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The Comic-Con Recap and Post-Q&A Q&A

San Diego Comic-Con 2009 has come and gone…and things are finally back to normal. I think. Four and a half days of madness takes awhile to recover from. As you read last time, there was lots going on there--everything from a “Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2” panel featuring Stan Lee to playable versions of “MUA2” and “Marvel Super Hero Squad” on the floor, plus the grand debut of the “Iron Man 2” game.

Marvel Games Panel 2009

Of course, it all culminated in “The Next Generation of Marvel Games,” our own panel that featured an overview of all three games, plus a Q&A session at the end--not to mention the very special announcement that Marvel characters will be coming to “LittleBigPlanet” on PS3. But we began things with TQ discussing Marvel’s new approach to making Marvel games as suck-free as possible. Basically, it’s all built on three objectives:

The Marvel Games Objectives

Yep, that’s an actual slide from our PowerPoint. And here’s another that provides a few more details:

Our Steps to Improving Marvel Games

The Q&A session at the end yielded a couple of questions that speak to these two slides, especially the “Respect the Gamer” element. As you’ll recall when we relaunched this Marvel games blog as Blip, one of the things we actually want to do here is answer your questions directly--and we’ve received a couple of follow-ups from the very folks who asked us questions at the panel.

First, there’s Gentleman Jack, who very gentlemanly sent us this question in the comments to the last Blip blog entry (I see questions as green text and answers as bolded text, don't you?): 

Had a great time in San Diego--loved all the panels. On Sunday, at the Marvel video game panel, I was the guy who asked about what was next after “MUA2”--a continuation of the “Ultimate Alliance” series, or a return to “X-Men Legends.” The response was that it's up to us--but I'm not clear how. I LOVE both franchises, and just put in my pre-order with GameStop for “MUA2.” But assuming the sales of “MUA2” drive whatever is next, how do we get back to the “XML” franchise? I'd love to see “XML3” and “MUA3,” in that order. How do we support something like that or encourage it?

To your point about “MUA2”’s sales driving what comes next, your thoughts certainly have some merit. Obviously, if something sells well, it’s a signal to us and our licensees that people like what we’re offering and that they probably want more of it. But believe it or not, it’s not always a foregone conclusion that a sequel is definitely the best next course of action. Many things can factor into such decisions, and these are just a few:

  • Developer availability. If the right team can’t do it, it’s not worth doing. Sometimes established teams want to try something new and move on. This, of course, happened with “MUA2” when the “MUA1” team moved on to “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” but we don’t always get so lucky as to find a Vicarious Visions to replace them. (If you didn’t know, VV created the tech that “MUA1” and the two “XML” games were based upon, so in a way they’ve always been involved, themselves, anyway.)
  • Marketplace conditions. Sometimes it just isn’t a good idea to release a game within a certain window. There are people whose jobs it is to thoroughly analyze this kind of thing. (I’m not one of ‘em, so that’s about all I can tell you on the subject.)
  • New ideas. Sometimes a franchise deserves a new, equally awesome take. Case in point: X-Men and the Wolverine movie game. That doesn’t mean we totally abandon what’s been done before--we just take some time to breathe with something fresh.

And then, to directly address your question, there’s general consumer demand--that’s where you come in. Write us (right here). Write the game publishers (in this case, Activision, via Activision.com or the HeroHQ forums). Get your friends to do it too. All voices are heard, and the more voices we hear, the louder we hear you.

Does your being vocal about an “XML3” absolutely guarantee that we’ll see one anytime soon? No. But trust me
--it sure can’t hurt its chances.

And then there’s cheawitt, who, well…not quite as gentlemanly as Jack asked us this follow-up to his panel question:

Am I ever going to get the non-politician answer to the question I asked ("Can you give us specific examples of player inspired content?"), or are you guys just going to look as phony as you did at the panel forever?

Here’s the honest answer that I’m not sure we were prepared to admit at the panel: While we’ve always certainly paid attention to things like message boards and what people like yourself actually want for years, we’ve taken a notably more active role in doing so over the past few months. We relaunched this blog in May largely for this purpose, and in just over two months, there simply hasn’t been time to take in what you have to say and present you some sort of physical evidence. There are actually things in the works, though
--ask us again next year and we’ll have some specific examples for you.

All that said, there is one rather monstrous thing that came about largely because of vocal fans on message boards and blog posts. Crank up that Xbox 360 right now (or your PS3 on Aug. 13) and you’ll see that “Marvel vs. Capcom 2” is there for you to download. When the EA Chicago studio closed down in the middle of working on their Marvel fighting game, we read countless posts by fans who turned that negative into a positive, making it loud and clear that they wanted their “MVC2” back. Now they have it.

There, cheawitt. Ya happy? (And…do you need a hug?)


Keep those questions coming, True Believers. Until next time…

Excelsioryuken!
C-Bake

why no
MVC2 on Wii?

Posted by beta-ray on 2009-08-05 20:32:38
Thanks for the follow-up, Cbake!
Very glad to see my question addressed. I dunno what's wrong with the boards around here, but I never was able to see my actual post once I made it--- but I'm glad you did.

So... XML3. Let's make it happen.

Posted by Gentleman Jack on 2009-08-07 02:19:48
p.s.
Your post has started a whole thread on the Hero HQ forums:

http://www.herohq.com/forums/viewthread/10563/

Posted by Gentleman Jack on 2009-08-07 02:20:40
Thanks, Jack.
Glad to answer your question -- and thanks for the HeroHQ link! (You should be able to see every comment you've made now, by the way.)

Posted by Marvel_Interactive on 2009-08-07 13:59:44
And beta-ray...
I'm sorry, but I can't answer questions of the "why isn't this game on this console" variety. That's something that's up to the publishers themselves, and it's not in my place to speak on their behalf.

