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As was foretold by The Predictor, you can now download the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC again. Available on PSN and Xbox Live today, the $10 (800 Microsoft Points) DLC pack offers these five new playable characters and corresponding challenge missions:
  • Magneto
  • Black Panther
  • Carnage
  • Psylocke
  • Cable
You can also download Juggernaut separately for $2 (160 Microsoft Points). You'll be able to download all of this DLC until December 31, 2010, when it'll once again make like Sue Storm and vanish from your preferred console's marketplace.

JoystiqMarvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC now available until Dec. 31 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiondlcMarvel-Ultimate-Alliance-2MUA-2Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC is coming back]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/29/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc-is-coming-back/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/29/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc-is-coming-back/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/29/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc-is-coming-back/#commentsFiled under: , ,

It's been a roller coaster ride this year for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 fans. First, all DLC for the game vanished from PSN -- it was explained that the DLC was merely a "limited time offer." Then, it vanished from Xbox Live, too. Now, gamers are forced to simply play the game itself, deprived of access to all DLC. Can you imagine the horror?

But fear not, for the DLC is returning when it's needed most -- just like a good superhero. Word comes via Hero HQ that the DLC is coming back, and we've managed to confirm it first-hand with an Activision rep. Sadly, the rep couldn't provide us with a timeframe for re-release, but as soon as The Journalistor defeats Red Tape Man, we'll be sure to let you know the details.

[Thanks, Catherine]

JoystiqMarvel Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC is coming back originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiondlcMarvel-Ultimate-Alliance-2MUA-2psnvicarious-visionsxbox-liveTue, 29 Jun 2010 22:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Activision: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC on PSN was a 'limited time offer']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/activision-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc-on-psn-was-a-limite/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/activision-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc-on-psn-was-a-limite/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/activision-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc-on-psn-was-a-limite/#comments Last week, PSN users found that the DLC for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 -- items that included new characters such as Carnage, Psylocke and Cable -- went missing from the PSN Store. Well, after navigating the intricate web of Activision PR, Joystiq can now confirm the DLC simply expired at the end of last year. An Activision rep told us: "The Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Downloadable Content was a limited time offer, expiring on December 31, 2009."

Sorry, PSN users -- if you managed to snag the content already, have fun. For the rest of you would-be heroes and villains, looks like you're out of luck, because the DLC isn't coming back.

JoystiqActivision: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC on PSN was a 'limited time offer' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiondlcmarvelmarvel-ultimate-allianceMarvel-Ultimate-Alliance-2mua2psnWed, 06 Jan 2010 20:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC pulls a Sue Storm on PSN, vanishes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/29/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc-pulls-a-sue-storm-on-psn-vanishe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/29/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc-pulls-a-sue-storm-on-psn-vanishe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/29/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc-pulls-a-sue-storm-on-psn-vanishe/#comments PS3 heroes heeding the call of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 may have noticed all of the game's DLC has been pulled from PSN. Users on the game's official forums, the Hero HQ, and folks over at the official PlayStation boards are complaining all of the game's DLC has up and vanished from PSN -- something Joystiq can also confirm.

So, what gives? Well, we don't know right now, but we've put in word to both Sony and Activision and will let you know when we hear back.

[Thanks, @freemantim]

Source - PlayStation forums
Source - Hero HQ forums

JoystiqMarvel Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC pulls a Sue Storm on PSN, vanishes originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcmarvelmarvel-ultimate-allianceMarvel-Ultimate-Alliance-2psnTue, 29 Dec 2009 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Guitar Hero, Call of Duty franchises lead Activision's 'better-than-expected' Q3 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/guitar-hero-call-of-duty-franchises-lead-activisions-better-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/guitar-hero-call-of-duty-franchises-lead-activisions-better-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/guitar-hero-call-of-duty-franchises-lead-activisions-better-t/#comments Look, just feign surprise, it makes these financial posts so much more exciting: Activision today reported net revenues of $755 million (on a non-GAAP basis) in the quarter ending September 30, 2009 -- that's $55 million more than the suits hoped to stack, according to previous projections. While the blockbuster adaptation of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen might have played a part in this outpouring of our money, we're gonna go with Kotick's explanation: "Our performance was driven by positive audience response to Activision Publishing's Guitar Hero 5, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, and the Guitar Hero and Call of Duty franchises, as well as Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft."

