After a wonky unveiling at E3 earlier this summer, Marvel's Avengers hasn't done a great amount to restore faith. Many who have actually seen the game in action say it looks decent enough, but there are still so many unanswered questions. It's the kind of uncertainty that can damage perception of a title before it's even given a chance.
With Marvel's Avengers apparently playable at San Diego Comic-Con later this month, we've all been thinking that a gameplay blowout is coming our way. However, there's now word that Comic-Con may come and go without us seeing as much of the game as we'd like.
According to a new press release from Square Enix, as shared by DualShockers, gameplay will only be shown to attendees -- specifically those who are there to see the Marvel's Avengers panel in Hall H. Unless it's some sort of mistake, that's a bit of a gut punch -- especially when the game's overall quality is already being called into question. Hopefully the publisher shares the gameplay with the rest of us sooner rather than later.
Were you hoping to see gameplay during the panel livestream? Pick your favourite Avenger in the comments section below.
[source dualshockers.com, via destructoid.com]
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Wow. They really don't want people to see this game.
As much as I’m trying to remain hopeful, this does not bode well.
For now...
People really need to chill, the game is a year away so there's no need to be impatient on this stuff. It's funny that Cyberpunk didn't get this level of apathy towards how it unveiled itself last year (or even this year infact)
@viciousarcanum but Cyberpunk also showed like 30-40 minutes of gameplay at a separate event. Otherwise I’d be concerned with that as well
My prediction: The game will be very, very linear, with more cut-scenes then actual gameplay. It will have zero customization and multiple quick-time events. It will be squarely aimed at kids.
Maybe Marvel should've given this to Sony instead...? Just a thought.
@RBMango Idk, I reckon they’re giving them to different studios to avoid a scenario where one company has all the licenses. This makes the companies more competitive and use the licenses that they’re leased instead of them remaining dormant.
@nessisonett They could have at least given it to a publisher that isn't Square Enix...
Curious as to why they would do this.
Is it the same gameplay demo as before?
For a new IP that people are having doubts about.... they are going about things all wrong. If they are trying to manufacture hype, that's sad, because marvel anything is its own hype, just deliver a great product.
Still wish this was an ubi game. Feel like they’re the only publisher with a good track record with games like this ones trying to be. As much as I loved crystal dynamics Tomb Raider games, they had a lot of polish issues and never played as good as many of their contemporaries so I’m a bit concerned.
Prepare for the poorly shot secret amateur video footage from someone’s phone, appearing soon on an internet near you.
No footage at E3 or comic con? red flag..
It's almost as if they are ashamed of their game, don't want too many people to see it... Kind of weird, not reassuring in the least.
They wait for Sony event to show gameplay everyone.
They know even if it’s terrible it’ll sell.
With Spider-Man being so good, they had a chance to make a real game of the year contender - I can’t see this turning into that at all
@ztpayne7 yh, months later and they're doing the same this year.
It's only been a month from this years E3 and like I said the game isn't out till next year so we can hold off on seeing it until its ready to be down to the public without the frame drops and such.
It's a weird choice. Hopefully the game will be excellent, but I'm going to need to see plenty more gameplay before I can get hyped for this.
why are people getting so worked up over this, it happens all the time, it so they can gauge response in a controlled environment and get all the relevant data
it's completely normal or is it only an issue when it's a high profile game your interested in?
I'm kinda done with superheroes under the Marvel/DC banner other than Insomniacs Spider-man follow up. Endgame was a fine end point although i still need to see Black Panther. Only ever pick up their comics if the creative team gets me excited. Everyone should check out Black Hammer by Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston!
To be honest, I need to know more about the game before I get 'worried' at all. I am more concerned with the live service model and planned future content mentioned because it makes me think this is not a linear narrative game like Spiderman which is what I personally really want. So once we get clarification, I'll chip in my opinion.
I was so looking forward to this until I saw the characters - the worst of which is Black Widows thick mophead.
Tony Stark looks like a Greek bar owner
They all need some serious Queer Eye treatment
Hey everyone, remember when Red Dead 2 was announced for like 3 years, and we didn't get real gameplay until a few months before it came out? Where was all this negative energy about "not boding well" and "not being confident in their product" then? Am I missing something, or is that just another case of Rockstar getting a free pass for some reason?
On the contrary. It makes perfect sense to initially test the game on people who are highly familiar with game's universe, rather than on games' journalists who don't know much about it. They obviously want to convince the hardcore Marvel fans about the game's authenticity in characters and world creation.
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