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[GatorBait]

With the imminent release of MvC3, does it seem likely to make MvC2 obsolete? I know they're different games, but I've never really played MvC2 and lately I've been getting a hankering for a crazy team-based fighting game. I've been wanting to play MvC2 for a while, but I'm just wondering if it will quickly become moot once MvC3 is actually released.

It's basically obsolete to me. The day I buy MvC3, I will probably delete MvC2 off my PS3's hard drive since I don't believe I will ever go back to it. I think the depth and breadth of the characters in MvC3 is leaps and bounds better than MvC2, and the combat mechanics seem to follow a unified system instead of being a patchwork system where mastering the "broken" mechanics is virtually required to win games against those still playing it online.

MvC2 gave me a ton of enjoyment when I was playing it regularly, but as an average competitor, I currently see no reason that I'd want to boot up MvC2 over MvC3.

 

[Pappasman]

Amaterasu will be on my team 100%. I'm getting so pumped for this game.

 

[enzo_gt]

It's basically obsolete to me. The day I buy MvC3, I will probably delete MvC2 off my PS3's hard drive since I don't believe I will ever go back to it. I think the depth and breadth of the characters in MvC3 is leaps and bounds better than MvC2, and the combat mechanics seem to follow a unified system instead of being a patchwork system where mastering the "broken" mechanics is virtually required to win games against those still playing it online.

MvC2 gave me a ton of enjoyment when I was playing it regularly, but as an average competitor, I currently see no reason that I'd want to boot up MvC2 over MvC3.

I completely agree, but I won't delete MvC2. Even though tons of my favourite Marvel characters (and I got into MvC2 because of the fuck awesome amount of awesome Marvel characters it had in it) are gone, MvC3 has me somehow excited for the Capcom side even more. The cast is just so freaking well rounded and refined this time, I almost feel dirty for saying it already looks better than the holy grail, MvC2.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Seth Killian - "Marvel vs Capcom 3 is the Most Incredible Sandbox Ever Created for Fighting."

"I’m still in the lab with Marvel Vs Capcom 3–nothing can keep me away from this game for very long. MVC3 is probably the most incredible sandbox ever created for fighting–there are so many ridiculous possibilities that I literally sit down intending to test one small thing and before I know it I’ve lost an hour trying out different things that just occurred to me. I have more fun just messing around in training mode than I have ever had with a game in my life, and that’s not even counting the fun of actually playing other people. It’s so rich with possibilities that I literally have dreams about MVC3 almost every night. Maybe that’s a little bit sad, but also a little bit awesome."

 

[Hot Coldman]

Seth Killian - "Marvel vs Capcom 3 is the Most Unbalanced Game EVER."

Fix'd

ok but seriously i can see where he's coming from. I'm pretty hyped for this again now it's so close.

 

[HK-47]

Seth Killian - "Marvel vs Capcom 3 is the Most Incredible Sandbox Ever Created for Fighting."

PR guy says poitive things about game. Color me surprised!

 

[V_Arnold]

See? So big, it even extends beyond the grave.

And yes, I haven't read anything he wrote. I will admit I'm that ignorant.

Whats a good book to read from him anyway?

edited three times, because I don't want to sound like a complete ass, just having some fun

Seriously? Just having fun? Shut your mouth now, really.
Read the whole Wheel of Time, and then you will apologize automatically. You will see why.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Fix'd

ok but seriously i can see where he's coming from. I'm pretty hyped for this again now it's so close.

I remember a G4 interview with Killian talking about MvC3. He said balancing the game takes over 50% of development time.

 

[Hot Coldman]

I remember a G4 interview with Killian talking about MvC3. He said balancing the game takes over 50% of development time.

Nice to see they've got their priorities right. (If that comes off as sarcastic, well, it shouldn't )

 

[V_Arnold]

PR guy says poitive things about game. Color me surprised!

Not like there are any signs of this game being even remotely close to bad. Then what if he is actually speaking the truth?

 

[bobbyflay]

Wow, I didn't know Tron was in Mega Man 1.

 

[Kimosabae]

GAF really, REALLY sucks at judging art.

 

[Kurtofan]

GAF really, REALLY sucks at judging art.

You're not going to tell me this atrocity is good art?
Just look ar Amaterasu or Tron Bonne.

 

[Ashkeloth]

I think the problem with that image is that Japanese character design just does not translate over to the western art style without looking hideous/creepy.

Same for west to japan, though.

Here; have an anime wolverine:

 

[Sixfortyfive]

http://i.imgur.com/1RDVn.jpg

Perfect.

 

[Fersis]

Seth Killian - "Marvel vs Capcom 3 is the Most Incredible Sandbox Ever Created for Fighting."

Damn you S-Kill !
Hype++;

 

[Kimosabae]

You're not going to tell me this atrocity is good art?
Just look ar Amaterasu or Tron Bonne.

Doesn't fit my personal tastes, but I can appreciate unique takes on time-honored characters. For some reason, only when anime characters are depicted outside that box does there seem to be an uproar.

The artist's goal clearly was not to accurately depict the source material, here. Likening it to the Mega Man boxart, with it's whack proportions is outrageous. The art is okay for what it is. Not every artist's style will dovetail with its inspiration - and that's often kinda the point.

 

[Kurtofan]

Doesn't fit my personal tastes, but I can appreciate unique takes on time-honored characters. For some reason, only when anime characters are depicted outside that box does there seem to be an uproar.

