Cosmic Sentinel's Blog: Newsfest!

This post relates to: Batman, Superman, DC Universe, Dr. Manhattan, Rorschach, Watchmen

I am positively giddy reading and watching the news on the interwebs. You may have already heard these bits, but hey, I'm sharing them anyway. First up...

Watchmen

Empire has brought us the first trailer for 2009s Watchmen movie, including a look at Doctor Manhattan. I should warn you that you can see bright blue dangly bits if you look closely. There is also the first look at Rorschach's inkmask in action (it's only been still photos so far). You can view the trailer and other news here:

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=22952

I'm very excited for this film as (so far) it looks to be very faithful to the source material.

DC Universe Online

Sony will have you working with or against DC's classics

As if that weren't enough for my inner fanboy, Sony are beginning to release details on their upcoming superhero MMO based on the DC universe. From the looks of things, you create your own hero or villain and work with or against the various characters of the DCU. Featured in the video are Batman, Superman, Flash, Green Lantern (Hal), Sinestro and the Joker (I think I missed some). For the visual look of the universe, they have worked with Jim Lee (one of my favourites) and it so far seems to be paying off.  Marvel's effort with Microsoft and Cryptic (the people behind City of Heroes) fell through a while back and development has officially stopped for what would have been a joint online game for Vista and 360 gamers. While anyone who knows me, knows I prefer DC, I would have liked a Marvel version out there. I especially would have liked it being on the console I own, so I guess I have to get a PS3 now. The official site is here:

http://dcuo.station.sony.com/

More details coming soon.