Cryptic Studios bucked the Superhero movie game curse somewhat in 2004 by releasing a MMORPG based around the lives of Superheros rather than one or two in particular. Despite a few teething problems revolving around players creating in game avatars that infringed on Marvel and DC Comic's characters, the game was a success. However Cryptic Studios have now handed the reigns over to NC Soft and have licensed the Champions rule set for an entirely new MMORPG.
In a surprising move, Electronic Arts are on the forefront of developers trialling Free-to-play games, Battlefield Heroes is their attempt to convert the hugely popular Battlefield series into something that is both accessible and can be played as little or as much as desired.
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