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X-Men Destiny Launches September

Justin Carter — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:56:30 +0000

Too Human developer Silicon Knights, now realizing that the Duke Nukem approach to releasing games is bad for business, has a final release date for X-Men: Destiny. A recent trailer has put a September 27 release date on the superhero action game. This comes just a week before Spider-Man: Edge of Time hits, so start saving if you want to grab this superhero double whammy.

The game will be playable at San Diego Comic-Con, if you are attending. If not, you can wait for the game to come out and fulfill your mutant destiny.

Watch This Insane Chun-Li Spammer Hit A 999 Strike MvC3 Combo

Bryce Wilson — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:49:08 +0000

Want to see something that would seriously piss me off? Check this out:

Whilst the combo itself isn’t that impressive, it’s still pretty insane to see someone hit 999 on the combo counter, although I’m not that proud of the player for doing it through spamming a blatant in-game exploit.

What do you think, cool or not? Let us know in the comments below or via Twitter – @DrjftGaming.

Source: [Dualshock Nexus]

Sentinel Gets Nerfed Big Time in Latest MvC3 Patch

Bryce Wilson — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:09:59 +0000

And it’s about damn time he did too! For those of you who hated Sentinel for being an overpowered game ruining piece of shit, you can now rest easy knowing he’s taken quite a hefty nerfing in the latest patch to Capcom’s universe crossover fighting game hit.

The awesome team over at the Shadowloo noted that a combo of around 800-900,000 damage will kill Sentinel who prior to the patch was on 1,300,000. This is big news for both online and tournament scenes as it was basically a case of either use Sentinel or lose.

Event Hubs is also reporting that the 1MB download unlocks a series of fifty special challenges that allow you access to new online titles upon completion.

Are you happy about Sentinel being nerfed? Let me know in the comments below or via Twitter – @DrjftGaming.

Source: [Shadowloo]

Marvel Massacre: MvC3 Tournament to be Held in Melbourne

Bryce Wilson — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:27:54 +0000

Marvel v Capcom 3 is fresh off the cab rank and the first Melbourne based tournament is approaching rapidly… In two days actually!

The awesome guys over at Shadowloo and Couch Warriors have organised a fully fledged competitive tournament at the John Curtin Hotel in Carlton, Melbourne. Both THQ and Madman Entertainment will be supplying prizes for the winners including shirts, DVD’s, Blu-Ray’s and comic books.

If you’re interested in attending amongst some of Melbourne’s finest fighting game players, the details are below;

When: Sunday, Februrary 27th – 1:00PM Station
Where: 29 Lygon Street, Carlton Victoria 3053
Entry Fee: $5 Per Person, covers venue fee and tournament
Tournament Format: Best of 3 games,
Prizes: Shirts, Comics, DVD’s, Blu-Ray’s and possibly more.
Rules: Damage set to Medium, 99 second timer.

I’ll be attending the event, so if you’re there, say hello!

Image Source: [BossLogic]

Justin Wong Thinks Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is “Cheap and Easy” – He Also Likes To Use The N Word

Dave Oshry — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:55:58 +0000

Justin Wong is one of the most well recognized fighting gamers on the planet, boasting an impressive number of first place finishes in a variety of tournaments. However, it seems he’s not too thrilled with Capcom’s latest entry into his world or the fact that it’s not cool for him to drop the N bomb all the time. Wait . . . what?

I’ll get to that last bit in a minute.

First off – Justin finally got his hands on the game less than one day ago:

It seems that he was initially excited – I mean, as a pro tournament gamer – who wouldn’t be? However, only 8 hours later – he was none too happy with the game and went on a bit of a Twitter rant:

According to Justin, better known as JWong, the game is cheap, easy and pales in comparison to MvC2. Well, that’s certainly not good news. But honestly, this sort of thing is to be expected from someone like Justin, I mean – he’s a pro. I can’t say I don’t know other pro gamers who aren’t a bit elitist. However, he is also not thrilled with the fact that it’s not cool for him to use the N word – because apparently he uses it all the time . . .

Hey Justin – I’m from the East Coast (New York). I have black friends, I date black girls and guess what? It’s not cool to use the N word – ever. Let me ask the HipHopGamer if it’s cool for him to call you a g**k the next time you’re at a gaming event.

