Video: We'd almost forgotten about Champions Online - but Cryptic Studios apparently hasn't...
Here's the big question - is anyone still playing Champions Online? We're really not kidding when we say we'd nearly forgotten the game existed, so discovering that it's not only still going, but still supported is pretty impressive.
The thing that sparked all this shock and surprise is the trailer for the Demonflame expansion, which has not only reminded us of the game, but also pretty much every reason we stopped playing. So... yeah. Let's let the release do the pep-talking.
Demonflame follows Luther Black, a villain who used the awesome power of his DEMON organisation to initiate the Demonflame incident. With vile magic and human sacrifice, Luther created a burning tower that rose into the sky. Eventually, Luther's plan was foiled and the tower disappeared. Now, Black has taken a desperate gamble to re-create the Demonflame incident. If he succeeds, he may be able to open a portal to the Qliphothic realm and attain the apotheosis of unnatural power.
Okay, at least that 'Qliphothic realm' bit sounds cool. Anyhoo, watch the trailer.
Demonflame's available now for anyone still playing.
Issue: 137 | June, 2012