Gaming News - August 2004
Austin, TX (August 12, 2004) - NCsoft, Cryptic Studios, and CDS Books
announced today a multi-year, multi-book licensing agreement for CDS to publish
a series of books based on the world of City of Heroes.
From NCsoft:
City of Heroes is the comic book-inspired online computer game
from developer Cryptic Studios. Players choose from a multitude of costume
options and powers to create a unique hero that can join other players in
protecting the fictional Paragon City™ from villains. City of Heroes has been a
commercial hit and a favorite of critics since its release in late April. In
only three months the game reached 180,000 active subscribers and topped
computer game sales charts.
The first book, The Web of Arachnos, is expected in late 2005. It will detail
the origins of Statesman, the signature hero of Paragon City, and will provide
readers with some of the shadowy beginnings of one of City of Heroes’ first
villain groups.
"In the short amount of time since its release, City of Heroes has proven to be
the fastest growing massive multiplayer role playing game in the computer game
industry," said Hope Matthiessen, associate publisher of CDS Books. "We couldn’t
be happier working with NCsoft, Cryptic Studios and, of course, the City of
Heroes property. We think the game’s back story and the excitement generated by
the fans provide a perfect combination for a successful series of books."
"This is indicative of the enthusiasm that is building around the City of Heroes
property in the three and a half months since we launched the product," said
Robert Garriott, president of NCsoft North America. "We’re thrilled to partner
with CDS. They have excellent experience and a proven track record in the book
publishing and distribution business."
The City of Heroes game is available at major North American computer game
retail outlets at a suggested retail price of US$49.99, which includes the first
month of online game play. After the first month, players will be charged a
monthly subscription fee of US$14.95. Sixty-day game time cards are available at
many North American retailers for a suggested retail price of US$29.99. The game
is rated Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
More information about City of Heroes is available at
www.cityofheroes.com.
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