In more important news – Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 will finally be out next Tuesday the 15th. I’m sure for the rest of us, it will be a ton of fun to play.

Check out our hands on preview of MvC3 – and look for our full review sometime next week.

MvC3 Tournament Fight Sticks Not Coming to the UK

Bryce Wilson — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:29:35 +0000

An apparent licensing issue is preventing the recently announced Marvel vs Capcom 3 TE Fightsticks from entering the United Kingdom.

With a design based off the incredibly high quality Street Fighter IV Tournament Edition sticks, the new MvC3 sticks were bound to be of a high standard however only players within the US will be able to experience them come launch. Due to licensing issues and various other problems the new products wont be available to UK customers until a later and as of now undisclosed date.

If you’re still in the market for one of these your best bet would be to order it online – however expect your wallet to take a financial beating as no doubt these products will fetch a premium price in their limited run.

Galactus Will Eat Your World In His Marvel vs. Capcom Reveal Trailer

Aaron Alexander — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:37:55 +0000

With the constant barrage of character announcements and trailers, it was only a matter of time before we got a good look at the final boss of Marvel vs Capcom 3.

The role is filled by Galactus. Ya know – that guy who eats worlds and stuff.

Below is the reveal trailer, which features his first phase (having some silver clones fight you) and his 2nd phase, Galactus himself fighting you with somewhat bullshit 185 hit combos. I’m sure we’ll all be posting on forums in anger about him soon enough. Cheap ass final bosses ftl:

Need more Marvel vs. Capcom 3 before release? Check out our hands on preview of the final build!!

RipTen Brings a Tournament Veteran to Test Out Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – And He Loves It

Dave Oshry — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:05:06 +0000

I’ve seen and played Marvel vs. Capcom 3 so many times over this past year that I’ve literally lost count. And while I definitely have a love for the game, one thing is certain. I’m not worthy.

As many of you know – RipTen has been looking for reporters to cover the fighting game scene right propah – guys and girls who want to give these games better coverage than the mainstream usually does. The kind of coverage they deserve. Gamers who can not only write about fighting games, but can take you down in them. We’ve had hundred of applications, and we’re still undecided. However, that’s besides the point.

When Capcom told me I was going to get one last chance to get hands on with the final retail build of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 before release – I knew I had to find someone who knew what was up. A seasoned vet who could really let me know if this game was everything real fighters wanted. A fighter who could tell me if this game was going to be as big and as bad as Capcom made it out to be. Luckily for me, I had LI Joe.

The Entire Roster Was Available

The night before I was scheduled to meet with Capcom, I was scrambling. Going over all my fighting reporter applicants, looking for ones in the NY area that could really give me some good impressions about the retail build of MvC3, someone who could really get into it with Capcom’s Seth Killian and ask the questions that real fighters wanted answered. Then my phone rang. It was my homegirl Ashley “The Faro” Alfaro from EmpireStateGamer – and she had an offer for me. “Joe is foaming at the mouth to play MvC3 with Seth – you HAVE to bring him” “LI Joe!?” I said. “You know it” She replied. “But there’s a catch!” “Always a catch with you, Faro” I said “Lay it on me” “Well” she replied, “I get to come watch!” “HAH” I said – “You’re on – bring Joe and meet me in midtown at 5pm . . . it’s on”

Seth Was Not Expecting Me To Show Up With LI Joe

And it was on – LI Joe knew Seth Killian, Seth Killian knew LI Joe and of course they both knew how to fight. For those of you who don’t know, LI Joe a.k.a iloveu Joe is a tournament vet and local favorite here in NY. Seth Killian is Capcom’s community manager and fighting game consultant who used to be just another fighting gamer until Capcom brought him into the fold. Seth didn’t know I was bringing Joe – I wanted it to be a surprise. I planned on filming them going at it with the final retail build of MvC3. I planned on getting a few epic matches caught on camera. I did not plan on Seth having a broken hand and Capcom only bringing one fight stick to our meeting . . . looks like the surprise was on me.

Joe Got Right Down To Business

However, Seth was thrilled to see Joe and be able to show MvC3 to someone who could really appreciate it. This was one of the first times anyone outside of Capcom has been able to sit down with training mode – and Joe took full advantage of it. Seth was also more than happy to offer up his wisdom and knowledge along the way. After spending some quality time with MvC3 – Joe gives us his impressions about the characters he played and what he thinks about the game itself.