In fact, the CEO called Guitar Hero the year's "#1 best-selling third-party franchise in North America and Europe" through September, claiming that U.S. sales of music games increased 72 percent year over year in September. Last year's big-band-box edition, World Tour, and Call of Duty: World at War combined for total, world domination, becoming this year's "#1 and #2 best-selling third-party titles" in North America and Europe through September, according to Activision. Additionally, World at War DLC map pack sales continued to climb last quarter and have now surpassed 7.5 million purchases.

Needless to say, the publisher is not backing off of its prior financial outlook. Activision anticipates annual net revenues of $4.5 billion (on a non-GAAP basis) at the close of the year. Did you remember to feign surprise?

JoystiqGuitar Hero, Call of Duty franchises lead Activision's 'better-than-expected' Q3 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acitivision-blizzardactivisionblizzardbobby-kotickcall-of-dutycall-of-duty-world-at-wardlcearningsfinancial-reportguitar-heroguitar-hero-5guitr-hero-world-tourkotickmarvel-ultimate-alliance-2q3-2009robert-kotickworld-at-warworld-of-warcraftThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Civil War breaks out on XBLM, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 demo released]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/civil-war-breaks-out-on-xblm-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-demo-re/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/civil-war-breaks-out-on-xblm-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-demo-re/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/civil-war-breaks-out-on-xblm-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-demo-re/#comments If this Thursday finds you in a superheroic mood, a recent addition to the Xbox Live Marketplace might just serve as an excellent outlet for you to dish out some costumed justice. Major Nelson recently confirmed that a demo for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 has been added to the service. Sure, it's a bit tardy, considering the game came out nearly two months ago. Still, we'll happily accept any free opportunities we can get to pretend to be Gambit for a few minutes. We kin' try talkin' like dis', ma cherie, but ... well, it doesn't really cut it.

JoystiqCivil War breaks out on XBLM, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 demo released originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiondemomarketplacemarvelMarvel-Ultimate-Alliance-2super-heroxblmThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel dates, prices upcoming Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/marvel-dates-prices-upcoming-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/marvel-dates-prices-upcoming-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/marvel-dates-prices-upcoming-ultimate-alliance-2-dlc/#comments Marvel has finally confirmed the price and release date for the first batch of DLC for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2. The pack will debut on November 5 for $9.99 on the PSN and 800 ($10) on Xbox 360. Included in the pack will be new simulator missions, boosts and, most important of all, three new characters. Namely, players will be able to get their hot little hands on Carnage, Psylocke and Cable.

In addition to the DLC pack, Juggernaut will also be released as a downloadable character. Originally, he was available only as a pre-order bonus but, starting November 5, anyone will be able to tell Charles to get out of their head for the price of $1.99 on PSN and 160 ($2) on Xbox 360.

JoystiqMarvel dates, prices upcoming Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiondlcmarvelmarvel-ultimate-allianceMarvel-Ultimate-Alliance-2vicarious-visionsThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Cable arrives from the future as a playable Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 character]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/23/cable-arrives-from-the-future-as-a-playable-marvel-ultimate-alli/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/23/cable-arrives-from-the-future-as-a-playable-marvel-ultimate-alli/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/23/cable-arrives-from-the-future-as-a-playable-marvel-ultimate-alli/#commentsCable, the mutant with the amazing power to have a gun (he has other powers, but the gun one is the standby), appears in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 as an NPC, but the latest announced downloadable content for the game adds him as a playable character. Soon, you'll be able to have a big futuristic space-gun in the game as well! Activision didn't specify a time frame for this DLC. It's just "upcoming."

Video game fans might know Cable best as one of the cheapest characters in Marvel vs. Capcom 2. For the sake of this game, let's hope he's a bit less powerful now.

