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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
As with most AAA ranked MMOs, the City | As with most AAA ranked MMOs, the [["City Of" franchise]] got its start as a set of CDs released to retailers' racks in a box set. Since that initial launch, many varieties of shelf releases have been seen, both for City of Heroes, and its expansion, City of Villains. | ||
Below is a listing of all known | Below is a listing of all known commercial releases of this game. | ||
==Commercial Releases== | ==Commercial Releases== | ||
This list is in chronological order, based on release date. | |||
===City of Heroes Pre-Order=== | ===City of Heroes Pre-Order=== | ||
'' | :''Main Article:'' [[Pre-Order (City of Heroes)]] | ||
Released on {{red|Month Xth, 200X}}, this was a pre-order code for [[City of Heroes]]. Four different versions where obtainable from various retailers, each granting the owner a special sprint power and allowing them to participate in the three-day head start. | |||
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===City of Heroes=== | ===City of Heroes=== | ||
'' | :''Main Article:'' [[City of Heroes (Boxset)]] | ||
[[Image:COH Box.jpg|100px|left]] | [[Image:COH Box.jpg|100px|left]] | ||
Released on April 27, 2004, this was the original commercial release of the game and start of the franchise. With it came the first version of the | Released on April 27, 2004, this was the original commercial release of the game and start of the franchise. With it came the first version of the player's manual, a map, and a few [[NCsoft]] inserts (as well as the install CDs, which contained up to [[Issue 0]]). | ||
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===City of Heroes, Collector's Edition=== | |||
:''Main Article:'' [[Collector's Edition (City of Heroes)]] | |||
[[Image:CoH Collectors Box.jpg|100px|left]] | |||
Released on November 9, 2004, this was the Collector's Edition of CoH, with a DVD updated to [[Issue 2]]. It contained not only normal activation or upgrade codes, but also several bonus items like maps and comics, as well as in-game upgrades. | |||
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===City of Heroes (Europe)=== | ===City of Heroes (Europe)=== | ||
'' | :''Main Article:'' [[City of Heroes (Deluxe)]] | ||
February 4th, 2005 | Released on February 4th, 2005, {{red|details go here}}. Prior to this date, Europeans were confined to the North American servers.<!-- Conflicting data states CoH was commercially released in Europe in February 2006, not 2005. | ||
http://www.ncsoft.net/global/aboutus/nchistory.aspx --> | |||
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===City of Hero=== | ===City of Hero=== | ||
'' | :''Main Article:'' [[City of Hero]] | ||
Released on March {{red|Xth}}, 2005, this was the failed Korean version of City of Heroes. | |||
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===Bootleg Edition=== | ===Bootleg Edition=== | ||
'' | :''Main Article:'' [[Bootleg Edition]] | ||
[[Image:CoH Bootleg Edition 01.jpg|100px|left]] | [[Image:CoH Bootleg Edition 01.jpg|100px|left]] | ||
A disc in a specialized paper sleeve, this version of CoH was created to be given out at conventions, and later sold at GameStops and EBgames for $1. | A disc in a specialized paper sleeve, this version of CoH was created to be given out at conventions, and later sold at GameStops and EBgames for $1. These codes created trial accounts which did not require the application of retail codes in order for the player to begin subscribing to the game. | ||
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===City of Villains Pre-Order=== | ===City of Villains Pre-Order=== | ||
'' | :''Main Article:'' [[Pre-Order (City of Villains)]] | ||
[[Image:CoV pre-order.jpg|100px|left]] | [[Image:CoV pre-order.jpg|100px|left]] | ||
Released | Released on {{red|Month Xth}}, 2005, this package granted its purchasers access to City of Villains Beta, one of four [[Unlockable Costume Pieces#Arachnos Helmets|Arachnos Helmet]]s, and access to the three-day City of Villains head start. | ||
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===City of Villains/CoV Collector's Edition=== | |||
:''Main Articles:'' [[City of Villains (Boxset)]] and [[Collector's Edition (City of Villains)]] | |||
[[Image:CoV Box.jpg|100px|left]][[Image:CoV Collectors Box.jpg|150px|right]] | |||
Released on October 31st, 2005, this edition was the initial commercial release for [[City of Villains]]. Unlike all other releases, both the standard edition and the Collector's Edition were released at the same time. The standard edition contained multiple install CDs updated to [[Issue 6]], an updated player's manual, {{red|other contents}}, and the DVD version contained an install DVD updated to [[Issue 6]], several bonus items like an art book and CoV-based [[wikipedia:HeroClix|HeroClix]], and in-game upgrades. | |||
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===Good Versus Evil=== | ===Good Versus Evil=== | ||
'' | :''Main Article:'' [[Good Versus Evil Edition]] | ||
[[Image:GvE Box.jpg|100px|left]] | [[Image:GvE Box.jpg|100px|left]] | ||
Released on September 29, 2006, in an exclusive deal with [[wikipedia:Walmart|Walmart]], this package unlocks both CoH and CoV. Due to shipping errors, many Walmarts did not get the special edition for a couple months and it was later made available from other retailers in late January, 2007. It contains the game updated to [[Issue 7]], several bonus items like a two-sided map and comics in PDF format, and in-game upgrades. | |||