Enjoy:

So – if Seth Killian and Marvel vs. Capcom 3 can make a true believer out of Joe – what’s stopping you from getting into MvC3 when it launches on February 15th!?

Now is your LAST CHANCE to apply to be one of RipTen’s fighting game reporters!! Send all inquiries to Editors@RipTen.com or find me @DaveOshry on Twitter – There might be a review copy of MvC3 with your name on it.

The NEW RipTen.com is coming soon – want to get in on the action? Stay tuned.

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Intro Video is All Sorts of Awesome

Matthew Sims — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:36:10 +0000

Are you excited for Marvel Vs. Capcom 3? We here at RipTen are eagerly awaiting this next title in the historic fighting franchise. The almost four minute intro looks completely legitimate and features a slew of characters from the game’s deep roster. Also since it is leaked, be aware that the audio quality is far from spectacular.

Check out the leaked intro video below and get ready for worlds to collide February 15th!

[Source: toptiergaming]

Capcom Plans to Punish Rage-Quitters in Marvel Vs. Capcom 3

Matthew Sims — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:00:30 +0000

Anyone who has played a fighting game online has encountered this player of questionable moral standing. He (or she) employs a cheap tactic or has fallen into general suckage, and just as you are about to land the killing blow you are disconnected. The player hasn’t left because of a connection problem, but because the player, in the digital equivalent of throwing a tantrum, decided to quit the game; not only wasting your time, but robbing you of sweet, sweet victory. Luckily for fans of “final justice” Capcom has promised to fix the problem.

The plan is simple, yet brilliant. Capcom has reportedly concocted a Matchmaking system that tracks character traits, such as skill level, experience, and connection quality. This system also monitors a player’s tendency to “rage-quit” during a game. The system will then match the player with other players who have that same fatal character flaw.

In a sense this is meant to confine the worst offenders in a perpetual hellfire of never being able to complete a match. Of course, the only way to get out of digital hell is to finish and win or lose gracefully, not once, but continually. Capcom is including a rolling system of ranking so that these reformed offenders will also have a chance at making the leaderboards.

I know I speak for all fighting game fans when I say, I sincerely hope this works.

Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Pre-Order Bonuses (Finally) Announced

Dave Oshry — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:57:55 +0000

Capcom has just (finally) announced the pre-order bonuses for MvC3. They happen to be some bad ass T-shirts. You know you want em. Read on for details!!

Pre Order from Blockbuster (there’s still blockbusters?) for Xbox 360 and PS3 and get THIS shirt:

Pre-order from GAME (Xbox 360 and PS3) and get THIS shirt:

Pre-Order from Gamestop (Xbox 360 and PS3) and get THIS shirt:

Pre-order from HMV (Xbox 360 and PS3) and get THIS shirt:

Pre-Order from TheHUT (Xbox 360 and PS3) and get THIS shirt:

Pre-order from Xtravision: (Xbox 360 and PS3) and get THIS shirt:

Apparently your local independent store will have the shirt below (umm who?)

ShopTo: Comes with the special Marvel Vs Capcom 3 comic, which includes lots of art and the entries from the winners of the Art Competition! (Xbox 360 and PS3)

Last but not least – GameStation: The Steel Book edition – an amazing steel box replaces the standard packaging with artwork from the Marvel artists – Alvin Lee, Joe Ng and Shinkiro! (Xbox 360 and PS3)

Get ready for the fight of the universes when Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds crashes in on the 18th February 2011!

X-Men Destiny – Exciting First Details

Matthew Sims — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:48:05 +0000

Silicon Knights has had a tough time here of late. After the cult classic that was Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem, the company developed the critically panned Too Human. The company looks to up the ante with a new X-men title.

Official Xbox Magazine UK has a four page preview in this month’s issue that finally will shine some light on this title that has very few details. Silicon Knights is apparently flipping the script to bring the focus to the average X-man (or X-woman) and the “tough decisions” that they have to make. The game takes place during a time where anti-mutant sentiment is extremely high. The X-men have suffered a great loss and hate crimes are prevalent against mutants and anyone associated with them.

