Tag: Marvels Avengers
News Marvel's Avengers' Cloning Lab Has Taken Two Years to Arrive
But it's coming tomorrow
Crystal Dynamics first started talking about Marvel’s Avengers’ Omega Level Threat mission the Cloning Lab all the way back in 2020, but it’ll finally arrive alongside the Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes, from tomorrow, 29th November. As part of update 2.7, the end-game challenge will see MODOK resurrected in a massive...
Review Marvel's Avengers (PS4) - Crystal Dynamics' Heroic Risk Is a Game of Two Halves
Guardians of the GaaS
Republished on Wednesday, 13th July, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows. If anything, Marvel's Avengers has become the victim of its own marketing cycle. Pitched under the Games as a Service banner, loot to grind...
Mini Review Marvel's Avengers (PS5) - Heroic Makeover Still Needed
Thor-t it would be better
Republished on Wednesday, 13th July, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows. Marvel’s Avengers’ biggest mistake is that it wants to be a game you can play forever, without offering the variety to sustain such...
News Marvel's Avengers Will Rework War Table in PS5, PS4 Patch Next Week
Command centre
Marvel’s Avengers is not dead… Well, not yet. Crystal Dynamics has committed a new patch for the PlayStation 5 and PS4 brawler, which is due out on 24th March. This was previously communicated, and will revise the way the War Table works. For those of you unfamiliar with the superhero game, the War Table is what you use to launch...
News She-Hulk Seemingly Marvel's Avengers' Next Heroic Addition on PS5, PS4
Smashing
Many felt that Crystal Dynamics may disassemble development of the oft-maligned Marvel’s Avengers following the fulfilment of its contractually obligated Spider-Man add-on earlier this year, but it seems the studio is busy beavering away on a new addition: She-Hulk. The character was first teased by a Twitter insider, and before you roll...
News Spider-Man, Raid Arrive in Enormous Marvel's Avengers Update
Dropping on 30th November
A new War Table for Marvel’s Avengers has been published, outlining everything you can expect to be added to the game in its massive 30th November update. This, of course, is the one that adds Spider-Man for PlayStation 5 and PS4 players, and despite what you may have thought previously, he looks fantastic in this new...
News All Marvel's Avengers Cosmetics Pegged at $3,400
Assemble those dollar bills
In a headline that perhaps isn’t a surprise for a live service game, one Marvel’s Avengers fan has taken the time to calculate the cost of all of the title’s cosmetics – and it adds up to an eye-watering $3,317. While all of this content is, of course, completely optional, it’s an astounding figure for a release...
News Spider-Man Will Have Some Pretty Cool Suits in Marvel's Avengers on PS5, PS4
Here's the first seven coming to the game
Perhaps the best thing about Marvel’s Spider-Man is the sheer array of suits and costumes that Insomniac Games packed into the open world adventure, and the upcoming web-slinging add-on for Marvel’s Avengers will be no different. Crystal Dynamics has revealed seven suits on its website which will be...
Video Can Spider-Man Save Marvel's Avengers?
A great amount of responsibility
A lot has changed in Marvel’s Avengers since last September when it launched. And while it may not have excelled completely at being a successful live-service platform, through continued support by way of new Hero Events and story expansions, Square Enix has done all it can to do Earth’s Mightiest Heroes justice...
News Square Enix Insinuates Crystal Dynamics Was the Wrong Dev for Marvel's Avengers
Says the title produced a disappointing outcome
Ouch! Square Enix boss Yosuke Matsuda has insinuated that Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics may have been the wrong studio for Marvel’s Avengers. Speaking as part of an alarmingly candid annual performance report, via VGC, the executive assured shareholders that the publisher had learned from...
News Marvel's Avengers Dumps Damaging XP Booster Microtransactions
Hulk smash
Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that, as of today, it’s removed the controversial XP and resource boosters from Marvel’s Avengers’ in-game store, as it takes the “first step in rebuilding [players’] confidence”. A few weeks ago, the title attracted immense ire from its community, after it introduced microtransactions which sped...
News Marvel's Avengers Attracts Ire After Adding XP Booster Microtransactions
After XP gain was slowed in previous patch
Humanity loves a good pile-on, and Marvel’s Avengers has become the whipping boy of the games industry this past year. The co-op brawler – which was above average at best, let’s be real – has attracted ire for all sorts of reasons, from its console exclusive Spider-Man money hat through to its...
