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DC Universe Online Free Update Brings Two-Face, New Bat Cave Raids
Posted by Wes Yanagi in PS3 on April 5th, 2011
To combat those lingering post-time-change blues, DC Universe Online is adding another free batch of new downloadable content that will introduce you to former Gotham City District Attorney-turned crime boss Harvey Dent (aka “Two-Face”) in the sinister new installment. Follow Dent into The Penguin’s hideout to take out his smuggling operation… but you will never know if he is going to help or hinder your gameplay.
Also included in this update is the final part to the Batcave raid where you level 30 players (if you aren’t at level 30 yet, hurry up and get there already) will be face-to-face with the caped crusader. You’ll even catch a guest appearance from sneaky trickster Mister Mxyzptlk! We’re bringing content for players of all types, so if you’re a solo player, duo champion, or veteran raider get ready to jump online!
The free “Heads or Tales” content update for DCUO includes:
Two-Face
- Two-Face Instance: Following Harvey Dent/Two-Face on a mission into The Penguin’s hideout, players will aim to take out his latest smuggling operation. The kicker? You don’t know if he will help or hinder your efforts – the chances are 50/50 and everything depends on the flip of a coin!
- Legends PvP: Harvey Dent/Two-Face will be added as a playable character in Legends “Play as Iconic” Player vs Player mode.
- New Attacks: Call in your own mob of goons to keep your opponent occupied as you unleash a suppressive bullet spray, oil drum trap or grenade launcher.
- Flip-of-the-Coin Abilities: Switch powers based on which side the coin lands: the Two-Face side deals more damage and DoT attacks and the Harvey Dent side gives more control, knockdowns and stuns.
Seasonal Content
- Mister Mxyzptlk: Experience Metropolis transformed by the presence of Mister Mxyzptlk and his fellow 5th dimensional supervillain tricksters.
- Multi Player Race: Players can assume the guise of a 5th Dimensional Denizen and play tricks on fellow races over the skies of Metropolis.
- New Gold Collections: New encounters with 5th Dimensional Denizens dressed as Leprechauns guarding a Pot Of Gold that players will need to find and collect coins from while the leprechauns try to stop them in various amusing ways.
Additional Updates
- Batcave 3 Raid: Level 30 players are brought face-to-face with The Dark Knight himself. Unfortunately, he’s been infected with a virus and has teamed up with the all-powerful Brainiac’s Avatar of Technology.
The second free DC Universe Online update will be available in North America today. So flip a coin and let us know: Are you a Harvey Dent or more of a Two-Face inside DCUO? Sound off in the comments!
DC Universe Online: Watch Blur’s New “Fractured Future”
Posted by Wes Yanagi in dc universe online, PlayStation Games, PS3, sony online entertainment on February 9th, 2011
“Fractured Future” the latest Blur-produced cinematic from DC Universe Online reveals another glimpse into the future as we see how Lex Luthor stole the exobytes from Brainiac, giving humanity the ability to evolve into super-powered heroes and villains!
But what evil plot is Lex Luthor hatching with his evil twin from the past? Will Batman and the evolving new heroes be able to stop him? What does the future hold for DC Universe Online? Log in and play…the next legend is you!
Legendary DC Universe Online Offer Coming February 8
Posted by Wes Yanagi in dc universe online, PlayStation Games, PS3, PSN, sony online entertainment on February 4th, 2011
It’s been an exciting month for us at DC Universe Online, with so many players creating their legend and trying to become the next ultimate hero or villain. Metropolis may be under siege and Gotham City in peril, but an overwhelming number of you have stepped up in their defense!
In appreciation of you pioneers we are going to be offering the chance to lock in an extraordinary promotional rate of only $29.99 for the 3-month DC Universe Online Legend Plan. That’s over 25% OFF the regular 3-month subscription plan price of $41.99! You’ll even be able to keep that rate for as long as you are actively subscribed and watch the savings pile up! You really won’t want to miss out on this great opportunity! The new rate will be available on February 8th so look out for it!
