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Issue 22: Death Incarnate

Issue 22: Death Incarnate

Statesman has fallen. New heroes must rise to face off against the sorceress Diabolique and her plans for Dark Astoria.
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Spring Fling Video

Spring Fling Video

Enjoy new rewards, missions and fun in the City of Heroes Spring Fling in-game event.
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Signature Story Arc ViDoc  #3 - The Freedom Phalanx

Signature Story Arc ViDoc #3 - The Freedom Phalanx

Watch ViDoc #3 to learn more about the story of Statesman, founder and leader of the Freedom Phalanx.
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The Heroes of the Freedom Phalanx

The Heroes of the Freedom Phalanx

Signature Story Arc ViDoc #2: The Heroes of the Freedom Phalanx
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Titan Weapons Power Set

Titan Weapons Power Set

Decimate your enemies with a variety of COLOSSAL weapons using the Titan Weapons melee damage power set
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Signature Story Arc ViDoc #1 - Who Will Die?

Signature Story Arc ViDoc #1 - Who Will Die?

Watch Signature Story ViDoc #1 , "Who Will Die?" In this exclusive series, the Paragon Studios will share their plans for City of Heroes.
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The Street Justice Power Set.

The Street Justice Power Set.

This power set delivers bone-crushing melee attacks that allow the user to build up combo levels, which are used to strengthen finisher powers.

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City of Heroes Freedom - Play for Free Forever - Launch Trailer

City of Heroes Freedom - Play for Free Forever - Launch Trailer

Watch the launch trailer for City of Heroes Freedom. Now you can play the world's most popular super-powered MMO for free, forever. New powers, dangerous villains, epic monsters and more await you. Join millions of players as you take part in the greatest adventure.

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Issue 21: Convergence

Issue 21: Convergence

Watch the video for Issue 21: Convergence. Introducing the new zone First Ward, and the Underground Incarnate Trial.
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City of Heroes® Steampunk Pack

City of Heroes® Steampunk Pack

Journey to the center of adventure with the new City of Heroes® Steampunk Pack!

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Issue 20: Incarnates - Trailer

Issue 20: Incarnates - Trailer

Issue 20: Incarnates, continues the storylines from Going Rogue. Emperor Cole has been empowered with cosmic powers and threatens to destroy both worlds. Heroes and Villains must ascend to new levels of power to stop him.

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Sneak Preview of Issue 20: Incarnates

Sneak Preview of Issue 20: Incarnates

Issue 20: Incarnates, is coming soon. Introducing new group challenges, powers and enemies, the battle against Emperor Cole begins!

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City of Heroes® Vanguard Pack

City of Heroes® Vanguard Pack

Be the Vanguard and protect our world from extradimensional menaces.

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Winter Event

Winter Event

The City of Heroes® Winter Event trailer. In addition to the Holiday badges, unlockable costume pieces, temp powers and enhancements, stop Lady Winter before she can freeze the world.

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Issue 19 Trailer

Issue 19 Trailer

See the trailer for Issue 19 - Alpha Strike! Find out what it takes to exceed your limits to become an Incarnate. See the two new Task Forces, new power animations and other enhancements.

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City of Heroes® Origins Pack

City of Heroes® Origins Pack

Watch the new City of Heroes® Origins Pack trailer.

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The Apex Task Force Trailer

The Apex Task Force Trailer

Apex is back! This signature Hero is organizing a new team to help stop an invasion from Praetoria. Find out more in the Apex Task Force Trailer!

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City of Heroes® Party Pack

City of Heroes® Party Pack

Watch the trailer for the City of Heroes Party Pack! Unlock all new dance, sports and action emotes.

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City of Heroes Going Rogue Launch Trailer

City of Heroes Going Rogue Launch Trailer

See the powers, villains and adventures that awaits you in the new world of Praetoria! Now your hero can fall from grace, or your villain can be redeemed in the latest expansion, City of Heroes Going Rogue.
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ViDoc #4 - Brave New World

ViDoc #4 - Brave New World

Part 4: Learn more about the alternate world of Praetoria. Who rules Neutropolis? What is the dark secret behind Imperial City? And what lurks in the Underground?

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Imperial City & Neutropolis

Imperial City & Neutropolis

Fly through Imperial City, the vibrant social downtown of Praetoria. Then take a trip through Neutropolis, a city dominated by science and ruled by the Arch-Villain Neuron.

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ViDoc #3 - The Consequences of Power

ViDoc #3 - The Consequences of Power

Part 3: Take a deeper journey into Praetoria, where you will meet Emperor Cole, Maelstrom and Desdemona. Discover the four new power sets coming in City of Heroes Going Rogue.

