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Delusibeta · 07:52 PM

Update:

Originally Posted by Quentyn

Originally Posted by Paranerd

Oh man, I didn't catch this earlier, apparently a few Spider-Man and X-Men games were also taken off Xbox Live and PSN. This was posted by the Activision Community Manager, Dan Amrich.

https://twitter.com/OneOfSwords/stat...44711305940992

Yea, looks like it is all the Marvel stuff.

Game Informer has a confirmation from Activision:

Activision has confirmed that Deadpool is gone for good. We've also learned that other titles have been removed from their respective digital delivery services.

Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Spider-Man: Edge of Time, X-Men: The Official Game, X-Men Destiny, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine have now been removed from storefronts. If you have a desire for any of these games, it's recommended that you secure a retail copy as soon as possible. It's likely that no additional copies will be entering retail channels.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/a...e-and-psn.aspx

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As title. It appears that Activision really cheaped out on the licence. If you want it digitally, Steam keys are still available in sites such as Gamefly, but be quick about it.

Relix · (01-01-2014, 02:02 AM)

It was on sale a few days ago.. Wow.

Gez · (01-01-2014, 02:02 AM)

Is the game any good from a gameplay perspective?

In case anyone wants it on Steam

http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-deadpool/5005914
http://www.nuuvem.com.br/produto/1378-deadpool
http://www.amazon.com/Activision-Dea...words=deadpool

Apprently you can get it for $8 off Gamefly with a code.

Nerdkiller · (01-01-2014, 02:03 AM)

Wow. How long has it been since release? 6 months, or something?

Deft Beck · (01-01-2014, 02:03 AM)

Not a huge loss. Heard the game was mediocre.

Skilletor · (01-01-2014, 02:03 AM)

Originally Posted by Gez

Is the game any good from a gameplay perspective?

No, it's pretty bad. Only worth playing for the funnies.

Mauricio_Magus · (01-01-2014, 02:03 AM)

This is amusing, really shows how much Acti cared about the game.

Astarte · (01-01-2014, 02:03 AM)

Originally Posted by Gez

Is the game any good from a gameplay perspective?

Not really. Everything just feels pretty loose, but if you're a Waypool fan go for it. If you're a fan of Deadpool before Daniel Way got his grubby mitts on him, then skip out.

Rox598 · (01-01-2014, 02:04 AM)

that explains it's sudden vanishing act in the community vote earlier. lucky thing I bought it for £6 on GMG yesterday I guess?

Kiru · (01-01-2014, 02:04 AM)

So the license was for 2013 only. lol

Sinatar · (01-01-2014, 02:04 AM)

Originally Posted by Gez

Is the game any good from a gameplay perspective?

No, it's utter garbage

Not Actually Aisha Tyler · (01-01-2014, 02:04 AM)

probably the same thing affecting the marvel vs capcom games.

Ifrit · (01-01-2014, 02:05 AM)

Originally Posted by Rox598

that explains it's sudden vanishing act in the community vote earlier. lucky thing I bought it for £6 on GMG yesterday I guess?

Yeah I was pretty sure it was a community vote pretty recently

Gintoki313 · (01-01-2014, 02:05 AM)

Originally Posted by Gez

Is the game any good from a gameplay perspective?

Nope. It's kinda like Wolverine's Origins, but the combat isn't as good. Actually the game is kinda annoying to play. I got shot up so much that I spent most of my time behind corners healing, or shooting people as much as I can.

The cutscenes, and Deadpool's humor is worth it. That's one thing that was really great about the game. Deadpool really had me laughing a couple of times.

Rox598 · (01-01-2014, 02:06 AM)

Originally Posted by Ifrit

Yeah I was pretty sure it was a community vote pretty recently

yeah it was when the dailes changedI think then it suddenly was replaced with CoD

dubq · (01-01-2014, 02:06 AM)

Originally Posted by Skilletor

No, it's pretty bad. Only worth playing for the funnies.

Seriously. Easily one of the worst gameplay experiences of 2013 for me.

IdreamofHIME · (01-01-2014, 02:07 AM)

Amazingly funny game and a real blueprint on how a Deadpool movie could be done, but the gameplay, graphics, level design and bosses were shit.
A game made on the cheap for sure, it's no surprise Acti didn't invest in a long license.

High Moon made two great Transformers games, but after Deadpool and then seeing their studio in the credits for COD:Ghosts, I guess Acti is not interested in using their talents in the right way. Sad.

Sorcerer Supreme · (01-01-2014, 02:07 AM)

So how long do we have before Disney/Marvel remove that LEGO game?

Cardon · (01-01-2014, 02:07 AM)

It's kind of a shame that this game didn't get more of a buzz going. Sure, the gameplay isn't great as it is rather mediocre (camera and shooting controls are awful), but the writing, acting, and comedic tone is absolutely priceless at times.

Grief.exe · (01-01-2014, 02:07 AM)

Fuck it. Gamefly code for 20% off GFDDEC20

Gartooth · (01-01-2014, 02:08 AM)

If your a fan of Deadpool and considering this game then do yourself a favor and skip it anyway. Easily worst game I've played this year on Steam and the only positive was some of the gags which could just as easily be watched online.

Icarus · (01-01-2014, 02:09 AM)

Marvel licenses are really expensive and the term starts when development starts, not when the game comes out.

Assuming two years of dev, which isn't that long and a year on shelf, you're at a 3 year term. If the game performed well enough, they could have negotiated an amendment to the original term though that probably wasn't possible. I don't believe the game's sales set the world on fire.

HoosTrax · (01-01-2014, 02:09 AM)

Why wouldn't a new contract be written up? Seems like leaving money on the table for the IP rights holder.

