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==Overview== | |||
The '''Summer Blockbuster Event''' is an annual occurrence in "City of Heroes Freedom". It runs for one month during July every year since 2012. The event features different movie plot based missions that require unique tactics to succeed. Special badges, temporary powers, costume pieces, and a new [[Enhancement Set]] are also featured along with this event. | The '''Summer Blockbuster Event''' is an annual occurrence in "City of Heroes Freedom". It runs for one month during July every year since 2012. The event features different movie plot based missions that require unique tactics to succeed. Special badges, temporary powers, costume pieces, and a new [[Enhancement Set]] are also featured along with this event. | ||
In order to participate, players entered the [[Theater Lobby]] instance, available via {{red|somewhere}}. Once inside, they {{red|did something}}. | |||
==Films== | |||
In 2012, the two films were '''Time Gladiator''' and '''The Casino Heist'''. Due to the [[Sunset|shutdown]] of the game, it is unknown if future years would have featured different films. While each film is completely fictional, '''The Casino Heist''' appears to be partially inspired by the real life television show [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leverage_%28TV_series%29 Leverage]. | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Summer Blockbuster Event 2012]] | *[[Summer Blockbuster Event 2012]] | ||
[[Category:Summer Event | [[Category:Summer Event]] | ||
[[Category:Special Events]] | [[Category:Special Events]] | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 7 April 2014
Overview
The Summer Blockbuster Event is an annual occurrence in "City of Heroes Freedom". It runs for one month during July every year since 2012. The event features different movie plot based missions that require unique tactics to succeed. Special badges, temporary powers, costume pieces, and a new Enhancement Set are also featured along with this event.
In order to participate, players entered the Theater Lobby instance, available via somewhere. Once inside, they did something.
Films
In 2012, the two films were Time Gladiator and The Casino Heist. Due to the shutdown of the game, it is unknown if future years would have featured different films. While each film is completely fictional, The Casino Heist appears to be partially inspired by the real life television show Leverage.