News

Cryptic: Microsoft’s Behavior Means No Champions This Year

Jack Emmert, the Cryptic chief creative officer, says Microsoft has a “baffling” issue with MMOs, and it’s holding up the console release of Champions Online.


Forming A Supergroup In Champions Online

Some superheroes largely work alone, but even the most jaded vigilante has to bring in a little backup now and then. Here’s how that works in Champions Online.


August 18, 2009

Getting Around In Champions Online

The Champions Online open beta is now in full swing, and here’s a look at how you’ll be swinging, flying and burrowing your way through the new superhero MMO.


News

Champions Online Open Beta Leaps Into Action

Time to put Cryptic’s latest massively-multiplayer online superhero game to the test, as the FilePlanet open beta for Champions Online launches with only a few slight snags.


August 12, 2009
In Real Life

The Road To Champions

In this developer diary for Champions Online, Cryptic explores the secret origins of the company and how it wound up creating a superhero MMO.


August 6, 2009
News

Want Star Trek Online Beta Access? Play Champions

Star Trek fans might want to consider becoming Champions Online fans as well, with Cryptic offering guaranteed Star Trek Online closed beta access to players who purchase long-term subscriptions to the superhero MMO.


July 31, 2009
News

Sign Up For The Champions Online Newsletter, Score A Free Pet

Cryptic wants you to sign up for the Champions Online newsletter so badly that they’re passing out a free in-game pet to everyone who adds their email to the mailing list.


July 29, 2009
News

Champions Online Open Beta Detailed

Champions Online developer Cryptic has dropped details and dates for its upcoming “open” beta test, with 50,000 keys up for grabs worldwide via IGN’s FilePlanet.


July 28, 2009
News

Where Will You Preorder Champions Online?

Cryptic has announced the preorder bonuses for their upcoming massively-multiplayer online superhero game Champions Online, with what you get depending on where you buy.


July 22, 2009

Champions Online Combat Preview: Challenge Accepted

After some hands-on time with Champions Online earlier this month, I pronounced myself sceptical of the combat system.