Champions Online Anniversary Celebration

We’re not the only ones getting out the bubbly, as Cryptic’s Champions Online MMORPG launched a year ago, and to celebrate, they’re offering a free one week trial and discounts.

ATARI AND CRYPTIC STUDIOS CELEBRATE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF CHAMPIONS ONLINE

FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 7

(Lyon France) September 1, 2010 Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, and Cryptic Studios, creators of the acclaimed City of Heroes and Star Trek Online, will celebrate the first anniversary of its superhero universe Champions OnlineTM with several promotional initiatives benefitting both loyal and new fans.

Highlights include:
Champions Online Anniversary Free Trial: New customers can play Champions Online for FREE beginning Wednesday, September 1 at 6 pm BST / 7pm CET to Tuesday, September 7 at 6 pm BST / 7pm CET. Players can access this exciting opportunity here: http://champions-online.com/play_free
Champions Online Anniversary Sale: All C-store merchandise will be 20% off with the exception of the new (Millennium Costume Set) from Wednesday, September 1 at 6 p,m. BST / 7pm CET to Tuesday, September 7 at 6 pm. BST / 7pm CET. Visit the store at: http://champions-online.com/store

Champions Online brings epic heroism to the MMORPG genre with depth that challenges the most experienced online gamers, while its fast paced action engages new entrants to the online superhero universe. Enter a world where the diabolical genius Dr. Destroyer has returned to wreak havoc. After he single-handedly destroyed Detroit, many thought he had perished in the colossal explosion that leveled the city, but he is back to inflict his evil plans on the unsuspecting world. Join with Defender and the legendary Champions to stop Dr. Destroyer and his minions in an ultimate showdown of good vs. evil.