Cryptic: MS holding back Xbox 360 Champions Online

by Richard Mitchell 

Do we sense a trend in the world of Xbox 360 MMOs? Speaking to VG247, Cryptic CCO Jack Emmert made it known that Microsoft is seemingly the only thing standing between Champions Online and the Xbox 360. Said Emmert, "It just takes time for the big beast known as Microsoft to get moving," adding that he had no better explanation for the hold up and "it's as baffling to developers as it is to everyone else."

Concerning when the title might actually hit the console, Emmert said, "This year? I don't know," and noted that "the ball is firmly in [Microsoft's] court" and that Cryptic is "ready to go." Apart from a Final Fantasy XI port, the Xbox 360 has yet to see a single MMO land in its disc drive. With Final Fantsy XIV apparently held up in red tape as well, and Age of Conan still a complete mystery, we're beginning to wonder if it ever will.

im pretty sure there is at least 2 mmos on the 360 already

Phantasy Star?

Wonder what this red tape is that preventing them from coming to the service?

Microsoft are probably trying to find it in their heart to let Silver members play MMORPG's on the Xbox 360 without having to pay for gold aswell. Or are most probably trying to work out a deal that benefit's them in away.

this better release on Xbox, alot of xbox fans waiting for it for some reason.

Is this also holding up the release of the pc version?

No.

Wonder what is going on.

I like games that take their time, not delay, delay, delay, but take there time, a couple delays are ok to make it perfect..

they are charging for facebook, twitter,

twitter it's text.

u will need gold to play.