DC UNIVERSE ONLINE RIPPING OFF PS3 USERS

It wouldn't really be an issue for "free" players, it would be more of an annoyance. A great online game, with an occasional glitch. The current glitch is one that freezes the game, causing players to reset not only the game, but systems as well. It only seems to affect those still using a Playstation 3 for their gaming, with PS4 gamers going without a hitch (glitch). This all upgrades from an annoyance, to a rip off the moment anyone spends money on DC Universe Online. From memberships, to even a purchase of a replay badge.

What makes it worse, is how there seems to be zero issues for those playing on a Playstation 4. A system, that is still somewhat "new" to the market. So, there are a variety of groups that haven't yet gotten one. Those who wait for the system to work out all of the production glitches and release "less likely to break" systems, those who simply can't quite afford one yet, and others with their own reasons. All of this is besides the point though. DC Universe Online is still offering services and items through the Playstation 3 platform, and thus receiving money through it, yet are not delivering on their end. There is almost always an issue with every update, but those are usually resolved quickly. Not the case this time around. Which is what negates the typical "just get a PS4" comments (which also begs to question; new system? Wouldn't you rather a new DCUO?)

Again, it is a great game. People wouldn't be playing it, let alone complaining about not being able to play it, if it weren't. It is basically a matter of business, and with how things are going, why would anyone want to download this game onto a PS4? The money spent by all the players on PS3 (and PC) is what made it possible for DCUO to continue onto PS4.


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WHAT IF...WE ALSO HAD MARVEL COMICS UNIVERSE ONLINE?

Immediately there will be those who disagree, and feel that the Big 2 comic companies stop imitating each other. Understandable. However, they are going to generally do it anyway, and let's face it, there are moments where imitation lead to something bigger, and better things. An example of this would be Deadpool. The Merc With A Mouth is a massive success, and although has become his own character, Wade Wilson is a rip-off of DC Comics Deathstroke aka Slade Wilson.

So, why doesn't Marvel try their hand at online gaming in a style similar to DC Universe Online? Similar. It wouldn't have to be a direct rip-off, as they could even listen to the audience (which contain both DC and Marvel fans) and improve off of it. Everyone would have their own list of ideas, for both game play and stories. Even having the "real" heroes and villains be more involved than they do in DCUO, where they are involved but not on a level that matters really.
Perhaps take from Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic, and have the paths that gamers choose be decision based through out the game. Or at the very least an option to turn and continue on with the character you already have instead of having to build a new character.
Story wise break the initial options down to "Mutant", "Alien", "Experimental", and "Human". Experimental would cover characters like Captain America, but also "accidentals" like Spider-Man and Daredevil.
Visually it would be nice to have costumes, powers, etc be more Marvel based, with some things similar to that of the DC characters. Which seems to be needed based on the number of Marvel characters that are running around the worlds of DC Universe Online.

Of course this may or may never happen. One can dream and hope. There must be others out there who also want this. Even as a mainly DC Comics fan, find myself wanting this to happen.

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