City of Heroes has expanded their suite of available purchasable services to include Character Respecs (short for Respecifications). Over the course of leveling up, there are many powers that a character can choose from. A Character Respec allows the character to re-select their powers from their chosen primary and secondary powers, along with any other pools of powers they have access to. To be clear, this optional purchasable Respec does not allow the primary or secondary powerset to be reselected; it functions like existing respecs currently available in game.
Optional Character Respecs are available via the in-game store found at the character select screen for the per transaction price of $9.99 USD.
There are already multiple in-game methods that players can obtain a Respec. Now, if the convenience of purchasing a Respec is desired, it is available. Having a purchasable option has been an often heard desire from the game's customers.
Once players purchase a Respec, they must then visit a Respec Contact in-game to use it, in the same manner as the in-game obtainable respecs are done. The Respec Contacts include: Jack Wolf in Galaxy City and Arbiter Lupin in Nerva.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Reminder: Matrix Machinima Contest Ends August 10!
There are only a handful of days left to put together your Machinima video with City of Heroes / City of Villains and have the chance to win the grand prize of a 2009 Model year Toyota Matrix S filled with good stuff! Submissions must be uploaded to GameTrailers.com by August 10th. Winners will be announced on Spike's GTTV on September 12th.
The Rikti Invasion Force Returns!
Brace yourselves as the full fury of the Rikti Invasion Force is set to descend upon Paragon City™ and the Rogue Isles™ starting on Friday, August 1st and continuing through Thursday, August 7th.
For details or to discuss this event with fellow players, please join us on the Official City of Heroes Message Forums.
For details or to discuss this event with fellow players, please join us on the Official City of Heroes Message Forums.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
City of Heroes Bay Area "Hero-Con '08"
Join the City of Heroes & City of Villains Development team and other super heroes and super villains for a "Freem" filled day and night of activities.
This year promises to raise the roof of the exclusive Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, October 18, 2008. We have arranged special pricing at this beautiful hotel for our event attendees, if you wish to book a room for the event please enter this code G-NCSO to unlock or book directly from this page to get our special pricing for rooms. This special rate can be applied on dates prior and after the event as well.
For just $59-$79** event attendees will get the following, plus some yet to be announced goodies:
* Attend the 2nd Annual Community Address from Lead Designer, Matt "Positron" Miller, and Executive Producer, Brian Clayton.
* Attend the banquet dinner, with entertainment and exclusive upcoming announcements.
* Attend Q&A, Round Table Discussions, and Workshop sessions provided by "City of Heroes" game creators and players.
* Participate in a live mission event with a team of 8 other players to see who can heroically or relentlessly beat out other teams for the grand prize.
* Shop at our Community store to get just released collectables for City of Heroes and City of Villains.
* Receive free gifts and in game rewards.
* Hang out with developers, friends and fans of MMO's best Hero/Villain Super Game.
Other activities and announcements and event registration will be made available to the Community as we continue to get closer to the event.
* It is not necessary for event participants to stay at the hotel, there are additional fees for booking a room that are not tied to or included with the listed event ticket price. The special rate we have secured is $119.00 per night this is just for our guests.
**Registration prices may vary depending on ticket availability.
Join us for discussion on this topic here!
For any questions, concerns or comments about the event please email exlibris@ncsoft.com
This year promises to raise the roof of the exclusive Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, October 18, 2008. We have arranged special pricing at this beautiful hotel for our event attendees, if you wish to book a room for the event please enter this code G-NCSO to unlock or book directly from this page to get our special pricing for rooms. This special rate can be applied on dates prior and after the event as well.
For just $59-$79** event attendees will get the following, plus some yet to be announced goodies:
* Attend the 2nd Annual Community Address from Lead Designer, Matt "Positron" Miller, and Executive Producer, Brian Clayton.
* Attend the banquet dinner, with entertainment and exclusive upcoming announcements.
* Attend Q&A, Round Table Discussions, and Workshop sessions provided by "City of Heroes" game creators and players.
