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City of Heroes

Platforms

PC

Initial release April 27, 2004

Developers

Cryptic Studios

Genres

RPG

Publishers

NCsoft

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City of Heroes reborn: NCSoft licenses popular MMO to fan-run project Homecoming

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SUIT UP | City of Heroes reborn: NCSoft licenses popular MMO to fan-run project Homecoming

Homecoming team will be able to officially develop and update the game.

Jan. 5, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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The best character creation tool you'll ever use hits beta this year

Sept. 4, 2019 Emily Gera

City of Heroes: Missing Worlds and NCsoft negotiating resurrection of IP

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City of Heroes: Missing Worlds and NCsoft negotiating resurrection of IP

Sept. 2, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

City of Heroes tenth anniversary inspires new City of Titans trailer

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City of Heroes tenth anniversary inspires new City of Titans trailer

April 28, 2014 Brenna Hillier

City of Titans surpasses Kickstarter goal with over $678,000 pledged

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City of Titans surpasses Kickstarter goal with over $678,000 pledged

Nov. 5, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

End of an Age: The Unfortunate Side Effect of Online Games

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End of an Age: The Unfortunate Side Effect of Online Games

With Warhammer Online and Toontown Online ending, a big problem with online experiences begins to take shape.

Sept. 20, 2013 Mike Williams

The Phoenix Project approaching Kickstarter launch

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The Phoenix Project approaching Kickstarter launch

July 25, 2013 Brenna Hillier

Paragon buy-out fell through at the last minute

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Paragon buy-out fell through at the last minute

April 12, 2013 Brenna Hillier

City of Heroes spiritual successor The Phoenix Project trailered

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City of Heroes spiritual successor The Phoenix Project trailered

Jan. 7, 2013 Dave Cook

City of Heroes players hold Unity Rally on game's last evening live

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City of Heroes players hold Unity Rally on game's last evening live

Dec. 1, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

City of Heroes hopes quashed by NCSoft

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City of Heroes hopes quashed by NCSoft

Oct. 2, 2012 Brenna Hillier

City of Heroes petition gathers 20,000 signatures

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City of Heroes petition gathers 20,000 signatures

Sept. 28, 2012 Brenna Hillier

City of Heroes end game events scheduled

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City of Heroes end game events scheduled

Sept. 27, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

City of Heroes refunds will be doled out starting next week

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City of Heroes refunds will be doled out starting next week

Sept. 19, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

City of Heroes may be saved from shutdown

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City of Heroes may be saved from shutdown

Sept. 6, 2012 Brenna Hillier

City of Heroes and Paragon Studios to be shut down by end of the year

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City of Heroes and Paragon Studios to be shut down by end of the year

Aug. 31, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

NCSoft details Summer Blockbuster Event for City of Heroes

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NCSoft details Summer Blockbuster Event for City of Heroes

May 23, 2012 Johnny Cullen

City of Heroes turns eight, event kicks off next week

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City of Heroes turns eight, event kicks off next week

April 28, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Issue 22 released for City of Heroes

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Issue 22 released for City of Heroes

March 10, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

City of Heroes Issue 23 in final stages of pre-production

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City of Heroes Issue 23 in final stages of pre-production

March 3, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

City of Heroes Player Summit 2012 hits Palo Alto in April

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City of Heroes Player Summit 2012 hits Palo Alto in April

Feb. 23, 2012 Brenna Hillier

City of Heroes adds new missions to Spring Fling line-up

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City of Heroes adds new missions to Spring Fling line-up

Feb. 8, 2012 Brenna Hillier

City of Heroes to introduce new loyalty program

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City of Heroes to introduce new loyalty program

Nov. 22, 2011 Johnny Cullen

Saturday Shorts: Sales, City of Heroes, Salem, DCUO, Ed Vaizey, more

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Saturday Shorts: Sales, City of Heroes, Salem, DCUO, Ed Vaizey, more

Sept. 24, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Friday Shorts II: Forza 4, Dark Souls, RE: Retribution, $800 3D headset

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Friday Shorts II: Forza 4, Dark Souls, RE: Retribution, $800 3D headset

Sept. 23, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Thursday Shorts: Street Fighter Patch, Red Alert Reborn, NCIS, Hasselhoff and more

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Thursday Shorts: Street Fighter Patch, Red Alert Reborn, NCIS, Hasselhoff and more

Sept. 22, 2011 Alex Donaldson

Wednesday Shorts - Creepers, N7 rifle, Facebook, more

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Wednesday Shorts - Creepers, N7 rifle, Facebook, more

