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Telltale creating Marvel game series

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Telltale have managed to get their hands on a lot of properties over the past few years. We’ve had point-and-click games based off of The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Borderlands, Fables and even Minecraft, and now, they’ve secured another partnership with none other than Marvel. Yes, that Marvel.

So far, all we know is what was written in the developer’s blog post concerning the partnership:

“Announced this evening in San Francisco, we’re excited to reveal an all-new partnership with the incredible team at Marvel Entertainment. We’ll be teaming up on the development of an upcoming Telltale game series project set to premiere in 2017! As always, stay tuned here for the latest news and details on this and all of our upcoming projects as they become available…”

Despite the little info we have, this is still cause for excitement and speculation. Marvel has an almost endless supply of characters, worlds and stories to draw inspiration from, whether it be from the comics, the movies or the TV shows. There are so many possibilities to consider.

Could it be an Avengers game, giving players the chance to interact with the likes of Iron Man, Thor and Captain America? And could that extend to characters who have yet to appear in the films such as Black Panther? Could it be based on the recent Daredevil show and have you control Matt Murdoch in both the courtroom and the seedy underbelly of Hell’s Kitchen? Or maybe an Agents of Shield game, allowing the player to team up with Phil Coulson and his squad as they combat Hydra, aliens and their own breed of supervillains?

Again, this is all just speculation but there are so many ideas to choose from. This partnership could potentially guarantee Telltale new videogames to create for the next ten years at least based solely on Marvel properties. It’s doubtful that would happen given the company are still working on their aforementioned Minecraft game as well as The Walking Dead: Season 3.

It’s going to be a while until we get any new info considering the game’s 2017 release. Until then, we can only wait with bated breath.

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Battle Pass for Crash Team Rumble is not necessary to unlock new characters; the upcoming closed beta

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The competitive multiplayer spinoff of Crash Team Rumble, which will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will debut on June 20. A closed beta for the game will be held in the coming weeks, and the good news that character unlocks won’t be dependent on Battle Pass progress was just revealed.

Publisher Activision made its intentions very clear in a lengthy blog post, writing, “New heroes and powers will be unlocked through in-game challenges rather than being connected to the Battle Pass because we want every player to have a balanced experience while enjoying the N. Sane fun that Crash Team Rumble has to offer.” “For those who wish to get a WUMP on the season’s newest looks, Battle Passes will solely reward cosmetic goods; however, cosmetics will still be earnable through participation in seasonal events.”

Those who preorder the platformer/battle royale mix can take part in a limited beta between April 20 and 24. For those who want to jump right in, online matches against other players and practice matches versus AI bots will be offered.

How does Crash Team Rumble strike you? Will you participate in the closed beta test?

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Indie Not on PlayStation Wins BAFTA Game of the Year, Beating PS5, PS4’s Greatest Hits

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God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring were both beaten out for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Game by a tiny little independent title called Vampire Survivors, which isn’t even accessible on PlayStation systems. Do you really believe that?

Putting all lightheartedness aside, Vampire Survivors was something of a phenomenon in 2022, and you would have to be living under a rock (or live offline) to have missed it. It burst into prominence and eventually became a favorite among industry insiders. A fiendishly addictive fundamental gameplay loop hides beneath a deceptively simple exterior, earning developer Luca Galante, aka Poncle, this year’s BAFTA for Game Design as well as another honor.

There hasn’t been any news of the mega-hit coming to PlayStation as of yet, so there’s probably some sort of exclusivity agreement in place or anything else blocking it. Perhaps one day we will be granted access to it, but until then, console yourself with one of the numerous high-end games on our preferred platform, such as The Last of Us, which won Best Game back in 2014.

In slightly related news, Shuhei Yoshida, a PlayStation legend, received a BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.

What do you think about the Vampire Survivors’ victory—do you believe it was well-deserved or totally absurd?

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On May 17, Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court Expansion will be available on consoles

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While we felt Crusader Kings 3: Console Edition was fantastic when it was launched on the PS5 last year, we were only able to play the base game. We are incredibly grateful that the great Royal Court extension will be coming to consoles. This is a regal proclamation that we could not be more delighted to make.

It’s pretty difficult to switch back after you’ve experienced the conveniences and enhancements that Royal Court offers to the well-stocked table, as anyone who has played Crusader Kings 3 on PC knows. It’s not just for show; players will be able to use trophies and priceless pieces of art to adorn their throne room, which adds a minor RPG system to an already magnificently complex adventure.

If you haven’t already and like the basic Crusader King’s experience, we highly encourage you to give Royal Court a try. This expansion is the ideal reason to jump back in for another round of backroom maneuvering. Are you going to create your own royal court?

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