News

From Homecoming Wiki
Revision as of 03:20, 31 May 2012 by imported>Taosin (historical) (updated - i23 newsflash)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
News newsarchive.jpg

This page lists all currently relevant news headlines. The list will be displayed on the Main Page. Only major news relevant for the whole community should be displayed here. News headlines are listed in reverse chronological order (latest news at the top).

News headlines

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Issue 23: Thursday, May 31, 2012!

Paragon Studios have announced that Issue 23: Where Shadows Lie will go live this Thursday, May 31, 2012. All servers are expected to be down for up to eight hours from 7AM EDT (4AM PDT, 12PM BST). Please note that this issue introduces the new Tier 9 VIP Reward, the Mecha Armor costume set, and removes Celestial Armor from the tree. Eligible players can still claim the Celestial Armor reward until June 5 by submitting a petition with unused Reward Tokens in their possession. See the official announcement for more information and specific instructions for claiming Celestial Armor pieces.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Hang Out With Paragon Studios

Paragon Studios have outlined all the diverse ways the studio engages their fans: including Facebook, Twitter, weekly UStream, and now Google+. Paragon Studios will be hosting their first Google+ Hangout on Thursday, May 31st, at 5:30PM PDT. Full details, links and further information, including how to participate, can be found in the official announcement.

Freedom Friday Expands: Facebook, Google+

Freedom Friday, an opportunity to get your questions about City of Heroes answered, has expanded. It now takes place on Facebook and Google+, each Friday at 9AM PDT and again at 2Pm PDT, for two hours. See the official announcement for more information.

This Week at the Paragon Market

This week also sees 50% off many Enhancement Sets: Scirocco's Dervish, Hecatomb Luck of the Gambler, Eradication, Obliteration, Blessing of the Zephyr and Performance Shifter. As well as 50% off Vault Inventory Increase and Auction Storage Increase.

As always, for further information please check the Paragon Market in game and also the official announcement.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Summer Blockbuster Details Announced

Details of the upcoming Summer Blockbuster Event have been announced. It will feature two related co-operative events, for four characters of level 15 and above; and will be accessed via the team-up teleporter. Time Gladiator takes place in a time-lost gladiatorial arena; and The Casino Heist takes you to the Tyrant's Palace Casino. For more information, see the official announcement.

Costume Contest: Friday 25 May

The theme of this month's contest is bugs, and the contest will be held on the Pinnacle server on Friday May 25 at 11AM and 6PM US PDT. For more information, see the official announcement.

This Week at the Paragon Market

This week also sees 50% off the very rare Soulbound Allegiance pet damage enhancement set, available as a bundle or as individual pieces. And 40% off all Enhancement Boosters and Enhancement Unslotters. Pets remain a focus with 25% off the non-combat Lion Pet. For more information, please see the official announcement and check the Paragon Market in game.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Newsflash: Freebie Friday is live!

In this official announcement, Paragon Studios confirmed that Freebie Friday is live. Like last week, the promotion runs for 24 hours from 7PM Thursday 17 May, US EDT, and 'could be almost anything currently available in the Paragon Market and will change every week". So don't forget to log in each Freebie Friday and claim your item. Limit of one item per account. For all players — free, premium and VIP. In the Features area of the Paragon Market.

This Week at the Paragon Market

New! Panther Stealth Power. Transform into a black panther with stealth ability. Purchase unlocks the power for all characters on your account. Usable at level 4. Please note all powers become disabled, and untoggled, when this power is activated, and that one vanity pet is allowed. 650 Paragon Points.

This week also sees 25% off the Beast Run Power and the Coyote Travel Power. And 20% off the Animal Costume Set. Please see the official announcement for pricing and more information.


Archived News