Players assume the role of the child of a “human zealot” who is under the impression that mutants are a mistake. You have 3 different choices in characters, though they all share common traits. The 3 characters have all been integrated into official X-men canon, which is a step in the right direction for story consistency. X-men Destiny will also feature recognizable heroes and villains like Gambit, Magneto, Surge, and Quicksilver.

For more information stay tuned to Ripten or check out Issue 69 of OXM UK

Source: OXM UK

RipTen Owns Capcom at MvC 3 Thanks To New “Simple Mode”

Dave Oshry — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:45:16 +0000

Do you suck at fighting games? So do we. However, thanks to Marvel vs. Capcom 3′s new simple mode – now you too can beat the crap out of Capcom at their own press events!!

When I arrived at Capcom’s suite at the Aria hotel/casino is Las Vegas yesterday, I had one thing on my mind – Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Mayor Haggar and Phoenix had just been revealed as members of the cast – but sadly they were not available to play. :-(

However, some new characters that I hadn’t yet played with were available for me to try out such as Wesker and Tron Bonne. For the record, Wesker felt totally overpowered (But what the hell do I know?) Yet, that’s not what this story is about.

Capcom Unity Was in Full Effect in Las Vegas

I’ve played MvC3 many many times this year. Every time, Capcom has kicked my ass. It’s not surprising – I suck at fighting games. Ok, well I don’t totally suck – I’m half decent … but Capcom doesn’t take it easy on the gaming press and they certainly don’t let us win. In fact, I’ve even had Capcom CM Seth Killian let me take out two of his fighters and get his last one near death, only to sadistically own all three of mine seconds later.

It’s worth noting that I did not play Seth yesterday, (he wasn’t there) but another member of the Capcom PR team who shall remain nameless to avoid shame!!

So Easy, A Caveman (Or I) Could Do It

Today, I decided to try out simple mode. For those of you who don’t know – Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will feature a new “Simple” control mode that makes performing combos and supers so easy a caveman (or a reporter) can do it.

The light attack button will auto chain your attacks for you. Medium attack will work your special moves, and hard attack will perform your supers. The bottom row of buttons, launch, assist 1, and assist 2, do not change in simple mode. So you pretty much need to mash three buttons in order to play decently. Word.

Now, while this may sound a bit cheap (and it is) what it allows noobish players like me to do is concentrate on the flow of the game without having to struggle to learn the moves. Simple mode is extremely effective in teaching you the ins and outs of a fighting game as complex as MvC3 while taking away the learning curve and making it fun for players new to the series. For guys like me – It is an extremely welcome addition.

Not So Intimidating Anymore

So, with simple mode underway – I took down Capcom – not one, not two, not three, but FOUR times in a row. Booyah!! But I digress . . . the wins felt good. Even though I was in simple mode and Capcom was in normal mode, we were both still playing hard. I quickly learned my fighter’s moves and how to use them, even if I didn’t know how to execute them in normal mode. So it was all about strategy for me. Once I learned how and when to use my moves – it was all about execution and kicking ass. If you ask me, simple mode does exactly what it’s supposed to do.

Now, when it comes to tournament and online play – I’m willing to bet simple mode will not be allowed. If it is allowed in online play – I get the feeling it will only be against other players who are using simple mode.

*Our readers (as well as the pros over at Shoryuken.com) seem to disagree about whether or not Simple Mode will be allowed in tournament play. It will definitely be interesting to see the final verdict.*

That being said, it’s obvious that we’re excited about Marvel vs. Capcom 3 finally being released. It is one of the most seriously fun fighting franchises of all time – and this iteration is clearly the best yet.

RipTen is looking for a reporter to cover fighting games and the fighting game scene. Think you’ve got what it takes? Send an email to Editors@RipTen.com or find me @DaveOshry on Twitter (Tournament experience is preferred – but not necessary)

Marvel Pinball Actually Looks Kinda Awesome

Garrett Hartman — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:32:27 +0000

“You got your Pinball in my Marvel” Marvel Superheroes and Pinball, not as weird a combination as you’d imagine. What’s hard to imagine is that it would look this awesome.

Can you imagine real life pinball tables like these? Of course you can’t, they’d never be able to exist. Marvel Pinball will contain artwork, music and characters from the vast Marvel universe. It will also four distinct tables: modeled after Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine and Blade

When this game hits the Xbox 360 and PS3, it definitely seems like it deserves at least a look.

