The End Of City of Heroes
Two of the game’s biggest fans reluctantly say goodbye to City of Heroes. Despite desperate pleas from players, NC Soft will close the heroic city for good on November 30.
Two of the game’s biggest fans reluctantly say goodbye to City of Heroes. Despite desperate pleas from players, NC Soft will close the heroic city for good on November 30.
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