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  • ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Next Roadmap to Arrive Early 2022

    ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Next Roadmap to Arrive Early 2022

    The latest content drop has arrived for Marvel’s Avengers, which includes the game’s first raid, Spider-Man as a playable character for PlayStation consoles, a complete rework of gear and cosmetics. While all of it was dropped at once, the game usually maps out future content throughout multiple months. The first time we got one was the build-up to Black Panther’s initial release back in August. So, it was a bit underwhelming but it’s still an impressive update. Now, the eyes were all on the next entry and it seems we’ll have to wait a little longer.

    As revealed in the latest War Table blog entry, we won’t get the roadmap before the holidays. It looks like the release won’t be until early 2022, but there’s no definite date confirmed. The first one was released around March, around the same time Hawkeye was added to the game. We’ll see if the wait is around the same, but here’s hoping it might be an earlier kick-off to 2022. Here’s the full quote:

    After a lot of hard work to give you the Discordant Sound Raid, and Spider-Man for PlayStation players, the Crystal Dynamics team is preparing for the holiday break. We will still be tackling bugs and issues while we also prepare for next year for the remainder of the month. Keep an eye out in early 2022 for the next roadmap!

    They’ve also announced that the Red Room Takeover event is making a return, which is kind of perfect timing. We’ll see what the future has in store for the game, as many rumors are already pointing to who might potentially join the game and how they might expand the game based on learnings from this year. Plus, the new rework was teased as the beginning of a lot more, which is an exciting prospect.

    Source: Play Avengers

  • Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man’ Games Adding ‘No Way Home’ Inspired Suits

    Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man’ Games Adding ‘No Way Home’ Inspired Suits

    It looks like Insomniac’s Spider-Man games are continuing the tradition as two more skins are getting added exclusively to their Spider-Man Remastered Edition as part of Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition. The Remaster is a PlayStation 5 exclusive version that took the 2018 game and added a new layer of paint. It’ll include the new suit we saw on the Empire magazine cover which is a fusion of his classic and Iron Spider design. It’ll also include the black-gold costume that was featured in the latest trailers, where he is using magic webbing. Of course, the game will only include the skins. Sadly, no magic webbing is included.

    It’s great that they are still supporting the games to this day even with the sequel on the horizon. The costumes look great in the game’s engine, which was specifically built to make its titular star stand out. The detail in making the golden elements stand out is quite the highlight and cannot wait to get our hands on it once it releases later this week. We still don’t know how he gets his hands on these costumes, but we’re not that far away from No Way Home‘s release in theaters.

    Source: Twitter

  • First Look at Dwayne Johnson as The Foundation in ‘Fortnite’ Chapter 2’s Finale

    First Look at Dwayne Johnson as The Foundation in ‘Fortnite’ Chapter 2’s Finale

    There have been many theories surrounding the real identity of the character The Foundation in Fortnite. As Chapter 2 was coming to an end, there were more hints that it actually be Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Most notably, he had the character’s helmet in his refrigerator as he was promoting ZOA with a weapon in the background. So, there were quite a few theories that he might very likely reveal his face in the final moments of the Chapter 2 finale. Well, it turns out the theory was correct, as we finally got our look at the Rock during the events – eyebrow raise included. @JimViscardi was kind enough to share the full reveal on Twitter:

    It’s becoming quite a fun theme for Fortnite to pretty much include anything that exists in pop culture. We’ve also seen quite a few actors and celebrities become characters in the game, such as Arianna Grande and LeBron James. The latter was part of a crossover with the Space Jam: A New Legacy crossover while Grande got a full digital concert in the game. Technically, Johnson is the first in-universe character being played by an actor, as he is still called The Foundation rather than by his real name. So, we’ll see if there’s more to it.

    Source: Forbes, Twitter

  • PlayStation Working on New Service to Rival Xbox Game Pass

    PlayStation Working on New Service to Rival Xbox Game Pass

    Xbox Game Pass has changed the gaming landscape in big ways. Their subscriptions have grown at an astonishing level and offer players the opportunity to stream their favorite games without requiring a physical copy. While PlayStation originally used their PlayStation Now service to rival it, it wasn’t quite on par with the offerings. Microsoft proudly announced that many of their upcoming new releases will be available Day 1 on their subscriptions service. Well, it seems Sony is readying its own system to compete in the new market.

    The always reliable Jason Schreier shared an exclusive on Bloomberg about this new service. It is currently in development under the codename “Spartacus” and will get established as a fusion of PlayStation Now and PS Plus. You’ll receive access to modern and classic games for a monthly fee if everything goes according to plan with a release in Spring. It seems that PS Plus will still remain due to it being necessary for online play.