Here are some of the touted features:

Marvel Pinball game features:

•State-of-the-art physics model

•Play through story mode to complete missions on one table to unlock missions on other tables

•Each table features battles against multiple enemies

•4 highly detailed, full-featured tables

•Local (hotseat) and online (simultaneous) multiplayer modes

•Local and online high score lists

•Save/Load, slow motion, and other unlockable cheats

•Operator’s service menu

•Full 3D environments, characters and objects

•Controller tilt feature used to nudge table

•Vibration support for Dualshock 3 controller

•Trophies for high scores and other accomplishments

•Playstation Eye support (video chat)

•Hero Score (PFX2 equivalent of Superscore)

•Team Force (PFX2 equivalent of Wizard Score

Excelsior!

Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Collector’s Edition Revealed

Dave Oshry — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:25:40 +0000

Hot on the heels of their release date announcement, Capcom has revealed the Collector’s Edition for Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Those looking to dive deeper into this epic fighting experience will get the following:
- Steelbook case featuring exclusive art work
- Comic/Art book- A 12-page prologue comic, written by Marvel writer Frank Tieri, plus campaign art and a curated selection of fan art.
- 1-month Subscription to Marvel Digital Comics, providing unlimited online access to Marvel content
- 2 Playable DLC Characters – Shuma Gorath and Jill Valentine. Content is available 4 weeks post-launch.

Gamestop also has a special pre-order bonus starting today:

For those that go out and pre-order the game today, GameStop has something exclusive to reward your good taste. Gamers will be able to pick up a set of three exclusive Console Decals to spruce up their hardware—MvC3 style. The collectible decals feature Ryu, Wolverine, Deadpool and Dante, plus the essential move-set for each hero. For a closer look, check out GameStop’s listing here: www.gamestop.com/browse/ProductMerch.asp…

What are you waiting for? Seriously . . . what are you waiting for?

Check out the release date and box art if you still feel like waiting :-)

Marvel vs Capcom 3 Release Date and Box Art Confirmed

Dave Oshry — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:29:33 +0000

The time has finally come. Today, Capcom has announced that the Fate of Two Worlds will be decided even sooner than we thought. On February 15th, 2011 (18th in Europe) these two worlds will collide for the third time in what is shaping up to be one of the greatest fighting games of all time.

The other day, we let you know that Zero and She Hulk would be joining the fray, well today Capcom has also let us know that Jill Valentine and Shuma Gorath will be thrown into the mix!!

Last, but not least, Capcom has revealed the stunning new box art for Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.

Adi Granov, the phenomenal artist that designed the armour for the Iron Man movies, is the cover artist behind this riveting piece. His unique approach to illustration with digital painting enables him to blend a near photo-real aesthetic with a surreal interpretation of texture and colour. The result is a compelling art piece depicting an epic battle between Marvel and Capcom characters.

RipTen has had extensive hands-on time with Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and we can tell you first hand that it is everything you’ve been waiting for, and more. February 15th can’t come soon enough.

X-Men Arcade Game Announced for Xbox Live and PSN with Trailer

Garrett Hartman — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 21:51:57 +0000

Hope X-Men fans are ready for some old school 6 player beat-em-up action. At Comic-Con New York, Marvel has revealed Konami will port the 1992 arcade classic to both Xbox Live and PSN.

It’s been reported this port will feature drop-in online multiplayer and support up to different players! It will also feature the classic X-Men cast of Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, Colossus, Nightcrawler and Dazzler.

No details on a release date have been given, but you can be sure Ripten will let you know when they are.

Activision Announces X-Men: Destiny

Dave Ernst — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:03:31 +0000

Activision and Marvel have announced a new X-Men game coming Fall 2011. X-Men: Destiny has you take the role of new recruits working with popular heroes from the franchise and claims the title will offer a branching storyline with a “deep element of choice.” The story will be penned by X-Men: Legacy‘s Mike Carey.

Attendees of New York Comic-Con will be getting the first look at the game by visiting Activision’s booth (#1833) while at the show.

This idea for a game has unlimited potential and if whoever is developing the game can pull off a Mass Effect style of character choice and customization, then color me intrigued.