Posted by Marvel_Interactive on 2009-08-07 14:01:47
Avengers Assemble
While I am a fan of the X-Men, and the MUA franchises...I would really also like to see a game such as this dedicated to the Avengers. So...I'm hoping that when the movie comes out there is a good Avengers game that comes out as well.

Posted by Dustynh on 2009-08-25 17:12:10
The Man Without Fear!
I just registered from Hero HQ people told me to come here and voice my desire for a Dare Devil game, so here I am.
Dare Devil is one of Marvel's most underrated Characters. Unfortunately this means he doesn't have a large fan base. BUT. He is a very recognizable character and if the game is well exceuted it won't matter about the fan base, GAMERS WILL BUY GREAT GAMES! I know this because I myself am a gamer and have bought games based on things I know nothing about and enjoyed them. Dare Devil is a deep character with many traits that can be fleshed out in a game. Not to mention the amazing villains that DD has fought against. I know that alot of people think that Dare Devil would play too much like Spider-man and that it would get old. Not true. Not true at all. Dare Devil is a unique character not just the fact that he is blind but that he has other abilities. He's an amazing gymnast! Mirror's Edge brought out parkour in video games but think Dare Devil can PERFECT it.
Okay I'm done with my nerd rant! thanks.

Posted by VivaLaNES on 2009-08-29 15:18:27
Avengers Legends
I agree with Dustynh. I love both the XML and MUA series. I own every game in the series, and even bought two copies of MUA so I could play as Hawkeye and Cyclops, after I learned that they were not in the wii version. I was slightly disapointed to see MUA2 so light in terms of Iconic Avengers such as Hawkeye, Vision, Wasp, or Scarlet Witch yet again. I know that there is a pretty good demand for more Avengers representation in video games. Whether it be in future MUA games, or an Avengers game.

Posted by BartonIsHawkeye88 on 2009-08-30 15:46:28
3rd Person Free Roaming X-Men Game
Is there any chance that this might happen? A game where I can Freely control Cyclops(and the X-Men) like GTA4 and shoot Optic Beams, beat up super viilains, ride the X-Jet, ride a Motor Cycle, ride a boat, go to the danger room & rest in the X-Masion? And have some random enemies show up so it won't be boring and will have tons of replayability.

Posted by UltimateCyclops on 2009-08-31 05:09:58
Avengers
The Avengers franchise has been overlooked for far too long. It's time they got their own game focused on just them so we can play through so many great adventures with Kang, Ultron, HYDRA, Loki, Count Neferia, the Masters of Evil, and other great bad guys.

Posted by Hockey_Hooligan on 2009-08-31 23:17:32
Avengers
The Avengers deserve a game of their own.
They are always brushed aside and not given the respect they
deserve. Enough with X-Men games. It's the Avenger's Turn!
AVENGERS! ASSEMBLE!!!


Posted by TheBeast484 on 2009-09-01 00:04:11
The Man Without Fear
Okay since my first post got mysteriously deleted here we go again..
Dare Devil DESERVES his own game. Dare Devil is probably MARVEL's most underrated character but he is one of the deepest characters in the Marvel U. People could make an argument that DD doesn't have a big enough fanbase and that no one would buy the game. It's not true!
GAMER'S WILL BUY GREAT GAMES! I know this I am a gamer. I've bought games that I know nothing about and loved them. Dare Devil is a unique character not just in the fact that he is blind but he is extremely athletic. Mirror's Edge introduced parkour into the video game industry. A game like Dare Devil would be able to perfect that and make it an art form. I probably don't need to mention that Dare Devil has some of the most intriguing Villains in Marvel history.
I can't be the only one that feels this way and in fact I know that others feel the way I do about this. Thanks Nerd rant over again.

Posted by VivaLaNES on 2009-09-01 17:12:03
AVENGERS LEGENDS!
Yeah, The X-Men r cool and all, but give us a true follow up to Captain America and the Avengers. that arcade game rocked my elementary school days. An Avengers game with the REAL Avengers would be greatly appreciated, bros. And that means Hercules, Hank Pym, Wasp, Hawkeye, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and of course the Holy trinity. Nothin against Cage and the NA, but the iconic Avengers are what we REALLY mean when we say The Avengers.

Posted by angelsauruswrecks on 2009-09-02 11:15:59
Thanks, everyone!
Wow, that sudden influx of comments was a little unexpected -- sorry we didn't check this entry until now. Anyway, while we can't comment specifically on the game suggestions you've made, again, please know that you are being heard. We're listening, and the things you say can definitely affect things. Keep those comments coming!

Posted by Marvel_Interactive on 2009-09-08 19:13:08
"Deleted Responses"
By the way, we should let you know that your comments are only ever deleted here if they are profane or offensive in some other way. However, your comments do not appear until they are screened, which is why you might be wondering why you weren't seeing your comments appear.

Posted by Marvel_Interactive on 2009-09-08 19:19:34
Black Cat
Is it possible that you could add Black Cat to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 if there is one? A Spider-Man team is actually needed and she is the next most popular Spider-Man character, behind Spidey, Green Goblin, and Venom, Black Cat is my second favorite Marvel character of all time and one of the most popular females in the Marvel universe. I just wanted to know if there was hope or if I should just give up on Black Cat... =\

Posted by kerukun on 2009-09-10 14:28:53
The Punisher Licensing Issues
Can you explain the situation with The Punisher please? Because if I’m correct he’s been left out of 3 games recently. (All due to licensing issues)

1. Marvel Nemesis
2. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
3. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

Now lot of Punisher fans were hoping to see him in MUA2 but theyr’e dreams were crushed this week when they found out that he couldn’t be in the game due to licensing issues. Is something going to be done to prevent this from happening in the future?

Because it would be a shame if this problem came up again somewhere down the line.

I’m trying to remain optimistic because of a similar situation with one of my favorite characters from the first MUA.

As The Hulk wasn’t in the game initially because of licensing issues but months after the games release he was released in a DLC pack.


