DCUO FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Straight Up Information
Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms: PS3, PC
Release Date: Early 2011
Category: Massively Multiplayer, Role-Playing
Dc Universe Online Hero's Edition (PS3) $59.99/£39.99
Dc Universe Online StandardEdition (PC) $49.99/£24.99
Dc Universe Online Colectors Edition (PC) $99.99/£59.99

Game Features
-DC Universe Online is the only next-generation massively multiplayer online (MMO) action game that delivers unparalleled physics-powered combat set in the DC Universe.

-This genre-defining game puts the power of the DC Super Heroes and villains into the palm of your hands.

-Extreme customization allows you to create your own custom hero or villain

-Experience the power of visceral combat where you control every blow your character strikes, delivering a level of action that is unparalleled in the MMO segment.

-Choose your side -- superhero or villain -- as you battle to save or conquer the universe.

-Fight alongside or against your favorite DC heroes and villains including Batman, The Joker, Superman, Wonder Woman and others…The next legend is YOU!

-Experience the intensity of a world created in the artistic vision of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee.

-Take advantage of the state-of-the-art physics engine and use objects in the world around you as weapons, including even your enemies!

-Players will create their own custom DC-style hero or villain, each with a unique look and combination of superpowers.

-Embark on heroic or villainous story-driven adventures penned by famous DC writers including Geoff Johns and Marv Wolfman.

-Gameplay is optimized for both the PS3 computer entertainment system and PC.

-Explore the DC Universe; walk the darkened streets of Gotham City, investigate the mysteries of the futuristic cityscape of Metropolis and travel to legendary locations including Arkham Asylum and the Justice League of America Watchtower.

Character Customization

Character Creation demonstrated in video

Part 1
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/nycc1 ... rse/705903

Part 2
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/nycc1 ... rse/705904

Part 3
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/nycc1 ... rse/705905

These are the powers you get to choose for your hero/villain, though these are still undetermined if these are all the superpowers you get to chooses from:

Powers and Abilities
Players will be capable selecting diffrent body types for their character. Body sizes range from "scout" (a slim, Robin-type male) and "sprite" (a similarly slight female) to "brick wall" (a solid slab of muscle) or the more exotic "freaker" (a gangly Joker-type).
Players will also have the possibility of selecting the "inspired by" feature, which creates you're character in a way to resemble an established character in the DC Universe continuity.

You then choose a powerset (electrical, light, ice, etc.), a power source (eyes, hands, weapon, power ring), and movement enhancement (flight, speed, etc.)

10 weapons have been confirmed for the launch of the game -

Bow - Obvious
Dual Wield - Anything you can hold in two hands, like Escrima Sticks
One Handed - Swords, clubs axes, etc
Dual Pistol - Obvious
Rifle - Obvious
Staff - Melee fighting staff. i.e bo-staff, spear, trident, etc
Brawling - Hay maker style melee
Martial Arts - Precision/Agile melee combat
Hand Blaster - Projections from your hands, gauntlets, etc
Two Handed - Claymores, Battle axes, etc.

Otherwise there are


Powers
-Fire
-Ice
-Earth
-Wind
-Water
-Electric
-Light (laser, infra red)
-Mental (telekinesis)
-Atomic (radiation)
-Weather
-Martial arts
-Dual Pistols
-Weapons
-Nature
-Sorcery

Source of Powers
-Eyes
-Hands
-Item (e.g. Ring)
-Weapons(thrown weapons, pistols, etc...)
-Head

Movement
-Flight
-Superspeed
-Acrobatics

Origin of Powers
-Meta
-Magic
-Tech

Expansion Packs
Coming Soon!!!


