesday, August 14th, we will start the invasion event. It will run for 24 hours and then turn off at apx. 10 AM Central on Wednesday, August 15th.
Tuesday, August 14th
Saturday, August 18th
Thursday, August 23rd
Sunday, August 26th
Friday, August 31st
Sunday, September 2nd
Wednesday, September 12th
Saturday, September 15th
Monday, September 17th
Saturday, September 22nd
Happy Rikti hunting!
To discuss this announcement, please join us on this Forum Discussion thread.
August 13, 2007
Paragon Times: Vanguard Reports Successs
The Paragon Times wraps up the Rikti invasion with two special reports from freelance journalists in the field. See what our special correspondents had to say, and check out the images brought to us by our freelance photographers!
August 2, 2007
Player Made Comic Book Reviews Issue 10 Features!
Are you still wondering just what Issue 10 is all about? Scratched the surface, but you aren't quite sure on all the new features?
Well, never fear, one of your fellow players has you covered! Chase Arcanum from the Liberty server offers a comic book guide to the many features and aspects of Issue 10: Invasion. You may know Chase Arcanum from the Comic Book Creator Contest, where he was the winner in the “Best Story” category.
Using the same Comic Book Creator software from the contest, Chase offers a humorous review of Issue 10. Be warned there are some spoilers to the content included, so if you want to discover everything for yourself, you might want to hold off.
You can view the comic in two ways:
Over the web on: Hypercomics
Download a PDF version
A big thank you to Chase Arcanum creating this comic book guide to Issue 10!
Well, never fear, one of your fellow players has you covered! Chase Arcanum from the Liberty server offers a comic book guide to the many features and aspects of Issue 10: Invasion. You may know Chase Arcanum from the Comic Book Creator Contest, where he was the winner in the “Best Story” category.
Using the same Comic Book Creator software from the contest, Chase offers a humorous review of Issue 10. Be warned there are some spoilers to the content included, so if you want to discover everything for yourself, you might want to hold off.
You can view the comic in two ways:
Over the web on: Hypercomics
Download a PDF version
A big thank you to Chase Arcanum creating this comic book guide to Issue 10!
