DC Universe Online free-to-play sur PC et PS3 dès le mois prochain
 
Moins d'un an après sa sortie, le MMORPG de super-héros s'apprête à passer free-to-play dans ses versions PC et Playstation 3.
 
Sony Online Entertainment vient d'annoncer que DC Universe Online passerait free-to-play dans le courant du mois d'octobre. Pour l'éditeur, cette décision n'est pas un aveu d'échec commercial du jeu, affirmant qu'il aurait souhaité lancer le titre gratuitement dès sa sortie.
 
Adoptant un modèle similaire à celui du Seigneur des Anneaux Online, trois types de comptes seront accessibles dès le changement : Gratuit, Premium et Légendaire. Les joueurs Gratuits auront accès au "gameplay actuel" du jeu, pourront créer deux personnages et rejoindre une League. Des Packs, emplacements de personnages et autres pouvoirs pourront être achetés via microtransactions.
 
Un joueur qui a dépensé au moins 5$ dans la boutique passera automatiquement en compte Premium, ayant accès à plus d'emplacements d'inventaire, plus de d'emplacements de personnage et une limite d'argent plus grande.
 
Enfin, les joueurs Légendaires devront payer un abonnement de 15$ par mois, auront accès à tous les Packs de contenu gratuitement, 15 emplacements de personnage, 80 emplacements d'inventaire, et seront les seuls à pouvoir créer des Leagues (les guildes de DCUO).

DC Universe Online going free-to-play
 
Sony Online Entertainment has announced that DC Universe Online will be shifting to a free-to-play business model in October.
 
With the new model, “DCUO” will become available for free via download, and will offer three levels of accounts: Free, Premium, and Legendary. Free players will have access to all current content, two character slots, and leagues, but may have to purchase game packs or updates, additional character slots, or powers through the cash shop. Premium players are those who have spent at least $5 in the shop (or who have subscribed at some point in the past), which gain additional character and inventory slots, as well as higher in-game cash limits.  Legendary players are those who continue to have a subscription (at $14.99 a month) with full benefits and features.
 
Sony Online Entertainment also publishes EverQuest 2 and Free Realms.
 
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    DC Universe Online Goes Free-To-Play in October for PlayStation®3 System and PC
    Sony Online Entertainment Announces Three Access Levels for Popular Superhero Online Action Game
 
    SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — 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 already logged more than 42 million hours of super-powered gameplay action by players 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: 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.
 
    DC Universe Online is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment. For more information about DC Universe Online, visit www.DCUniverseOnline.com.
 

World of Battleships website now live
argaming.net has launched the website for its upcoming naval combat MMO, World of Battleships, at www.worldofbattleships.com.
 
The new website features an introductory trailer, screenshots, and a brief introduction to the game. The website confirms that World of Battleships will use the same money and experience systems found in World of Tanks and World of Warplanes, with the same style of straightforward controls. The game will also offer dozens of tactics, and three classes of ships – aircraft carriers, battleships/heavy cruisers, and light destroyers. Each ship will have stats that include firepower, speed, armor, and endurance. Also revealed is that the naval maps featured in game will include changing weather conditions that will alter the course of battle.
 

 
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    World of Battleships Website Goes Live
 
    London, UK, Paris, FR and San Francisco, CA (13th September, 2011) — Wargaming.net announces the launch of the website for the recently announced naval combat action MMO World of Battleships.
 
    The World of Battleships website (www.worldofbattleships.com) features screenshots, trailers and other materials to keep players updated on the game’s progress. World of Battleships brings players in to the era of 20th century warships and lets them dive into massive naval battles and control the overwhelming power of multiton titans to conquer the hard-line high seas!
 
    The game provides numerous strategic opportunities for combat. Sudden strikes from cover, cunning flanking attacks or open head-to-head encounters — every player will have dozens of tactics to choose from. And don’t forget about the team! It’s the joint effort and efficient cooperation that will give your fleet near invincibility against the enemy attacks.
 
    “We’re excited to launch World of Battleships website,” said Wargaming.net CEO Victor Kislyi. “We want to make it home for all those in love with naval battles and WWII-era warships.”
 
    Find more about World of Battleships at:
 
        www.worldofbattleships.com
 
    Join World of Battleships at Facebook:
 
        http://www.facebook.com/wobwargaming
 
    Follow World of Battleships at Twitter:
 
        http://twitter.com/#wob_com
 

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