Gallery: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Cable DLC

JoystiqCable arrives from the future as a playable Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 character originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncablemarvel-ultimate-alliance-2Microsoftvicarious-visionsXbox-360Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel.com spotlights upcoming Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 sim missions, Psylocke]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/21/marvel-com-spotlights-upcoming-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-sim-mi/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/21/marvel-com-spotlights-upcoming-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-sim-mi/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/21/marvel-com-spotlights-upcoming-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-sim-mi/#comments 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.

[Update: Corrected quote attribution]

Gallery: Psylocke in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2

JoystiqMarvel.com spotlights upcoming Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 sim missions, Psylocke originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiondlcdownloadable-contentmarvelmarvel-ultimate-alliance-2Microsoftmua2Psylockevicarious-visionsXbox-360Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2's first DLC character is another Spider-Man]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/10/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2s-first-dlc-character-is-another-spid/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/10/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2s-first-dlc-character-is-another-spid/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/10/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2s-first-dlc-character-is-another-spid/#commentsWe can only imagine the meeting at Vicarious Visions where the development team behind Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2's DLC was arranged. "Well, we've already got Spider-Man and Venom, but we really feel like the game's still lacking in the Spider-Man spinoff department -- what about that other Spider-Man guy?" And thus, Carnage enters the fray as the game's first downloadable character.

Known for his stint in the super-violent Spider-Man mini-series "Maximum Carnage" and, um, that SNES game we played so long ago, Carnage will assuredly lend an over-the-top je ne sais quoi to MUA2's proceedings. We're not exactly sure what happens when you pair him with Spider-Man and Venom on screen, but we worry they might get eaten by Carnage, which could be really awkward.

Gallery: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (Carnage DLC)

JoystiqMarvel Ultimate Alliance 2's first DLC character is another Spider-Man originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncarnagedigital-distributiondlcmarvelmarvel-ultimate-alliancemarvel-ultimate-alliance-2Microsoftpsnscreenshotstrailervicarious-visionsxblmXbox-360Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Stan Lee: Game development is a 'miracle']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/28/stan-lee-game-development-is-a-miracle/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/28/stan-lee-game-development-is-a-miracle/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/28/stan-lee-game-development-is-a-miracle/#comments For all our too-cool-for-the-room cynicism about video games, it's refreshing to hear the beautiful innocence of a child's perspective on them. In the absence of a child's perspective, however, we're willing to accept the perspective of an old, old man, which is basically the same thing. Speaking with The Guardian, Stan Lee admitted that we was fundamentally clueless about the mechanics of game making, adding "It's like a miracle."

Let's try something, just for today. Let's try to ape Stan Lee's attitude. Let's try to remember that from the games destined to be classics down to the games made by Destineer, they're all miracles; especially when you consider that 50 years ago, the industry didn't even exist. We're living in the future, friends, and if someone as rich and old as Stan Lee can realize it, we should be able to as well.

Excelsior.

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JoystiqStan Lee: Game development is a 'miracle' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmarvelmarvel-ultimate-alliance-2miraclesstan-leeMon, 28 Sep 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Metareview: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/16/metareview-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/16/metareview-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/16/metareview-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/#comments
While Marvel's Ultimate Alliance of heroes doesn't appear to BIFF POW much new ground in Activision's new sequel, reviews describe the game as a solid effort that's likely to appeal to fans of the original outing. Even better, it features the return of any comic book lover's greatest nemesis: the Marvel trivia minigame.
  • GameDaily (80/100): "Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 may seem like more of the same, dig a little deeper and you'll reap its rewards. A great storyline, satisfying beat-em-up action, nifty Fusion attacks and a cornucopia of familiar and new characters make this a very friendly Alliance."
  • IGN (77/100): "I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that the trivia game and mission simulator are back and welcome distractions, but they're presented in the same way as the original game. It eventually gets to the point where you have to scratch your head and wonder why this game took three years to produce when it's so similar to the last one."
  • Gamespot (75/100): "Not only will the campaign last you around 15 hours or so, but the branching story gives you a good reason to return. ... While Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 may not take the series in a big and bold new direction, or benefit from the kind of refinement you would look for in a sequel, it does deliver the button-mashing, power-flinging, over-the-top action fans of the original would expect. And it's just good fun, even if you don't know Iron Man from Iron Fist."
  • 1UP (B-): "It's still satisfying to have some buddies hop into a game and take out robots together. And I still smile when I answer a bunch of dorky Marvel Universe trivia questions in a row. I just hope that for the next Marvel Ultimate Alliance (or whatever they call it, maybe Ultimate Marvel Amalgamation or something), either Raven returns as the developer, or Vicarious Visions learns from its missteps and crafts a better game."