News Marvel's Avengers' PS5, PS4 Exclusive Spider-Man Swinging By This Year
But not part of PlayStation Showcase
Marvel’s Avengers’ controversial PlayStation 5 and PS4 exclusive character, Spider-Man, will arrive this year. Crystal Dynamics confirmed the web-slinger as part of its all-new roadmap, which puts an emphasis on “replayable” content rather than cinematic expansions, like the recent War for Wakanda add-on...
News Marvel's Avengers' Free Black Panther Update Looks Impressive
Vibin' with all this Vibranium
Marvel’s Avengers isn’t a bad game, it’s just a bit of a bland one. Fortunately, the game’s hotly anticipated War for Wakanda update looks set to add a little spice to the co-op brawler. Frankly, this looks absurdly large: there’s a new campaign, missions, villains, enemies, and even a fresh biome to explore...
News Marvel's Avengers' Free Black Panther Add-On Claws 17th August PS5, PS4 Release Date
Wakanda forever
King T’Challa will make his grand entrance in Marvel’s Avengers on 17th August, when the War for Wakanda heats up on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The campaign – which will be free for all players – will add the Black Panther to the roster of playable superheroes, and will add two new villains, a new biome, new enemies, and the...
News Black Panther to Be Voiced by God of War's Kratos Actor in Marvel's Avengers
Story to depict an older T'Challa
The premature passing of the late but great Chadwick Boseman has cast a cloud over the Marvel Cinematic Universe ever since the news broke, and also created challenges for Marvel’s Avengers’ upcoming War for Wakanda expansion. Now, it’s been confirmed that Christopher Judge – famous for his role as Kratos in...
News Black Widow's White Movie Attire Arrives in Marvel's Avengers on PS5, PS4
She's done running from her past, apparently
The white threads that Scarlett Johansson is sporting in Marvel Studios’ Black Widow are now available in Marvel’s Avengers – for a small fortune, of course. The white jumpsuit will cost you 1,400 Credits, which works out at about $14 – an extortionate sum for a single cosmetic. It does look...
News Marvel's Avengers Will Soon Let Everyone Play as the Same Superhero on PS5, PS4
Everyone's the Hulk
After making a big song and dance out of it earlier in the year, Marvel’s Avengers will soon allow everyone to play as the same superhero online if they so choose. This feature was temporarily enabled in the Tachyon Anomaly event, but developer Crystal Dynamics has confirmed it’ll be a permanent addition in a forthcoming...
News Marvel's Avengers Dev Urges PS5 Players Not to Stream Due to IP Being Displayed on Screen
Hot fix is due first thing tomorrow
Poor old Marvel’s Avengers, eh? Crystal Dynamics has been desperately trying to revive the fortunes of the live service game, but despite some meaningful improvements, it very much remains on life support – at least until the Wakanda update later in the year. The developer would have been hoping for a big...
News Marvel's Avengers' Cosmic Cube Brings the Scientist Supreme to PS5, PS4
Don't be a square
Marvel’s Avengers’ slow path to redemption will perhaps reach make-or-break point with the Black Panther update due in August, but in the meantime Square Enix is keeping things ticking with its previously announced Cosmic Cube update. This will get underway from 22nd June, and will introduce a new Villain Sector named Beating t
News Marvel's Avengers Fights the War for Wakanda in August, Free for All Players
A wild Black Panther appears
Marvel’s Avengers’ somewhat anticipated Black Panther expansion, War for Wakanda, will finally flash its claws at PlayStation 5 and PS4 in August – and here’s your first taste of what to expect. Like all other expansions for the game, this will be free for everyone to play – and, of course, you’ll be able to...
News Marvel's Avengers' Red Room Takeover Prepares You for Black Widow
Available to play now
After a delay of over a year, Black Widow will finally release in cinemas and on streaming this summer. And maligned superhero brawler Marvel’s Avengers AIMs [Pun intended - Ed] to get you ready for the movie with its Red Room takeover event, which is available to play now until 31st May. “Multiple hacked HARM Rooms will...
News MCU Skins in Marvel's Avengers Leak Online
Understood that reference
Tens of Marvel’s Avengers skins have leaked online – including the game’s hotly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe costumes. You may remember that these were previously confirmed to be part of the title’s upcoming Red Room Takeover event, although developer Crystal Dynamics did clarify that you’ll need to...
