Marvel Universe Online

[ApophisV]

Quote from Marvel.com:

Microsoft Takes the MU to a Whole New Level

Marvelites beware! Your head just might explode upon hearing the news about the hugely anticipated massively multiplayer online (MMO) that will put you right in the heart of the Marvel Universe! Vice President of Marvel Interactive, Ames Kirshen, had this to say about the mind-blowing project:

"We are thrilled to finally be able to share the news that Cryptic Studios is the developer on the Marvel Universe Massively Multiplayer Online game. The trio of Marvel, Microsoft and Cryptic is truly a dream team combination and we are committed to delivering a ground breaking interactive experience drawing from Marvel's vast and diverse Universe of characters, locations, and timeless fiction that we believe will redefine the MMO space."

And now, take a look at the official press release from Marvel, Microsoft Game Studios, and Cryptic Studios:

Microsoft Game Studios, Marvel Entertainment and Cryptic Studios Unveil "Marvel Universe Online"

Video game luminaries join forces to bring Marvel's iconic universe of Super Heroes exclusively to Windows Vista and Xbox 360 platforms

Today at X06, Xbox's annual official industry event in Barcelona, Spain, Microsoft Game Studios announced further details around its eagerly awaited project based on the Marvel universe of Super Heroes. Microsoft and Marvel Entertainment confirmed that Cryptic Studios has been named the developer of "Marvel Universe Online," the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online (MMO) video game exclusive to Xbox 360 and Windows Vista.

"The vision behind the alliance of Microsoft Game Studios, Cryptic Studios and Marvel is to expand the MMO genre and create an epic gaming experience exclusively for Xbox 360 and Windows Vista gamers to experience together online," said Frank Pape, senior director of business development, Microsoft Game Studios. "Cryptic Studios is widely respected for their established track record of innovation and understanding of the MMO space, and they are a perfect fit for the creation of the best possible experience in 'Marvel Universe Online.'"

"As an independent developer, Cryptic Studios has the freedom to make games and forge partnerships that we are truly passionate about," said Michael Lewis, president of Cryptic Studios. "Cryptic Studios and Microsoft share a common vision for online gaming and commitment to quality titles. Together we will create a new exciting game that captures the uniqueness of the Marvel IP."

David Maisel, executive vice president, Marvel Entertainment added, "The huge Marvel fan base has been eagerly awaiting new information on our massive multiplayer online game. We are proud to have a premiere developer such as Cryptic Studios who has had such incredible success in the online gaming world developing this game. Marvel, Microsoft and Cryptic are committed to creating the definitive interactive Marvel universe experience via this massive multiplayer online game."

Cryptic Studios is known as the developer of the renowned MMO titles "City of Heroes

[UltraPrime]

I can see my spare time becoming non-existant...

[Jipay]

I didn't need to read the topic to know who started it lol. Seems like we will lose a root admin soon ! Still I wonder how thye will manage to make a nice good mmorpg.

For instance city of vilains was rather disappointing so I wouldn't count this as an insurance for a nice game |-/