Gallery: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2

JoystiqMetareview: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmarvelmarvel-ultimate-alliance-2metareviewmetareviewsMicrosoftXbox-360Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PAX 2009: More characters for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/05/pax-2009-more-characters-for-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/05/pax-2009-more-characters-for-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/05/pax-2009-more-characters-for-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/#comments
Activision isn't officially at PAX this year, the publisher just dropped in to hijack our eyeballs for the evening so we could spend some with with Blur, Tony Hawk Ride, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. In the midst of the gaming and socializing, Acti revealed a few new playable characters in MUA2: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and exclusive to the Wii ... Goofy!

Okay, we jest. The ink still isn't dry on that contract yet, but we hope that future versions of this game will gave us some sort of Disney hint, even if it's just a Scrooge McDuck level where you have to swim through gold coins. All kidding aside, MUA2 has added Iceman to the PS3/360 version, while the Wii inexplicably gains the cooler characters of Cyclops, Psylocke, and Blade. Where's the justice?!

While we go vigilante and deal with this news, feel free to check out the gallery below and the new Iceman video just after the break.

Gallery: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (4/2/09)

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JoystiqPAX 2009: More characters for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActivisonDisneyMarvelMarvel-Ultimate-Alliance-2Microsoftmua2NintendoPAXPAX-2009WiiXbox-360Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ms. Marvel lends her talents to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/14/ms-marvel-lends-her-talents-to-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/14/ms-marvel-lends-her-talents-to-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/14/ms-marvel-lends-her-talents-to-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/#commentsJoining confirmed characters Juggernaut, Penance, Songbird and Deadpool is the latest addition to the Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 cast: Ms. Marvel. Activision just sent us a press release with some media showcasing the super-strong, super-fast super-blonde doing, well ... doing what looks like a lot of the same stuff she did in the first game. There's flying, there's lazerin' and plenty of dudes getting the business. Check out the video above to see her in action, then be sure to head into the gallery below for some in-game shots.

Gallery: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (8.14.09)

JoystiqMs. Marvel lends her talents to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmarvelmarvel-ultimate-alliancemarvel-ultimate-alliance-2Microsoftvicarious-visionsXbox-360Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[See Juggernaut smash, Penance blast in new Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 media]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/see-juggernaut-smash-penance-blast-in-new-marvel-ultimate-allia/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/see-juggernaut-smash-penance-blast-in-new-marvel-ultimate-allia/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/see-juggernaut-smash-penance-blast-in-new-marvel-ultimate-allia/#comments Activision has dropped a whole heap of new Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 media. Perhaps the beefiest of the bunch is the trailer above. While it contains some snippets we've seen in other trailers, there's plenty of new action in there too, including some sweet Venom and Gambit action.

After the break you'll find quick looks at Juggernaut and (exclusive character for Ultimate Alliance 2 pre-orders) Penance. You can also find a pair of Penance screenshots in the gallery below. Be sure to check out our recent hands-on impressions of the game too.

