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We'll be conducting another Stress Test on the Training Room Friday, August 19, 11:00am PDT (2:00pm EDT; 7:00pm BST; 20:00 CEST) to 1:00pm PDT (4:00pm EDT; 9:00pm BST; 22:00 CEST), and again from 5:00pm PDT (8:00pm EDT, 1:00am BST; 02:00 CEST) to 7:00pm PDT (10:00pm EDT; 3:00am BST; 04:00 CEST). We'll be randomly giving out the Olympian Guard costume code, so come run some activities with us and get a chance to receive a code!

It's round 2 of the Facebook Facepalm Promotion, and we're ramping up the face-slapping by giving out 10,000 facepalm emote codes! Visit the "Free Giveaways" tab on our Facebook page, and follow the directions for a chance to receive a region-specific code that can be redeemed for an in-game facepalm emote!

Codes are limited to 10,000 in this round, and it's first-come, first-served. This round of the promotion ends on August 31, 2011. Please note that this promotion is limited to residents of the United States (excluding the State of Rhode Island, and excluding Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, military installations and commonwealths), Canada (excluding Quebec), or the European Union.

You can view the full terms and conditions of the City of Heroes Facepalm Promotion here. Head to the City of Heroes Facebook page now for a chance to get the in-game Facepalm emote! And remember, if you don't get a code in this round, there will be more opportunities later!

You can discuss round 2 of the Facebook Facepalm Promotion here!

It's round 2 of the Facebook Facepalm Promotion, and we're ramping up the face-slapping by giving out 10,000 facepalm emote codes! Visit the "Free Giveaways" tab on our Facebook page, and follow the directions for a chance to receive a region-specific code that can be redeemed for an in-game facepalm emote!

Codes are limited to 10,000 in this round, and it's first-come, first-served. This round of the promotion ends on August 31, 2011. Please note that this promotion is limited to residents of the United States (excluding the State of Rhode Island, and excluding Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, military installations and commonwealths), Canada (excluding Quebec), or the European Union.

You can view the full terms and conditions of the City of Heroes Facepalm Promotion here. Head to the City of Heroes Facebook page now for a chance to get the in-game Facepalm emote! And remember, if you don't get a code in this round, there will be more opportunities later!

First Ward is one of the most aesthetically diverse zones in City of Heroes: A ruined city ripped apart by the Praetorian Hamidon, skyscrapers half-sunken and locked in the grip of petrified tentacles; pockets of still-habitable urban areas maintained by survivors; alleyways where magic flows; lush wetlands and barren crags; and an ominous hospital are just some of the areas you'll encounter. The inhabitants of the city are equally as diverse...and some of them command as much presence as First Ward itself.

In these two exclusive Developer Diaries from PC Gamer, City of Heroes Art Lead Gilbert "El Topo" Martinez gives you a look at the art and design behind First Ward, and the giant monsters that still lurk there.

You can discuss the art behind First Ward here!

First Ward is one of the most aesthetically diverse zones in City of Heroes: A ruined city ripped apart by the Praetorian Hamidon, skyscrapers half-sunken and locked in the grip of petrified tentacles; pockets of still-habitable urban areas maintained by survivors; alleyways where magic flows; lush wetlands and barren crags; and an ominous hospital are just some of the areas you'll encounter. The inhabitants of the city are equally as diverse...and some of them command as much presence as First Ward itself.

In these two exclusive Developer Diaries from PC Gamer, City of Heroes Art Lead Gilbert "El Topo" Martinez gives you a look at the art and design behind First Ward, and the giant monsters that still lurk there.

Freedom Friday is starting up! Today, it's City of Heroes Freedom™ general Q&A. Ask any questions you might have about Freedom on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/CityofHeroes

Hi all, just a reminder that the CoH legacy updater has been deprecated, and will no longer allow players to connect to the game through it. Please use the NCsoft Launcher or the Steam platform to launch City of Heroes.

Part 2 is starting now! Come ask your questions about the Paragon Market™!

Freedom Friday's started! Today's topic is the Paragon Market™, so if you have questions, come ask them on Facebook!

Hi Wrong_Number, you can get the NCsoft Launcher here.

This is really awesome work! I dig the idea of a 'themed' magazine showcasing different looks. Great job!

In anticipation of the influx of new players with City of Heroes Freedom™'s launch, we will be running weekly stress tests on the Training Room beginning tomorrow, August 3, up to the launch of City of Heroes Freedom. These tests will be held either Monday or Wednesday each week, from 11:00 a.m PDT (2:00 p.m. EDT / 7:00 p.m. BST / 8:00 p.m. CEST) to 1:00 p.m. PDT (4:00 p.m. EDT / 9:00 p.m. BST / 10:00 p.m. CEST), and again at 5:00 p.m. PDT (8:00 p.m. EDT / 1:00 a.m. BST / 2:00 a.m. CEST) to 7:00 p.m. PDT (10:00 p.m. EDT / 3:00 a.m. BST / 4:00 a.m. CEST).

These stability tests will include running Incarnate Trials, TFs, and other missions. The Paragon Community Team will be present at each event to participate and randomly give away costume codes to a few lucky players, so come and join us each week! We'll keep you informed on the dates!

