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Massively's exclusive DC Universe Online Mass Animation trailer
Sony Online Entertainment has taken a fan-friendly approach to the development of DC Universe Online with its Mass Animation program. Fans from all over the world submitted their best work in the hopes that they would be chosen to help design DCUO animation and trailers. We got a look at a rough version of the trailer at GDC, but the finished project is finally ready. This exclusive video begins with a look at the Mass Animation project and then takes us straight into the fan-created, villain-centric trailer. Our interview with Sony Online Entertainment will come tomorrow, so watch for that, and follow along after the jump to enjoy the trailer in the meantime. Congratulations to every fan who participated!
GDC10: DCUO debuting Mass Animation contest preview trailer
Question: What happens when SOE holds a worldwide contest wherein they provide a special edition of Autodesk Maya 3D -- accessed through the Mass Animation application on the DC Universe Online Facebook fan page -- replete with every asset required to animate in-game characters, then ask the community to submit their best efforts for the chance to see their work in a trailer for the game as well as win glorious prizes? Answer: SOE announces that submissions came in from over 28 countries and that half the winning submissions were from participants beyond the United States. Considering that most contests are limited to the US (and sometimes Canada) this is a refreshing change of pace. Also, we're guessing that several "dudes" sent in animations specifically designed for Power Girl. The actual identities of the winners is still unknown, but we're guessing SOE is saving that news for GDC10 proper in order to maintain some extra suspense.
