Marvel.com spotlights upcoming Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 sim missions, Psylocke
by Xav de Matos 
{ Oct 21st 2009 at 7:25PM } 
In a recent blog post, Marvel.com spotlights upcoming downloadable content for the superhero action title Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, which will add simulation missions and the previously Wii- and PS2-exclusive character Psylocke to the game. According to Marvel Games Intern Randy Ma, the katana-wielding "ninja babe" -- his awkward words, not ours -- is a welcome addition to the HD version of the game, giving Jean Grey's mind powers "a run for her money."
In the spotlight, Marvel also reveals tidbits of information for two of the game's upcoming simulation missions. Insidious Alliance pits players against some of the universe's toughest bosses in an arena-style match and adds an achievement/trophy for defeating the mission without using any health canisters, perfect for gaming masochists. According to scenario designer Mark Webster, the mission Balance is an homage to classic 2.5D brawlers like (get this!) the original X-Men arcade titles. More DLC news is expected in the coming weeks.
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In the spotlight, Marvel also reveals tidbits of information for two of the game's upcoming simulation missions. Insidious Alliance pits players against some of the universe's toughest bosses in an arena-style match and adds an achievement/trophy for defeating the mission without using any health canisters, perfect for gaming masochists. According to scenario designer Mark Webster, the mission Balance is an homage to classic 2.5D brawlers like (get this!) the original X-Men arcade titles. More DLC news is expected in the coming weeks.
[Update: Corrected quote attribution]
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Alton Brown [ XBL: LordToastington] @ Oct 21st 2009 7:32PM
I want Marrow.
Husher @ Oct 21st 2009 7:35PM
on the forums i read somewhere cable was also coming.
Phix @ Oct 21st 2009 7:37PM
How about fixing the fucking bugs first before offering up extra content?
uncle jesse @ Oct 21st 2009 7:46PM
Yes, please. I have run into a lot of problems so far. When the game freezes during the end boss while you`re playing online co-op and you have to restart your console and connect with your friend and start over and it happens again 5 more times in a row... it can get a little irritating. That`s just one of the issues I have encountered.
Bobby Kotick 2: Echoes @ Oct 21st 2009 7:57PM
Activision is involved.
What did you expect? Customer Satisfaction?
Faceman @ Oct 21st 2009 7:47PM
if the 2.5D missions are anything like the old-school arcade games, then I'm officially excited.
Spike941 @ Oct 21st 2009 8:13PM
Fix the fucking bugs please. I can't even play this shit without it freezing or loosing my data, so why would I want to buy DLC for it?
Mr.ESC @ Oct 21st 2009 8:28PM
I for one liked Arcade's revenge.
rikthagreat @ Oct 21st 2009 8:41PM
only psylocke this shit needs more villains
Bastion, Mimic, Mystique, Super Skrull and Super Adaptoid
maybe add a hero
Ghost Rider
where's my final boss thanos at damnit
and how does anyone unlock the juggernaut without those gamestop codes?
johnnynumber5 @ Oct 21st 2009 8:46PM
You know I'm really liking this game and it's kind of surprising because I wasn't expecting much and bought it on a whim. But, people are correct when they say the bugs need to be fixed before they start selling DLC. Freezing happens *often* at all points in the game for me on the PS3. So much so that there are times I don't play it because of said freezing issues.
With all that said I'm a big fan of Psylocke and if it's reasonably priced and there is a patch I'll probably buy it.
Blue_Falcon @ Oct 21st 2009 9:00PM
First Carnage and now Psylocke? It's like they're trying really hard to make me not buy the DLC.
Dracard @ Oct 22nd 2009 11:17AM
They're doing it for the fans who apparently haven't bought comics in the last 15 years, I guess.
Cable will probably be next, followed by two other heroes who had nothing really to do with Civil War. Maybe another X-men character. :(
jaredsw @ Oct 21st 2009 10:28PM
How much will the patch cost?
Teh Desperado @ Oct 21st 2009 10:58PM
ZOMG all i need is Mags and i can do the infinite! oh wait.....wrong game.....
Umeadi @ Oct 22nd 2009 1:08AM
Curleh Mustache!
TakeCTRL @ Oct 22nd 2009 12:30AM
Good thing i didn't get the Wii version. Now give me this at a REASONABLE price since wii/ps2 already had this shit when it came out.
russell @ Oct 22nd 2009 8:46AM
haha that game looks so terrible.
uncle jesse @ Oct 22nd 2009 10:05AM
The game is fun if you're a comics nerd, like myself. I'm guessing you haven't even played it.
russell @ Oct 22nd 2009 10:09AM
I played the first one.
yeah I can imagine a comic-book loyalism with games like this, but as far as gameplay goes it isn't anything special. for guys like me it'd be a waste of time.
Clavius @ Oct 22nd 2009 7:05PM
I'll give you that, if your not a comicbook nut you'll play this game once and say it was "..'eh alright."
I stopped playing it so I can wait till the DLC comes out. Till then its collecting dust on the shelf.
Clavius @ Oct 22nd 2009 6:58PM
Yes a fix for the freeze's would be Awesome! At first I thought it was just my PS3 being over heated but it just randomly happens.
Also instead of "Simulation Missions" why not eventually have some real add on missions? They had X-men: Civil War issues they could tap for a storyline. Could have Bishop as a unlockable or a DL character.
I hope more characters are added. Carnage and Psylocke yes nice additions but so far I'm far from drooling in anticipation for it to arrive. Now add in some of the following and you'd have most of us banging on the doors.
Hawkeye (new female version)
Ronin (alt costume old Hawkeye)
Doctor Strange
War Machine
Ghost Rider
Just to name a few of the Marvel U characters (seems alot of people dont like the mutants lately lol).
Ruction @ Oct 23rd 2009 8:11PM
I just got the game a week ago and its a lot of fun. But what is the deal with the "freezing" on this game? I haven't had it crash on me YET but it is really annoying. A patch to fix this would be nice.
I think the arcade style simulator mission will be a blast, especially if done in the old x-men arcade style.
I think Psylocke and Carnage would be fun to play. I would like to also see the 3 Summers brothers, Gladiator, Magneto, Namor, Quicksilver, Moon Knight, Longshot, Nova...