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Issue 12: “Villain Epic Archetype” Trailer
Major Tasker, of Longbow, introduces you to the new Villain Epic Archetype characters that will be available to Villain players in Issue 12: Midnight Hour.
Windows Media 9 (1280x720 - 176 MB)
I12-VEAT-US-1280.wmv
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 79 MB)
I12-VEAT-US-720.wmv
Quicktime 6 (1280x720 - 390 MB)
I12-VEAT-US-1280.mov
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 135 MB)
I12-VEAT-US-720.mov
Issue 11: “A Stitch in Time” Trailer
Mender Silos, the leader of the secretive Ouroboros, introduces you to the world of time travel and “Flashback” included in Issue 11: A Stitch In Time.
Windows Media 9 (1280x720 - 344 MB)
issue11_ouroboros_1280.wmv
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 124 MB)
issue11_ouroboros_720.wmv
Quicktime 6 (1280x720 - 340 MB)
issue11_ouroboros_1280.mov
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 112 MB)
issue11_ouroboros_720.mov
Issue 11: “A Stitch in Time” New Powers Trailer
Floyd "Castle" Grubb narrates this trailer spotlighting the all-new power sets introduced in Issue 11: "A Stitch in Time."
Windows Media 9 (1280x720 - 332 MB)
COH-I11-NewPowers-1280.wmv
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 117 MB)
COH-I11-NewPowers-720.wmv
Quicktime 6 (1280x720 - 329 MB)
COH-I11-NewPowers-1280.mov
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 119 MB)
COH-I11-NewPowers-720.mov
Issue 10: Special Report: The Vanguard
Get the latest news on Issue 10: Invasion from this special report on the Vanguard, the all volunteer force funded by the United Nations Security Council. Also, find out why standing next to something that is ticking is probably not the best idea! News, humor, live journalism, this video has it all!
Windows Media 9 (1280x720 - 246 MB)
issue10_trailer3_1280.wmv
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 70.4 MB)
issue10_trailer3_720.wmv
Quicktime 6 (1280x720 - 188 MB)
issue10_trailer3_1280.mov
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 67 MB)
issue10_trailer3_720.mov
Issue 10: “Invasion” Zone Overview
Matt “Positron” Miller narrates a tour of the new Rikti War Zone in this movie for Issue 10: Invasion, the 10th free expansion since the launch of City of Heroes in April 2004. Meet the Vanguard, Earth’s last line of defense against alien, extra-dimensional, or even astral threats. Beyond the Vanguard base are areas of heavy fighting, including the redesigned crashed Rikti mother ship. Heroes and villains both help the Vanguard, and can cooperate on a new joint task-force. They will need to cooperate if they want to survive the 2nd Rikti War!
Windows Media 9 (1280x720 - 207 MB)
Rikti_Warzone_FINAL_1280.wmv
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 70.4 MB)
Rikti_Warzone_FINAL_720.wmv
Issue 10: “Invasion” Teaser Trailer
Issue 10: Invasion is the tenth free expansion since the launch of City of Heroes in April 2004. This teaser trailer will give you a glimpse of the world-shaking alien invasion that’s coming! See the new Rikti soldiers! Fear their terrifying new weaponry! Prepare yourselves!
Windows Media 9 (1280x720 - 177 MB)
I10_Teaser_Trailer_1280.wmv
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 65.8 MB)
I10_Teaser_Trailer_1280.wmv
Quicktime 6 (1280x720 - 188 MB)
I10_Teaser_Trailer_1280.mov
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 67 MB)
I10_Teaser_Trailer_720.mov
Invention System Tutorial Video
Issue 9: Breakthrough added the robust Invention System to heroes and villains. Check out the official tutorial demonstrating the ins and outs of the new Invention System, including an overview of Salvage, Recipes, Inventions, and the Consignment Markets.
Windows Media 9 (640x480 - 64 MB)
invention_tutorial.wmv
Quicktime 6 (640x480 - 64.6 MB)
invention_tutorial.mov
Issue 9: "Breakthrough" Trailer
Issue 9: Breakthrough, the ninth upcoming free expansion since the launch of City of Heroes® in April 2004, introduces a host of innovative features, including the highly-anticipated Inventions system, Auction Houses, and new high-level content.
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 36.7 MB)
issue9_trailer_720.wmv
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 32.2 MB)
issue9_trailer_720.mov
Issue 8: "To Protect and Serve" Trailer
Issue 8: To Protect and Serve, the eighth free expansion since the launch of City of Heroes® in April 2004, introduces a host of innovative features, gameplay improvements and player programs. It's the Heroes' turn to take back the streets!
