Marvel Universe Online
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Marvel Universe Online | |
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Developer(s) | Cryptic Studios |
Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
Release date(s) | 2007 |
Genre(s) | Role-Playing, Fighting, Strategy |
Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Rating(s) | ESRB: Rating Pending (RP) |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows Vista / Xbox 360 |
Marvel Universe Online is the working title of an MMO game developed by Cryptic Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios exclusively for Microsoft Windows Vista and Xbox 360 platforms.[1] It is said to revolve around the characters of the Marvel Comics Universe. A recent IGN article stated that Marvel Universe Online would take history from 60 years of Marvel Comics as well as integrate current events in the comic books for the next five to ten years.[2]
[edit] Trailer
A teaser trailer has been released to promote the game, showing off statue-like images of various Marvel characters, but without any shown game-play footage. The visible characters in the trailer are Apocalypse, Cable, Captain America, Cyclops, Daredevil, Doctor Doom, Doctor Octopus, Nick Fury, Galactus, the Hulk, Magneto, Nightcrawler, the Punisher, Quicksilver, a Sentinel, Spider-Man, the Thing, Uatu and Wolverine.
[edit] References
- ^ "Marvel Entertainment and Cryptic Studios Unveil 'Marvel Universe Online'" (HTML), Business Wire, 2006-09-27. Retrieved on September 27, 2006.
- ^ Goldstein, Hilary (2006-09-28). The Marvel Universe Evolves Online: What to expect from Marvel's first MMO (HTML). IGN. Retrieved on October 2, 2006.