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Hero Up With Super Hero Squad Online

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Gazillion Entertainment, a leading developer, publisher and operator of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games for wide audiences, today unveiled the first glimpse of the eagerly anticipated "Super Hero Squad Online."

"Super Hero Squad Online" CG trailer screenshot
For the first time, players worldwide will have the chance to be their favorite Super Heroes in a living online world. Based on the Super Hero Squad intellectual property that has spawned a wildly popular action figure line and smash-hit animated series, the game draws upon the 5,000-plus iconic heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe.  "Super Hero Squad Online" offers players the chance to team up with friends as they engage in exhilarating combat, show off their decked-out squad in the game's social spaces, collect thousands of items and explore interactive environments based on classic and new Marvel worlds.

Developed by Gazillion studio The Amazing Society, "Super Hero Squad Online" allows gamers to unleash their imagination and lead their handpicked squad of Super Heroes on unforgettable adventures. Players will blast bad guys with Iron Man's repulsors, slice through waves of robots with Wolverine's claws and smash villains with Hulk's huge fists. Master the talents and amazing powers of Spider-Man, Iron Man, War Machine, Invisible Woman and dozens more Marvel heroes. Discover new locations from the hit "Super Hero Squad" TV show, including the sewers of Villainville and the streets of Super Hero City, while also exploring classic Marvel landmarks such as the Daily Bugle, Baxter Building and Stark Tower.

"Super Hero Squad Online" CG trailer screenshot
"Super Hero Squad Online" also offers a fully customizable headquarters where players can show off their collection of trophies and design their own unique Super Hero hangout. Players can even invite friends over to their headquarters to watch as their squads interact with the environments they've created.

Gamers will be able to get their first look at "Super Hero Squad Online" when the teaser trailer debuts exclusively on GameTrailers TV (on SPIKE) Friday night, May 14 at 12:30am. Watch the preview of the episode now!

"Super Hero Squad Online" is the first game released under the 10-year exclusive publishing agreement signed between Gazillion and Marvel Entertainment. "'Super Hero Squad Online' perfectly captures the unique mix of action, humor and customization that make the franchise a massive hit with fans of all ages," said Ira Rubenstein, Executive Vice President of Marvel's Digital Media Group. "The team at The Amazing Society is creating a Super Hero Squad MMO that does justice to this extremely popular IP. Gazillion is proving that its capabilities in MMO development, operations and publishing make them the ideal partner to deliver a breakthrough Marvel online experience."

"Super Hero Squad Online" CG trailer screenshot
"Everyone who has wanted to be Silver Surfer, Wolverine, Captain America or any of the amazing Marvel heroes and villains will find the game has something for them," stated Jason Robar, Vice President and Studio Manager for The Amazing Society.

Jay Minn, Creative Director for "Super Hero Squad Online" says, "In 'Super Hero Squad Online' you are not a nameless sidekick! You'll swing through Super Hero City as Spider-Man or zap the bad guys with Cyclops' optic blasts in high-voltage missions. Or you can just hang out in a high-energy, immersive world filled with other Marvel fans!"            

Additional details on the features, gameplay and release date for "Super Hero Squad Online" will be announced at a later time. For more information about Super Hero Squad Online and to sign up for future product updates, please visit www.shsonline.com.

 

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he is except you have to be a member

 
 
clone40572 | Jan 23, 2012 | 9:10 am
 
 

I hope galactus is in it!

 
 
jake1254 | Aug 2, 2010 | 7:20 pm
 
 

i really really hope DeadPool makes it to the game , i mean ... in the picture i saw the BlackPanther , if he's there then why shouldn't DeadPool

 
 
idredman | Jun 4, 2010 | 10:48 am
 
 

please tell me there will be a deadpool!!!!

 
 
deadpurple7 | May 16, 2010 | 9:38 pm
 
 

please tell me there will be a deadpool!!!!

 
 
deadpurple7 | May 16, 2010 | 9:38 pm
 

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