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Podcast 49 – R & D…HEADING INTO 50

 

 

Podcast 49 – We discuss the latest update for DC UNIVERSE ONLINE, spill the beans on some upcoming DC and Unlimited Network news.  And we get you caught up on all the news leading to DCUO UNLIMITED’s 50th Podcast.

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Game Update 8: Research & Development

 

Since Brainiac's arrival, scientists and engineers have been working tirelessly to learn everything possible about the Exobytes Lex Luthor released into the atmosphere. Though many of the Exobytes have found their way to human hosts, more have gone dormant and begun to decay. Game Update 8: Research & Development introduces a new system, brought on by breakthroughs in nanite technology, that will allow Heroes and Villains to find and utilize these unclaimed Exobytes and create powerful Equipment Mods and Consumables.

Beginning at level 10, players can begin utilizing the Research & Development system to give them an edge in battle.

  • Gather the Exobits and Exobytes scattered throughout Gotham City, Metropolis, and Central City.
  • Some gear that you collect from fallen enemies will be able to be deconstructed at Research & Development stations, providing additional components.
  • Acquire Plans for the Equipment Mod or Consumable that you need in the course of your adventures, or purchase from a vendor.
  • Find a Research & Development station in a Safe House or in the Hall of Doom or Watchtower to create your new item.
  • Equipment Mods can be socketed into gear for powerful benefits, and various Consumables will lend you bonuses for short durations of time.

 

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HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DCUO

 

 

We here at DCUO UNLIMITED wish a very happy birthday to DC Universe Online.  Along with these birthday wishes SOE sent us a letter to share with our DCUO Community-

 

DC Universe Online Marks One-Year Anniversary With Special In-Game Item

 

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Jan. 11, 2012 - Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) today celebrates DC Universe Online’s one-year anniversary. The award-winning, free-to-play, massively multiplayer online (MMO) game launched last January, becoming the first MMO available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the first MMO based in the DC Universe.

 

"We broke a lot of new ground with last year’s launch of DC Universe Online, both by successfully creating the first PS3 MMO community and adding true action combat to the genre," said Lorin Jameson, Executive Director of Development, Sony Online Entertainment. "The free-to-play transition at the end of last year is a proof point that our community is stronger and larger than ever. We are very proud of what we’ve accomplished thus far and look forward to continuously striving to improve the game."

 

Since January 2011, DC Universe Online has steadily increased its content with downloadable content (DLC) packs and game updates. Players have gained countless in-game items and have been introduced to Ra’s al Ghul, The Fortress of Solitude, Larfleeze, amongst many other notable DC Universe characters and storylines. Along with this, The Flash and Green Lantern have also joined the team, delivering their electricity and light powers to players through paid DLC packs.

 

"2011 established a foundation for the larger-than-life stories we can tell in-game, and this milestone will kick off a storyline through free content updates and paid DLC that will blow your minds," said Jim Lee, executive creative director of DC Universe Online and co-publisher of DC Comics."

 

Since launch, DCUO has seen:   

  • More than 3.5 million Heroes, more than 2 million Villains
  • More than 1.8 million registered players on PC, and more than 2.3 million registered players on PS3
  • 3.6 million days of playtime total by all players in-game
  • More than 1,200 new NPC characters added since launch
  • More than 200 new quests added since launch
  • More than 2,500 new items added since launch
  • More than 15 new zones added since launch
  • More than 1,800 new encounters since launch

To celebrate the game’s one-year anniversary, players will receive a special one-of-a-kind One Year Anniversary Cape that features a number "1" on the back. The cape will be granted to players through their mission journal on January 11. The character must exist on the 11th to be eligible to receive the mission. However, players do not need to log in on the 11th; as long as the character exists on the 11th, players will receive the mission the next time they log in.

 

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Research and Development

 From dcuniverseonline.com

Since Brainiac’s arrival, scientists and engineers the world over have been working tirelessly to learn everything possible about the Exobytes Lex Luthor released into the atmosphere. Though many of the Exobytes have found their way to human hosts, still more have gone dormant and begun to decay. Finally, breakthroughs in nanite technology will allow Heroes and Villains to find and utilize these unclaimed Exobytes in the form of powerful Equipment Mods and Consumables! Beginning at level 10, players can begin to enjoy the benefits of modified technology.

 

Gather Exobits and Exobytes!

The first step in harnessing the untapped power of the Exobytes lies in finding them. Residual Exobytes in the world have broken down into units called Exobits. These smaller pieces are scattered around Gotham City, Metropolis, and Central City. Gather the Exobits, then forge them into new Exobytes of varying qualities at Research and Development stations.

Research Plans!

Of course, before construction can begin, you must decide what kind of item you wish to create. Equipment Mods can be socketed into gear for powerful benefits, and various Consumables will lend you bonuses for short durations of time. Plans for the creation of either can be found throughout the world or purchased at new Research and Development vendors.

Develop Equipment Mods and Consumables!

Once you have learned the appropriate plan, collect the necessary components, including Exobytes, and assemble the new item at a Research and Development station. Equipment Mods come in various colors which, when matched with similarly colored sockets on your gear, can provide even further bonuses and power.

Salvage!

Finally, some gear found in the world can now be deconstructed at Research and Development stations to aid in the process. Salvaging these items will return Research and Development components that can be used in other recipes.

Research and Development is right around the corner, coming soon in Game Update 8.

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DC Universe Online has been nominated for the Most Innovative Award

 

 

DC Universe Online has been nominated for the Most Innovative Award and Game of the Year for the MMORPG.com’s Players’ Choice Awards! Vote now!

Great news from DCUO and one that we can all vote on!

 

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2011 Most Innovative
DC Universe Online
23.4%
Glitch
15.9%
Rift
34.6%
Star Wars: The Old Republic
22.4%
World of Warcraft
3.7%
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