Image Sources: Capcom (Japanese) and Superhero Hype Following the week of rumors, fake "leaked" images and speculations regarding a fourth Marvel vs. Capcom game, gamers of all walks of life, including the Fighting Game Community, got their first look at Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite, at the 2016 PlayStation Experience and Capcom Cup 2016. Starting with the annoucement trailer at the 2016 PlayStation Experience event on December 3, 2016, the reveal, seen below, left me in awe, symphony and shock with the upmost hype... Well, not as much as everybody on YouTube... Source: Carnatavr T YouTube Channel Later that night during the 2016 Capcom Cup at the end of the Street Fighter V tournament on ESPN, Capcom debuted the gameplay trailer of MVC Infinite. During an encore presentation of the Capcom Cup, an extended gameplay trailer was shown with a few new surprises. What do we know so far...?What's New?According to the Official PlayStation Website (US), Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite will include several single player modes including Arcade, Training, and for the first time in the MvC franchise, a cinematic story mode. As seen in the gameplay trailers, the battles will be 2-on-2 like Marvel vs. Capcom : Clash of the Heroes and several MvC games before it. Also seen in the trailers, the X-Factor machanic has been replaced with the activiation of the Infinite Stones. Like the Marvel lore, the six Infinity Stones (or gems) has specific powers when harnest any individual stone. It would be the first time since Marvel Super Heroes that the Infinity Stones would be used as a fighting machanic. Like Street Fighter V, MvC Infinite will run on Unreal Engine 4 technology. The Characters Staring with the returning and new playable characters that's been confirmed since MVC Infinite's announcement...
Four of the returning characters who are regulars in the franchise still retain some animations and movesets from the previous game, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Contrary to the opinions of members of the FGC, the presentation of the character models look amazing for an early build. Though I'm too familiar with the current Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, aside from the fact that she was the original Ms. Marvel, her gameplay is highly impressive. Of course, the biggest surprise from the reveal is X's inclusion in the game. In terms of his gameplay, he moves as he does in the MMX games complete with a charge shot and air dash like Zero in the previous game. And a bit of an FYI, X's inclusion was made possible due to the popularity of Mega Man X here in the west, according to Famitsu via EventHubs. As for who I want to return or debut in the latest game will be perserved for another time of day. More characters are yet to be announced as of this blog. Black Panther or riot! We're watching you CAPCOM!!! Separating Facts from RumorsIn my last LETS TALK post, the "leaked" promotional images that has since been proven fake, sparked the rumor mill of the then-unannounced installment of a new Marvel vs. Capcom game a week before the PlayStation Experience event. Around that same time, however, Polygon reported that a fourth MVC game is in development and slated for a 2017 release; in which been confirmed after "Infinite." Prior to the rumors and eventual MVC Infinite's announcement, Ryoto Niitsuma, producer of Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, stated via Twitter "...[he] would love to make [Marvel vs. Capcom 4], but nothing's happening on that front." Shortly after the official announcement, Niitsuma tweeted that he'll be in no way involved in the development of MVC Infinite. In the same Polygon article, it was stated that the roster on Marvel side will be heavily focused on Marvel Studio's Cinematic Universe (Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Avengers, Gaurdians of the Galaxy to name a few). Although, there has been a sense of uncertainty for the inclusion of X-Men and mutant characters including Wolverine, who has been a stable of the MVC series since 1994's X-Men: Childern of the Atom. Given that Marvel Entertainment is a Walt Disney subsidary and don't have full rights or control over the X-Men or Fantasic Four characters outside the comics (Movies, Toys, Video Games, etc.), the chances of characters like Wolverine, Storm, Magneto, Sentinel, Deadpool, Dr. Doom or Super Skrull to return in Infinite are slim to none as of the date of the Polygon article. Source: The Outhousers Despite the conflicts with Marvel character rights, not all is lost... or at least that's what Creative Director of Marvel Entertainment Bill Rosemann told Game Informer. With Rosemann's short statement, "That's heritage is not loss," gives me a little more reensurence that there will be a chance for any X-Men or Fantastic Four characters. In addition, Ryce of the FGC forum, NeoGAF, who leaked information about Infinite before it's official announcement, stated in a post seen below... While not 100% confirmed by Capcom or Marvel, but if Ryce's claims turn out to be true later down the line it would pretty much solved the "free-advertisment" issue between Marvel/Disney and Fox. What does the FGC think of "Infinite?"Since it's announcement, several prominent members of the FGC and Fighting Game Tournament regulars weight in on Infinite in regards to changes to the previous installments. Surprisingly enough, most are ready to get the MAHVEL hype train going again. Seonwoo "RZR|Infiltration" told EventHubs via translater during the Capcom Cup 2016, "A lot more Korean players are familiar with those Marvel characters [now], and hopefully if the game comes out, I would like to play this game very seriously and make sure my local community plays it as well." Additionally, he adds, "When Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite comes out, I will definitely play this game very seriously." In a recent interview with PVP Live, FGC competitor, author and commentor James Chen was "just as surprised" when Infinite was announced. When asked about the upcoming MvC title to be aimed towards casual players and what does it mean for vetern players, Chen answered, "because the Marvel games are DESIGNED to be beginner friendly, they always have... Marvel games are great examples of easy to pick-up yet still high levels of execution, and I do hope they maintain that idea. That's a key factor, IMO... If the game ends up being too watered down, it won't be 'Mahvel.'" When asked the same question to NYChris G in another PVP Live Interview, he responded, "All I/We need is the ability to be creative, and play with speed. The endless possibilities are what makes a Vs game so great." Of course, no veteran player is more excited for the return of MAHVEL than Michael "IFC Yipes" Mendoza. Yipes was recently interviewed by EventHubs on his thoughts on Infinite, 2v2 gameplay and the inclusion of the Infinity Stones, seen below... Source: EventHubsFGC YouTube Channel My Two CentsThe announcement of MVC Infinite definitely took me by surprise, even while settling for the possibility of another 11-year drough after Ultimate UMVC 3. Though it's too early to decide whether or not to purchase the game, it definitely refueled my excitment and love for the MVC series. Admittedly, I am wiry of how the game will be handled given Capcom's shady track record after UMVC 3, Street Fighter x Tekken and Street Fighter V. Also, given how Capcom being under fire several times for handling post-released DLC for their recent games, I decided to hold off getting Infinite on day one. Wheither or not Infinite will help redeem Capcom's past mistakes is entirely up for debate, but one thing for sure is that IT'S MAHVEL BABY!
So what are your thoughts on Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite? What characters you're hoping to make a return or make its debut in the series. Let me know in the comments. Until next time, keep it lock!
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