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Praetoria Zone Trailer - Nova Praetoria & The Underground

Praetoria Zone Trailer - Nova Praetoria & The Underground

Take a tour of Nova Praetoria and the Underground, two of the new zones in City of Heroes Going Rogue!
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Prelude to Going Rogue

Prelude to Going Rogue

Part 1: The Development team behind City of Heroes Going Rogue™ share their insights and inspirations for the upcoming expansion.
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Issue 17: A Dark Mirror

Issue 17: A Dark Mirror

Discover Issue 17: A Dark Mirror. Experience Ultra-Mode, an enhancement to the City of Heroes game engine that delivers superior lighting, real-time reflections, shadows and reflective water effects. Then face off against your deadliest opponent ever, as you take your first step towards City of Heroes Going Rogue
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Hero-Con 2009: Sizzle Video

Hero-Con 2009: Sizzle Video

Check out this quick re-cap of the Hero-Con 2009 festivities!
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Issue 16: Power Spectrum

Issue 16: Power Spectrum

Become your own pyrotechnician in Issue 16: Power Spectrum as we unveil the all new Powers Customization system! In addition to customizable themes for your characters' powers and powers effects, there's an all new character creator, even more powerset proliferation and enhanced difficulty options.
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Issue 15: Anniversary

Issue 15: Anniversary

In celebration of City of Heroes' fifth anniversary, Issue 15: Anniversary features the return of an old enemy to the City of Heroes universe, as well as enhancements to the Mission Architect system and new Character Customization options
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Mission Architect - Tutorial #1

Mission Architect - Tutorial #1

Tutorial #1 explains how to get to the Mission Architect buildings and access the Mission Architect Computer, as well as how to search for and find content in the Mission Browser interface.
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Mission Architect - Tutorial #2

Mission Architect - Tutorial #2

Tutorial #2 goes through the process of playing a mission in the Mission Architect system and explains how the experience is different from normal missions.
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Mission Architect - Tutorial #3

Mission Architect - Tutorial #3

Tutorial #3 demonstrates how to create a very simple mission in Mission Architect and the process for testing and playing it.
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5 Year Anniversary

5 Year Anniversary

In commemoration of our 5th Anniversary, City of Heroes would like to say thank you to all of our fans and players.
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Issue 14: Architect

Issue 14: Architect

Issue 14: Architect introduces the new Mission Architect system to City of Heroes which allows players to create their own stories and missions from the ground up. See it in action in this new video!
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Captain Dynamic Ep. 3

Captain Dynamic Ep. 3

Episode 3 of 3. From the creators of the famous Red vs. Blue machinima series comes Captain Dynamic, a real-life super person, and his quest to use the Mission Architect to advance his image and his career.
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Captain Dynamic Ep. 2

Captain Dynamic Ep. 2

Episode 2 of 3. From the creators of the famous Red vs. Blue machinima series comes Captain Dynamic, a real-life super person, and his quest to use the Mission Architect to advance his image and his career.
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Captain Dynamic

Captain Dynamic

Episode 1 of 3. From the creators of the famous Red vs. Blue machinima series comes Captain Dynamic, a real-life super person, and his quest to use the Mission Architect to advance his image and his career.
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I'm a Hero. I'm a Villain. "Sidekick"

I'm a Hero. I'm a Villain. "Sidekick"

City of Heroes™ is now available for Mac! As such, it's time to conclude our trio of animated hero/villain videos created to mark the occasion.
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I'm a Hero. I'm a Villain. "Day Job"

I'm a Hero. I'm a Villain. "Day Job"

Decide if you are a hero or a villain... after watching the witty repartee continue in the second of our animated hero/villain ads created to commemorate the release of City of Heroes™ on the Apple Macintosh.
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I'm a Hero. I'm a Villain. "Voices"

I'm a Hero. I'm a Villain. "Voices"

In celebration of the City of Heroes™ release on the Macintosh, check out the first of our new animated hero/villain ads!
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Issue 13: Day Jobs

Issue 13: Day Jobs

Have you ever wondered what your characters get up to while you're offline? To find the answer and to uncover more information about the Day Jobs feature, check out the newest trailer for Issue 13: Power and Responsibility.
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Issue 13: New Powersets

Issue 13: New Powersets

See Shields and Pain Domination, the two new powers introduced in Issue 13: Power and Responsibility, in action.
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Issue 12: "The Midnight Squad" Trailer

Issue 12: "The Midnight Squad" Trailer

This is an official video telling the story of the Midnight Squad. The Midnight Squad is featured heavily in the free expansion to City of Heroes and City of Villains - Issue 12: Midnight Hour.
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Issue 12: "Villain Epic Archetype" Trailer

Issue 12: "Villain Epic Archetype" Trailer

Major Tasker, of Longbow, introduces you to the new Villain Epic Archetype characters that will be available to Villain players in Issue 12: Midnight Hour.

