Rumor: New Marvel vs. Capcom game may be coming 'sooner than you think'

by Griffin McElroy on Jul 26th 2008 12:05PM

Though we imagine there are those who will find this rumor too inconclusive and uninformative, anyone who has ever experienced the visceral thrill of watching Mega Man beat the mutant gene out of X-Men's resident pansy, Scott Summers, should appreciate even the slightest glimmer of hope for an encore Cyclops massacre. When asked at San Diego Comic Con 08 if a new Marvel vs. Capcom game was a distinct possibility, Marvel Studios' President of Production, Kevin Feige, slyly answered, "Yes. And maybe sooner than you think."

With two days of cosplaying goodness remaining at Comic Con, could Feige have been hinting at a big reveal still to come during the event? Perhaps, though considering Marvel's main panel took place on Thursday, it's somewhat unlikely. If a new Marvel vs. Capcom title is approaching as swiftly as Feige suggests, though, we're sure to hear something more concrete from one of the two companies involved sometime soon.

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@soulblade

Actually tried to compare his description of the fighting genre to that of the simplicity of the whole wii thing. I admit I failed on delivering the whole idea

-I Failed to my self.. -_-..

Actually, Danny, you just plain fail. You've brought shame and disgrace upon your family's name for generations to come.

You don't like fighting games because you are a pansy.

"if you have no life and can dedicate 20 hours a day to learning combos"

Sounds like you have no experience with fighters outside of Tekken and/or Mortal Kombat

"if you have no life and can dedicate 20 hours a day to learning combos"

As opposed to spending 20 hours a day leveling up your WOW character? As opposed to spending 20 hours a day remember where weapons spawn on a level or collecting skulls for a slight variation in your spartan armor? As opposed to spending 20 hours a day trying to get a 100% on a expert level Guitar Hero/Rock Band song?

Fighting games are more about twitch reflexes and learning to adapt to each person you're fighting against... some people are more defensive... some people throw a lot... etc.

"As opposed to spending 20 hours a day leveling up your WOW character? As opposed to spending 20 hours a day remember where weapons spawn on a level or collecting skulls for a slight variation in your spartan armor? As opposed to spending 20 hours a day trying to get a 100% on a expert level Guitar Hero/Rock Band song?"

Uh, no. I think he means going outside for a change. Nice try though.

Please, God, Yes.

You know usually they'd wait to see if MK v DC was a hit before announcing this.

But any nextgen Marvel vs Capcom is good news in my books.

Why wait, when the last game they made sells for over 80 bucks on eBay? Marvel has more established characters in the public eye, being that the only good movies with DC characters are the two most recent Batman movies. In addition, the MK style is completely different, and appeals to a totally different audience. Whether or not MK vs DC does well, MvC3 would be one of the best selling games of this generation, and certainly at the top of the fighting heap.

FUCK YESSSSS!!!!

I hope so, and even though most probably wont like this idea but I want it on the SFIV engine. 3D with 2D gameplay. Sorry, I'm in love with SFIV and its not even out yet :P

I think it really is safe to say fighters are making a comeback what with all the consoles capable of online pwnage against your buddies now adays. YEEEEES, let it be true!!!!

Amen bruddah!

Definitely needs to stay in 2D, i think. Street Fighter IV's art style is just horrid

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Stay in 2d, more characters, even more characters and 4 player support or something.

and MvC2 on the 360.

This is the new dreamcast!

Anybody make a Dreamcast faceplate for the 360 yet?

The Dreamcast swirl as Power button FTW!

Zomg yes, on all consoles. My tag team of Hulk and Spiderman gonna whoop some ass again.

What's wrong with you guys? The sound track from MvC2 was amazing. The ending song was also one of the best, right up there with the ending song of Alpha 3.

Marvel vs Capcom 2 HD Remix confirmed? Marvel vs Capcom 3 built on Street Fighter 4 foundation? Who do I have to hold hostage to make this happen?

Personally... I'm gonna say no thanks.
While the Marvel universe is full of amazing characters (still some who hadn't made their debut yet in any of Capcom's Vs. games)... MvsC2 just left a bad taste in my mouth.
I felt the game presentation was stale and generic (the stages and background music came from no specific franchise, and there were no unique endings or post-fight quips).
It was just chaos, especially with one or more of the cheaper characters in a match (here's looking at you, Cable).
Honestly? I liked MvsC a lot more than MvsC2.
I know many will disagree with me... but that's how I feel.

Plus, at this point, I'm much more interested in Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom.

You're gonna get flamed but Gotchaman and I have your back.

And while you have points, everyone will ignore them having forgotten their precious MvC2 was littered with elevator music, huge yet not exactly diverse roster, and some of the world backgrounds in a modern fighting 2D fighting game. Not to mention an end boss that has no origins from, well, anything.

Also, I'm personally holding out for SNK vs. Dark Horse.

Maybe this is what was meant by the netrumor saying Tatsunoko Vs Capcom is going to be brought over here...they already have the 2.5D art and engine, just swap the hard-to-license anime chars for waiting-to-be-licensed Marvel characters. Voila!

Tatsunoko Vs Capcom
just looked at pics, wow 2.5d ftw

Except Actiblizzard has the license for the Marvel Universe... meaning anything they do, they'll have to license the characters individually. More than likely, the only loophole, would be going after a team like Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., or X-men.

I thought that the license for Ultimate Alliance etc. was different than the one for Marvel vs the Imperfects (over at EA). The latter just dissolved when the team was disbanded or something (read it on joystiq somewhere). I think it's a separate one for...fighting games? Doesn't sound right, but wouldn't surprise me.

(Sorry - Don't know how to delete posts)

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/29/ea-marvel-fighting-game-no-longer-in-development-partnership-di/ - Looks like Marvel partnered to develop the game, which should mean that they can use any of their characters (or maybe just those in that game..don't know any besides Iron man).

E. Honda for prez!

This game needs a sequel more than any other fighter.

This game needs a sequel more than any other game. It was alot of fun to play whether you put 20 hours a day into it or not.

I sucked at the MvC2, but it was the game I played the most... Did they have Blade in any of them, I can't remember. He is a badass

"I almost had a heart attack back there!You Win!"

I want to believe, but I've been hurt by rumors before. If it is ever confirmed, please, inscribe my name in the pages of fighting history!

XOXOXOX
Batzarro

P.S. NO MORE LOUNGE!

Given the existence of Marvel vs. Capcom, and MK vs. DC, doesn't this beg the questions, "How about Marvel vs. DC?" or (alert: fanboy's wet dream) "How about Mortal Kombat vs. Street Fighter?"

Easily my favorite fighting game of all time. The pace and action of the MvC series is unmatched.

Please god let this be true.

And please got let it look like Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom.

Please please please.

OMG! I need this game badly, Capcom please pleas make this game, u have already made a lot of people happy when u told us about SF4, now we need this game to be made too.

Capcom should make a Transformers fighting game!
That would rule all fighting games!

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