Marvel’s Avengers

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Imitation Games: The Failure of Marvel’s Avengers

The failure of Marvel's Avengers represented the most popular film franchise in the world being gamified by one of the biggest companies in the industry throwing away $200 million. The game industry has been making these sort of blunders for decades,...

Marvel's Avengers, Square Enix and The Live Service Dilemma

Marvel’s Avengers, Square Enix and The Live Service Dilemma

Set to shut down in 2023, Marvel's Avengers had failed before it even released. Looking to capitalize on the profitability of the Live Service model, a promising Avengers project is going out not with a bang but with a whimper. Worst of all, it didn'...

No Future Updates for Marvel's Avengers

No Future Updates for Marvel’s Avengers

The 2.8 Update will be the last for Crystal Dynamics' emotionally arousing action-adventure game. The future of Marvel's Avengers was announced on the developer's blog that after more than two years of adding new content, the players will not be prov...

Marvel’s Avengers Will Be Delisted in September

Marvel’s Avengers Will Be Delisted in September

Crystal Dynamics struggling live-service game, Marvel’s Avengers, is coming to an end a little over two years after its launch. With sales figures and player numbers never reaching developer or publisher goals, the decision has been made to end devel...

Marvel's Avengers 2.6 Update Teases New Hero and More

Marvel’s Avengers: 2.6 Update Teases New Hero and More

The Good Folks at Crystal Dynamics have released their development update for Marvel's Avengers. They detail what's to come in the upcoming 2.6 update alongside teasers of what they have in store for players beyond. Marvel’s Avengers is a thir...

Square Enix Reportedly Lost $200m on Marvel Games

Square Enix Reportedly Lost $200m on Marvel Games

Square Enix had reportedly lost $200m on publishing Marvel-based video games, which is not an easy achievement regarding the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy's renowned popularity, thanks to their recent movies by Marvel Studios. Square Enix seem...

5 Marvel Superheroes who Deserve a Square Enix Game

5 Marvel Superheroes Who Deserve a Square Enix Game

The future of Marvel's Square Enix game series looks bright. What superheroes are next to enter the spotlight is the question on many people's minds. There are characters who have never had their own virtual outing, while others are begging to get an...

Crystal Dynamics Clarifies How to Purchase Marvel's Avengers MCU Skins

Crystal Dynamics Clarifies How to Purchase Marvel’s Avengers MCU Skins

After a little bit of confusion, a tweet clarifies that the MCU skins coming to Marvel's Avengers will be obtained through the Marketplace. After the announcement, it was unclear whether fans would obtain the new costumes by unlocking through other m...

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Black Panther Revealed for Marvel’s Avengers

Square Enix have finally announced an upcoming Black Panther expansion for Marvel's Avengers, titled 'War for Wakanda'. The reveal was made at the publisher's live stream today, which also included a roadmap for the struggling game. No official date ...

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Marvel’s Avengers Is Reworking Its XP and Cosmetic Systems

Marvel's Avengers will be receiving new changes to its XP and cosmetic systems, alongside the PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrades on March 18. The reworks have been put in place by Crystal Dynamics' 'balance team', six months after the game's initial laun...

Marvel’s Avengers Gets Next-Gen Upgrade With Hawkeye DLC in March

Clint Barton (also known as the original Hawkeye) stole the show at the latest Marvel's Avengers War Table, arriving in the game's second expansion titled 'Future Imperfect', which offers a hefty upgrade to the overall game. The showcase also confirm...

Square Enix Reveals Losses of $48M on Marvel's Avengers

Square Enix Reveals Losses of $48M on Marvel’s Avengers

Square Enix reports serious losses from Marvel's Avengers as it underperforms. According to one industry analyst, the game has sold only 3 million copies, making it not reach high enough to generate revenue considering the game's big budget. Square E...

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Marvel’s Avengers Review: Super Heroes In Need Of A Savior (PS4)

Originally revealed in early 2017, Marvel's Avengers was showcased right on time. The Avengers films were the hottest topic on the lips of all of society. Fans hoped that Crystal Dynamics could deliver an experience that mirrors the success of the fi...

