JackFetch Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 The game is dumbed down for consoles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Not just that; the PC version was dumbed down to match the PS3 version. Also, there wasn't really much customization ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced a new free-to-play business model for its popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) game DC Universe Online (DCUO) - where players have the freedom to become legendary, fighting alongside DC Comics icons like Superman, Batman and The Joker in an ever-evolving online action adventure that has seen players log more than 42 million hours of super-powered gameplay action since its launch earlier this year. Beginning late October, players will be able to download and access DCUO for free on both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. As part of this transition, SOE is introducing three new access levels to the game: Free, Premium and Legendary. All three levels will provide access to open world gameplay and missions, general game updates and fixes to the game, with each level offering different game options and benefits. "When we launched DC Universe Online, we introduced a very different brand of massive online game driven by fast action combat to PC and PS3™ gamers and with that, we discovered a new type of online gamer," said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. "We've listened to our community, and we've determined that the free-to-play model is the best fit for DC Universe Online." Smedley added, "Our philosophy embraces learning from our experience and as a pioneer in the free-to-play space with proven successful games like Free Realms and Clone Wars Adventures, we believe this new model will expand the DCUO experience and offer more options that cater to every type of player so they can play the game in a way that fits them." All three levels provide access to the current game, but allow differing tiers of convenience and flexibility. The levels are: Free: New players will now have access to the current gameplay in DC Universe Online (including Gotham City, Metropolis, and all current raids and alerts), with the ability to create two characters, join a league and many other benefits. Free level players will be able to purchase downloadable game packs/updates, additional character slots, powers and more through microtransactions. Premium: Any player who has spent at least $5 USD (including former paid subscribers and new players who have purchased $5 of in-game items) will qualify for the Premium access level. Premium level players will have more benefits available to them than the Free level player, including additional character slots, additional inventory slots, and higher cash limits. Downloadable adventure packs, additional character slots, and more can be purchased in-game. Legendary: Maximum features and benefits are included at this level. Loaded with enhanced additional features, Legendary access will be available for a $14.99 USD monthly fee and includes all DLC packs at no cost, more than 15 character slots, more than 80 inventory slots, the ability to form unrestricted-sized leagues, and many other benefits. More information on the DCUO free-to-play access levels can be found here: www.DCUniverseOnline.com/free. DC Universe Online combines immersive environments and fascinating story arcs with fast-paced, physics-based combat, allowing players to pick up buses and other objects in the environment, fly into the air and throw them at enemies; run up the sides of buildings to engage in melee brawls while shooting flames of fire from their hands; or cling to the side of buildings while using a grappling hook to pull flying opponents out of the sky - all while fighting alongside or against the legendary characters of DC Comics and charting their own path to legendary. It should have been free to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Woo! It should have been free to start with. I'd imagine that the reason it wasn't had to do with the fact that they needed to make money for a while first to offset the development costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hey.You guys who have PS3s. DCUO is free now. You should go and get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hey.You guys who have PS3s. DCUO is free now. You should go and get it. Isn't the online download about 18GB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 The download from the PSN is around 150MB, I think, and then that downloads a 20GB file which then shrinks to 15GB once it's installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I'd consider getting this to check it out if they hadn't made it free around the same time Arkham City, Skyrim, Saint's Row the Third, Uncharted 3, Metal Gear Solid HD, Assassin's Creed Revelations, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, and King of Fighters XIII were coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 The download from the PSN is around 150MB, I think, and then that downloads a 20GB file which then shrinks to 15GB once it's installed. With my meager download limits, I'm going to pass on the game for now, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashfan1 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 actually it's 16 GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobob_100 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 I just started playing this, but it's not that bad. I'm new to MMOs but i kinda like playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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