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Issue 11: "A Stitch in Time" Trailer

Issue 11: "A Stitch in Time" Trailer

Mender Silos, the leader of the secretive Ouroboros, introduces you to the world of time travel and "Flashback" included in Issue 11: A Stitch In Time.
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Issue 11: "New Powers" Trailer

Issue 11: "New Powers" Trailer

Floyd "Castle" Grubb narrates this trailer spotlighting the all-new power sets introduced in Issue 11: "A Stitch in Time."
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Issue 10 Special Report:The Vanguard

Issue 10 Special Report:The Vanguard

Get the latest news on Issue 10: Invasion from this special report on the Vanguard, the all volunteer force funded by the United Nations Security Council.
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Issue 10: "Invasion" Zone Overview

Issue 10: "Invasion" Zone Overview

Matt "Positron" Miller narrates a tour of the new Rikti War Zone. Heroes and villains both help the Vanguard, and can cooperate on a new joint task-force. They will need to cooperate if they want to survive the 2nd Rikti War!
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Issue 10: "Invasion" Trailer

Issue 10: "Invasion" Trailer

Issue 10 will give you a glimpse of the world-shaking alien invasion that's coming! See the new Rikti soldiers! Fear their terrifying new weaponry! Prepare yourselves!
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Invention System Tutorial

Invention System Tutorial

Issue 9: Breakthrough added the robust Invention System to heroes and villains. Check out the official tutorial demonstrating the ins and outs of the new Invention System.
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Issue 9: "Breakthrough" Trailer

Issue 9: "Breakthrough" Trailer

Issue 9 introduces a host of innovative features, including the highly-anticipated Inventions system, Auction Houses, and new high-level content.
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Issue 8: "To Protect and Serve" Trailer

Issue 8: "To Protect and Serve" Trailer

Issue 8 introduces a host of innovative features, gameplay improvements and player programs. It's the Heroes' turn to take back the streets!
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Safeguard Missions

Safeguard Missions

Paragon City is under attack! Villains from the Rogue Isles have recruited the help of various villain groups, and have begun targeting Paragon City's banks to cause mayhem and chaos while making some quick money in the process.
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Veteran Rewards

Veteran Rewards

A stylilzed representation of some of the various costume options available as part of the Veteran Rewards Program.
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Wings

Wings

Get a sneak preview of one of the most highly requested options in City of Heroes, wings.
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Recluse's Victory

Recluse's Victory

The forces of good and evil collide in a recursive future as they battle over Recluse's Victory. With the release of Issue 7: Destiny Manifest, heroes and villains will enter this new high level PvP zone.
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Issue 7: "Destiny Manifest" Trailer

Issue 7: "Destiny Manifest" Trailer

What fate might hold for those who strive to be a true hero or a true villain? Watch this trailer of the free expansion, Issue 7: Destiny Manifest to see some of the exciting new features!
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Issue 7: "Grandville" Trailer

Issue 7: "Grandville" Trailer

As you emerge into this dark towering metropolis, you will know that you have finally stepped into Arachnos' parlor. Here you must make an immediate choice, will you become the predator or the prey?
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City of Hero: Asian Launch Video

City of Hero: Asian Launch Video

As City of Heroes launches in Asia, a new band of heroes has joined Statesman in the struggle against evil. Watch this Asian trailer to find out more about the dramatic way that these heroes first met!
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Issue 4: "The Arena" Trailer

Issue 4: "The Arena" Trailer

Ready for player vs. player slugfests? PvP Arenas come to City of Heroes! Check out the heroic competition as archetypes battle for supremacy.
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Issue 3: "Kheldian Archetypes" Trailer

Issue 3: "Kheldian Archetypes" Trailer

Level 50 is just the beginning for the Kheldian Archetypes known as Peacebringers and Warshades.
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Issue 2: "The Hollows" Trailer

Issue 2: "The Hollows" Trailer

Preview the subterranean realm beneath the city that holds dangers beyond imagining - and a gateway of almost limitless power.
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Issue 2: Capes

Issue 2: Capes

It's time to wear our capes again--to honor a new generation of heroes...
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Issue 1 Trailer

Issue 1 Trailer

Meet the new, ultra high-tech Malta Group's answer to hero control: the Titans.
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City of Villains E3 2005 Cinematic Trailer

City of Villains E3 2005 Cinematic Trailer

Watch the Freedom Phalanx take on Arachnos in this action packed trailer from the 2005 E3! Check out Statesman and Lord Recluse as they continue their battle for ultimate control.

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City of Villains E3 2002 Cinematic Trailer

City of Villains E3 2002 Cinematic Trailer

The epic battle begins as the villains of Arachnos storm the Freedom Phalanx. Watch this trailer from the 2004 E3 as Lord Recluse and Statesman face off on the streets of Paragon City!
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Opening Cinematic

Opening Cinematic

The history of Paragon City is chronicled for you in all its glory in this cinematic video created especially for E3 2003!

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City of Heroes Initial Gameplay Demo

City of Heroes Initial Gameplay Demo

Our first movie shows scenes rendered completely in real time by the Cryptic Engine. Multiple players and NPCs are networked together and shown interacting within actual in-game city scenes.
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ViDoc #2 - Between Good & Evil

ViDoc #2 - Between Good & Evil

Part 2: Get an insider's peek at the Going Rogue system. Find out how your character can finally choose his or her own destiny.
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