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 41.9 MB)
i8_trailer_720.wmv
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 36.9 MB)
i8_trailer_720.mov
Safeguard Missions
Paragon City is under attack! Villains from the Rogue Isles have recruited the help of various villain groups, and have begun targeting Paragon City’s banks to cause mayhem and chaos while making some quick money in the process. Paragon City needs its heroes to thwart these attacks!
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 29.9 MB)
safeguard_720.wmv
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 26.1 MB)
safeguard_720.mov
Veteran Rewards
A stylilzed representation of some of the various costume options available as part of the Veteran Rewards Program.
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 17.4 MB)
veteran_rewards_720.wmv
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 38 MB)
veteran_rewards_720.mov
Wings
Get a sneak preview of one of the most highly requested options in City of Heroes, wings.
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 3.7 MB)
vr_wings_720.wmv
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 5.3 MB)
vr_wings_720.mov
Recluse’s Victory
The forces of good and evil collide in a recursive future as they battle over Recluse’s Victory. With the release of Issue 7: Destiny Manifest, heroes and villains will enter this new high level PvP zone.
Windows Media 9 (640x480 - 54.6 MB)
recluse_trailer_640.wmv
Quicktime 6 (640x480 - 32.8 MB)
recluse_trailer_640.mov
Issue 7: "Destiny Manifest" Trailer
What fate might hold for those who strive to be a true hero or a true villain no one can know. Watch this trailer of the latest free expansion, Issue 7: Destiny Manifest, to see some of the exciting new features!
Windows Media 9 (640x480 - 45.1 MB)
cov_I7_trailer_640.wmv
Quicktime 6 (640x480 - 33.0 MB)
cov_I7_trailer_640.mov
City of Heroes Issue 7 Grandville Video
As you emerge into this dark towering metropolis, you will know that you have finally stepped into Arachnos’ parlor. Here you must make an immediate choice, will you become the predator or the prey? With the release of Issue 7: Destiny Manifest, villains will enter Grandville.
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 17.5 MB)
grandville_720.wmv
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 31.3 MB)
grandville_720.mov
City of Hero: Asian Launch Video
As City of Heroes launches in Asia, a new band of heroes has joined Statesman in the struggle against evil. Watch this Asian trailer to find out more about the dramatic way that these heroes first met!
Windows Media 9 (720x404 - 34.7 MB)
coh_asia.wmv
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 57.9 MB)
coh_asia.mov
City of Heroes Issue 4 Trailer: The Arena
Ready for player vs. player slugfests? PvP Arenas come to City of Heroes! Check out the heroic competition as archetypes battle for supremacy.
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 40.8 MB)
CoH_Issue4_Arena_Trailer_large.mov
City of Heroes Issue 3 Trailer: Kheldian Archetypes
Level 50 is just the beginning for the Kheldian Archetypes known as Peacebringers and Warshades.
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 15 MB)
CoH_Issue3_Kheldian_large.mov
City of Heroes Issue 2 Trailer: The Hollows
Preview the subterranean realm beneath the city that holds dangers beyond imagining - and a gateway of almost limitless power.
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 21.8 MB)
Hollows_sm.mov
City of Heroes Issue 2 Capes Videos
Almost two years ago, Hero 1 bravely led a team of heroes through a Rikti portal and brought the first phase of our war with them to an explosive halt. On that day Paragon City’s premiere hero, the Statesman, asked all heroes to remove their capes to honor his memory. Now it’s time to wear our capes again--to honor a new generation of heroes…
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 15 MB)
Capes1_sm.mov
City of Heroes Issue 1 Trailer
Meet the new, ultra high-tech Malta Group's answer to hero control-the Titans.
Quicktime 6 (320x213 - 7 MB)
COH_Kronos_320.mov
Opening Cinematic
The history of Paragon City is chronicled for you in all its glory in this brand new cinematic video created especially for E3 2003!
Quicktime 6 (720x405 - 75 MB)
coh_cinematic_720.mov
Initial Gameplay Demo
Our first movie shows scenes rendered completely in real time by the Cryptic Engine. Multiple players and NPCs are networked together and shown interacting within actual in-game city scenes. Only the titles were done in post-production!
Windows Media (720x405 - 19.4 MB)
coh_720x405.wmv