Last week, at its Austin studio, Sony Online Entertainment held its first DC University press event to give journalists a behind-the-scenes look at DC Universe Online. To go along with the school theme, we actually got our hands on the game during the “study hall” portion of the day. I took the opportunity to create a couple of characters and run them through the early areas of the game. Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you to the villainous ZAM Man:
Last week, I had the chance to become a member of the freshman class of DC University. While I may not have earned a diploma, I did get an in-depth look at DC Universe Online under the guidance of the development team. The game was originally scheduled to launch on Nov. 2, but has since been pushed back to an early 2011 release date. As Sony Online Entertainment continues to polish the closed beta, they invited members of the press to their Austin studio to make one thing perfectly clear: this is not your typical MMO. Want to know why? Then follow along with my DC University course schedule for a behind-the-scenes look at DC Universe Online!
Sony Online Entertainment has released another batch of weekly screenshots for DC Universe Online, and they feature areas like Trigon's Lair, the Batcave, Ellsworth and Arkham. Check them out in our gallery to see the Joker take on Batman and more!
If you're a DC Universe Online fan, you'll definitely want to keep an eye on ZAM all next week for all sorts of details on the game straight from SOE. Check back tomorrow, Nov. 8, for the start of our in-depth DCUO coverage.
A few weeks ago, Sony Online Entertainment posted a video showcasing Iconic Battle Suits in DC Universe Online. Today, SOE gives some more details on the system by showing off the suits players can earn from Robin and Deathstroke.
The Battle Suits for characters like Batman and the Joker are end-game rewards, but the Robin and Deathstroke suits are the first ones that tech characters can obtain as they level to become legendary heroes and villains. Which of these two beginner suits do you prefer?
Sony Online Entertainment has posted its newest Travelogue video on the DC Universe Online Facebook page, and this one features Game Director Chris Cao giving players a tour of the Tomorrow District. As he puts it, "this is the high hope housing of Metropolis."
The Tomorrow District is the home of S.T.A.R. Labs, which is a high-level area in the game since all that technology brings a lot of danger. The Science Spire is also located within the district, and it is a meeting point for aliens. Cao warns that players should expect a lot to go wrong around the spire.
The newest installment of DC Universe Online's Inside the Studio was just posted to the game's Facebook page. The ninth video features Game Director Chris Cao and Creative Director Jens Andersen answering fans' questions from Facebook.
Head on over to the DCUO official Facebook Page and watch the whole video for answers to all your game related questions. Don't forget to like the page while you're there!
Sony Online Entertainment has released even more DC Universe Online screenshots, and this new batch focuses entirely on PvP. Check them out to get a feel for the fast-paced combat that will be featured in the game when it launches early next year.
For more DCUO images, check out our exclusive screenshots featuring Superman and Wonder Woman battling villains in in the Chinese Theatre and Smallville. Are you looking forward to the release of this comic book MMO?
It's safe to say that DC Universe Online has an amazing vocal cast. Sony Online Entertainment recently announced a bunch of additions to the cast, including Wil Wheaton as Robin, and their newest "Voices of the Game" video goes behind the scenes to talk with Gina Torres about giving a voice to Wonder Woman.
Players will most likely recognize Torres from her work in sci-fi and fantasy shows such as Firefly, Angel, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. Check out the video to get her thoughts on DC Universe Online.
Sony Online Entertainment has sent us nine exclusive screenshots from DC Universe, and these action-packed images feature Wonder Woman and Superman battling enemies in the Chinese Theatre and Smallville. These screenshots really show off the iconic battle suits that players will be able to earn in the game to truly make their characters legendary.
You can view all the exclusive screenshots in our gallery while you patiently wait for DC Universe Online to launch in early 2011. Which famous DC character are you most excited to see in the game?
It's time once again to take a tour of an area in DC Universe Online, and this time it's the Metropolis Police Department. This new video gives players a look at one of the main safehouses in the game. You'll be heading over to the police department to get information updates, sell items, and transport to your next adventure.
The MPD will also let you obtain information on the heroes and villains you're tracking by interacting with wanted posters. These posters will point you in the right direction as you search for your in-game foes. Check out the video after the jump for the full tour of the Metropolis Police Department.
