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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).

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Who Will Die Episode 6: The Last Piece

The sixth and penultimate episode of the Who Will Die? Signature Story Arc is now available. "Reeling from the loss of its leader, a member of the Freedom Phalanx does the unthinkable." Contacts are Specialist Greer in Peregrine Island, and Protector Z-958 in Grandville. Level 40+. Free for VIP players, 400 Paragon Points (pp) for other players.

Tune into Darkness Control

In The Intrepid Informer: Issue #18, developer Phil "Synapse" Zeleski outlines the upcoming Darkness Control power set, commenting on each power and providing a great set of tactics to get you started with this upcoming Issue 22 goody.

Featured at the Paragon Market

New and featured! Alignment Change Token. Change your level 20+ character's alignment from Hero/Vigilante to Villain, OR from Villain/Rogue to Hero instantly. Cannot be used on Praetorians. 800pp.

Sale items:

Sales generally run for seven days (until the following Tuesday), check the official announcement and the Paragon Market in game for exact duration.


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Double XP Weekend: March 16-19

For one weekend players will double their experience points, inf, and prestige for defeating enemies, completing missions, and collecting badges that give XP. The Double XP Weekend will commence 7AM PST March 16 and end 7AM PST March 18. (Official announcement)

Featured at the Paragon Market: Heroes and Villains Super Pack

New and featured! Super Pack #1, Heroes and Villains. Similar to a surprise present, the reward is revealed only after purchase and opening. Rewards include the new Archetype Enhancements, new Elemental Order Costume Set pieces, valuable Inspirations, Unslotters, or Boosters.

Each pack contains five random rewards, and packs can be purchased in quantities of:

Sale items:

Sales generally run for seven days (until the following Tuesday), check the official announcement and the Paragon Market in game for exact duration.


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Featured at the Paragon Market

New and featured! The Pocket D Valentine Pack contains a collection of 14 Costume pieces, 2 Dance Emotes, and the Pocket D VIP Pass teleporter power (and access to the Tiki lounge VIP area) for all your characters at a cumulative discount. Available until 6 March 2012. 400 Paragon Points (pp).

Sale items:

Sales generally run for seven days (until the following Tuesday), check the official announcement and the Paragon Market in game for exact duration.

It's Spring (Fling) in City of Heroes Freedom!

The 2012 Spring Fling Event is now live, and runs from Wednesday, February 8, 2012, through Monday, February 27, 2012. Earn special holiday badges, temporary powers, and costume pieces. Read the official announcement for details on the updated event.

Facebook Valentine's Card Creator

'Tis the season for love, and what better way to announce your amorous affections to the one you adore than a Valentine's Day card? But don't settle for just any card; this year, give your sweetheart (or sweetheart-to-be!) a one-of-a-kind, super heroic Valentine with the City of Heroes Valentine's Card Creator on Facebook. Read the official announcement for complete details.

February Costume Contest: Failed Hero/Villain

Not every hero or villain can be a winner. For the February installment of our monthly developer-judged costume contest, we want to see your ideas for a failed hero or villain! Use any combination of costume pieces, and perhaps a name that doesn't quite cause criminals to rethink their villainous ways (or a name that doesn't inspire fear in the hearts of do-gooders!) and head to Pocket D on Virtue on February 24, 2012. Read the official announcement for complete details.


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