* Participate in a live mission event with a team of 8 other players to see who can heroically or relentlessly beat out other teams for the grand prize.
* Shop at our Community store to get just released collectables for City of Heroes and City of Villains.
* Receive free gifts and in game rewards.
* Hang out with developers, friends and fans of MMO's best Hero/Villain Super Game.
Other activities and announcements and event registration will be made available to the Community as we continue to get closer to the event.
* It is not necessary for event participants to stay at the hotel, there are additional fees for booking a room that are not tied to or included with the listed event ticket price. The special rate we have secured is $119.00 per night this is just for our guests.
**Registration prices may vary depending on ticket availability.
Join us for discussion on this topic here!
For any questions, concerns or comments about the event please email exlibris@ncsoft.com
NCsoft Expands North American Retail Presence with New Game Cards
Target, Best Buy and Rite Aid to sell cards for popular NCsoft online games
NCsoft®, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, is teaming up with InComm, a technology firm that develops markets and distributes stored-value gift and prepaid products, to bring many of NCsoft's popular games to consumers on prepaid Game Cards.
Some of the top retailers in North America are participating in the new retail initiative that will include City of Heroes®, Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa® and Exteel™. Target, Best Buy and Rite Aid will be the first stores to offer the NCsoft Game Cards.
"This is a great opportunity for NCsoft to grow its expanding portfolio of triple-A massively multiplayer games beyond traditional retail channels," said Lisa Bell-Cabrera, vice president of sales for NCsoft's North American business. "Of course, we think this is a huge value to our customers. The InComm cards provide an incredibly convenient way for our customers to access our games and by using the cards, they'll be getting some bonus items that will enhance their game play experience."
The City of Heroes cards will provide purchasers with an exclusive in-game jet pack in addition to a convenient way to download and play the comic-book inspired online computer game without requiring a credit card. The City of Heroes Game Cards will retail for US$20 and come with 30 days of game play.
Tabula Rasa Game Cards will retail for US$14.95 and will be available exclusively at Best Buy stores. Those who purchase the Tabula Rasa Game Card will get an exclusive in-game rocket. Like the City of Heroes card, the Tabula Rasa card provides a handy method for downloading the client and includes 30 days of game play.
Those who enjoy the fast-paced action of fighting robots on futuristic battlegrounds can purchase the new Exteel Game Cards at participating retailers. The cards will provide buyers with NCcoin™, NCsoft's new micro-transaction system that allows customers to use real-world money to purchase in-game items and upgrades. The Exteel card will include 1,000 NCcoin, plus 200 bonus NCcoin, to purchase more powerful weapons, skills and parts for your fighting Mechanaught. Exteel is a free-to-download and free-to-play game. The Exteel Game Card retails for US$10.
"The prepaid card market continues to grow year over year," said Brooks Smith, InComm President and CEO. "We are thrilled to have one of the leading MMO publishers as an addition to our growing portfolio of prepaid game cards. With its limited packaging, the InComm card provides consumers with a 'green' alternative to their game purchases, plus it adds flexibility and other offerings that consumers can appreciate."
City of Heroes and Exteel Game Cards will be available at Target stores the weekend of July 26. City of Heroes, Exteel and Tabula Rasa cards will be available at Best Buy beginning August 3 and Rite Aid will begin offering City of Heroes cards on September 3. Other games and retailers are expected to be announced in the near future.
To activate their prepaid cards, NCsoft gamers simply purchase a Game Card, scratch off the serial number on the back of the card and activate their new game on http://www.PlayNC.com/us/gamecard/.
To discuss this announcement, please join us on the Official City of Heroes Message Forums.
NCsoft®, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, is teaming up with InComm, a technology firm that develops markets and distributes stored-value gift and prepaid products, to bring many of NCsoft's popular games to consumers on prepaid Game Cards.
Some of the top retailers in North America are participating in the new retail initiative that will include City of Heroes®, Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa® and Exteel™. Target, Best Buy and Rite Aid will be the first stores to offer the NCsoft Game Cards.