Confirmed Characters
Heros.......... Villains
Adam Strange.......... Ares
Ambush Bug.......... Bane
Animal Man.......... Batzarro
Aquaman.......... Bizarro
Atom.......... Black Adam
Azrael.......... Black Manta
Batgirl.......... Black Mask
B'wana Beast.......... Blue Snowman
Batman.......... Brainiac
Bat-Mite.......... Captain Boomerang
Batwoman.......... Captain Cold
Beast Boy.......... Catwoman
Black Canary.......... Cheetah
Black Lightning.......... Cheshire
Blue Beetle.......... Circe
Booster Gold.......... Clayface
Brainiac 5 .......... Clock King
Captain Atom .......... Cyborg Superman
Captain Marvel.......... Darkseid
Congo Bill........... Deathstroke
Creeper.......... Doctor Poison
Cyborg........... Doomsday
Doctor Fate.......... Firefly
Elongated Man........... General Zod
Etrigan the Demon.......... Gentleman Ghost
Fire.......... Gorilla Grodd
Firestorm........... Hades
Flash.......... Harley Quinn
Grace........... Heat Wave
Green Arrow.......... Hush
Green Lantern.......... Joker
Hawkgirl.......... Key
Hawkman.......... Killer Croc
Huntress.......... Killer Frost
Maxima.......... King Shark
Martian Manhunter.......... Lex Luthor
Metamorpho.......... Livewire
Nightwing.......... Mad Hatter
Plastic Man.......... Man-Bat
Power Girl.......... Maxie Zeus
Question.......... Merlyn
Raven........... Metallo
Ravager.......... Mongul
Red Tornado.......... Mr. Freeze
Robin.......... Mr. Mxyzptlk
Sgt. Rock.......... Mr. Zsasz
Spectre........... Ocean Master
Spy Smasher.......... Parasite
Starfire.......... Penguin
Supergirl.......... Poison Ivy
Superman.......... Prankster
Swamp Thing.......... Prometheus
Tasmanian Devil.......... Ra's al Ghul
Vigilante.......... Riddler
Vixen.......... Scarecrow
Wildcat.......... Silver Banshee
Wonder Woman.......... Silver Swan
Zatanna.......... Sinestro
.......... Solomon Grundy
.......... Tattooed Man
.......... Toyman
.......... Trickster
.......... Two-Face
.......... Ultra-Humanite
.......... Ultraman
.......... Ventriloquist
.......... Zoom

Features
-Preorders
•The pre-order bonuses are for both the PS3 and PC versions of the game, and the pack includes a copy of DC Comics Legends Issue #0 DCUO comic and the ability to play as Batman in a 2-on-2 battle arena. DC Universe Online is set to release sometime this year and will have 14.95 USD monthly subscription.
-Deals
•Amazon.com - "DC Universe Online" Pre-sale Bonus
Pre-order - "DC Universe Online" and receive a code to unlock two exclusives--Play as Batman in a two-on-two arena battle and wield the power of the Amazonian Gauntlets, an exclusive in-game weapon. The code will be e-mailed within ten business days after the game releases. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.
•Steam.com - Bane’s Venom Injector: Venom pulses through the player, causing a temporary burst of extra physical strength.
•Gamestop - The ability to play as Batman in a two-on-two arena battle. -Wield the power of the GameStop exclusive in-game weapon The Joker’s Confetti Bomb. A slapdash bomb designed by The Joker that’s sure to cause a riot.-Pre-order DC Universe™ Online and receive a copy of Legends Issue#0, the brand new DC Universe™ Online Comic Book.

-Editions
Collectors Edition (AVAILABLE ONLY ON PC) - The DC Universe Online Collector’s Edition comes with:
•A DCUO limited edition Batman figure from DC DIRECT, based on Executive Creative Director and legendary comic book artist Jim Lee’s concept art for the game
•A DCUO prestige comic of the game’s back-story as written by Geoff Johns
•The Art of DC UNIVERSE™ ONLINE art book showcasing the stunning art from Jim Lee and the team at DC COMIC’S WILDSTORM Productions
•The brand new DC Universe™ Online comic book, Legends Issue#0, with an original cover by Jim Lee
Standard Edition (AVAILABLE ONLY ON PC) - No extra contents without preorders
Hero's Edition (AVAILABLE ONLY ON PS3) - No extra contents without preorders

System Requirements(PC)
•Operating System: Windows XP 32-bit
•Processor: 2.4+ GHZ Dual Core
•RAM: 2 GB
•Video Card: NVIDIA 7800GTX+ or ATI x1300+
•Hard Disc Space: 20 GB


Subscriptions and Micro Transactions
The revenue model will be subscription based, with a monthly fee of $14.99 per month. DC Universe Online will also support micro-transactions

No discounts for PS+ users.