    So, the plan is that it’s available with three tiers. PS Plus covers the base one, PS4 and PS5 releases are in the second one with classic games getting included in the final tier. It’ll be interesting to see if it retains its Spartacus naming, or they might simply use the PS Plus as the naming benchmark. Here’s hoping we get a clearer picture and announcement in the coming months to see what the future has in store for Sony players.

    Source: Bloomberg

  • RUMOR: ‘The Matrix Resurrection’ PS5 Tie-In ‘The Matrix Awakens’ Leaks

    RUMOR: ‘The Matrix Resurrection’ PS5 Tie-In ‘The Matrix Awakens’ Leaks

    Here’s a curious discovery. Reddit user u/the_andshrew shared a potential The Matrix Resurrection tie-in that was uncovered in the PSN’s backend that is only available through the PlayStation 5. It’s supposedly made in Unreal Engine 5, which is the cornerstone of the new generation of gaming. All we have is a visual that teases the title of The Matrix Awakens and the iconic visual design used in most of the upcoming film’s marketing and trailers.

    https://image.api.playstation.com/vulcan/ap/rnd/202111/3023/2Xx5zJZOqDPuGZxQMf68YNaV.png

    The title of “experience” is a signifier this might not be an actual game. It might be similar to the Spider-Man: Far From Home tie-in VR experiences, where you get to spend some fun time in the shoes of your favorite webhead. So, we might take on the role of Neo in a short segment, or they might play on you entering the Matrix through the VR headset. It’ll be interesting to see what this might end up being once it is officially announced.

    Source: Reddit

  • RUMOR: ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Leak Teases a ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Skin for Hawkeye

    RUMOR: ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Leak Teases a ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Skin for Hawkeye

    Marvel’s Avengers has added a new feature for players wanting to spend their in-game currency to access new skins, emotes, and nameplates. The first one rolled out with the latest update and includes a Wakandan-inspired skin for Iron Man. Well, it seems that there might be an odd error that reveals the potential next shipment will include a Hawkeye skin based on Captain America: Civil War.

    In the shipment, you can see a description of what is included in the shipment you are offered for around 31 days. While it seems to be based on RNG elements, you always see what you are offered when hovering over the shipment. The previously mentioned Wakanda Iron Man skin is still showcased but the text has curiously changed to mention an MCU-inspired skin for Twitter user @JrSolarisGamer.

    https://twitter.com/JrSolarisGamer/status/1465783146797060102

    @PlayAvenger has offered a translation of the text that highlights it is based on the 2016 design and not just a skin called “Civil War” that could’ve been inspired by the comics.

    https://twitter.com/PlayAvenger/status/1465901381013979143

    We don’t have a visual confirmation so have to take it with a grain of salt for now, as it could be an adaptation of the text. Still, if it turns out true, it’s a great addition to the shipments that might also inspire people to play the game regularly. Plus, it highlights they aren’t restricting these skins to the marketplace and giving players a chance to get their hands on them through playing the game. It’ll be exciting to see what other skins we might see get added in the future.

    Source: Twitter

  • RUMOR: First Details on Next ‘Bioshock’ Leaks Online

    RUMOR: First Details on Next ‘Bioshock’ Leaks Online

    It looks like the long-teased next entry in the popular BioShock franchise may have leaked online. Twitter user @oopsleak (fitting name) has shared a curious document that seems similar to what the company Cloud Chamber has used for quite some time, as pointed out by ComicBook.com. It reveals a potential title for the next entry, which might be Bioshock: Isolation. It’ll explore an isolated dystopian city once again, but no details on how it might differ from previous entries. Here’s hoping the potential Q1 announcement next year comes true with a closer insight into the project.

    Some early job listings hinted that the next entry might take a very different approach for the latest installment. While you can explore the cities of Rapture and Columbia, there were quite a few restrictions. They are story-driven games that push you through a mind-bending narrative rather than just focusing on gameplay. So, it might add a new twist on how you experience this new dystopian city. The subtitle of Isolation might change but it’s a curious idea. Perhaps you are left alone in this new location and have to find your way out. So, an underground theme might take focus this time around. Here’s hoping the wait isn’t too long.

