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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 announced exclusively for Nintendo Switch (Team Ninja developed, Nintendo published)

manchego obfuscator

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Given that it's been over three years since KT first mentioned their "prominent overseas IP" project, I wouldn't be surprised if this has been rebooted at least once since then. Might have something to do with the project becoming a Switch exclusive and KT getting the rights to the MUA name, but of course I'm just speculating here.
 
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CaptainKashup said:
X-men Legends and Marvel Ultimate Alliance were my childhood.
But strangely, I don't see either in this.
It doesn't seem to play the same way at all, it doesn't even have the same artstyle.
I've waited years for this and I'm really let down.
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honestly gameplay looked the same to me. I still really wish we could get a good dc equivalent to this series, as im a much bigger dc fan and justice league heroes didnt cut it.
 
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It looked rough but it makes me happier to be a switch owner. I'd actually buy this if it ends up reviewing well. I love a good action rpg.
 
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I have no interest in this game (not a fan of Diablo-like games and not a fan of Marvel) but it's a wild announcement. I really didn't think Team Ninja would be working on this.
 
AfropunkNyc

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I just see wolverine. I hope this isn't the limit of what to expect from the xmen. I need that one guy that shoot laser beams.
 
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I never played one, but I'm interested.
This is basically Diablo Marvel right?

Also wtf @ that exclusivity.
Cool though!
 
LonestarZues

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Ok after seeing it again (several times actually). I'm in. I was surprised at first by the lacking visuals, but that was also a issue in the other 2 MUA games. Another reason as well to dust off the Switch when it eventually releases.
 
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Mitchman said:
About 40 characters more or less, including system exclusive ones as well. Really only missing Luke Cage, Storm, Vision, and stuff like Venom from the trailer and the original roster is almost complete.
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Don't forget Moon Knight, Ronin, Thing and Blade. Also being able to discover unique comic team ups was so much fun, we better have the alternate fantastic four with Wolverine Hulk(joe fixit costume), Ghost Rider and War Machine!

Although I'm willing to sacrifice a few characters if it means more unique move sets. Also better have playable unlockable villains
 
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I don't get why there's people as mad as when Bayonetta 2 happened here.
manchego obfuscator said:
Given that it's been over three years since KT first mentioned their "prominent overseas IP" project, I wouldn't be surprised if this has been rebooted at least once since then. Might have something to do with the project becoming a Switch exclusive and KT getting the rights to the MUA name, but of course I'm just speculating here.
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That sounds like what could have happened tbh.
 

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LuigiV said:
I don't think this is a Bayonetta situation, more like Lego City. Marvel appears to be the sole copyright holder so once the exclusivity agreement ends, they'll probably find another publisher to take things multiplat.
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This makes no sense. Nintendo is the solely publisher which paid for license to publish the game. There's no other publisher to do that and makes no sense. Also, of course marvel owns, it's their license. This is a spider man situation like sony.
 
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Kinda makes you wonder what MS will pick out of the roster. With all those studios, surely Marvel is willing to give them something too XD
 
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CaptainKashup said:
X-men Legends and Marvel Ultimate Alliance were my childhood.
But strangely, I don't see either in this.
It doesn't seem to play the same way at all, it doesn't even have the same artstyle.
I've waited years for this and I'm really let down.
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How could you say that? Looks like a very early footage, it doesn't have any HUD at all. But the gameplay looks exactly same. That Wolverine vs sentinel fight reminded me of Ymir fight in the first game. This is definitely the same gameplay.

For artstyle, yes this is the new Marvel/Disney artstyle and it's pretty different what we used to have. But I'm not complaining, I can have same fun with Hemsworth looking Thor and leather capped Cap.
 
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Very surprised at the developer. Since MUA2 was developed by Vicarious Visions (who's done most of their work with Nintendo) and the license was presumably still with Activision, I thought for sure they were the ones working on it.

Consider me surprised and fairly shocked. This is definitely a huge pickup for Nintendo.
 

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Is there any doubt that Smash Bros. Is getting an Avengers DLC, when the new movie comes out?
 
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So, uh...whatever happened to the Avengers game Crystal Dynamics was working on?
 

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Who would've thought fucking Nintendo of all people bought the MUA license? Now I want the first two on Switch someone make it happen.
 
Krvavi Abadas

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The complete lack of Activision being involved is curious, is Marvel acquiring the rights to game franchises starring their characters?
More importantly, does this mean they can re-release the first two games without Activision?
 
noyram23

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Looking at the trailer, yeah that looks bad. Looks like a low budget game, like the one they have on mobile. Are the RPG elements and loots still in?
 
KeyBladerXIII

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I really hate that art style. It's been used everywhere, especially the mobile marvel games. I wish it looked more in line with the first game.
 
Megatron

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Best announcement of the night. Ok it didn't have much competition, but still, a hell of an awesome announcement! Unexpected!
 
Drayco21

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This is the announcement of the year.

This is the announcement of every year.

GOAT franchise is back
 
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Nemesis162 said:
Why it should be when it's clearly a license purchased by nintendo with them publishing it much like sony with spider man? jesus
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Because the other games in the series were multiplat and I don't yet own a Switch. Calm down with your overreaction.


Phil32 said:
Did you mind Spider-Man being an exclusive? This isn't a gotcha question either.
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I didn't take it as such, but no, and not just because I own a PS4 and the game (I loved it btw) but because Sony has had a long time deal with Marvel and Spider-Man. It was less an issue to me.


Colonel Mustard said:
Hope you posted the same thing in the Spider-Man announcement thread.
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I did not for the reason above.
 
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Some people I know are going to love this news. This IS perfect for switch with how it's co op oriented. All you gotta do is take the switch with 2/4 joy cons (and straps) and anyone can have a good time.
 
dancingphlower

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I'm just happy the game exists, but I was also happy that MvC Infinite existed after a hiatus from the previous entry so I'm going to be a little cautious haha
 
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On one hand, I'm super excited. On the other, the game is positively hideous.

Good voice acting, though.
 
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I'm so dumb. I just realized it's TEAM Ninja, not Ninja THEORY.

I've been confused for hours as to how this was possible.
 

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This was a huge announcement. If the game is even halfway decent, it'll be a big hit. Really cool to see a partnership like this from Nintendo.
 
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