"This is a great opportunity for NCsoft to grow its expanding portfolio of triple-A massively multiplayer games beyond traditional retail channels," said Lisa Bell-Cabrera, vice president of sales for NCsoft's North American business. "Of course, we think this is a huge value to our customers. The InComm cards provide an incredibly convenient way for our customers to access our games and by using the cards, they'll be getting some bonus items that will enhance their game play experience."
The City of Heroes cards will provide purchasers with an exclusive in-game jet pack in addition to a convenient way to download and play the comic-book inspired online computer game without requiring a credit card. The City of Heroes Game Cards will retail for US$20 and come with 30 days of game play.
Tabula Rasa Game Cards will retail for US$14.95 and will be available exclusively at Best Buy stores. Those who purchase the Tabula Rasa Game Card will get an exclusive in-game rocket. Like the City of Heroes card, the Tabula Rasa card provides a handy method for downloading the client and includes 30 days of game play.
Those who enjoy the fast-paced action of fighting robots on futuristic battlegrounds can purchase the new Exteel Game Cards at participating retailers. The cards will provide buyers with NCcoin™, NCsoft's new micro-transaction system that allows customers to use real-world money to purchase in-game items and upgrades. The Exteel card will include 1,000 NCcoin, plus 200 bonus NCcoin, to purchase more powerful weapons, skills and parts for your fighting Mechanaught. Exteel is a free-to-download and free-to-play game. The Exteel Game Card retails for US$10.
"The prepaid card market continues to grow year over year," said Brooks Smith, InComm President and CEO. "We are thrilled to have one of the leading MMO publishers as an addition to our growing portfolio of prepaid game cards. With its limited packaging, the InComm card provides consumers with a 'green' alternative to their game purchases, plus it adds flexibility and other offerings that consumers can appreciate."
City of Heroes and Exteel Game Cards will be available at Target stores the weekend of July 26. City of Heroes, Exteel and Tabula Rasa cards will be available at Best Buy beginning August 3 and Rite Aid will begin offering City of Heroes cards on September 3. Other games and retailers are expected to be announced in the near future.
To activate their prepaid cards, NCsoft gamers simply purchase a Game Card, scratch off the serial number on the back of the card and activate their new game on http://www.PlayNC.com/us/gamecard/.
To discuss this announcement, please join us on the Official City of Heroes Message Forums.
City of Heroes and City of Villains merged into one universe
The Rogue Isles and Paragon City are finally going to get the chance to coexist. We've just learned that NCsoft has completed the merging of City of Heroes and City of Villains, creating one whole game from the two halves.
Current subscribers to either game will now have access to all the features of both games, and copies of City of Heroes or City of Villains sold will now grant access to the Heroes and Villains experience. This also means that those who have City of Heroes can now try out the base-building functions found in City of Villains.
“In setting the stage for our upcoming plans for the IP, we felt the time was right to truly consolidate the City of Heroes and City of Villains universe,” notes Brian Clayton, General Manager and Executive Producer. He adds,
We have removed all restrictions that were created when City of Villains launched in order to make way for some really cool content and features we have in the pipeline. This is an evolution of the IP that lays the foundation for what’s to come.
NCsoft's unification of the City of games paves the way for new improvements to the game, including Improvements to Supergroup Bases and raids, an offline character reward system, and the recently-revealed Mission Maker.
Current subscribers to either game will now have access to all the features of both games, and copies of City of Heroes or City of Villains sold will now grant access to the Heroes and Villains experience. This also means that those who have City of Heroes can now try out the base-building functions found in City of Villains.
“In setting the stage for our upcoming plans for the IP, we felt the time was right to truly consolidate the City of Heroes and City of Villains universe,” notes Brian Clayton, General Manager and Executive Producer. He adds,
We have removed all restrictions that were created when City of Villains launched in order to make way for some really cool content and features we have in the pipeline. This is an evolution of the IP that lays the foundation for what’s to come.
NCsoft's unification of the City of games paves the way for new improvements to the game, including Improvements to Supergroup Bases and raids, an offline character reward system, and the recently-revealed Mission Maker.
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