Posted by Londonmark on 2009-09-11 14:18:24
xml 3
im a big x men fan and i love xml
i would really like to see xml 3

Posted by xmengambit26 on 2009-10-04 15:46:58
XML 3/MUA 3/New Game
I'm a huge fan of the Marvel games and play them quite often.

I would love to see X-Men Legends 3.

If they do, I would love to see new characters added, as well as all the old ones. New members from the X-Men, the members of X-Factor, X-Force, Excalibur...

In Ultimate Alliance 3... love to see new characters

I would also love to see an X-Men Legends-style game based on the Avengers. With as many characters as the team has, they could surely make a game worthy enough to challenge the X-Men.

Posted by theavalonknight on 2009-10-04 19:18:12
Is the Punisher license situation still the same? Because I heard that a reference to him was made in MUA2.

Which caught me off guard because as far as I know he couldn’t even be mentioned in MUA1.

And I could be wrong but the closest we got to Punisher in MUA1 was in the doom day cut-scene.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHaEmz1Ueso


Posted by Londonmark on 2009-10-14 09:28:38
Avengers Legends
Give us An Avengers game similar to XML or MUA with
Founding Avengers (Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Pym, Wasp)
Classic Avengers (Cap, Beast, Vision, Falcon, Black Panther)
West Coast Avengers (Hawkeye, Wonderman, War Machine, Scarlet Witch,Tigra)
New Avengers (Spidey, Cage, Wolverine, Iron Fist, Dr. Strange)
Mighty Avengers (Ms. Marvel, Ares, Black Widow, Spider-woman, Sentry)
and other Avengers (She-Hulk, Black Knight, Namor, Hercules, Jack of Hearts)
and throw in Mar-Vell for good measure

Posted by BartonIsHawkeye88 on 2009-10-22 18:28:43
Kitty Pryde!!!
Please add Kitty Pryde to your next video game roster if it is XML or MUA Kitty has been ignored for far too long. Which is very surprising for an x-men who is so popular and has been in several other x-men outlets such as the movie an telivision series. She would be amazing to have in the new upcomming roster! She is long overdue please put Kitty Pryde in!!!

Posted by The_Student on 2009-10-23 18:10:33
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
I think you at Marvel and VV are going ot see a surge in interest in the marvel universe and it's growing allot. I like what you did with MUA2 and I want you to keep thinking ahead and here are some suggestions, How about in the next game you do of MUA you shoot for a huge roster #1 issue everyone complains about. where is my ( insert fav charachter here)... So what about a game that really shoots for the stars and lets us pick 60 or even 100 charachters?
2. Let us have more levels I work two jobs and still found the time to get through MUA in few days time.
3. What about having a 1st person shooter perspective with my charachters?
The thing that gets me is always watching my team from a birds eye perspective...
You guys could pull of something that not even Gears has accomplished to have that 1st person shooter but be able to switch between your squad.

4 Depending upon your story line have some more dialouge between the charachters for us long time fans of marvel it's quite fun to see that dialouge between osbourne and spidey or between black widow and dare devil etc...

5 Keep up the good work all of you! Your loyal fans!

Posted by The_Beyonder on 2009-10-28 12:11:09
MUA2
I would like to see new story mission maps for MUA2. Perhaps even DLC characters associated with the new mission maps. Like, for example, a mission map where you must defend or rescue certain heroes from The Fold, and whoever is successfully defended becomes unlockable.

Posted by Tigerspike1 on 2009-11-10 12:33:45
XML3 to MUA3
An idea I had shortly after MUA1, was to have an XML3 where there would be a Dark Phoenix storyline, and have it set up a chain of events where Prof. X would slip into the Onslaught persona. Onslaught could then be used to tie the two series together, as the heroes united in the comics to tackle the threat together. Onslaught would not even need to be the main villain, but could rather be a catalyst to start the storyline.

Posted by Tigerspike1 on 2009-11-10 12:43:10
Maps for MUA 2 & more DLC
We were told to let everyone at Marvel know how much we love MUA 2 and that we want some Maps added and More DLC!
In my opinion it would make a really great game even better plus there is no doubt sales would skyrocket. Thanks!

Posted by Pirahna13 on 2009-11-13 20:55:51
Maps and DLC
Here is my request to Marvel for more DLC and Maps for MUA 2. Please help a great game become even better!

Posted by Pirahna13 on 2009-11-17 00:55:57
Emma Frost in MUA2
I would like to request Emma Frost for MUA2 next DLC pack. She's a great character and I believe she would look amazing in this game (especially in her diamond form), she's a major figure in the X-Men books these days, I was shocked when she didn't make the initial roster or first pack of DLC, I believe Emma should get the chance to shine like the Diamond she is, so why not let her shine in MUA2

Posted by ~M.I.C~ on 2009-11-19 12:12:13
Emma Frost in MUA2 as DLC
Disclaimer i did not right this Danny Darko from Herohq forums did BTW i am Emma Frost fan 50

I’ve posted the following on Marvel Blog:

‘Emma Frost For DLC
So the first wave of DLC has hit the public and seems to have been well received. So now we’re trying to get another pack with 5 more of our favourites to mash things up with.

I’ve been supporting Emma Frost as a playable character since the official webiste was set up and it got quite heated with the Jean and Emma fans at logger heads over which deserved their place more. Obviously you know the outcome of that little battle smile However that hasn’t stopped me wanting the former villian in as a playable character, ignoring her previous incarnation in XML. From a gaming point of view her powerset is diverse and the developers have even stated that she is possible to make.

So here comes the evidence.....

Both of the following show strong support for this character as DLC:

http://www.herohq.com/forums/viewthread/150/P12825/

Please be aware that the poll was reset in September to relate to DLC.

http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2186300/

Set up a couple of weeks ago.

I wasn’t really sure where to post this as i didn’t want to set up useless threads to give evidence.

