At New York Comic-Con 2010, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the upcoming superhero video game, DC Universe Online, as Sony Online Entertainment hosts booth demos (DC Comics booth #2243), panel "Creating the Next Legend" (Saturday, Oct. 9 at 4pm in Panel Room 6 1A21), press event (immediately following the panel, Event Room 1B01) and fan party (Event Room 1B01) during the show.
DC Universe Online brings the DC Comics universe to life, allowing players to create their own super hero - or villain - and join forces with their favorite DC Comics characters such as Superman, Wonder Woman and The Joker to aid in saving - or destroying - the planet. A massively multiplayer experience, DC Universe Online delivers unparalleled high-energy, physics-powered combat that brings the player's extraordinary powers to life.
EVENTS:
• SHOW FLOOR DEMOS
• Date: Fri., Oct. 8: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun, Oct. 9-10: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Location: DC Comics booth #2243
• Demo the Harley Quinn PvE Encounter
• PANEL: "Creating the Next Legend"
• Date: Sat, Oct 9, 4pm - 5pm
• Location: Jacob K. Javits Center, Panel Room 6 1A21
• Panel discussion with Jim Lee, Mark Anderson and Chris Cao exploring how DCUO opens a doorway into the DCU and allows players to step through that virtual portal and build their own legend in the DC Universe. Attendees will witness the public reveal of DCUO's character creation process and the debut of an all new trailer.
• PRESS EVENT
• Date: Sat., Oct. 9, 5 - 6pm (immediately following DCUO panel)
• Location: Jacob K. Javits Center, Event Room: 1B01
• Hands-on demos including character create revealed along with VIP Interviews with Jim Lee and the development team
• FAN PARTY
• Date: Sat.,Oct. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (immediately following DCUO press event)
• Location: Jacob K. Javits Center, Event Room: 1B01
• Hands-on demos & VIP Interviews with Jim Lee and the development team
INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:
Jim Lee: World-renowned comic book artist and executive creative director for DCUO
Developers: Chris Cao - Creative Director, SOE-Austin, Mark Anderson - Art Director for DCUO
VISUALS:
Interviews with legendary comic book stars Jim Lee and Marv Wolfman
Game play for DC Universe Online