Source: Destructoid

New Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Trailer is Insane – Also Confirms Tron Bonne

Dave Oshry — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:32:32 +0000

Capcom just dropped a new MvC 3 trailer and needless to say … it’s awesome. It’s also a bit strange, but who cares!!

Check it out below!!

So what do we know? Captain America can stop helicopters, Viewtiful Joe likes to ride Amaterasu from Okami . . .

and Tron Bonne from the Misadventures of Tron Bonne (Mega Man Legends) has been confirmed as a playable character!!

Look for Marvel vs. Capcom 3 to kick your door down in early 2011.

Also, don’t forget to check out our hands on preview and interview with producer Ryota Niitsuma from Comic Con 2010!!

Hands On With Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Hands Off With Producer Ryota Niitsuma

Dave Oshry — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:47:43 +0000

So we’re out in sunny San Diego at Comic Con 2010, and the lovely people at Capcom have been kind enough to schedule us for some hands on time with the eagerly awaited Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and an interview with producer Ryota Niitsuma. The only thing is, I haven’t played a MvC game in years and I don’t speak Japanese. This was going to be interesting.

As I get up to the mini stage where they have a few terminals running MvC3, I meet a man named Mike from Capcom, who is all too ready to hand me my ass at this awesome new iteration of the MvC series. We’re using custom MvC3 arcade controllers, which feel excellent and responsive . . . too bad I’m terrible no matter what sort of controller I’m using. I’ve chosen Captain America (My favorite) Deadpool (everyone’s favorite) and Chris Redfield (yawn) After some brief instruction, watch below as he lets me almost take out his entire team, and then finishes me off with Wolverine. He was clearly holding back the entire time, what a good sport. The one thing that is very noticeable about MvC3 is that even if you suck at it, it’s still a ton of fun to play.

After playing again, and getting beat again. (By Deadpool’s level 4 in which he breaks the 4th wall and my face) I realized I had almost used up my entire appointment playing MvC3 instead of interviewing the producer!! So I quickly ran over to Wes Phillips of Capcom, who was kind enough to usher me into a small room with Niitsuma-san and his translator (who’s one cool dude) Miguel Corti, so I could ask him a few quick questions before my time was up. Without hesitation, I fired some questions off the top of my head, and he answered in kind:

DO: It’s been nearly a decade since marvel vs Capcom 2, which I played on Dreamcast relentlessly, fans like me have waited a very long time for this, how are you making sure this game lives up to the pedigree of Marvel vs Capcom games?

RN: Yes, we know the fans have been waiting a long time. We are trying to make this game better in every way. There will not be as many characters, but there will be more than 30, and they are all great. Especially the new ones that you have not seen in Marvel vs. Capcom 2. The game will feel like Marvel vs. Capcom 2 to older players, but easier to play and better in every way. We wanted to please all the new fans, as well as fans of the original, and I think we’ve done that. Also, the graphics are incredible, we love how the game looks and plays, we believe this will set the standard for us. We are very excited.

DO: I have to ask, who is your favorite character?

RN: Haha, I get asked this question a lot, and my answer always changes depending on where we are in development. There’s couple of characters we put all of our feelings and effort into. We wanted to get them perfect for this game . . . (Miguel pauses) . . . and they would be Deadpool and Dante. (I laugh because I knew it!) But it is definitely hard to decide.

DO: Do you prefer the Capcom characters to the Marvel characters, or do you try to give love equally to both?

RN: I do like the Capcom characters of course, but I put effort in to making sure all of them are on the same level. Because I’m creating both of them, I have to like both of them or else the balance will be off, if I were to show favoritism toward them, the game would not be the same.

DO: The Marvel guys say that when you send them tech demos of the game, the Capcom characters are always beating the hell out of the marvel guys, do you do that on purpose for fun?

RN: Ahh, haha, no, it just happens that way. (Smirk) And we try to make sure that say when Ryu gets a shoryuken off, that Wolverine gets back on his feet very quickly.

DO: Any definite release date yet?

RN: Next year, definitely. (Sad face)

And just like that, my time was up, I was off to see other developers and other games, but I would not soon forget my time spent with MvC3 or Nittsuma-san, because Capcom is going to be dropping a bomb on the fighting world when Marvel vs. Capcom 3:Fate of Two Worlds is finally released. Maybe by then, I won’t be so terrible at it ;-)

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