Marvel if you’re watching, please take note smile

Posted by Danny_Darko on 2009-11-19 14:38:46’

Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2009-11-19 15:09:40
More DLC Map packs, sim missions chars
Fan Favorite Pack;
Hawkeye
Cyclops
Emma Frost
Rogue
Nova
Ghost rider
+
Escape stark tower mission(anti-reg), and capture traitors that are trying to leave stark tower(pro-reg), and fight Maria Hill(normal then nanite), also fight iron man, and cap(normal then nanite) then you fight Nanite fury, and X-tremes come back(controlable), and VS mode with online,sim missions plus Female’s Rule mission, which is save citizens in New York, and series of fights with Female Villians,sim missions, and Man Power mission, which is fight a series of Male Villians, and save a young mutant in distress ,more sim missions, and alternate costumes,More sim missions including Save the x-mansion from nanite infection/MRD’s

a lot of people agree with me, or at least just the pack with whatever else like more costumes, and 2 more missions

Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2009-11-19 15:16:18
Emma Frost for DLC in MUA2
So Emma Frost, as you probably already know, is such a huge fan favorite by many hardcore comic book/Marvel fans. However, the casual fan base that only see the movies don't know who she is or if they do, have a misconception of her. I'm very happy that Marvel is trying to do her justice by bringing her into the light with Wolverine and the X-Men, Wolverine Origins, and the Astonishing X-Men motion comic.

However, all these methods still reach just a limited fan base. In order to greatly expand her fan base it would be wise to incorporate her into MUA2 for a 2nd DLC (if possible). She has diverse powers and the best personality (in my opinion) out of all the X-Men. I was one of the fans that didn't really know who she was, but my friend introduced me to hear when I read Grant Morrison's run of New X-Men and I have been in love with her ever since. Every since then I have been constantly reading things with Emma in it.

Please do Emma fans a huge favor and include her in MUA2 DLC! She is so interesting that I think she would make a great contribution to the game and the gaming community in general.

Posted by carlsjos on 2009-11-19 15:38:35
More DLC Map packs, sim missions chars
Fan Favorite Pack;
Hawkeye
Cyclops
Emma Frost
Rogue
Nova
Ghost rider
+
Escape stark tower mission(anti-reg), and capture traitors that are trying to leave stark tower(pro-reg), and fight Maria Hill(normal then nanite), also fight iron man, and cap(normal then nanite) then you fight Nanite fury, and X-tremes come back(controlable), and VS mode with online,sim missions plus Female’s Rule mission, which is save citizens in New York, and series of fights with Female Villians,sim missions, and Man Power mission, which is fight a series of Male Villians, and save a young mutant in distress ,more sim missions, and alternate costumes,More sim missions including Save the x-mansion from nanite infection/MRD’s

a lot of people agree with me, or at least just the pack with whatever else like more costumes, and 2 more missions

Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2009-11-19 15:55:51
Additional DLC for MUA2 (Including Emma Frost
Emma Frost is a Marvel Star on the rise. I was surprised/ shocked to see she was not including in the 1st pack of DLC.
I am a huge Marvel fan and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 has been one of the all time greatest Marvel game.
So please expand on MUA2 and add at least one more DLC pack with all new amazing characters (Emma Frost), including additional campaign missions, levels and maps, and maybe even more alternate costumes for characters.
This would make lots of Marvel fans (including me) and the general gamer public really happy.


Posted by boyonspace on 2009-11-19 17:43:53
MUA 3 and MUA 2 DLC
PLease include Hawkeye in a future MUA2 DLC pack. It should be a crime he was left out thus far. He's one of YOUR icons, Marvel. Why can't you see that? Also he should be playable from the get-go in any future installations of the series. The fan outcry upon his snub (for a second time) should say something.

Posted by BartonIsHawkeye88 on 2009-11-20 02:45:30
MUA DLC 2ND PACK
Hi Marvel, Hope you grant vv a 2nd dlc pack as the demand is massive this poll is a recent one and already has tons of votes on top of all the past polls
http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2186300/

Posted by marvus on 2009-11-20 19:02:50
MUA2 second batch of DLC characters
Just wanted to say that I'm one of thousands of fans who want VV to get the green light from Marvel and Activision to produce another batch of DLC characters. Here's a link to poll on "Which characters do you want for a 2nd DLC pack?" The poll currently has almost 6,000 votes, and you can't vote twice from the same IP address, so that number reflects actual fans, not cheaters who vote repeatedly. Here are the current leaders in the poll:

Cyclops 335
Hawkeye 310
Emma Frost 287
Nova 207
Namor 185
Ghost Rider 185
Angel 182
Rogue 178
Nightcrawler 177
Moon Knight 168
War Machine 165
Spider-Woman 150
Scarlet Witch 138
She-Hulk 138
Doctor Strange 133
Beast 128
Silver Surfer 127
Havok 123
Black Cat 118
Sentry 103
Colossus 102

(5,979 votes total)

Here's the link http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2186300/


Posted by Fanboy0202 on 2009-11-21 10:46:52
More DLC
i think it's about time for Marvel to give VV the green light for more DLC, a lot of characters
that people want(Top 3 that should be in the pack, Emma Frost,Cyclops, and Hawkeye) The DLC has reached 5 in the top 20 downloads, and Juggernaut was in 6, and is now currently in 7, The DLC pack has passed The Call of duty Map Pack, and Marvel vs.Capcom 2, so i think we should get another pack with fan favorite I.E Emma Frost,Cyclops, and Hawkeye.I believe there should be 2 female, i think the pack should be

Emma Frost
Cyclops
Hawkeye
Spider-woman/firestar/Rogue
Nova/Namor/Ghost rider/Black widow

Please Take this under consideration, this is what us(the fans)want there will be a lot of money made, from a potential pack of those characters, the first 3 are highly recommended, and are making their way to the top, best,most requested characters.


Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2009-11-21 12:04:07
More DLC
i think it's about time for Marvel to give VV the green light for more DLC, a lot of characters
that people want(Top 3 that should be in the pack, Emma Frost,Cyclops, and Hawkeye) The DLC has reached 5 in the top 20 downloads, and Juggernaut was in 6, and is now currently in 7, The DLC pack has passed The Call of duty Map Pack, and Marvel vs.Capcom 2, so i think we should get another pack with fan favorite I.E Emma Frost,Cyclops, and Hawkeye.I believe there should be 2 female, i think the pack should be

Emma Frost
Cyclops
Hawkeye
Spider-woman/firestar/Rogue
Nova/Namor/Ghost rider/Black widow

Please Take this under consideration, this is what us(the fans)want there will be a lot of money made, from a potential pack of those characters, the first 3 are highly recommended, and are making their way to the top, best,most requested characters.


Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2009-11-21 12:26:24
More DLC
Ok no offense Marvel, and not to sound agressive or crazy, but i think it's about time we get information on more DLC, most companies release DLC one after another,if you guys were really confident about this game then you would have announced there will be more DLC, a lot of people are losing interest fast i think it's about time we get some information,

http://www.herohq.com/forums/viewthread/17849/

Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2009-11-25 12:31:45
Rise of Fame
if there is a second pack Marvel, i think
Emma Frost
Hawkeye
Cyclops
should be in it,they are the most popular characters right now, if you lok at a lot of surveys, i think you should use HEROHQ's since that is where the HARDCORE FANS are, since Comic Cons aren't everywhere. Emma Frost is on her way to fame, i think you should take advantage of this moment people in forums say"if there is a 2nd season of Wolverine and The x-men, and emma frost is not in it, i will not watch it anymore." I, and many other people think you should let her be in a 2nd pack, you can make a Emma Frost show of her growing up, to her current events, or something like.Emma Frost is a Female character rising to fame, who knows putting her in a 2nd pack could even let her pass the most popular female of all time Jean grey, Emma Frost has the potential to pass Jean Grey's fanbase.You go to a Marvel related website with a forum you see Emma Frost in every thread practically especially on HEROHQ.She has been in; X-men Origins: Wolverine, she is in Wolverine and The X-men, now i, and many others think she should be a DLC character for the "ASTONISHING" game Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2!!!Kalina has said
"Emma Frost - I like her too! And she is definitely one we can design around. She also came REALLY close simply because we like her, but in our polls and surveys (VIP community included), she surprisingly ranked really low so that knocked her out of the running. She did not even rank in the top 20 characters requested that were not previously in MUA1! So I’ll say this - we WILL be coming out with a survey to VIPs on MUA2, and if you feel that strongly about Emma Frost, be sure you fill out that survey and list her! Those surveys are the most actionable way to get feedback. Also good that I read this particular thread and know how much people want her now. "

Using My moveset;
My Newest Emma Frost moveset

Costumes

Default - http://www.emmafrostfiles.com/wp-content/gallery/astonishing-x-men/325px-emma_frost_015.jpg
or
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2/26098/927962-img_8_super.jpg

Alternate - http://www.emmafrostfiles.com/wp-content/gallery/miscellaneous/uxm452-13.jpg

Diamond Form - http://www.comicvine.com/emma-frost/29-1457/earth-616-emma-frost/108-106/x_women/105-826605/

Telepathic Wave/Psychic Bedlam-Telepathic Wave-Emma does a telepathic wave that severly hurts the enemy, and has a chance to stun/convert(for a visual look at this video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9tF6sEDAwQ it is in between 20-24 seconds, some enemies could get converted, others get fear striked in their minds, and/or others get stunned)
*increases area of range, and stun/convertion/fear chances
*increases damage
*greatly increases area of range,stun/convertion/fear duration, and damage

Telepathic Beam-Emma emits a psychic beam that hurts the foe ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgZK7CMVWVA , has a chance to bounce off enemies sort of like Storm’s lighting attack)
*increases damage
*adds penetration, and chain(bounces off enemies)
*greatly increases damage

Diamond Barrage-Emma does a series of melee in her diamond form(and stays like that for a while) until her stamina runs out
*greatly increases damage enemies take
*greatly increases duration of diamond form, and decreases stamina taken
*greatly increases damage enemies take,duration of diamond form, and greatly decreases stamina taken

Diamond Form-Emma turns into diamond form for a period of time
*increases duration
*increases strength, and decreases damage taken
*greatly increases duration,strength, and greatly decreases damage taken

Block-Turns into Diamond Form

Passives

Psychic Surgery-Healing Factor

Diamond Might-Increases might(able to carry cars, etc.),melee damage

Diamond Survival-Has a chance to turn into diamond form while low in health starts with a 35% chance

White Queen-adds mental damage to all melee attacks

Diamond Body-increases all incoming damage

Uncanny x-men-raises fusion damage, and teamwork

Herioc Deeds
Defeat 50 enemies-Unlocks alternate costume
Use telepathic Wave 100 times-Unlocks new boost
Scoring Fusions with Cyclops(if he gets in)/Jean Grey-unlocks new boost

You can re-use some things

Diamond Form-Colosus's Skin, or a little different

Telepathic Beam-just out a little cerebro thing or something on her head to make it look like it's a Telepathic Beam, like in the clip above in my moveset

Telepathic Wave-could be similar/same as the one in the clip above in my moveset

Diamond Barrage-she turns to Diamond form does a series of melee until her stamina runs out, and then stays like that for a while

So practically your making two new moves, The beam is already in just make it white if there is another pack, and if she gets in with my moveset, same with diamond form just like Colosus, and the other two are new moves.

Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2009-11-28 10:28:24
Emma Frost for DLC
Please put Emma Frost in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2.
She's popular, has cool and versatile powers and incredible costumes as well.
As you can see, she's the most requested female and one of the 3 most requested characters along Cyclops and Hawkeye.
So please bring them to us.
To complete the pack I would like to see more females like:
Spider Woman
Moonstone
Rogue

Please take this under considaration :)
Here's the link for Emma's tread on the official MUA2 forum:
http://www.herohq.com/forums/viewthread/150/

Posted by All4Emma on 2009-11-28 11:09:34
More DLC
Hey at my Scarlet Witch move set.

Scarlet Witch Move set, and Costume

Costumes

Default - http://img355.imageshack.us/i/flyer03sy3.jpg/

Alternate - http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/5599/279139-90200-scarlet-witch_super.jpg

Hex Bolts-fires Hex bolts at enemies(rapid tap)
*increases critical hit chance
*increases damage
*greatly increases damage

Magic Hands-Sort of like Jean’s TK grip, but she uses both hands, and she slams them on the floor
*increases enemies grabbed
*increases area of range
*greatly increases damage

Magical Blast-a radial attack that Scarlet Witch does which hurts the enemies
*increases area of range
*greatly increases damage

Burning Magic-Fires a Magical beam at enemies that damages them, and increases team’s attack power for a while(for a visual look at this video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJPh2-CLXy0&feature=related it is between 1:06-1:08
*increases buff duration
*increases damage, adds penetration
*greatly increases damage

Passives

Avenger-increases fusion damage,and increases teamwork

Bad Luck-chance to deflect projectiles

Illusion Mistress-chance to evade all incoming attacks

Hex Mastery-adds more damage to power attacks

Fists of magic-adds magic to all melee attacks(a unique thing)

Good Luck-increases chances for all critical hits

look at fusions for her(disclamer i did not do this it was the The_Greatest_Username)

--WOLVERINE--
Wanda shoots a beam at Wolvie, and he uses his claws to make it refract (clearing)
--CAPTAIN AMERICA--
Wanda shoots a beam at Cap’s shield (guided)
--IRON-MAN--
Wanda makes a hex sphere and Iron Man shoots a beam in it ‘till it bursts (clearing)
--SPIDER-MAN--
Spidey gathers up enemies and Wanda clears them out with a hex blast
--THOR--
Wanda shoots a beam at Thor while he shoots lighting at her (guided)
--HULK--
Wanda makes a hex sphere around Hulk (guided)
--STORM--
Wanda shoots a beam at Storm while she shoots lighting at her (guided)
--JEAN GREY--
Jean pulls enemies in then Wanda blasts them (clearing)
--DAREDEVIL--
Daredevil slides across the floor popping enemies up with Wanda blasts them (clearing)
--VENOM--
Venom pulls in enemies then Wanda clears them out with a hex blast (clearing)
--HUMAN TORCH--
Wanda creates a hex sphere, then Human Torch fills it with heat ‘till it bursts (clearing)
--THE THING--
Wanda creates a hex sphere around The Thing (guided)
--INVISIBLE WOMAN--
Wanda shoots a beam at Sue’s force field (guided)
--MR FANTASTIC--
Reed pops enemies up into the air while Wanda blasts them (clearing)
--MS MARVEL--
Wanda shoots a hex blast while Ms Marvel shoots a beam (guided)
--SONGBIRD--
Wanda shoots a beam while Mimi screams (guided)
--PENANCE--
Wanda shoots a beam at Penance’s force field (guided)
--GREEN GOBLIN--
Wanda creates a hex sphere then Goblin fills it with bombs, then Wanda hurls it (targeted)
--NICK FURY--
Wanda creates a hex sphere then Fury uses Firestar to fill it with heat ‘till it bursts (clearing)
--ICEMAN--
Wanda shoots a beam while Bobby shoots an icebeam (guided)
--GAMBIT--
Wanda creates a hex sphere then Gambit fills it with carbs, then Wanda hurls it (targeted)
--CABLE--
Wanda shoots a hex blast while Cable shoots a beam with his gun (guided)
--MAGNETO--
Magneto pulls enemies in then Wanda blasts them (clearing)
--BLACK PANTHER--
Panther pops enemies up into the air while Wanda blasts them (clearing)
--PSYLOCKE--
Wanda shoots a beam at Psylocke’s blade (guided)
--CARNAGE--
Carnage pulls enemies in then Wanda blasts them (clearing)
--JUGGERNAUT--
Wanda creates a hex sphere around Juggs (guided)

Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2009-12-03 07:34:49
Emma Frost
She should be in MUA2 DLC look at my moveset for her, and costumes

Emma Frost Move set, and Costumes

Default - http://www.adherents.com/lit/comics/img/e/Emma_Frost.jpg

Alternate - http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/40/549590-axmgb1_3_super.jpg
or
http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/662/662739/white-queen-20051029053123901_640w.jpg

Voice Actress-Kari Wahlgren(Woman From Wolverine and the X-men)

Move set

All Powers shown in the highest level

Diamond Form-Emma turns into diamond form until deactivated(deactivated by pressing the same button)
*increases resistance to all attacks
*increases strength, and decreases damage taken
*greatly increases strength, greatly decreases damage taken, and resistance to all attacks

Psionic Beam-Emma Frost controls enemies,stuns, or makes them run away in fear, and deals mental damage with a beam(the second attack in this video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgZK7CMVWVA )
*bounces of enemies, and overcomes mental resistance
*increases damage
*greatly increases damage
*365-425 Mental Damage

Diamond Barrage-Emma does a series of melee in her diamond form(and stays like that until deactivated,deactivated by pressing same button) until her stamina runs out
*greatly increases damage enemies take
*greatly increases resistance to all attacks, and decreases stamina taken
*greatly increases damage enemies take,resistance to all attacks, and greatly decreases stamina taken
653-722 impact damage

Inner Thoughts-Emma goes into the enemies mind doing a devastating mental blow(instant KO chance, chances for critical hit on bosses, but no KO chance on bosses,hits multiple enemies,she stands, and puts her hands on her head like she is reading someone’s mind,
*increases critical damage, damage, area of range, and overcomes mental resistance
*increases instant KO chance
*greatly increases area of range,damage, and instant KO chance
*Instant KO chance,657-713 Damage if there is not KO