News Marvel's Avengers' Tachyon Anomaly Brings Heroes of the Same Kind Together
All together now
No longer will you need to fight for the right to play as your favourite Avenger, as the Tachyon Anomaly Event is bringing heroes from different timelines together in Marvel’s Avengers – meaning you can construct a Strike Team consisting solely of the Hulk if you want. Or Thor. Or Iron Man. Like we said, you can go completely...
News Marvel's Avengers Dev Clarifies That You'll Need to Buy MCU Outfits
No free ride
At what point should we start feeling sorry for Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics? Even the scheduling of this article, posted directly after Insomniac Games’ free Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales update, feels like a kick in the ion thrusters. Nevertheless, the company has confirmed that, contrary to the wording of a social media...
News Marvel's Avengers Is the Straw That Broke the Camel's Back with PS4 to PS5 Upgrades
Hulk smash
Poor ol’ Marvel’s Avengers just can’t catch a break, can it? This week was supposed to be its big next-gen relaunch, with new Hawkeye content timed to release alongside it – instead, all anyone can talk about is how bad PlayStation 5’s upgrade procedure is. For the record, we think the hyperbole being shared on social media is...
News Marvel's Avengers Adds Black Panther: War for Wakanda Expansion on PS5, PS4 This Year
Wakanda forever
Apart from Spider-Man, it’s the big update Marvel’s Avengers fans have been hoping for: Black Panther War for Wakanda is launching later this year. The expansion – like all other add-ons – will be free for existing owners of the game. It’ll include the “Wakandan Jungle Biome, new enemies, and much more”. There are no...
News Marvel's Avengers Takes Aim at Kate Bishop Add-On, Free from 8th December
Kate Bishop makes her debut next month
Marvel’s Avengers’ long-awaited – and free – expansion featuring Kate Bishop will roll out from 8th December on the PlayStation 4, developer Crystal Dynamics announced today as part of a War Table content drop. This add-on will feature an entirely new story, as well as a brand new villain: the Super...
Poll Did You Buy Marvel's Avengers?
Assemble
Marvel's Avengers is out now on PlayStation 4, but do you plan on buying a copy? We still remember the game's official reveal at E3 2019. It was a very muddy announcement, with Square Enix failing to tell us anything about how the title actually played. The Avengers themselves looked like knockoffs, and the mere mention of "no...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Does It Have Single Player?
Do you have to be online to play?
Can you play Marvel's Avengers in single player? Does Marvel's Avengers have a single player campaign? Both Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix have marketed their latest title as a Game as a Service that revolves around multiplayer and playing with your friends. That's perfect for the online crowd, but does the...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Why Can't Characters Open Breakable Doors?
How to open breakable doors
Why can't characters open breakable doors in Marvel's Avengers? Why can't Black Widow break open doors in Marvel's Avengers? Why can't Iron Man break open doors in Marvel's Avengers? Why can't Captain America break open doors in Marvel's Avengers? Rather bizarrely, the ability to open the breakable doors you see spread...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Best Character Builds
Your ultimate Marvel's Avengers resource
Marvel's Avengers is the latest game from developer Crystal Dynamics, who previously produced the rebooted Tomb Raider franchise alongside Square Enix. That includes Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider. The game tells an original story within the Marvel universe, taking inspiration from comic books of the...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Best Kamala Khan Character Builds
Kamala Khan's best Specialty and Mastery skills
What are the best Kamala Khan character builds in Marvel's Avengers? What are the best Specialty and Mastery skills for Kamala Khan? Ms Marvel, also known as Kamala Khan, is the first character you'll be able to play as in Marvel's Avengers and her story forms the crux of what sees the superhero...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Best Iron Man Character Builds
Iron Man's best Specialty and Mastery skills
What are the best Iron Man character builds in Marvel's Avengers? What are the best Specialty and Mastery skills for Iron Man? Tony Stark is the third superhero you will recruit as part of the Marvel's Avengers campaign, and he brings with him new abilities tied to ranged attacks, parrying, and flying. As...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Free Credits
Beating the system
How do you get free Credits in Marvel's Avengers? How can you avoid buying the paid currency in Marvel's Avengers? Just like a lot of titles in the Games as a Service umbrella, the latest experience from Crystal Dynamics includes microtransactions. This currency, named Credits, can be exchanged for Hero Challenge Cards and...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Units
Get rich quick
How do you get Units in Marvel's Avengers? What can you spend Units on? When you're not spending Credits in the marketplace, it's Units that fuel the economy of Marvel's Avengers. There are many different ways to get Units and an even wider range of things to spend them on. So, how do you get rich quick in this particular game? In...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Fragments
What are Fragments used for?
