Tag: Turbine

Infinite Crisis

Infinite Crisis is a free-to-play 3D MOBA that drops DC Comics icons into objective-driven matches, mixing familiar lane pushing with superhero flair. You choose from famous faces like Batman and Superman, or villains such as The Joker and Harley Quinn, then battle across stylized maps inspired by different corners of the DC multiverse.

Publisher: Turbine
Playerbase: High
Type: MOBA
Release Date: Mar 25, 2015 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: Aug 14, 2015
Pros: +Distinct “borrowed power” loadouts that change matchups. +Strong focus on map objectives and positioning. +Instant recognition factor with DC’s roster.
Cons:  -Tutorial is pushed on new players. -Smaller roster depth compared to the genre’s biggest names.

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Dungeons and Dragons Online

Dungeons & Dragons Online (usually shortened to DDO) is a 3D fantasy action MMORPG that adapts the well known tabletop ruleset into an online format. Rather than feeling like a typical open world grind, it leans heavily into quest chains, party roles, traps, and that familiar sense of “running a module” with a Dungeon Master guiding the action through narration.

Publisher: Standing Stone Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: February 28, 2006
Pros: +Questing has a strong narrative focus. +Deep class roster with multi-class builds. +Flexible enhancement trees for lots of build variety. +Large amount of playable content.
Cons: -PvP exists but has limited depth. -Cash shop includes gear purchases. -Aging visuals and engine limitations.

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