Sony Online Entertainment announced yesterday that DC Universe Online will launch on January 11, 2011, but that doesn't mean that news surrounding the game has ground to a halt. In fact, SOE just release two new DCUO videos on the game's Facebook page!

The first video features Game Director Chris Cao giving players a glimpse at Area 51, the first Alert you'll take on in the game. As Cao puts it, "alerts are instant action quick grouping where you jump in with heroes or villains to face one of the many challenges that is attacking Earth at any given time." Area 51, the secret organization run and owned by Cadmus, is under attack by Brainiac as he attempts to get some Kryptonite. Players will need to protect the Cadmus scientists and defeat Brainiac's troops before taking on the big boss. You can watch the video after the jump!

The second video is episode 11 of the Inside the Studio series. As always, this video features Cao and Creative Director Jens Andersen as they answer questions from fans. This episode clocks in at more than 9 minutes long, so set aside some time and check it out!