Let the hotfixes begin! DC Universe Online has received a small update to improve client performance and stability. The hotfixes also squash some bugs, including doors that won't open and elements of the UI appearing during cutscenes.
The patch notes contain hotfixes for both PC and PlayStation 3 players. You can check them out after the jump.
DC Universe Online has posted a new Facebook video showcasing the Group Combat Alert: Smallville. Players can either help Lex Luthor continue his diabolical experiments on the citizens of Smallville or save the day by ending his terrible tests.
Check out Smallville, the DCUO way, over on the offical Facebook page.
DC Universe Online just launched on Tuesday and Sony Online Entertainment is already adding new servers. Two new PvP servers are now available:
This update increases the total number of servers in North America from 14 to 16. Which servers are you on?
While the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Expo focused mainly on consumer technology, MMOs still had an impressive presence on the floor. We noticed that games played a big part at various booths: Guild Wars 2 at Samsung, TERA at Nvidia and DC Universe Online at Sony. StarCraft II and World of Warcraft's Cataclysm expansion were also strong forces at the event.
So why focus on these MMOs at a consumer technology tradeshow? Well, DC Universe Online just launched today, so it's clear that Sony was promoting the game in preparation for its release. The Blizzard titles are always big news, so it's no surprise that there was buzz surrounding them at CES.
The presence of TERA and Guild Wars 2 at the event seem to hint that a 2011 release date is likely for these titles. The TERA open beta just kicked off in Korea, and En Masse Entertainment plans to host a community play event before summer to allow players to try out the North American and European version of the game.
As for Guild Wars 2, Design Lead Eric Flannum made it clear in November 2010 that the game will not be released until it's ready. However, he also mentioned that the team is working hard to get the game out "as soon as possible," and this year certainly seems plausible.
Regardless, we were excited to see so many MMOs at CES and look forward to what this year has in store for gamers. Keep an eye on ZAM throughout the week for more CES coverage!
The launch day for DC Universe Online has officially arrived! After being pushed back from its original release date of Nov. 2, 2010, players can now don their costumes and side with their favorite heroes and villains on both PC and PlayStation 3. As the tagline says, "The Next Legend is You!"
To coincide with the launch, we've compiled some of the highlights from our DC Universe Online coverage. Find out our gameplay impressions, read some interviews with developers, watch some videos, take a tour of SOE Austin and more! The list can be found after the jump, along with the official DC Universe Online launch trailer.
Are you playing DC Universe Online today? What are your thoughts on the game? Let us know in the comments section below!
With approximately 14 hours to go until the DC Universe Online servers go live, Sony Online Entertainment has released another video that showcases an in-game Alert. In this episode, Game Director Chris Cao shows players what they can expect to face in the Oolong Island group instance. As you can see from the above image, heroes and villains alike will need to defeat Chang Tzu, the robotic super egg mastermind behind the entire island.
Can your team take down Chang Tzu? Watch the video after the jump for more details!
Tomorrow is the big day for DC Universe Online. Sony Online Entertainment just announced that the servers will officially go live at 7 a.m. PST on Jan. 11. You can still pre-order the game through tonight if you'd like to play as Batman in DCUO's two-on-two PvP arena combat and receive an exclusive in-game weapon.
Also, SOE has released a TV commercial for DC Universe Online. Check it out to see some short clips of the amazing cinematic trailer and in-game combat. Will you be playing DCUO tomorrow?
If you have any burning DC Universe Online questions you'd like to have answered, you might want to tune into the live developer chat tonight, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m. PST on Stickam. DCUO's executive producer and game director will be taking questions from fans, as well as answering ones that have been submitted on Facebook.
While you wait for the live stream to begin, check out a new video of the Blüdhaven Alert instance after the jump. Game Director Chris Cao explains how groups of players will need to fight their way through the mutated city of Blüdhaven and take on Major Force and Chemo.
For MMORPG gamers around the world, 2011 promises to be a year of plenty. With most of the upcoming MMOs having been announced in 2007 and 2008, it's hard to believe that we've all been stewing gently in our collective juices of anticipation for close to four years. Now, however, the time is finally ripe for some big changes to come to the industry, and I could not be more excited. Of course, there are probably many of you who haven't been keeping up on your MMO news, but that's where we come in! With so many big titles coming out, maybe you can simplify your choices with our most anticipated MMOs to come in 2011!
UPDATE: The teleporting mobs bug featured in this episode of the BFF Report has been fixed. Check out This Week in MMO episode 31 for all the details. Fony will be covering DC Universe Online again in a future episode of the BFF Report.
Mike B. aka Fony has released his first BFF Report of 2011, and this one focuses on DC Universe Online. The game comes out next week on Jan. 11, so Fony wanted to dive into the beta to give you a full report. However, you'll notice that the episode is a bit shorter than usual. Check out BFF Report #51 after the jump to find out why.
For more of Fony's thoughts on DC Universe Online, be sure to watch This Week in MMO episode 29. Then come back next week to hear his opinion on Rift in the next episode of the BFF Report.