Trailers/Interviews/Previews
COMIC CON CG TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmz4FiUR80M
COMIC CON 2010 Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxL8nYIDuDk
E3 2010 TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hD4G8HlW8o
E3 2009 TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoZuN-p4gKc
E3 2008 TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srGPlSthuyw
CUSTOM CHARACTER TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAGhY1PolKk
INSIDE THE STUDIO VIDEOS - http://www.dcuniverseonline.com/movies. ... ethestudio
Travelogues - http://www.dcuniverseonline.com/movies. ... travelogue
DC UNIVERSE ONLINEVOICES - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK1XN0K8ZTo
VILLAIN WALKTHROUGH 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Y5e7PNfDY
VILLAIN WALKTHROUGH 2- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZQ7nw8u ... re=related
E3 2010: DC Universe Online developer walkthrough and Q&A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MujLrAB6Uo
DC Universe Online Video Game CES 09 Developer Walkthrough Part 1 Cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KDCGzUn ... re=related
DC Universe Online Video Game CES 09 Developer Walkthrough Part 2 Cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfLiXmpY ... re=related
DC Universe Online Video Game CES 09 Developer Walkthrough Part 3 Cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a6hk9Dd ... re=related
E3 2009: DC Universe Online S.T.A.R. Labs Demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUpBoY7-aFA
DC Universe Online - Marv Wolfman Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK50wnFA-l0
DC Universe Online - Jim Lee Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ9dUekqlcQ
DC Universe Online Video Game The Making Of DCUO Game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecANO78Si2Q
DC UNIVERSE ONLINE BATCAVE TOUR WITH NIGHTWING - http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/30516/bigger
(Article) Talking to the Creators of DCUO - http://www.escapistmagazine.com/article ... rse-Online
DC Universe™ Online - Green Latern Corps and Sinestro Corps - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xepEWsIZqKI
Dc Universe Oline Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyvBC3JOFbs
Amazing Chris Cao Interview - http://www.massively.com/2010/08/28/exc ... chris-cao/
DC Universe Online: Chris Cao Interview - http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game ... 519/page/1
DC Universe Online Gamescom 2010 Trailer [HD] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb54AvGewCE

Review
Coming Soon!!!


Pictures/Concept Art/Character Art/ETC...
Check them out on the main site DCUO - http://www.dcuniverseonline.com/en/screenshots.vm


People involved in Dc Universe Online

-Key collaborators include comic veterans Jim Lee (who serves as the game's Executive Creative Director), Ale Garza, Geoff Johns. Carlos D'Anda, and Scott Iwahashi, in addition to EverQuest developers, Jens Anderson, Chris Cao and Shawn Lord. The individuals certainly know what their doing. Jim Lee is an incredibly Talented artist whose memorable works include Batma Hush http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Hush Superman For Tomorrow http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Tomorrow_(comic) All StarBatman and Robin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Star_Batman_and_Robin and more! Geoff Johns has a healthy backround of writting for DC with to many titles to list, but can be found here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Johns
Carlos D'Anda recently participated in providing his art for Batman Arkham Asylum

-Sony Online Entertainment - Austin

Voice Actors

-We will be blessed with the voice talents of:
•Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy will reprise their frequent roles of The Joker and Batman, respectively. You may remember the sounds of their pipes from Arkham Asylum, as well as any other animated Batman project from the past 15 years.
•Former Firefly stars Gina Torres and Adam Baldwin will voice Wonder Woman and Superman, respectively. Though you probably didn't need that "respectively" bit, due to your understanding of gender.
•James Marsters will voice balding mastermind Lex Luthor. After playing Spike in Buffy, Brainiac in Smallville, Captain John in Torchwood and Piccolo in the recent Dragon Ball movie, this should be a nice notch in his nerd-fame belt.
•Wonder Woman's adversary, Circe, will be voiced by Michelle Forbes, who provided the voice for Dr. Mossman in Half-Life 2. She's also been in every sci-fi show ever made.

Sources

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http://dualshockers.com/2010/07/24/no-p ... se-online/

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