Grayman · (01-01-2014, 02:10 AM)

I had some fun with the game and it wasn't terrible. I actually bought the map pack or whatever it was during this sale so hopefully that activates.

Link Man · (01-01-2014, 02:10 AM)

Well, I hope JaseC managed to get it.

Atilac · (01-01-2014, 02:10 AM)

Originally Posted by Grief.exe

Fuck it. Gamefly code for 20% off GFDDEC20

What skin is that?

Astarte · (01-01-2014, 02:10 AM)

Originally Posted by Gartooth

If your a fan of Deadpool and considering this game then do yourself a favor and skip it anyway. Easily worst game I've played this year on Steam and the only positive was some of the gags which could just as easily be watched online.

I'm a fan of Deadpool, but I hated this game. It's not the Deadpool I'm a fan of, really. It's just that lolsowackyXD humor that was ingrained in the character since Way influenced the character. He's been on the road to recovery since then, but jesus christ.

GolazoDan · (01-01-2014, 02:11 AM)

Bought it in the sale because it looked like a game I'd play half an hour of. Dat Activision though, jeez.

Rox598 · (01-01-2014, 02:12 AM)

Originally Posted by Atilac

What skin is that?

looks like the metro skin http://www.metroforsteam.com/

(sorry to highjack xD)

TheFLYINGManga_Ka · (01-01-2014, 02:12 AM)

Very odd since it was on sale like the other day.

Clawww · (01-01-2014, 02:12 AM)

Yeah, I wouldn't even recommend it to Deadpool fans.

GuardianE · (01-01-2014, 02:13 AM)

It wasn't amazing, but the game was funny if you like Way's Deadpool and Nolan North's voice acting. It felt like a B-movie experience, exactly what I look for in Deadpool anyway.

Contra11 · (01-01-2014, 02:13 AM)

One more reason physical is better than digital

Grief.exe · (01-01-2014, 02:13 AM)

Originally Posted by Atilac

What skin is that?

Originally Posted by Rox598

looks like the metro skin http://www.metroforsteam.com/

(sorry to highjack xD)

Its Air.

TheOGB · (01-01-2014, 02:13 AM)

Dammit Marvel

Orayn · (01-01-2014, 02:14 AM)

Acti is one of the publishers most likely to do this. They delisted their licensed Shrek games from Steam, which is a shame because they stand to gain a small amount of money from my ironic purchases of them.

EDIT: Or it could be a Marvel thing, I guess? Didn't think it would affect a game released so recently.

jaundicejuice · (01-01-2014, 02:15 AM)

Originally Posted by TheOGB

Dammit Marvel

Disney.

Grayman · (01-01-2014, 02:16 AM)

Originally Posted by Orayn

Acti is one of the publishers most likely to do this. They delisted their licensed Shrek games from Steam, which is a shame because they stand to gain a small amount of money from my ironic purchases of them.

EDIT: Or it could be a Marvel thing, I guess? Didn't think it would affect a game released so recently.

Other Marvel licenses have been pulled recently too. There may be a Disney thing going on.

Rox598 · (01-01-2014, 02:16 AM)

Originally Posted by Grief.exe

Its Air.

Damn looks very similar to me :S then again i am highly intoxicated lol

Gartooth · (01-01-2014, 02:19 AM)

Originally Posted by Astarte

I'm a fan of Deadpool, but I hated this game. It's not the Deadpool I'm a fan of, really. It's just that lolsowackyXD humor that was ingrained in the character since Way influenced the character. He's been on the road to recovery since then, but jesus christ.

Oh I agree, if anyone is looking for a mature Deadpool story you certainly won't get it here, in fact you could say this game doesn't even have one. I'm not a fan of Waypool either but a few of the jokes got me.

Scavenger · (01-01-2014, 02:19 AM)

It's not a bad game for $10/$8, but Daniel Way's writing can get very annoying at times due to the "Pool-o-vision".

Of course you could also save that cash for the Deadpool by Joe Kelly omnibus which you totally should.

Atilac · 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by Grief.exe

Its Air.

thanks
EDIT: Just installed it, how did you get the game icons so close together?

MichaelFassbender · (01-01-2014, 02:20 AM)

I thought it was alright, considering I got it for $10. Can be played through in one sitting, easily though.

Astarte · (01-01-2014, 02:21 AM)

Originally Posted by Scavenger

It's not a bad game for $10/$8, but Daniel Way's writing can get very annoying at times due to the "Pool-o-vision".

Of course you could also save that cash for the Deadpool by Joe Kelly omnibus which you totally should.

Oh jesus instantly preordered!

PAULINK · (01-01-2014, 02:21 AM)

Good thing I bought it before the take down. That license ran out really quick though, yikes.

Ceallach · (01-01-2014, 02:22 AM)

Originally Posted by HoosTrax

Why wouldn't a new contract be written up? Seems like leaving money on the table for the IP rights holder.

Not if there are other parties interested in developing the IP.

White Man · (01-01-2014, 02:22 AM)

Originally Posted by Sinatar

No, it's utter garbage

It's history's greatest monster.

MaximoffZero · (01-01-2014, 02:23 AM)

WELL THEN...

I guess I'm glad I bought it two nights ago.

Zushin · (01-01-2014, 02:26 AM)

Originally Posted by Atilac

thanks
EDIT: Just installed it, how did you get the game icons so close together?

Would also like to know this.

And it sucks about Deadpool.

Pingoreous · (01-01-2014, 02:27 AM)

Wow Disney is rounding up all the Marvel properties. I wonder what they are trying to do. Sony and Fox will never give them back the rights for Spiderman/x-men/fantastic four movies. I guess they trying to prevent that from happening again with all the Marvel properties. Just another reason to buy physical media.