    Source: Twitter, ComicBook.com

  • New ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ War Table Offers Closer Look at Upcoming Raid, Spider-Man’s Abilities and New Skins

    New ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ War Table Offers Closer Look at Upcoming Raid, Spider-Man’s Abilities and New Skins

    Tomorrow is the day that we finally get Spider-Man joining the ongoing Marvel’s Avengers experience. He was one of the earliest teases ahead of the game’s release. While the game gave us various updates including both Hawkeyes and Black Panther, we’re so close to his release. To tie us over, we got a brand new War Table video that not only showed off his abilities in more detail but also a closer look at the game’s first raid “Discordand Sound.”

    The raid looks quite impressive with many new elements to add some unique challenges. Also, we get to fight the giant version of Klaue and I am quite excited to tackle this with a group of friends. Of course, it seems unlikely we’ll play as Spider-Man through the raid early on, as he needs to get leveled up accordingly but he’ll give us a good feeling for how the new gear system works.

    Generally, the gameplay is quite a step up from what we got from IGN. My favorite is still the wrecking ball, as it reminds me of some of his gaming history moves. The new suits were also teased with one seemingly inspired by Anti-Venom and another of his classic suit as armor. It’s another exciting update and I cannot wait to test out the new character alongside the most challenging piece of content yet.

    Source: YouTube

  • ‘DC Universe Online’ Developer Working on AAA Marvel MMORPG

    ‘DC Universe Online’ Developer Working on AAA Marvel MMORPG

    Here’s a rather interesting surprise. We know that Marvel has been quite busy lending its license to countless producers to bring their various franchises to life in new and interesting ways in the gaming market. It’s the same deal that brought us the Insomniac Spider-Man games, Crystal Dynamics work on Marvel’s Avengers, and Eidos Montreal’s Guardians of the Galaxy. These are just the ones that have been released but expectations are high for upcoming announcements. It looks like the company EG7 has revealed it is currently involved in developing a AAA MMORPG that takes place in the Marvel Universe.

    The sneaky inclusion was pointed out by @mmmmmmmmiller. Dimensional Ink Studios, which is located in Austin Texas, is currently developing the project with Jack Emmert spearheading the project. He’s currently the lead behind DC Universe Online and has also blended his hand in the development of City of Heroes. It’s a project that is planned for the long term. So, we might not find out about it in more detail until 2024 at this rate.

    Marvel Studios is trying its hands at quite a few different projects as of late. It’ll be interesting to see what an MMORPG has to offer, as it could either be closer in design to DC Universe Online. So, you can create your hero and roam the streets alongside classic Marvel heroes and villains with a bunch of players interacting. Final Fantasy XIV Online has been quite popular as of late and it may attract a new kind of audience to the popular franchise.

    Source: EnadGlobal7

  • New Details on ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Spider-Man and Raid DLC

    New Details on ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Spider-Man and Raid DLC

    It looks like more information has found its way online on the upcoming November 30th expansion of Marvel’s Avengers. Not only will PlayStation owners get access to a new character in the always popular Spider-Man, but we also will embark on the game’s biggest endgame content offering in the “Discordant Sound” raid. earlier today we got our first footage of the character, but some additional reports have added some curious new details to his addition.

    It seems the story will include some new additional NPC characters that may or may not have a story later down the line. His college classmate Liz Allen will be found at the Ant Hill as well as Mark Raxton, who becomes the Molten Man in the comics. Crystal Dynamics played coy on if he might take a villainous turn at some point. While most of the story is told through files, it’s great to see them expand the world.

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    Let’s start off with the new playable hero. There has been some debate, especially in IGN’s coverage, about how Spider-Man swings from one location to the next. Forbes’ Paul Tassi has highlighted that it comes quite close to what Insomniac offers which is impressive given the restrictions. He does swing off of “nothing” but that is something one has to suspend disbelief in for any game, as he did the same in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 due to playability being prioritized.

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    The character also comes with a new status effect based on his webs. He’s more of a crowd-control and support character in the game. It’s a curious direction but his new web abilities support that direction and make him stand out from the rest. Yes, he is a strong fighter but has the ability to help out the team when they are getting swarmed by enemies, which will be a recurring issue in the upcoming raid. He also has different web shooter variants, which include a charge shot and web bombs. You can even knock enemies against a wall and web them up.

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    Speaking of, it seems that the entire raid has been built from the ground up just for this mission. The giant Klaue fight that has been teased for quite some time takes up half of the game, which is an exciting prospect of that giant constantly taking you down. You can also expect traditional bosses and mini-bosses. Communication is key, and while they’re still working on a join-in-progress offering, it’s good to play with people you know well.

    Source: Forbes, GameInformer