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Marvel's Avengers was let down by its own marketing

Marvel’s Avengers Was Let Down by Its Own Marketing

Marvel's Avengers' marketing was a let down to the final release delivered, and misled players about its biggest strengths, highlighting its most egregious features. Square Enix promoted a multiplayer game-as-a-service; but its strongest aspect is it...

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Marvel’s Avengers Trophies and Achievements List Complete

Some of the world's greatest superheroes are set to save the world once more. In doing so, they are providing 51 trophies and achievements for gamers to gather and save their collections from getting dry. The mammoth total will require an almost supe...

Each Post-Launch Hero in Marvel’s Avengers Will Have a $10 Battle Pass

Whilst every launch hero will have all of their rewards unlocked, any hero that gets added to Marvel's Avengers post-launch will need to have their premium awards unlocked with real money. In a lengthy blog post, Square is eager to let you know why o...

5 Characters We Want In Marvel’s Avengers Initiative DLC

With Spider-Man and Hawkeye joining the fray, let's explore 5 other DLC characters that would make Marvel's Avengers even better. These characters will be based on what they bring to the table in terms of gameplay and story. In a catalog full of amaz...

Crystal Dynamic Head Responds to Spider-Man Controversy

Crystal Dynamics Head Responds to Marvel’s Avengers Spider-Man Controversy

Marvel's Avengers has sparked controversy due to the PlayStation exclusive deal to have Spider-Man, now Crystal Dynamics responds to the controversy. Due to Sony owning the rights to the character, Xbox and PC players will not be able to shoot webs a...

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Spider-Man Is Swinging Into Marvel’s Avengers

Marvel's Avengers has introduced Spider-Man as one of their post-launch DLC heroes. This will come in 2021 at no additional cost, like Hawkeye and any of their other DLCs. It's currently uncertain whether or not Crystal Dynamics is partnering up with...

Everything Covered In Marvel’s Avengers July War Table

Marvel's Avengers July war table announces new features, beta walkthroughs, and the new hero Hawkeye. Here is everything you need to know from the stream. Crystal Dynamics went all-out with this presentation, showing off multiple new co-op missions t...

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Everything You Need To Know From Marvel’s Avengers War Table

In a live stream called War Table, Square Enix shows off new trailers and gameplay for their upcoming title Marvel's Avengers. With tons of new content revealed, we will tell you everything you need to know from the latest stream. It's only a few mon...

Marvel's Avengers Is Getting A Gameplay Presentation In June

Marvel’s Avengers Is Getting A Gameplay Presentation In June

Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix are hosting a live stream on June 24th for Marvel's Avengers. This event will focus on gameplay and co-op. Despite concerns that Marvel's Avengers would be delayed again, it seems that Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics...

Square Enix has delayed Marvel's Avengers & the FFVII Remake

Square Enix Delays Marvel’s Avengers & The FFVII Remake

Two of 2020s biggest games have been delayed. Marvel's Avengers has been pushed to September, while the anticipated remake of Final Fantasy VII will now release in April. Square Enix explains that these delays are necessary to deliver on the quality ...

Marvel's Avengers Hands-On Preview

Marvel’s Avengers NYCC 2019 Hands-On Preview

Despite featuring an array of recognizable superheroes like Iron Man, Captain America, and the Hulk, Marvel's Avengers feels incredibly stale. Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal need to show different abilities in the future to convince skeptics tha...

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Voice Actors Hype Marvel’s Avengers Ahead Of Gamescom

The first half of 2020 is shaping up to be a hell of time for video games. Marvel's Avengers is just one of several hotly anticipated games. Voice actors Nolan North & Troy Baker are part of the project & have shared their thoughts on the gameplay th...

Marvel's Avengers Will Have Microtransactions, but They Won't Affect Gameplay

Marvel’s Avengers Will Have Microtransactions, but They Won’t Affect Gameplay

While Square Enix announced that loot boxes and pay-to-win scenarios are not part of Marvel's Avengers' monetization strategy, it will feature various types of cosmetic microtransactions. More substantial post-launch content, such as story missions a...

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