How do you get Fragments in Marvel's Avengers? What are Fragments used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Fragments to do pretty much anything when it comes to upgrading your gear items. So, they sound pretty important, but how do you actually get them? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide,...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Upgrade Modules
What are Upgrade Modules used for?
How do you get Upgrade Modules in Marvel's Avengers? What are Upgrade Modules used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Upgrade Modules to, well, upgrade high-power gear. Who would have thought? So, they sound pretty important, but how do you actually get them? In this Marvel's Avengers...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Nanites
What are Nanites used for?
How do you get Nanites in Marvel's Avengers? What are Nanites used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Nanites to do pretty much anything when it comes to upgrading your gear items. So, they sound pretty important, but how do you actually get them? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide, we're...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Nanotubes
What are Nanotubes used for?
How do you get Nanotubes in Marvel's Avengers? What are Nanotubes used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Nanotubes to do pretty much anything when it comes to upgrading your gear items. So, they sound pretty important, but how do you actually get them? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide,...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Catalysts
What are Catalysts used for?
How do you get Catalysts in Marvel's Avengers? What are Catalysts used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Catalysts to do pretty much anything when it comes to upgrading your gear items. So, they sound pretty important, but how do you actually get them? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide,...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Plasma
What is Plasma used for?
How do you get Plasma in Marvel's Avengers? What is Plasma used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Plasma to do pretty much anything when it comes to upgrading your gear items. So, it sounds pretty important, but how do you actually get it? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide, we're going to...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Polychoron
What is Polychoron used for?
How do you get Polychoron in Marvel's Avengers? What is Polychoron used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Polychoron to upgrade a very specific piece of gear that other resources won't have an effect on. So, it sounds pretty important, but how do you actually get it? In this Marvel's...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Uru
What is Uru used for?
How do you get Uru in Marvel's Avengers? What is Uru used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Uru to upgrade a very specific piece of gear that other resources won't have an effect on. So, it sounds pretty important, but how do you actually get it? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide, we're going...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Will It Be on PS5?
Is Marvel's Avengers coming to PlayStation 5?
Will Marvel's Avengers be on PlayStation 5? Is Marvel's Avengers getting a PS5 version? The latest title from Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix might be releasing on PlayStation 4, but given how close its launch is in proximity to PS5, you might be wondering whether it will also come to the next-gen...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How long is Marvel's Avengers?
How long does it take to beat Marvel's Avengers? How long is Marvel's Avengers on PlayStation 4? Given the live service nature of Crystal Dynamics' latest, you are expected to play Marvel's Avengers for months on end -- even years, perhaps. However, how many hours does it actually take to beat the single player...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Does It Have Multiplayer?
Can you play Marvel's Avengers with friends?
Does Marvel's Avengers have multiplayer? Can you play Marvel's Avengers with friends? You might be wondering if Marvel's Avengers is a purely single player experience or something you can play online with your friends, so we're on hand to answer that question for you. In this Marvel's Avengers game guide,...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Does It Have Crossplay?
Can you play Marvel's Avengers with PC and Xbox One users?
Does Marvel's Avengers have crossplay? Can PS4 users play Marvel's Avengers with PC and Xbox One owners? Crossplay has become a more and more important feature for online-focused titles as time has passed, and so you may be wondering whether or not the latest game from Crystal Dynamics...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Is It Open World?
Is Marvel's Avengers an open world game?
Is Marvel's Avengers open world? Is Marvel's Avengers an open world game? Off the back of Marvel's Spider-Man, you may be wondering if Marvel's Avengers is also an open world game that allows you to free roam the world as and when you please. In this Marvel's Avenger game guide, we're going to reveal whether...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Full Cast List
Every voice actor in Marvel's Avengers
What is the full cast list of Marvel's Avengers? Who are the voice actors in Marvel's Avengers? The latest game from Crystal Dynamics features a star-studded cast of voice actors who have all appeared in numerous titles in the past. You'll probably even recognise a few voices since they've brought so many...
