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Marvel Universe Online Announced!
At X06, Microsoft Game Studios announced further details around its eagerly awaited project based on the Marvel universe of Super Heroes. Microsoft and Marvel Entertainment confirmed that Cryptic Studios has been named the developer of Marvel Universe Online, the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online (MMO) video game exclusive to Xbox 360™ and Windows Vista®
"The vision behind the alliance of Microsoft Game Studios, Cryptic Studios and Marvel is to expand the MMO genre and create an epic gaming experience exclusively for Xbox 360 and Windows Vista gamers to experience together online," said Frank Pape, senior director of business development, Microsoft Game Studios. "Cryptic Studios is widely respected for their established track record of innovation and understanding of the MMO space, and they are a perfect fit for the creation of the best possible experience in Marvel Universe Online.""As an independent developer, Cryptic Studios has the freedom to make games and forge partnerships that we are truly passionate about," said Michael Lewis, president of Cryptic Studios. "Cryptic Studios and Microsoft share a common vision for online gaming and commitment to quality titles. Together we will create a new exciting game that captures the uniqueness of the Marvel IP."
David Maisel, executive vice president, Marvel Entertainment added, "The huge Marvel fan base has been eagerly awaiting new information on our massive multiplayer online game. We are proud to have a premiere developer such as Cryptic Studios who has had such incredible success in the online gaming world developing this game. Marvel, Microsoft, and Cryptic are committed to creating the definitive interactive Marvel universe experience via this massive multiplayer online game."
Cryptic Studios is known as the developer of the renowned MMO titles City of Heroes™ and City of Villians™, and bring a history of excellence in MMO design and best-of-breed community support to the development of Marvel Universe Online. Marvel Universe Online will unite gamers in a cross-platform experience, allowing for Xbox 360 and Windows Vista users to play alongside one another.
Marvel's repertoire of superheroes have evolved from the pages of comic books to become driving forces in entertainment, from the silver screen to television shows and best-selling video games, including Spider-Man, X-Men, and "The Hulk" franchises. As part of an MMO gaming experience, Marvel Universe Online players will be able to interact simultaneously in a truly unique atmosphere featuring all their favorite Marvel characters, creatures and villains.
SI Says:
After being a niche element of the market for over 2 years, the superhero genre definately seems to be hotting up, with both this announcement, plus the fact that SOE are currently working on the DC Comics MMORPG.
What has definately taken us by suprise is the news that Cryptic are coming onboard as developers for this project. While their experience with the City Of... franchise will no doubt prove invaluable in making this game, it does raise questions as to why they would want to create a game that will, in effect, directly compete with their flagship title.
It'll definately be interesting to observe how this news impacts City of Heroes and City of Villains players, and whether it affects the working relationship between Cryptic and NCSoft.
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