In any successful industry there are typically multiple different companies vying to make their product the king of the hill. As suggested by the featured image above, an example of this is Marvel and DC in the comic book industry. Many fans out there love a specific brand and treat any rivals to that brand as the devil itself. What most of these fanboys and fangirls fail to realize is that in actuality, these brands get along quite well.
Yes, there’s a bit of a brand “rivalry” between Marvel and DC, but neither wants the other to fail. In a recent live Facebook chat, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige briefly touched on the subject. “The rivalry is much more amongst the press, I think. Geoff Johns is a very good friend of mine. We grew up together in the business and recently celebrated Richard Donner, who we both used to work for. So, I applaud all the success he’s had.” For those who don’t know, Geoff Johns is the President of DC Comics and Richard Donner is well-known for his Superman movies way back.
Feige is also one of many people involved with the Marvel brand who have applauded the recent success of Wonder Woman. Besides Feige, this includes Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Lupita Nyong’o, James Gunn, Karen Gillan, Rosario Dawson, and so on. Continuing with Feige’s quote on the Facebook live chat, he says about the movie “I really just look at it as a fan. When the movies perform well and are well received, it’s good for us which is why I’m always rooting for them.”
What he’s getting at here is the idea that superhero movies have become their own genre at this point. If a DC movie like Wonder Woman does well, then Marvel benefits since it reaffirms to both that superhero movies will do well. The same is true the other way around if the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming is successful. Of course, both want their movies to do better than each other since it is a mutualistic rivalry. However, neither wants the other to fail since it would be bad for the industry and they all respect one another.
Something similar was discussed in a recent GameSpot interview with Xbox Head Phil Spencer. The rivalry between Marvel and DC is very similar to the rivalry between PlayStation and Xbox in that regard. After praising Sony’s Spider-Man PS4 game and Nintendo’s Super Mario Odyssey, this is what Spencer had to say about the brand rivalry in the gaming industry. “It’s a great time to be in this industry and for people to try to make this industry about fighting with each other as opposed to growing the industry itself I just don’t think is a long-term view on an activity that I love, which is playing games.”
Ever since Spencer took over as Head of Xbox a few years ago, this has been his approach to the industry: industry first, brand second. The fact that he’s so enthusiastic about gaming and that he was the first one to bring into the mainstream the idea of cross-play between platforms highlights this. He goes on the sum up what I have been saying this entire time. “We don’t have to see another company fail in order for us to succeed. That’s just not part of the math of running the business.”
With that in mind, Marvel fans shouldn’t be distraught by Wonder Woman’s success nor should DC fans hold any kind of disdain for how well the Marvel Cinematic Universe is doing. By the same token, PlayStation fans shouldn’t hate on the affordable 4K gaming device that is the Xbox One X and Xbox fans shouldn’t hate PlayStation for taking the lead this generation.
In both cases, both brands are doing fine. One is clearly doing better than the other but that isn’t a bad thing. Both exist to keep the other in check. This means the “rivalry” between the two is more a respectful and friendly competition rather than a war of black and white opinions. Not to mention the fact that both sides respect one another and want nothing more than success all around.
In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.
There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.
Factory Striders have made a resurgence on the Automaton front. These imposing, massive support dreadnoughts now threaten freedom and democracy throughout the galactic rim. pic.twitter.com/XRTPU7k71s
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Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.
The recent release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout has ignited a renewed interest in the series and brought attention to the captivating alternate history that forms its foundation. Fans have expressed concern that the TV show’s events might be at odds with the plot of the Obsidian Entertainment video game New Vegas. Warning: Spoilers ahead for New Vegas and Amazon’s show!
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard and Fallout TV executive producer Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with IGN to discuss the timeline. Howard was taken aback when showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet presented him with the surprising concept of obliterating Shady Sands, the bustling capital of the New California Republic, in the aftermath of the events in New Vegas. Howard eventually warmed up to the idea: “After discussing it, we realized that this could be a significant story moment that many things hinge upon.”
It seems that they had to make some tough decisions to ensure everything fell into place, but Howard emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of the Fallout timeline: “We take great care with the timeline. There seems to be some confusion in certain areas. However, all the events from the previous games, including New Vegas, did occur. We take great caution in that matter. We’re really pushing the limits here, but the explosions occur right after the events of New Vegas.
What are your thoughts on this? Is it up to par? Even though it may not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the games or show, it is comforting to know that those in charge are paying attention. We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.
If you’ve been keeping up with the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime, chances are you’ve been relying on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium to access and enjoy one of Bethesda’s legendary RPGs. We decided to bypass the highly acclaimed Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3, opting instead to explore the vast landscapes of West Virginia in Fallout 76. Infamous for its initial reception, Todd Howard’s “Fallout with Friends” has evolved significantly over the past six years. However, does that imply the game is of high quality? Is it worth playing in 2024?
As we ventured out of Vault 76 for the very first time, we were determined to find the answers to those burning questions. Recalling our escapades on the Push Square YouTube channel, we encountered quest-giving NPCs—a feature that was surprisingly absent upon release—awe-inspiring bases built by fellow players—and an abundance of loot that could easily burden us 76 times over.
In the midst of the vast array of open-world online experiences, we found ourselves quite enthralled by the combination of 50s classics playing in the background as we obliterated the heads of ghouls. And to top it off, we were able to enjoy all of this with our friends. Exploring the wasteland in the company of a ragtag band of survivors adds a unique element to Fallout 76, setting it apart from other games in the series. However, does it manage to prevent us from uninstalling and transitioning to one of the mainline entries in the series? To discover more, be sure to watch the complete video!
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