Gallery: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Penance

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JoystiqSee Juggernaut smash, Penance blast in new Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 media originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmarvel-ultimate-alliancemarvel-ultimate-alliance-2Microsoftvicarious-visionsXbox-360Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/23/hands-on-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/23/hands-on-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/23/hands-on-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/#comments First, let's get the latest playable character reveals out of the way: Jean Grey and Gambit. There. That was easy, if not the best-kept secret. What is a surprise, though, is that I was able to clearly distinguish Jean from the other on-screen heroes and mess of beaten-down baddies as I stood a distant twenty feet from a Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 demo at a recent Activision games showcase. As I approached, I was amazed by the difference three years makes. MUA2, at least on Xbox 360 (and PS3, presumably), is a hot dayam-better looking game than its predecessor. This is not a last-generation production brushed with high-res assets.

Vicarious Visions proves a worthy successor to Raven Software, taking over lead development of the franchise -- and finally ending its streak of assignments to Activision's lesser ports. While it was evident the first time we played MUA2, it's worth reiterating that the game's camera angle has been adjusted to provide a closer perspective of the foreground and more distant view of the background. I could identify Jean from across the room because the character models are larger and more detailed. Additionally, updates to Vicarious' Alchemy game engine have added Havok physics and more on-screen enemies. While the grandiose (super) heroism has been amplified by newer technology, MUA2's style is still very much that of a Saturday morning cartoon.

Gallery: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2

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JoystiqHands-on: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmarvelmarvel-ultimate-alliancemarvel-ultimate-alliance-2Microsoftvicarious-visionsXbox-360Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Stan Lee makes first video game appearance in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/stan-lee-makes-first-video-game-appearance-in-marvel-ultimate-al/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/stan-lee-makes-first-video-game-appearance-in-marvel-ultimate-al/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/stan-lee-makes-first-video-game-appearance-in-marvel-ultimate-al/#comments
Known for making appearances in a variety of movie adaptations of his comics over the years, Stan Lee will be making his first ever video game appearance in upcoming action/RPG Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. According to Shacknews, he'll be playing a character "significant to the game's storyline," though more details are unfortunately unavailable.

Lee is apparently quite excited to have his likeness finally put into a video game, saying, "I am thrilled to be making my first onscreen video game cameo." What we're excited about though is the possible release date of MUA2, revealed by multiple online retailers to be September 15. We've asked Activision for comment on the release date and will update this post as we hear more.

Update: Activision has confirmed to us that the September 15 release date for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 is correct.
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JoystiqStan Lee makes first video game appearance in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmarvelmarvel-ultimate-alliancemarvel-ultimate-alliance-2Microsoftpcshacknewsstan-leeXbox-360Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, get the Juggernaut]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/20/pre-order-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-get-the-juggernaut/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/20/pre-order-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-get-the-juggernaut/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/20/pre-order-marvel-ultimate-alliance-2-get-the-juggernaut/#comments
In revealing the latest Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 character, Activision has also revealed its pre-order bonus. As part of an ever growing trend, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 will award pre-ordering players with exclusive in-game content. In this case, it's the Juggernaut (obligatory NSFW YouTube link), and he's only available to those that pre-order the game from GameStop. He's also only available on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, according to GameStop's website, so Wii and PS2 owners will never know his sweet, crushing embrace.

If you'd like a closer look at his glory, you can check out yet another 3D screenshot of the game -- from the future, we presume -- after the break.

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Normally we don't get excited for new screens in the "Holy S! It's the future in front of my eyes!" kind of way, but friends, today is an exception. Vicarious Visions has posted its second 3D screenshot of upcoming superhero extravaganza, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (both found after the break) on its website and, to be honest, it's really impressive, allowing you to spin the full image in three dimensions.

The newest one features Deadpool leaping into the air and firing dual pistols at a bunch of fools, while the first (and even more impressive) screen has Thor combining with The Human Torch's powers to create some form of fire tornado. That's right -- a fire tornado. And no, things don't get much sweeter than that.

[Thanks, Wombat!]

Gallery: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2

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What games are present and accounted for, you ask? Well, let's see (deep breath): Mass Effect 2, Brutal Legend, Lost Planet 2, Split/Second, Brink, DJ Hero, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Just Cause 2, Dragon Age: Origins, Supreme Commander 2, Dante's Inferno, Madden 10, NHL 10, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, Need for Speed Shift, Alpha Protocol and Heroes of Telara. Check 'em out!

