Who: \u00a0Atari, one of the world\u2019s most recognized videogame publishers, and Cryptic Studios\u2122, a leading developer and publisher of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), announced today Champions Online for PC systems will be available worldwide July 14, 2009.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What:\u00a0On July 14, Australian gamers will be able to pick up their copy of Champions Online and dive into a massive world of super powered heroes, villainous Nemeses, ancient gods, underwater civilizations, alien invasions, and much, much more!<\/p>\n
From Cryptic Studios, the creators of the acclaimed City of Heroes and City of Villains, comes one of the most exciting new MMOs of 2009… Champions Online!\u00a0 Powered by the groundbreaking Cryptic Engine and based on the award winning Champions setting from the HERO System of pen & paper role playing games, Champions Online taps into a rich and established universe of heroes, villains, and intrigue.
\nChampions Online takes the MMO genre to new heights with fast paced, \u201creal time\u201d action combat.\u00a0 This high flying action delivers a heroic feeling unlike anything experienced in another MMORPG, while the total customization of character creation takes the experience to the next level.\u00a0 Choose from thousands of costume pieces, body types, and modifications for a level of personalization never before imagined.\u00a0 Create unique power sets to break outside the prison of class archetypes \u2013 players can even choose the appearance, and style of their powers to complete their vision.<\/p>\n
While players transform into the ultimate hero, the Nemesis system lets Champions Online\u2019s powerful customization tools craft an enemy of the extreme opposite, a villain of nightmares.\u00a0 This ultimate adversary will appear throughout a hero\u2019s career, and even form diabolic supergroups to bedevil other players throughout the universe.<\/p>\n
Champions Online brings epic heroism back to the MMORPG genre, with depth to challenge the most experienced online gamers and fast paced action to engage new entrants to the genre. Champions Online promises to redefine online gaming, now the only question is\u2026 What hero will you be?\u00a0<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0The game will be available at retailers worldwide starting July 14, 2009.<\/p>\n
Where:\u00a0For more information, please visit www.atari.com.au<\/a>\u00a0 and www.champions-online.com<\/a><\/p>\n Why:\u00a0Champions Online brings to living color one of the most beloved tabletop RPGs of the last century. More customizable than any superhero game to date, Champions Online truly provides players with limitless character creation options. Be any superhero you can dream!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Who: \u00a0Atari, one of the world\u2019s most recognized videogame publishers, and Cryptic Studios\u2122, a leading developer and publisher of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), announced today Champions Online for PC systems will be available worldwide July 14, 2009.\u00a0 What:\u00a0On July 14, Australian gamers will be able to pick up their copy of Champions Online<\/p>\n