The artist's goal clearly was not to accurately depict the source material, here. Likening it to the Mega Man boxart, with it's whack proportions is outrageous. The art is okay for what it is.

I'm all for different takes on whatever character, but she looks like a middle aged woman cosplaying Tron Bonne.
And Amaterasu looks like she has rabies.

 

[Kimosabae]

I'm all for different takes on whatever character, but she looks like a middle aged woman cosplaying Tron Bonne.
And Amaterasu looks like she has rabies.

I'll admit I don't like Tron Bonne, but Ammy looks fine to me - just looking more fierce than usual. I think Thor looks quite cool and is more in-line with his Norse roots there, than the Marvel Thor.

 

[GuardianE]

Aside from the curious design choices, the art is flat and bland, and nowhere up to the caliber of what promo art for this game could/should be.

It looks like some DeviantArt newbies' fanart.

 

[Kimosabae]

didn't know it was promo.

whatever.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Why was Morrigan cut from the MvC3 commercial? — Rhuen

Svensson: I've not been involved in the particular cuts of the commericial but if I had to guess:

I blame her cleavage, and how we american's can't handle boobs on TV. — AJ.

:lol

Spoiler

It's a sad world we live in.

http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2011/jan/13/haggars-small-throw-range-mvc3-explained-more-stuff/

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Storm and C. Viper Theme

 

[Stackboy]

Is there still a chance that Frank West could be a DLC character, or does the RAM issue get in the way?

 

[Lothars]

Is there still a chance that Frank West could be a DLC character, or does the RAM issue get in the way?

I don't think we can give an answer on that

 

[Chauncy Talon]

Is there still a chance that Frank West could be a DLC character, or does the RAM issue get in the way?

He would be the only charge character in the game.

 

[Kurtofan]

Storm and C. Viper Theme

It's been on the site for a long time.

 

[sixteen-bit]

One of these characters isn't in the game though

 

[Jinfash]

One of these characters isn't in the game though

Thor?

Badum-tsss.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

One of these characters isn't in the game though

Yep the guy in the middle (Mega Man) is not yet in the game.

 

[enzo_gt]

GAF really, REALLY sucks at judging art.

by any chance were you the one who liked the box art?

Also, is there a place I can download all the themes so far?

Capcom dude talks Simple Mode, Alt Costumes, More characters.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Exploring Amaterasu part 1/2 - MvC3 preview

Okay, I'm just catching this now.
Does the game not have a "guts" system like most modern fighting games? SF4 for example ads additional damage scaling when a character is under 25% health. Here the Amaterasu combo looks like it does the same amount of damage regardless of Ryu's health.

 

[Sixfortyfive]

MvC3 probably has guts. I know TvC had it.

 

[Choppasmith]

Perfect :lol

Anyways, a new Shinkiro art has popped up. nd wth it comes another WTF Capcom in regards to Cover art

Also, Akuma really confirmed now

EDIT Domain is banned? Didn't know. Give me a sec to mirror the images

 

[LeMaximilian]

Perfect :lol

Anyways, a new Shinkiro art has popped up. nd wth it comes another WTF Capcom in regards to Cover art

Also, Akuma really confirmed now
http://media1.***********/pictures/XB2MA22/E.jpg

EDIT Domain is banned? Didn't know. Give me a sec to mirror the images

oh my lawd fix links, interested! thx!

Shinkiro has now given us like 3 usable, amazing looking coverarts. And Akuma art's looking legit.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Nice.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Perfect :lol

Anyways, a new Shinkiro art has popped up. nd wth it comes another WTF Capcom in regards to Cover art

Shinkiro is the best. So fucking awesome.

 

[Unicorn]

Who is that in front of Captain America's face?

Is that supposed to be Chris? LOL

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Well here's something out of the blue. Thank god THIS isn't the cover art.

Marvel's Jay Anacelato

Oh god. Tron Bonne's face is NIGHTMARE FUEL. :O

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Who is that in front of Captain America's face?

Is that supposed to be Chris? LOL

Yes.

 

[thetrin]

Has any high res version of this piece shown up yet? I'd love to turn this into iPhone 4 wallpaper.

 

[Jeff Stephen]

Capcom hasn't announced the official box art yet right?

 

[thetrin]

Capcom hasn't announced the official box art yet right?

That was announced a while ago.

 

[Kurtofan]

Who is that in front of Captain America's face?

Is that supposed to be Chris? LOL

The art is really good and Chris looks a bit off because he's kind of in the background.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Capcom hasn't announced the official box art yet right?

It's going to look something like this in North America:

 

[thetrin]

It's going to look something like this in North America:

The LE looks a lot better

 

[Jeff Stephen]

That was announced a while ago.

Just checked Amazon and I sure do hope the SE uses Shinkiro's artwork.

 

[Zabka]

Chris might look a little weird in that latest release, but he still looks better than the current design actually used in games. He looks like he was turning into man-bat but stopped halfway.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Just checked Amazon and I sure do hope the SE uses Shinkiro's artwork.

Looks like the limited edition only uses Shinkiro art for the cover of the bonus comic book.

 

[thetrin]

Just checked Amazon and I sure do hope the SE uses Shinkiro's artwork.

It's not Shinkiro on the cover, but the cover is still pretty good.