UPDATE: Our next stress test will be on Friday, August 19, at the normal times. We'll be randomly giving away the Olympian Guard code, so come by the Training Room on Friday for some fun and a chance to get a costume power!

Discuss the stress tests here!

In anticipation of the influx of new players with City of Heroes Freedom™'s launch, we will be running weekly stress tests on the Training Room beginning tomorrow, August 3, up to the launch of City of Heroes Freedom. These tests will be held either Monday or Wednesday each week, from 11:00 a.m PDT (2:00 p.m. EDT / 7:00 p.m. BST / 8:00 p.m. CEST) to 1:00 p.m. PDT (4:00 p.m. EDT / 9:00 p.m. BST / 10:00 p.m. CEST), and again at 5:00 p.m. PDT (8:00 p.m. EDT / 1:00 a.m. BST / 2:00 a.m. CEST) to 7:00 p.m. PDT (10:00 p.m. EDT / 3:00 a.m. BST / 4:00 a.m. CEST).

These stability tests will include running Incarnate Trials, TFs, and other missions. The Paragon Community Team will be present at each event to participate and randomly give away costume codes to a few lucky players, so come and join us each week! We'll keep you informed on the dates!

The City of Heroes Freedom™ overview section is now sporting a brand new page dedicated to the upcoming Paragon Market™!
This a good opportunity for you to acquaint yourselves with the Paragon Market and get an idea of what it will offer in terms of items and values thanks, notably, to the pricing chart*. If you were wondering what new items you'll be able to get when the Paragon Market goes live with City of Heroes Freedom™, expect to see brand new Dual Inspirations to maximize time and opportunity, Team inspirations that will make you the heart of the party, the ability to expand your Enhancement holding capacity or to increase the number of fabulous costumes your characters can carry with them at all times, and much, much more!

Read our brand new Paragon Market page for more information!

*Please note that pricing may change by launch and that US dollar equivalents are approximate and may also change.

Discuss the Paragon Market here!

The City of Heroes Freedom™ overview section is now sporting a brand new page dedicated to the upcoming Paragon Market™!
This a good opportunity for you to acquaint yourselves with the Paragon Market and get an idea of what it will offer in terms of items and values thanks, notably, to the pricing chart*. If you were wondering what new items you'll be able to get when the Paragon Market goes live with City of Heroes Freedom™, expect to see brand new Dual Inspirations to maximize time and opportunity, Team inspirations that will make you the heart of the party, the ability to expand your Enhancement holding capacity or to increase the number of fabulous costumes your characters can carry with them at all times, and much, much more!

Read our brand new Paragon Market page for more information!

*Please note that pricing may change by launch and that US dollar equivalents are approximate and may also change.

The City of Heroes launcher will no longer be supported or allow players to connect to City of Heroes on Thursday, August 4. This change is set to occur during the morning maintenance scheduled for 4:00 a.m. PDT (7:00 a.m. EDT / 1:00 p.m. BST / 2:00 p.m. CEST).

As we will be switching over to the NCsoft Launcher or the Steam platform, this will also be the last chance to get the in-game Wisp Aura! After the maintenance on Thursday, August 4, players will no longer be able to receive the Wisp Aura. So if you are using the legacy City of Heroes launcher, be sure to update to the NCsoft Launcher before Thursday, August 4 to receive your in-game Wisp Aura!

Discuss this with the community here!

The City of Heroes launcher will no longer be supported or allow players to connect to City of Heroes on Thursday, August 4. This change is set to occur during the morning maintenance scheduled for 4:00 a.m. PDT (7:00 a.m. EDT / 1:00 p.m. BST / 2:00 p.m. CEST).

As we will be switching over to the NCsoft Launcher or the Steam platform, this will also be the last chance to get the in-game Wisp Aura! After the maintenance on Thursday, August 4, players will no longer be able to receive the Wisp Aura. So if you are using the legacy City of Heroes launcher, be sure to update to the NCsoft Launcher before Thursday, August 4 to receive your in-game Wisp Aura!

Awesome pictures, ShoNuff! Looked like a lot of fun.

And yes, that winged centaur archer-thing is from Saint Seiya. It's the Sagittarius Cloth.

I really enjoyed the pilot. I like the redone personalities and mythology so far, and I particularly like the idea that the Thundercats are a privileged empire, while all the other animals are treated as lower-class beings; it's a good motivation for the lizards to oppose them. Looking forward to seeing more.

MMO site Ten Ton Hammer caught up to Matt "Positron" Miller at San Diego Comic Con and got the lowdown on everything City of Heroes Freedom. This expansive interview covers the genesis of the Freedom business model, the Paragon Rewards program, Issue 21 content and a lot more! It's an in-depth look into what's coming, so check out Ten Ton Hammer's interview with Matt "Positron" Miller!

Discuss this interview with the community here!

MMO site Ten Ton Hammer caught up to Matt "Positron" Miller at San Diego Comic Con and got the lowdown on everything City of Heroes Freedom. This expansive interview covers the genesis of the Freedom business model, the Paragon Rewards program, Issue 21 content and a lot more! It's an in-depth look into what's coming, so check out Ten Ton Hammer's interview with Matt "Positron" Miller!