X-Men Origins: Wolverine Coming to Every Console Next Year

DoctorFinger · 12-09-2008, 08:09 AM

Rather than continue the X-Men movie franchise after Brett Ratner drove it into the ground and salted the earth under which is lay, Fox decided to go the prequel route with X-Men Origins: Wolverine. This movie will see Hugh Jackman reprise his role as everyone's favorite Canadian. It will also include appearances by pretty much every character ever portrayed in an X-Men comic. So, of course they're making a game out of it.

But hold on, things may not be that bad this time around. The game is being developed by Raven Software (Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Soldier of Fortune, Jedi Outcast), the game will be (what else) a hack and slash with plenty of blood, combos and finishers.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is scheduled for a May release on the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2, DS and PSP.

12-09-2008, 08:12 AM

I can't help wanting to play games set in the Marvel universe, so I'll definitely give this a go.

Commissar Rob · 12-09-2008, 08:13 AM

I'd really, really like to play a decent Wolverine game. Call me cautiously optimistic...

Mike Kelehan · 12-09-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorFinger

This movie will see Hugh Jackman reprise his role as everyone's favorite Canadian.

Hugh Jackman is playing Dave Foley?

(Everyone, feel free to quote this and add in your own Canadian!)

Commissar Rob · 12-09-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorFinger

This movie will see Hugh Jackman reprise his role as everyone's favorite Canadian.

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelehan

Hugh Jackman is playing Dave Foley?

(Everyone, feel free to quote this and add in your own Canadian!)

OMG! They're remaking Strange Brew!?

Hey, you're right! This is fun!

Mr. Murphy · 12-09-2008, 08:41 AM

I heard it was rated T, not M. I can't find the source, so I can't confirm, but I definitely read that the other day. Doesn't mean it would be a bad game, but it might not have the level of blood that it should.

Honestly tho, I'm looking forward to it. It looks absolutely gorgeous.

Bone · 12-09-2008, 09:24 AM

Hugh Jackman as Neil Peart? I can't wait to hear him tear up the drums.

Wilkz07 · 12-09-2008, 09:27 AM

great! i really enjoyed Marvel Ultimate Alliance. Hopefully this xmen game isn't as bad as the Xmen3 official game.

Mr. Murphy · 12-09-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bone

Hugh Jackman as Neil Peart? I can't wait to hear him tear up the drums.

I know that's a Rush joke, but I don't get it.

Edit: Ooooh, the favorite Canadian thing. Doy.

Maskatron · 12-09-2008, 09:51 AM

Hugh Jackman is is playing Impluse era Shatner:

Looking forward to a nice new bloody Raven game. It's been too long.

Wolvie · 12-09-2008, 10:35 AM

Hopefully this won't suck as bad as the last Wolverine game. X2: Wolverine's revenge was just a disappointing mess. Please, please, puh-leeeeaaaase, let this game be good.

Bone · 12-09-2008, 01:49 PM

The guys who made Heretic II (doing things with the Quake2 engine that were way ahead of its time) making a Wolverine brawler? My wallet is open.

Also, I think I am the only person who didn't hate the last X-Men movie. I still love the Wolverine/Phoenix scenes towards the end.

Xerxes · 12-09-2008, 02:12 PM

Wish it was made by Team Ninja. Just reskin NG2.

JayVe · 12-09-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Murphy

I heard it was rated T, not M. I can't find the source, so I can't confirm, but I definitely read that the other day. Doesn't mean it would be a bad game, but it might not have the level of blood that it should.

Honestly tho, I'm looking forward to it. It looks absolutely gorgeous.

This always makes me roll my eyes.

Wolverine existed as a comic book character when the comic code authority held an iron fist over what could and couldn't be shown in comics, yet he managed to shine through as an awesome character even through heavy censorship. Atop that, he has appeared in CARTOON versions of the X-Men. Surely he can handle playing to the T rating in a game and still come out looking like a champ.

If the developers DO add a lot of blood, then I hope they give me a way to turn it off.

Mr. Murphy · 12-09-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JayVe

This always makes me roll my eyes.

Wolverine existed as a comic book character when the comic code authority held an iron fist over what could and couldn't be shown in comics, yet he managed to shine through as an awesome character even through heavy censorship. Atop that, he has appeared in CARTOON versions of the X-Men. Surely he can handle playing to the T rating in a game and still come out looking like a champ.

If the developers DO add a lot of blood, then I hope they give me a way to turn it off.

Well, in no way would it make me like the game any less, just like it didn't in the comics. The difference is, to me, is the implied action between panels, in the comic books. By the very nature of comics you are required to fill in the blanks of what is happening between panels, and in my head there was always an appropriate level of blood and gore that would come with cutting a dude with three claws, and I certainly wouldn't mind seeing that shit in action. I want spray, I want entrails spilling out, I want heads to roll off into the distance. I don't expect it, but I want it!

Fubl · 12-09-2008, 03:34 PM

Id rather have Raven working on the ultimate alliance 2....... But okay....

Xerxes · 12-09-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fubl

Id rather have Raven working on the ultimate alliance 2....... But okay....

Umm they already are. Go watch a trailer. Seems to be all about team up moves.

Purple Santa · 12-09-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Murphy

I heard it was rated T, not M. I can't find the source, so I can't confirm, but I definitely read that the other day. Doesn't mean it would be a bad game, but it might not have the level of blood that it should.

Honestly tho, I'm looking forward to it. It looks absolutely gorgeous.