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===City of Heroes, Game Card=== | ===City of Heroes, Game Card=== | ||
'' | :''Main Article:'' [[Game Card]] | ||
[[Image:Gamecardfront.jpg|100px|left]] | [[Image:Gamecardfront.jpg|100px|left]] | ||
Released on | Released on August {{red|Xth}}, 2008, this edition is similar to a standard [[Time Cards|time card]], and comes with no disc to install content with. It creates a new account with access to both Heroes and Villains, or upgrades a current account with 30 days of gameplay. It comes with a 30-day duration [[LKT-1700 Rocket Pack|rocket pack]]. | ||
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===Mac Edition=== | ===Mac Special Edition=== | ||
'' | :''Main Article:'' [[Mac Special Edition]] | ||
[[Image:MacSpecEd.png|100px|left]] | [[Image:MacSpecEd.png|100px|left]] | ||
Releasing in December, 2008, this is an upcoming special release of the "City Of" franchise geared toward Intel Mac users. Plans for a box release have been set for 2009. Until then, the codes for this version can only be purchased online. It can be used to upgrade a game account whether or not the user is using an Intel Mac. | |||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Merchandise]] | *[[Merchandise]] | ||
Revision as of 23:42, 2 December 2008
Overview
As with most AAA ranked MMOs, the "City Of" franchise got its start as a set of CDs released to retailers' racks in a box set. Since that initial launch, many varieties of shelf releases have been seen, both for City of Heroes, and its expansion, City of Villains.
Below is a listing of all known commercial releases of this game.
Commercial Releases
This list is in chronological order, based on release date.
City of Heroes Pre-Order
- Main Article: Pre-Order (City of Heroes)
Released on Month Xth, 200X, this was a pre-order code for City of Heroes. Four different versions where obtainable from various retailers, each granting the owner a special sprint power and allowing them to participate in the three-day head start.
City of Heroes
- Main Article: City of Heroes (Boxset)
Released on April 27, 2004, this was the original commercial release of the game and start of the franchise. With it came the first version of the player's manual, a map, and a few NCsoft inserts (as well as the install CDs, which contained up to Issue 0).
City of Heroes, Collector's Edition
- Main Article: Collector's Edition (City of Heroes)
Released on November 9, 2004, this was the Collector's Edition of CoH, with a DVD updated to Issue 2. It contained not only normal activation or upgrade codes, but also several bonus items like maps and comics, as well as in-game upgrades.
City of Heroes (Europe)
- Main Article: City of Heroes (Deluxe)
Released on February 4th, 2005, details go here. Prior to this date, Europeans were confined to the North American servers.
City of Hero
- Main Article: City of Hero
Released on March Xth, 2005, this was the failed Korean version of City of Heroes.
Bootleg Edition
- Main Article: Bootleg Edition
A disc in a specialized paper sleeve, this version of CoH was created to be given out at conventions, and later sold at GameStops and EBgames for $1. These codes created trial accounts which did not require the application of retail codes in order for the player to begin subscribing to the game.
City of Villains Pre-Order
- Main Article: Pre-Order (City of Villains)
Released on Month Xth, 2005, this package granted its purchasers access to City of Villains Beta, one of four Arachnos Helmets, and access to the three-day City of Villains head start.
City of Villains/CoV Collector's Edition
- Main Articles: City of Villains (Boxset) and Collector's Edition (City of Villains)
Released on October 31st, 2005, this edition was the initial commercial release for City of Villains. Unlike all other releases, both the standard edition and the Collector's Edition were released at the same time. The standard edition contained multiple install CDs updated to Issue 6, an updated player's manual, other contents, and the DVD version contained an install DVD updated to Issue 6, several bonus items like an art book and CoV-based HeroClix, and in-game upgrades.
Good Versus Evil
- Main Article: Good Versus Evil Edition
Released on September 29, 2006, in an exclusive deal with Walmart, this package unlocks both CoH and CoV. Due to shipping errors, many Walmarts did not get the special edition for a couple months and it was later made available from other retailers in late January, 2007. It contains the game updated to Issue 7, several bonus items like a two-sided map and comics in PDF format, and in-game upgrades.
City of Heroes, Game Card
- Main Article: Game Card
Released on August Xth, 2008, this edition is similar to a standard time card, and comes with no disc to install content with. It creates a new account with access to both Heroes and Villains, or upgrades a current account with 30 days of gameplay. It comes with a 30-day duration rocket pack.
Mac Special Edition
- Main Article: Mac Special Edition
Releasing in December, 2008, this is an upcoming special release of the "City Of" franchise geared toward Intel Mac users. Plans for a box release have been set for 2009. Until then, the codes for this version can only be purchased online. It can be used to upgrade a game account whether or not the user is using an Intel Mac.