Passives
Diamond Might-Increases might(able to carry cars, etc.),melee damage

Diamond Survival-Has a chance to turn into diamond form while low in health starts with a 35% chance

White Queen-adds mental damage to all melee attacks

Diamond Body-decreases all incoming damage

Uncanny x-men-raises fusion damage, and teamwork

Outstanding Telepath-chance to evade incoming attacks(uses her telepathy to read people’s mind, thanks to Fanboy0202 for the idea)

*When Emma Frost does a Telepathic attack she gets out of diamond form

Please consider her, the most popular female, and so is Rouge.Also please consider Scarlet Witch

Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2009-12-03 07:37:04
MUA2 More DLC please? Pretty Please
Here is my request to Marvel for more DLC and Maps for MUA 2. Thanks for listening

Posted by bestdere on 2009-12-03 23:25:57
Hawkeye for MUA2!
How about some love for the Avenging Archer, huh? He's got his own youtube video with cobbled together clips from the Iron Man cartoon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQmkbWjxhi0

Posted by Hockey_Hooligan on 2009-12-05 21:00:21
Emma Frost
Hey Marvel, look at my new Emma Frost move set.

Emma Frost

Costumes

Default - http://www.adherents.com/lit/comics/img/e/Emma_Frost.jpg

Alternate - http://images.wikia.com/marveldatabase/images/3/3b/Emma_Frost_(White_Queen)_003.jpg

Voice Actress- Kari Wahlgren(Woman from Wolverine and the X-men)

Small Biography;
An urbane, mutant telepath with a well-noted dry wit initially known as the White Queen (complete with revealing white attire for which she is known), Frost has changed from one of the X-Men’s most dangerous foes to one of its most central members

Move set

Insanity Plague-Emma Frost does mental damage to enemies as they slowly winter away(does not work on robots,inflicts some damage to bosses)
*increases area of range
*increases damage enemies take
*greatly increases damage, and duration

Diamond Barrage-Emma Frost does a series of melee(activates diamond form, gets deactivated when you use a telepathic attack,or when you block)
*increases hits done
*increases resistance to all attacks
*greatly increases damage

Telepathic Beam-Emma Frost does a telepathic beam that deals mental damage to enemies, CHARGEABLE, when charged it deals great damage to enemies(second attack Emma does in this video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgZK7CMVWVA )
*increases damage
*increases area of range
*greatly increases damage

Mind Crush-Emma Frost goes deeply inside the minds of enemies, and does a devastating mental blow(instant KO chance, critical hit chances of bosses, does not work on robots, and instant KO chance does not work on bosses it just does normal damage, or a critical hit)
*increases area of range, and overcomes mental resistance
*increases critical hit chance, damage, and instant KO chance
*greatly increases instant KO chance,critical hit chance, and damage

Passives

White Queen-adds mental(psychic) damage to all melee attacks

Diamond Body-resists all incoming damage

Diamond Might-grants might to Emma Frost, and increases melee damage

Mind Reader-Chance to evade incoming attacks

Uncanny X-men-increases fusion damage, and teamwork

Telepathic Genius-adds damage to all telepathic attacks

*When in diamond form, and you use a TP attack you get out of diamond form
Please consider it if she does get in.Also when do you think we will get news?

Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2009-12-06 09:47:23
MUA2 DLC/MUA3 Requests (:
Hey, Marvel, huge fan of the comics. I'd like to request some characters for MUA2 DLC/MUA3 (:

*Nova(Very popular; we need a Cosmic character as DLC, Marvel! I think he was unfairly left out from MUA2 as the "secret" character. He deserved it, Nova is one of your best characters, Marvel, from his New Warriors day to his current days as Nova Prime! Richard Rider is a fantastic character who deserves to be playable as soon as possible.)

*Hawkeye(Very popular, and easy to make. But you guys already know that probably :D )

*Cyclops(The original leader of the X-Men. Very popular, and easy to make.)

*Cloak and Dagger(Two characters that I am very fond of. Love them. I think they are great characters that need to be made playable due to the fact that they could be made very popular if they were playable and like by the players. They need more exposure in the mainstream, and this is your chance, Marvel.)

*Ghost-Rider(Very popular, and easy to make.)

*Yellowjacket(Hank Pym. One of the first Avengers, and one of the greatest. I think VV should find a way to get Pym in as playable. It just requires alot of brainstorming I guess.)

*Moonstone(Another Thunderbolt would be sweet, Marvel :D )

*Silver Surfer(Cosmics FTW!!!!!!)

*Dr.Doom(Classic villain!!! And he was awesome in the first MUA!)

*Dr.Strange(We need a magic character, Marvel!)

*War Machine(Very popular, easy to make, AND is going to be included in Iron Man 2. Making him DLC in MUA2 would be a great way to promote IM2, right, Marvel (; )

*Black Widow(See above :D )

*Three More New Warriors!(We really need a New Warriors team! Currently we have Penance as playable, but we need three more to make this dream come true! As I've already stated, Nova. He's the obvious 2nd choice for the New Warriors, Marvel. For a third NW, I'd say Dagger. And for the final spot, I'd say Firestar, who is very popular, Justice or Darkhawk.)

*Howard the Duck(Nothing says joke character better than Howard the Duck! I think he's a shoe-in for MUA3, Marvel :D )

I'm done. Lol, quite a lot of character, but the Marvel Universe is full of fantastic characters that deserve to be made playable in a video game. Make Mine Marvel :D!!!!!!!!

(As far as other video games, I agree with VivaLaNES, a Daredevil game would be AWESOME! Besides that, a Avengers:Legends game would be awesome, or maybe a game where you play as comics in space! Such as this idea: http://www.herohq.com/forums/viewthread/11313/ And how about a Thor game, and a Iron Fist/Heroes for Hire game also :D!!!!!!