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The "Merc with a Mouth," otherwise known as Deadpool, has received his official in-game reveal for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (and no, it's not the movie version of Deadpool). The official MUA 2 website has posted a developer diary in which the devs discuss what went into adding Deadpool into the game, including some details on his powers and fusion moves.

Deadpool will be able to utilize swords, grenades, teleportation and, if the above image is any indication, he also has pistols that fire bullets nearly as big as his head. That's intimidating no matter how you slice it. Check out some new images in the gallery below.

[Via Marvel.com. Thanks, The Dark Wayne]

Gallery: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Deadpool

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Guha Bala, president and co-founder of Vicarious Visions, took us through several levels of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, showing off the new features that will be available in this sequel. Most notable among these is the "Power Fusion" function where two heroes can combine their powers for great justice.

You can check out the new images from the game below, and a new Iron Fist video and highlights after the break.

Gallery: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (4/2/09)

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It's been quite some time since we last heard anything on the Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 front, aside from a trailer loosed at last month's NY Comic Con. Today, however, Marvel has revealed a new character in "Songbird," an ex-female wrestler turned supervillain turned superheroine, whose main superpower is -- and we're not kidding -- "enhanced vocal cords."

Pictured above, Songbird "fuses" with Iron Man to produce ... what precisely, we're not sure ... though Marvel's Steve Nelson assures us that "fusions are BIG," (his caps, not ours). Mr. Nelson continues on the Marvel website, saying, "Songbird solidifies sound waves into objects, which she can use for a number of purposes on the battlefield ... one of our concept artists, Dave Phillips, came up with a really stunning piece of art for her 'wings,' and we ended up basing the look of her powers largely on that." Looks as though Songbird will not only be able to solidify sound waves and toss 'em at foes but also do so while flying high above their heads. Who knew strong vocal cords could do so much?

For more on MUA2, check out our (limited, we know) gallery below and the most recent trailer, after the break.

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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 swoops onto game consoles everywhere later this year. In it, characters from the pages of your favorite funny-books will band together in teams and fuse power like never before. The latest trailer for MUA2 shows off some of the special fusion techniques players can expect. Ignite a tornado formed by Storm as the Human Torch, deflect Iron Man's energy blasts as Wolverine; combine any ability to create devastating attacks in battle versus evil-doers.

So far, the game looks interesting. What doesn't look even remotely interesting is Iron Man's character model. He looks like a hobo who uses the box he lives in as his suit to fight crime. Check out the trailer after the break.

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Activision's press conference won't be kicking off for a little over an hour now, but we've already found a nugget that we assume they'll be unearthing: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion. The trailer on GameTrailers has next to nothing in terms of information, but we thought we'd at least offer it up for your perusal. Here's hoping we hear more soon.

JoystiqMarvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion trailer appears originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We don't mind short trailers, and we don't mind teasers, but we were hoping to see a bit more from Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. We had a lot of fun with the first game, and we want to get hyped about the second, but it's hard when all we see is about nine seconds of non-action footage. Even less exciting, most of the characters featured in this trailer were already in the first game, so there's not even much new blood to enjoy.

This is E3: step up your game, Activision. However, since this short video did remind us that the game is, in fact, coming -- albeit in 2009 -- we suppose we can't be too sour.

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One more revelation from yesterday's massive exodus of games out from under the corporate shroud: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 will be based on Marvel's "Civil War" miniseries, which introduces the Superhuman Registration Act. The act requires anyone in the United States with superpowers to register with the government and thereby reveal one's civilian identity. In the comics, the act creates a rift between those heroes who advocate (and, with the help of sanctioned villains, enforce) registration and those who forcefully oppose it. A supposed marketing survey suggests that Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 will follow a similar storyline: "Select your side in the conflict and assemble your team from a roster of 20 Marvel Legends, including Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Venom, and the Human Torch."

