Geoff Johns writes DC Online game
Vaneta Rogers at Newsarama talks to DC Comics writer Geoff Johns about his work on “DC Universe Online,” a highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
“It’s almost like you have a Secret Origin. That’s what I look at is as,” Johns said. “If you’re a new hero; what’s your Secret Origin? Your Secret Origin is going to take you throughout the DC Universe, from one end to the next, from The Daily Planet to the inner dungeons of the Doom Patrol’s castle in Prague. That’s my goal, is to really have you be able to visit and interact with any corner of the DC Universe, whether it’s the world of the Flash or the Suicide Squad.”
One of the first challenges Johns had as he tackled the game’s story was its premise, as the DCU is suddenly filled with new heroes and villains in this online world. “I’m writing the whole overall story of the world. It’s the story of what’s happening, where all these new heroes and villains are coming from, and what’s happening that’s demanding a surge or influx of superhumans and magic users. What is that event?” he said. “[It's] like a call to arms for something that’s about to happen.”
I played a pre-beta version of “DC Universe Online” at Comic-Con: International, and I did notice that the bits I was able to play through seemed to be strong, storyline wise. I think it’s interesting that DC tapped two of its heavy hitters — Jim Lee and Geoff Johns — to collaborate on this project. If it’s a success, this version of the DC characters could be seen by many more than those who see the comics on a monthly basis. I hope that a quality game experience might lead some to seek out more comics featuring these characters, or by these creators.
– Matt Price
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