July 27, 2011 Brenna Hillier

Paragon chats about City of Heroes: Freedom at Comic-Con panel

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Paragon chats about City of Heroes: Freedom at Comic-Con panel

July 22, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

NCSoft to show Guild Wars 2, new City of Heroes content at ComicCon

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NCSoft to show Guild Wars 2, new City of Heroes content at ComicCon

July 19, 2011 Johnny Cullen

Saturday Shorts: StarCraft Universe, Sdatcher, Skulls of the Shogun, sales

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Saturday Shorts: StarCraft Universe, Sdatcher, Skulls of the Shogun, sales

July 16, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

City of Heroes going free-to-play later this year

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City of Heroes going free-to-play later this year

June 21, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

City of Heroes producer's letter promises continued updates

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City of Heroes producer's letter promises continued updates

June 2, 2011 Brenna Hillier

Friday Shorts: L.A. Noire, EQII, Mario Chucks, Disciples III, Civ V, D&D, sales

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Friday Shorts: L.A. Noire, EQII, Mario Chucks, Disciples III, Civ V, D&D, sales

April 29, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

NCSoft celebrates Lineage, City of Heroes and Guild Wars anniversaries

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NCSoft celebrates Lineage, City of Heroes and Guild Wars anniversaries

April 28, 2011 Johnny Cullen

City of Heroes developer happy with Incarnates reception

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City of Heroes developer happy with Incarnates reception

April 20, 2011 Stace Harman

City of Heroes Issue 20: Incarnates available now for subscribers

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City of Heroes Issue 20: Incarnates available now for subscribers

April 5, 2011 John Callaham

Wednesday shorts: City of Heroes, RIFT, MMA Supremacy

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Wednesday shorts: City of Heroes, RIFT, MMA Supremacy

March 16, 2011 Johnny Cullen

City of Heroes Animal Pack out on February 23

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City of Heroes Animal Pack out on February 23

Feb. 11, 2011 Johnny Cullen

City of Heroes double XP weekend inbound

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City of Heroes double XP weekend inbound

Jan. 27, 2011 Johnny Cullen

NCSoft trademarks City of Heroes 2

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NCSoft trademarks City of Heroes 2

April 6, 2010 Johnny Cullen

Weekly MMO news round-up: Champions, Warhammer, Global Agenda

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Weekly MMO news round-up: Champions, Warhammer, Global Agenda

Nov. 15, 2009 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

NCsoft goes Hallowe'en bonkers in its MMOs

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NCsoft goes Hallowe'en bonkers in its MMOs

Oct. 20, 2009 Patrick Garratt

Weekly MMO news round-up: Halloween comes early, free trials and welcome backs

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Weekly MMO news round-up: Halloween comes early, free trials and welcome backs

Oct. 18, 2009 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Weekly MMO news round-up: DC Universe gets Green Arrow, LOTRO screens, CrimeCraft goes free

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Weekly MMO news round-up: DC Universe gets Green Arrow, LOTRO screens, CrimeCraft goes free

Oct. 4, 2009 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Weekly MMO round up: WoW's Pirate Day, Aion provides a server listing, EVE is everywhere

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Weekly MMO round up: WoW's Pirate Day, Aion provides a server listing, EVE is everywhere

Sept. 20, 2009 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Weekly MMO news round-up: Conan at PAX, LOTRO gets new jewelry, WoW expansion leaks

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Weekly MMO news round-up: Conan at PAX, LOTRO gets new jewelry, WoW expansion leaks

Aug. 17, 2009 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Weekly MMO news round-up: CCP files a trademark, Guild Wars class updates, more

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Weekly MMO news round-up: CCP files a trademark, Guild Wars class updates, more

Aug. 8, 2009 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Weekly MMO news round-up: Runes of Magic gets elves, FFXI adjustments, no Anarchy Online 2 just yet

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Weekly MMO news round-up: Runes of Magic gets elves, FFXI adjustments, no Anarchy Online 2 just yet

July 11, 2009 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Weekly MMO news round-up: Fireworks, Copernicus, mystical powers, new servers

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Weekly MMO news round-up: Fireworks, Copernicus, mystical powers, new servers

July 4, 2009 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Weekly MMO news round-up: Rise of the Tomb Kings live, WoW on Flying Mounts, Aion pre-order bonus

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Weekly MMO news round-up: Rise of the Tomb Kings live, WoW on Flying Mounts, Aion pre-order bonus

June 20, 2009 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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