Dave Perry 'stunned' by Marvel MMO cancellation

by Scott Jon Siegel { Feb 15th 2008 at 1:00PM }

Dave Perry believes Microsoft may have made the wrong choice in canceling Cryptic Studio's Marvel Universe MMO. In a recent interview with Eurogamer, the Shiny Entertainment founder expresses his surprise at the decision to halt the game's development, saying it was "absolutely stunning."

According to Perry, the Marvel license easily eclipses the mass-market popularity of World of Warcraft, and for that reason could be an actual competitor to Blizzard's behemoth. Though he is disappointed by Microsoft's decision, he understands that the cancellation was likely due to financial concerns, as it's difficult for large companies to ascertain whether sizable investments in MMOs will ever see any return.

Dave Perry is currently developing free-to-play MMOs at Acclaim, as well as tackling a number of side projects, including the direction of a entirely user-generated racing game. We like your ambition, Mr. Perry, but we do recommend picking a less intense photo for your "about" page (as seen above). It scares us a little.

Tags: cryptic, cryptic-studios, dave-perry, daveperry, marvel

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Marty @ Feb 15th 2008 1:05PM

Dave should stop being stunned and start working on a new Earthworm Jim game that doesn't completely suck.

FOXHOUND @ Feb 15th 2008 1:34PM

+1 ...
Everytime his name pops up, I want your comment following it until a new, better EARTHWORM JIM game is released. >:\

Fernando Rocker @ Feb 15th 2008 1:05PM

Meh... I'm more excited about Dragon Ball MMO for both PC and 360

http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2007/04/15/dragon-ball-online-game-coming-to-xbox-360-pc-mmorpg-storyline-revealed.htm

StrangeBum @ Feb 15th 2008 1:24PM

Oh my god. I didn't even know about that.

And surprisingly, it seems like it could be some fun stuff to play. You have plenty of races to choose from, and plenty of options in terms of what abilities you could obtain. Use of swords and other weapons could make it in pretty easily and flight too.

I'm actually looking forward for a Dragonball MMO now. And I can barely even tolerate the show anymore. I passed that phase years ago.

ThornedVenom @ Feb 15th 2008 1:48PM

VEGETA! What does the scouter say about its power level?!!

Fernando Rocker @ Feb 15th 2008 1:49PM

It's over nine thousaaaannndd!!!!

Ebola @ Feb 15th 2008 1:55PM

God damn Fernando! Do you have a job, or what? All I see on this site is your BS. It's annoying.

Fernando Rocker @ Feb 15th 2008 1:56PM

I work at home thankyouverymuch.

Fernando Rocker @ Feb 15th 2008 1:57PM

Since 9 a.m. to this time 12:57 p.m. I earned $55 dlls... and you?

Ebola @ Feb 15th 2008 2:00PM

I've earned more than that, you troll. lol!! Work from home, lol. No wonder you are the way you are.

Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Feb 15th 2008 2:17PM

Give fernando a break. Jeez. If you want to rag on a troll, go find Co. He's twice the fanboy Fernando is. At least fernando is nice.

Mr.ESC @ Feb 15th 2008 2:38PM

That wouldn't leave us with 2 classes? fighters and healers I mean humans in DBZ are pretty much worthless.

Donald @ Feb 15th 2008 2:57PM

I'm actually shocked that they got a major Japanese license to go Microsoft (PC/360).

Anyone know if Dragon Ball is still popular enough in Japan to have an impact on console sales?

Mr.ESC @ Feb 15th 2008 3:04PM

There is a DBZ game every year in Japan and the series finished 12 or 14 years ago.I would say yes.

Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Feb 15th 2008 1:11PM

Looks more like his "Charlie Sheen" Face to me.

Trev @ Feb 15th 2008 2:40PM

OH GOD! I can't un-see it.

Ellianth @ Feb 15th 2008 2:13PM

if that's his stunned face i would love to see his "omg I'm striking a pose that I think is cool" face.

JW @ Feb 15th 2008 2:45PM

Just wait until you see his "Magnum" pose.

XDragon @ Feb 15th 2008 2:35PM

Is it just me or does Dave Perry look like Earthworm Jim?

Mr.ESC @ Feb 15th 2008 2:45PM

Yeah I would love a Marvel RPG but I think that's MUA so...

Anyway I'm looking foward to that Lego MMO,Looks badass.

G @ Feb 15th 2008 3:25PM

When Perry becomes more relevant, I think people will care. Until then he should stay behind the scenes!

Suiname @ Feb 15th 2008 3:30PM

Well, this sucks. I have never played an MMO game yet, and I vouched I never would, however, I was going to break my pact with myself for this one. I think M$ is underestimating the purchasing power of the hordes of comic book nerds out there. We are many.

Batzarro @ Feb 15th 2008 6:05PM

I must agree with Perry: This might have been the game to bring folks who arn't into MMOs into the fold(me, for example). I only haven't gotten into City of Heroes because I don't care much for credit cards(especially credit cards+internet). I might have done it if Hulk was involved, though...

Joe Smith @ Feb 15th 2008 7:18PM

I'm stunned that this is news. Perry needs to make at least one decent game again some day to merit any further attention.

Batzarro @ Feb 15th 2008 10:12PM

Wait up! Hold the fucking phone! Wasn't Acclaim dead and buried? I remember the funeral, and when Buena Vista adopted it's only child, Turok...

Powerlord @ Feb 16th 2008 1:30AM

"According to Perry, the Marvel license easily eclipses the mass-market popularity of World of Warcraft, and for that reason could be an actual competitor to Blizzard's behemoth."

Final Fantasy eclipses the mass-market popularity of World of Warcraft. However, we can see that WoW is beating Final Fantasy XI by one and a half orders of magnitude: 10,000,000 vs. 500,000... data taken from MMOGChart.com, last updated 2008 Feb 12.

In other words, popularity in one media doesn't translate to popularity in another. If anything, Final Fantasy has an advantage Marvel doesn't: Final Fantasy is already a video game series.