I can't see Marvel allowing this property to rated M in a game. Less sales...it needs to be T if it's going to sell at it's full potential.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayVe

This always makes me roll my eyes.

Wolverine existed as a comic book character when the comic code authority held an iron fist over what could and couldn't be shown in comics, yet he managed to shine through as an awesome character even through heavy censorship. Atop that, he has appeared in CARTOON versions of the X-Men. Surely he can handle playing to the T rating in a game and still come out looking like a champ.

If the developers DO add a lot of blood, then I hope they give me a way to turn it off.

Woohoo. Another old time comic book collector. The code is such a non-issue now. But as the phrase goes...back in the day...

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Originally Posted by Mr. Murphy

...and in my head there was always an appropriate level of blood and gore that would come with cutting a dude with three claws, and I certainly wouldn't mind seeing that shit in action. I want spray, I want entrails spilling out, I want heads to roll off into the distance. I don't expect it, but I want it!

Not going to happen.

pomeroy · 12-09-2008, 05:59 PM

At least they are finally gonna have Gambit in the movie.

J3DI · 12-09-2008, 10:52 PM

What no Xbox (Black Box) love?

12-09-2008, 08:09 AM	#1
DoctorFinger Senior News Editor Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 7,407 Blog Entries: 10	X-Men Origins: Wolverine Coming to Every Console Next Year Rather than continue the X-Men movie franchise after Brett Ratner drove it into the ground and salted the earth under which is lay, Fox decided to go the prequel route with X-Men Origins: Wolverine. This movie will see Hugh Jackman reprise his role as everyone's favorite Canadian. It will also include appearances by pretty much every character ever portrayed in an X-Men comic. So, of course they're making a game out of it. But hold on, things may not be that bad this time around. The game is being developed by Raven Software (Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Soldier of Fortune, Jedi Outcast), the game will be (what else) a hack and slash with plenty of blood, combos and finishers. X-Men Origins: Wolverine is scheduled for a May release on the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2, DS and PSP.

12-09-2008, 09:24 AM	#7
Bone Sanctimonious Prick Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,369 Blog Entries: 6	Hugh Jackman as Neil Peart? I can't wait to hear him tear up the drums. __________________ DON'T WIPE THE SWEAT OFF YOUR INSTRUMENT. You need that stink on there. Then you have to get that stink onto your music. - Captain Beefheart XBL: xx 8one xx Steam: -Bone-

12-09-2008, 09:51 AM	#10
Maskatron I'VE DONE WORSE Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 200	Hugh Jackman is is playing Impluse era Shatner: Looking forward to a nice new bloody Raven game. It's been too long. __________________ gamertag: Maskatron23 \| PSN: laserface

12-09-2008, 10:35 AM	#11
Wolvie HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The heartland, USA Posts: 2,489	Hopefully this won't suck as bad as the last Wolverine game. X2: Wolverine's revenge was just a disappointing mess. Please, please, puh-leeeeaaaase, let this game be good. __________________ Gamertag: Wolvie 619 ~~PSN: Wolvie_619~~(PS3 broke) Steam ID: Wolvie619

12-09-2008, 01:49 PM	#12
Bone Sanctimonious Prick Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,369 Blog Entries: 6	The guys who made Heretic II (doing things with the Quake2 engine that were way ahead of its time) making a Wolverine brawler? My wallet is open. Also, I think I am the only person who didn't hate the last X-Men movie. I still love the Wolverine/Phoenix scenes towards the end. __________________ DON'T WIPE THE SWEAT OFF YOUR INSTRUMENT. You need that stink on there. Then you have to get that stink onto your music. - Captain Beefheart XBL: xx 8one xx Steam: -Bone-

12-09-2008, 08:12 AM	#2
Ghost Rider Guest Posts: n/a	I can't help wanting to play games set in the Marvel universe, so I'll definitely give this a go.

12-09-2008, 08:13 AM	#3
Commissar Rob 待つ, 何? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: A large cornfield, IL Posts: 795 Blog Entries: 3	I'd really, really like to play a decent Wolverine game. Call me cautiously optimistic...

12-09-2008, 08:41 AM	#6
Mr. Murphy King of Broken Things Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 1,255 Blog Entries: 2	I heard it was rated T, not M. I can't find the source, so I can't confirm, but I definitely read that the other day. Doesn't mean it would be a bad game, but it might not have the level of blood that it should. Honestly tho, I'm looking forward to it. It looks absolutely gorgeous.

12-09-2008, 09:27 AM	#8
Wilkz07 Did your Mom. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,595 Blog Entries: 1	great! i really enjoyed Marvel Ultimate Alliance. Hopefully this xmen game isn't as bad as the Xmen3 official game.

12-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#13
Xerxes No Means Meow! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: HTX Posts: 9,539 Blog Entries: 8	Wish it was made by Team Ninja. Just reskin NG2. __________________ What Would Xerxes Do?! - Coming Soon. 360: Xerxes PSN: ArmoredXerxes Wii: Bitch, please. I've gone through the alphabet with more girls than a kindergarten teacher. -Ox My life requires busting faggoty assed bitches like yourself in the fucking face. -Zeal the original Game Boy was the size of a VCR -pronounconnoun

12-09-2008, 03:34 PM	#16
Fubl Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 368	Id rather have Raven working on the ultimate alliance 2....... But okay.... __________________ Gametag: Fubl PSN id: fubl steam id: chibit693

12-09-2008, 10:52 PM	#20
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