DC Universe Online Trophies
Posted by Wes Yanagi in dc universe online, PlayStation Games, PS3, trophies on January 12th, 2011
Happy New Year PlayStation.Blog!
With the launch of DC Universe Online in full swing in the US, let’s take a look at a selection of Trophies that could soon be yours.
The Queen’s Favorite
Gold
Achieve level 30 as a villain mentored by Circe
Criminal Mastermind
Gold
Achieve level 30 as a villain mentored by Lex Luthor.
The Joker in the Deck
Gold
Achieve level 30 as a villain mentored by the Joker.
Knight for Justice
Gold
Achieve level 30 as a hero mentored by Batman.
Warrior of Truth
Gold
Achieve level 30 as a hero mentored by Wonder Woman
Champion of Earth
Gold
Achieve level 30 as a hero mentored by Superman.
Acrobatic Ace
Gold
Achieve level 30 as an acrobat.
Fearless Flier
Gold
Achieve level 30 as a flier.
Speedster Supreme
Gold
Achieve level 30 as a speedster.
Tanks Very Much
Silver
Achieve level 10 as and gain the Tank Role.
Mission Control
Silver
Achieve level 10 as and gain the Controller Role.
The Healing Touch
Silver
Achieve level 10 as and gain the Healer Role.
Platinum Pace
Gold
Earn a platinum medal in any race.
Don’t forget: The Next Legend is You…
DC Universe Online Beta Event: Battle of the Legends Today
Posted by Wes Yanagi in beta, dc universe online, PlayStation Games, PS3 on January 5th, 2011
In recognition of our beta community’s great support and feedback and celebration of our impending 1/11/11 launch, SOE will be closing the DCUO beta on Wednesday, January 5 with a cataclysmic beta ending event, “Battle of the Legends.”
Based on the events revealed this summer in our “Who Do You Trust?” cinematic trailer, DCUO beta players can align and fight alongside or against some of DC Comics’ most legendary heroes and villains, including Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker. Join us and take this last shot at creating your legacy! Become part of this epic conflict when it erupts on your server.
If for some reason you’re unable to attend, don’t worry – we’ll be updating you on the status of the battles on our Facebook page. And to sweeten the pot, some “legendary” guests of our own joining in on the fun, playing as the iconic characters:
At 7pm today — Wednesday January 5th — Jim Lee will defend humanity as “Future Batman” in the Botanical Gardens against the evil duo of IGN Editors Greg “Blue Business” Miller and Hilary “The Temp” Goldstein! PS3 beta gamers can jump in and assist the Dark Knight, or IGN, rain evil down on the universe!
Here’s the complete PS3 schedule:
US Beta Servers – Wednesday January 5
- PS3 BETA 2 / Wednesday January 5 / 5PM PT / Botanical Gardens (Batman vs. Joker) or Centennial Park (Superman vs. Lex)
- PS3 BETA 3 / Wednesday January 5 / 6PM PT / Botanical Gardens (Batman vs. Joker) or Centennial Park (Superman vs. Lex)
- PS3 BETA 1 / Wednesday January 5 / 7PM PT / Botanical Gardens (Batman vs. Joker) or Centennial Park (Superman vs. Lex) *Once again, fight against Jim Lee aka The Future Joker, as he attempts to spawn chaos across the Universe!
Welcome New DC Universe Online Beta Testers!
Posted by Wes Yanagi in dc universe online, PlayStation Games, PS3 on December 15th, 2010
To all of you who have been participating in our DC Universe Online PS3 Beta, we’d like to welcome you and thank you! We’ve been listening closely to your feedback and we’ve heard a few of you are running into some technical issues. We want you to know your feedback is valuable and we are implementing fixes as quickly as possible. In the next patch many issues will be resolved.
Some of the specific issues that we are fixing include numerous changes to improve the user interface, in particular text readability. In addition, we want to make it easier for you to play with your friends! What is an online game without playing with friends? :)
Social enhancements will make it easier to communicate, play and group with others. Improvements to chat input, frequently used phrases menu, and the ability to use emotes will further convey your personality and mood to the world. There are also several adjustments in process that will improve instruction and hint messages within the UI. Plus, we are adding a way for you to quickly access combo sequences, super power information, and buff/debuff information for your character.
