DC Universe Online (PS3)

AS of October 2011 this game is offered FREE to download (yes thats right, FREE) from the PSN (Playstation Network) and now also offers the game FREE PLAY (it dosent need a subscription to play). check it out.

I had read the reviews that complained about download time for the game so thought I would get around that by buying a physical copy for myself and a friend despite it being free on the PSN store (Also the other copy was a gift and it is hard to wrap a free download). No such luck! we both have pretty solid broadband connections and still and to endure a huge update and download.
His took 17 hours. Mine is currently a work in progress, and doesn't look like it'll be far behind that!
Once this is complete though it is a fun game. There are a lot of the animated series voice actors working on this (Mark Hamill's joker, and Kevin Conroy's batman for example) and a huge game world to complete missions or just mess about in and explore. the powers also translate well from PC to console using the shoulder buttons to quick select your powers, as you normally would with the F or number keys on a keyboard.
That's not to say it's perfect. there are three power sets that are only available with the purchase of DLC, but give no indication of this in the character selection, and I also ran into instances of other players waiting in mission critical areas to ambush and bully other players. Also if you're sticking to the free to play version you'll find your inventory quickly becoming full, forcing you into pretty tight item management.
But these criticisms are a pretty common occurrence with a lot of on-line games, and personally I thought the latter two added to the challenge. So consider yourself pre-warned. but if those don't put you off, and you have the patience for the download give it a try. What do you have to lose when it's free to download and play.

I Have to say going into this game I was very hesitant having played World Of Warcraft for many years and recently gave it up as was always sat at the PC and often uncomfortable and feeling unsocial with my family.
I decided to give this game a go based on the fact that it was available on the PS3 and thus meaning that I could sit comfortably in my armchair while still in the company of my fiancee and not be absent from the warmth of the living room. Not to mention repeatative caprol tunnel in wrists from trying to position wrists using a mouse and a keyboard.
The Download from PSN for free sealed the deal and after a lengthy lengthy install of game process for which i had to leave the PS3 on one night to get it to 50% until I realised that you can turn the system off at anytime you like and upon switching back on and reloading the save file it will automatically resume install of game and patch content from the point it was last at.
One tip i will give is that as a free to play member you will have slightly limited options such as not able to recieve items in the in game mail, limited character creation slots and bank/inventory slots.. However as soon as you purchase any of the DLC off playstation network you instantly get upgraded to the Premium member status which grants you more character slots, access to items through the mail and more inventory etc slots. AND!!! you will not have to pay a subscription..
Thats right NO Subscription! Subscription is only for the Legendary status which basically gives you it all and free dlc but personally Im sticking with Premium and just individually purchasing the things i want as i want them..
Thats right you can upgrade virtually every aspect you want.. want more charter slots.. buy it.. want more inventory slots.. buy it! and never have a monthly subscription.

Gameplay -
On playing the game via the ps3 controller I was immediatly happy at hw fluid and easy to use the controls are.. Triangle is weapon attack ie Long range attacks and Square fist, close range, weapon attacks.. As you level up you aquire skills and moves that are accessed by a simple hold of the R2 or L2 button while you press one of the face buttons from X to Circle. each button unleashing a mighty attack.
The first level runs like a training mode and is pretty much you on your own able to run the training mode so to speak at your own pace till you face a easy guardian and are then entered into the online universe with other players..
Wethere you a PVP or PVE style player each has its own rewards howver I have found that PVE allows you to play the game and enjoy it without having to get stressed about being attacked by enemy forces each mission.

All in all this game is a must or MMORPG fans as it gives you the fun of a MMORPG with the comfort of being able to relax in the confort of your livingroom/bedroom.. All you need is a internet connection and away you go and unless the free to play is ever recended then you have a free quality game for life.