Ubisoft have today announced a deal with Marvel Entertainment LLC to develop a video game based on the Avengers characters, along with other heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe – following from from a currently successful movie release “The Avengers” in cinemas now. Developed by Ubisoft Quebec, Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth has interactive environments which are inspired by iconic Marvel comic artwork and the Secret Invasion storyline. The title is due for release this Spring for the XBox 360 (Kinect) and the Nintendo Wii U game systems.
Geoffroy Sardin, Ubisoft EMEA Marketing and Sales Director at Ubisoft had this to say on the announcement:
We are excited to team up with Marvel Entertainment to bring some of the most iconic comic book characters from the Marvel line-up to life in motion-gaming.Fans of the Marvel universe and superhero games are going to love the extensive combinations of characters, motion-controlled moves and competitive game-play.
Andreea Enache-Thune, senior vice president of games and digital distribution at Marvel also had this to say:
For the last few years, Marvel has positioned itself to deliver the absolute best in entertainment, be it in film, animation, comics or games. Partnering with Ubisoft is a big part of that ongoing movement. We are confident that Ubisoft’s talent matches Marvel’s own commitment to making the Avengers: Battle for Earth the best in the motion-controlled gaming category.
The game is set to feature 20 different characters, including Avengers such as Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America and Thor, alongside fan-favourite Super Heroes and Villains from the Marvel universe.