Thanks for reading Marvel, and keep on doing this great fan service. Seriously, you guys are the greatest. Thank you (:



Posted by CloakedDagger on 2009-12-10 11:26:23
Emma Frost
Emma Frost My Official Move Set(With Costumes)

Costumes

Default - http://www.adherents.com/lit/comics/img/e/Emma_Frost.jpg

Alternate - http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/6754/175893-104021-emma-frost_super.jpg

Voice Actress- Kari Wahlgren(Woman from Wolverine and the X-men)

Move Set PS3 Version

Insanity Plague(X button)-Emma Frost does mental damage to enemies as they slowly winter away(inflicts some damage to bosses)
*increases area of range
*increases damage enemies take
*greatly increases damage, and duration

Telepathic Wave(Circle Button)-Emma does a telepathic wave that severly hurts the enemy, and has a chance to stun/convert/strike fear in enemies minds( some enemies could get converted, others get fear striked in their minds, and/or others get stunned)
*increases area of range, and stun/convertion/fear duration
*increases damage
*greatly increases stun/convertion/fear duration, and damage

Diamond Barrage(Square button)-Emma Frost does a series of melee(activates diamond form, gets deactivated when you use a telepathic attack,or when you press L1)
*increases hits done
*increases resistance to all attacks
*greatly increases damage

Excruciating Touch(Triangle button)- touches an enemie’s forehead, sending a rush of thoughts into their mind, dealing them large amounts of pain with an instant KO chance
*increased instant KO chance
*gains Stamina per KO
*greatly increases KO chance

Diamond Form-Activated by pressing L1(block button)deactivated by pressing L1, Hold L1 to block in diamond form
*Alternate version of turning into diamond form is using her attack Diamond Barrage(i think this is better than just having a pure diamond form buff)

Immune- To all mental attacks
Resists- All incoming attacks

Passives

Mind Reader-chance to evade all incoming attacks

Diamond Body-resists all incoming attacks

Diamond Might-grants might to Emma Frost while in diamond form, and increases melee damage while in diamond form

White Queen-adds mental(psychic) damage to all melee attacks

Uncanny X-men-increases fusion damage, and teamwork

Telepathic Genius-adds damage to all telepathic attacks

Fusions

Clearing
Iron Man-Shoots a beam at Emma Frost, and she refracts it in diamond form
Songbird-Songbird gathers all of the enemies she can(extended by pressing X rapidly),and Emma jumps in the air punching all of the enemies
Storm-shoots lighting at Emma,and she refracts it in diamond form
Thor-shoots lighting at Emma,and she refracts it in diamond form
Penance-Emma turns into diamond form, and delivers a devastating punch to penance as he gains power(due to his mutant power)and he releases a burst on energy
Cable-shoots a beam at Emma, and she refracts it in diamond form
Ms.Marvel-Emma controls a whole bunch of enemies(extended by pressing X rapidly), and then she makes them all come together in a big group while Ms.Marvel shoots a charged beam at them
Spiderman-Spiderman gathers a whole bunch of enemies with his web while Emma(in diamond form)leaps into the air coming down punching the gathered enemies
Invisible Woman-gathers enemies as Emma leaps into the air(in diamond form) comes down, and punches enemies
Iceman-makes a whole bunch of thick icicles, passing it to Emma(in diamond form)as she spins, and throws all of the icicles with great force at enemies
Gambit-gives Emma a whole bunch of kinetically charged cards as she spins(in diamond form),and throws all of the kinetically charged cards with great force
Green Goblin-Emma controls a whole bunch of enemies(extended by pressing X rapidly), and then she makes them all come together in a big group while Green Goblin throws bombs at the gathered enemies
Deadpool-Emma controls a whole bunch of enemies(extended by pressing X rapidly), and then she makes them all come together in a big group while Deadpool jumps in the air shooting the gathered enemies
Human Torch-Emma controls a whole bunch of enemies(extended by pressing X rapidly), and then she makes them all come together in a big group while Human torch flies in the air with a charged fireball throwing it a the gathered enemies
Psylocke-Emma controls a whole bunch of enemies(extended by pressing X rapidly), and then she makes them all come together in a big group while psylocke slides attacking them with her Psi-sword
Magneto-gathers all the enemies(with a magnetic force), and Emma leaps in the air(in diamond form)rushing down performing a devastating punch

Guided
Black Panther-Emma turns into diamond form running around with BP while she punches the enemies, and BP attacks them with his sword
Nano Nick Fury-Emma turns into diamond form running around with Nano Nick fury punching people(fury uses A-bomb’s strength
Captain America-Emma turns into diamond form running around with captain america punching people while captain america hits people while his shield
Luke Cage-Emma turns into diamond form running around with Luke as she punches people, and Luke hurts enemies with his chain
Daredevil-Emma turns into diamond form running around with Daredevil as she punches people, and Daredevil hurts enemies with his whip
Iron Fist-same as N.Fury

Targeted
Wolverine-Emma carries Wolverine in diamond form, and throws him at an enemy
Jean Grey-Emma turns into diamond form while Jean lifts her up, and throws her to an enemy
Mr. Fantastic-Emma Frost turns into diamond form, and throws Mr.Fantastic into the air, as he comes diving down delivering a devastating punch
Hulk-performs a fastball special with diamond form Emma
Thing-performs a fastball special with diamond form Emma
Juggernaut-performs a fastball special with diamond form Emma
Venom-performs a fastball special with diamond form Emma
Carnage-Throws Emma in the air(in diamond form) as she comes rushing down punching the targeted enemy

*All TP attacks do not hurt robots, but they do deal some damage to bosses
*Attacks are in order of how they are unlocked
*If you use a TP attack in diamond form, you turn back

Posted by drzfr3shboialex on 2010-01-02 15:24:58
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