Finally, stability of the game has been greatly improved in the latest version. So, as you can tell there is a lot going on and more to come. Please, keep giving us your feedback and insights, and get ready for a great game play experience – thanks to your feedback!
The conversation continues in our new DCUO PS3 Forums!
DC Universe Online: New York Comic Con panel, trailer
Posted by Wes Yanagi in dc universe online, nycomic-con10, PlayStation Games, PS3 on October 8th, 2010
I know that a lot of you are bummed that we have to delay DC Universe Online to 2011, but we think it’s really gonna pay off. With the delay and expanding beta, it will give us a chance to test and scale our servers and take feedback from the players so we can deliver a killer experience when the servers go live.
In the meantime, just in time for the New York Comic Con, here’s a new sizzle trailer for DC Universe Online! This one’s got it all: Heroes, Villains, Icons, combat, the whole shebang!
Also, the official DC Universe Online Facebook page will be showcasing a live stream of the DCUO panel discussion at 6:30 pm Eastern Time on *Saturday, October 9th* featuring legendary artist Jim Lee, DC Universe Online Game Director Chris Cao and DCUO Art Director Mark Anderson. Don’t miss it! *You can listen here.
DC Universe Online: “Savior or Destroyer” Trailer from gamescom
Posted by Wes Yanagi in dc universe online, gamescom10, PlayStation Games, PS3, Trailers on August 18th, 2010
Just in time for gamescom in Cologne, here’s a new trailer for SOE’s upcoming PS3 action MMO, DC Universe Online. This trailer reveals some of the over-the-top combat, as well as the powers and movement sets that players can choose from in making themselves the next great legend in the DC Universe — either as its savior or its destroyer.
DC Universe Online is scheduled to launch November 2 for the PlayStation 3. To preorder the game and get some killer in-game items, click the pre-order link at www.dcuniverseonline.com.
DC Universe Online for PS3: Full Comic-Con trailer
Posted by Wes Yanagi in comic-con10, dc universe online, PlayStation Games, PS3 on July 26th, 2010
We told you something legendary was about to happen! One of the hits of San Diego Comic-Con weekend was the debut of the full cinematic trailer (a whopping 5 and a half minutes) for DC Universe Online, entitled “Who Do You Trust?” In addition to being shown on Spike TV, the trailer also made its Comic-Con premiere at the DCUO panel discussion to thunderous applause.
In DC Universe Online, you’ll be able to team up with legendary DC heroes like Batman, Superman, and Green Lantern… or pledge allegiance to the Joker, Lex Luthor, and other classic villains to determine the fate of the DC Universe. During the struggle for supremacy, you’ll team up with thousands of other players online from your PS3, customize your own skills and abilities, and ultimately create the most powerful super-being ever depicted in a videogame setting
So now that we know that gamers can become the next great legend of the DC Universe, the next question is whether or not they’ll save it, or conquer it? Guess we’ll find out when the game hits the PS3 on November 2nd.
DC Universe Online for PS3: Comic-Con 2010 trailer revealed
Posted by Wes Yanagi in comic-con10, dc universe online, Events, PlayStation Games, PS3, Trailers on July 22nd, 2010
This Friday night at 12:30am, GameTrailers TV on Spike TV will air the world premiere of the full DC Universe Online “Blur” trailer, plus a behind-the-scenes look at DC Universe Online.
But first, check out the teaser video below for a taste of what’s in store on Spike TV this Friday night.
This trailer gives a peek at the backstory you will experience when you kick off your experience in DC Universe Online. PS3 players will instantly recognize some of the star-studded voiceover cast we have assembled to give you the ultimate DC experience. Highlights include Mark Hamill as the Joker, Kevin Conroy as Batman, James Marsters as Lex Luthor, and more.
Stay tuned for the full trailer this Friday night at 12:30am on Spike TV. And remember: the next legend is you!