The game will apparently feature a "fusion" system, whereby superpowers from one character can be combined with another, "such as fusing Spider-Man's powers with Storm's to give Spider-Man lightning webs." How about combining Superman's heat vision with Green Lantern's power beam to grant Superman green rays of burning light that shoot from his eyes and can take the shape of ... anything! (Take that Scorpion!) Er, oops ... wrong universe.

[Via NeoGAF]

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Xbox 360 Fanboy found some super secret info about Microsoft's plans for a Mii-like avatar on the site of market survey firm Intellisponse. The X3F story was posted on NeoGAF, whose members then began messing around with the Intellisponse URL. And that's when Internet Magic happened. A wealth of unannounced Microsoft, Activision, and Disney games were revealed in .swf files containing game descriptions.

Some of these are clearly just pitches -- see the five million Spidey games -- but given the evidence of Ultimate Band (which we already knew about), some of them are definitely on the way. There aren't any massive megatons like the Xbox got, but unannounced games are always news! Until they're announced! We're marking it all as rumor for now, because we don't know what's real, what's proposed, and what could be some kind of elaborate trap!

The site has since been taken down, but we've got most of the text, and you can fill in the gaps with Joystiq's posts on the subject, as well as the NeoGAF thread. Kotaku has a roundup of the Spidey-related titles.

The full list follows after the break. Highlights include a touch-sensitive Guitar Hero World Tour (referred to here as Guitar Hero IV) guitar, a Marvel Ultimate Alliance sequel, a Spidey game built around the Balance Board, and -- perhaps most exciting -- a Bill Nye the Science Guy science minigame collection. Weirdest of all, and least likely to be as exciting as it sounds, is Trioxide, some kind of system for playing Wii, PS3, and 360 games on the PC with their original controllers? Streaming video, maybe?

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Fans of the latest Marvel dungeon crawler, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, know that a sequel to your beloved game is inbound, however it's going to take a bit longer than you might like. You see, the sequel to the first game isn't going to be on shelves until next year. Here, cry on our shoulder. Go ahead, let it all out!

Our cruel overlords at Joystiq seem to think that the new Spider-Man: Web of Shadows game could have something to do with the delay. As for us, well, we're not complaining if the time is put to good use. The first game was a boatload of fun, so we hope the sequel is just as good, if not better.

[Via Joystiq]

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Update: It looks like Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 won't be delayed after all. UGO's original report misconstrued a statement on the conflicting launches of Activision's two Marvel properties. Both Ultimate Alliance 2 and Spider-man: Web of Shadows are still scheduled for release in 2008.

Original: Despite Activision's early claims of mass-Marvel action in 2008, it appears that the sequel to Marvel Ultimate Alliance won't be hitting shelves this year, after all. The delay is possibly an attempt to avoid dividing sales between the title and Spider-man: Web of Shadows, which is due out this fall.

Reporting from the NYC Comic-Con, UGO Gamesblog spoke with an Activision representative, who stated that the action RPG sequel will not be seeing a release in 2008. The original game (pictured above) was released in 2006 to largely favorable reviews.

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Activision's recent conference call didn't consist entirely of gloating about those record holiday-quarter sales, as the publisher also took the opportunity to outline some of its plans for 2008. It seems we're in for quite the party, albeit one where you'll actually remember everybody's name. Guitar Hero? James Bond? Tony Hawk? Spider-Man? Yeah, we've met.

According to a Variety report, the aforementioned party will see multiple performances by The Instrument Protagonists, due to promote two Guitar Hero "add-ons" in Spring and a full sequel in Fall. While party animals debate the game tie-ins to animated films Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar 2, suave gentleman will attempt to decrypt James Bond's film adaptation, Quantum of Solace. A roughly equal amount of solace will be found by the comic fans huddled around the punch bowl, as new Spider-Man and Marvel Ultimate Alliance games are expected to knock on the door at some point during the festivities.

Finally, don't expect Tony Hawk to be turned away (he's on the guest list), especially since he's bringing his friend ... uh ... Call of Duty? We honestly don't know where we're going with this analogy.

[Via The Cut Scene]

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