Gazillion's second Marvel MMO on the way.
Gamers who didn't dive into DC Universe Online or simply didn't enjoy it now have an alternative on the horizon. Gazillion Entertainment, the publisher of LEGO Universe and the in-limbo Jumpgate Evolution are hard at work on Marvel Universe. In fact, they've been working on it for over a year, according to President and COO of Gazillion, David Brevik.
At an event last night to promote the upcoming superhero-themed MMO, the studio revealed that famed Marvel Comics author Brian Michael Bendis is the head writer on the project. Gazillion, who recently launched another massively multiplayer online game with the Marvel License (which they obtained in early 2009) -- Marvel Superhero Squad Online -- also revealed that, like SHSO, Marvel Universe players will be playing as well-known heroes and not as heroes of their own creation.
Heroes named as being in the game thus far include Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Spiderman, Wolverine and Nova, though the developer also stated that Marvel Universe will "launch with more characters than any Marvel game to date."
Gazillion was adamant that, unlike SHSO which is aimed at a younger audience, Marvel Universe has a core gamer focus. There will be no subscription cost, instead opting for a free-to-play model, and will launch on PC with "other platforms TBA." They did not say whether Marvel Universe would be web browser-based like Superhero Squad Online or would require a client download like most other MMOs.
Bendis, who was present at the event, revealed that the story will "let you play through the greatest stories of the Marvel universe," with the primary villain set as Doctor Doom. The game will draw from all source materials (including the films and the animated shows as well as the comics).
There is currently no release window.
At an event last night to promote the upcoming superhero-themed MMO, the studio revealed that famed Marvel Comics author Brian Michael Bendis is the head writer on the project. Gazillion, who recently launched another massively multiplayer online game with the Marvel License (which they obtained in early 2009) -- Marvel Superhero Squad Online -- also revealed that, like SHSO, Marvel Universe players will be playing as well-known heroes and not as heroes of their own creation.
Heroes named as being in the game thus far include Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Spiderman, Wolverine and Nova, though the developer also stated that Marvel Universe will "launch with more characters than any Marvel game to date."
Gazillion was adamant that, unlike SHSO which is aimed at a younger audience, Marvel Universe has a core gamer focus. There will be no subscription cost, instead opting for a free-to-play model, and will launch on PC with "other platforms TBA." They did not say whether Marvel Universe would be web browser-based like Superhero Squad Online or would require a client download like most other MMOs.
Bendis, who was present at the event, revealed that the story will "let you play through the greatest stories of the Marvel universe," with the primary villain set as Doctor Doom. The game will draw from all source materials (including the films and the animated shows as well as the comics).
There is currently no release window.
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