After the incredible event that was E3 2019, in two weeks’ time we will be experiencing another, as San Diego Comic-Con will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Of course, one of the convention’s permanent mainstays, Marvel Entertainment, has announced that it will be there to celebrate the occasion and bring along with it a host of all-star panels from its various arms - Marvel Comics, Marvel Television, Marvel Games, Marvel Animation, and Marvel New Media.
For this piece, we’ll be taking more of an in-depth look at Marvel Games and their presence at San Diego Comic-Con this year. E3 has been a warm-up for much of Marvel's newer titles, including the Nintendo Switch-exclusive Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order and Crystal Dynamics’ next big title, Marvel’s Avengers, which debuted on the Square Enix E3 2019 stage.
Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at what Marvel Games has in store for SDCC this year, including the panels, demos, discussions, signings, and so much more. All times are in Pacific Time.
Marvel Games Panel (Thursday, July 18, 1:30 p.m. PDT, Hall H)
The main bulk of the event will of course be relegated to the Historic Hall H, where the slew of Marvel Games’ lineup will be presented. The three main titles include:
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, developed by Team Ninja exclusively for the Nintendo Switch
- Marvel's Iron Man VR, developed by Camouflaj and will be released exclusively for the PlayStation VR
- Marvel's Avengers, developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix, set to be released on May 15, 2020 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Google Stadia
Booth Demos and Photo Ops (All week long, various booths)
Hands-on demos and various other opportunities will be available all week long for Marvel Games at SDCC. Marvel's Iron Man VR is located at Marvel Booth #2329, while you can check out the Square Enix Booth #3829 for some more snippets of Marvel's Avengers. There will also be a hands-on demo for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order at the Nintendo Booth #235, as the game will celebrate its worldwide launch on July 19.
Booth Discussions and Signings (Thursday and Friday, July 18 and 19, at various times in Marvel Booth #2239)
For some lively discussions and signings, check out the Marvel Booth #2329 at the following times to learn more about the various upcoming Marvel Games titles.
- Marvel’s Avengers Signing (July 18, Thursday, 5:00 to 5:45 PM) – meet some of the voice cast behind one of the most anticipated games of next year, including Nolan North (Iron Man), Troy Baker (Bruce Banner), Laura Bailey (Black Widow), Jeff Schine (Captain America), and Travis Willingham (Thor). Also in attendance is the game’s creative director, Shaun Escayg, and Bile Rosemann, VP and creative director at Marvel Games.
- Marvel Contest of Champions Live from SDCC 2019 (July 18, Thursday, 4:00 to 4:30 PM) – prepare for an exciting announcement for the free-to-play fighting game and global hit.
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Signing (July 19, Friday, 1:45 to 2:15 PM) – a meet-and-greet with some of the people behind the Nintendo Switch-exclusive title, due out on the same day.
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Let’s Play Live (July 20, Saturday, 4:30 to 5:00 PM) - Nore Davis, Josh Saleh and special guests take the stage to build their ultimate alliance and take on a wide cast of villains for a special playthrough of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order.
- Marvel’s Iron Man VR Signing (July 19, Friday, 11:15 to 11:45 PM) – meet the creative talent behind this upcoming ultimate Iron Man fantasy game, set to release exclusively for the PlayStation VR. Guests include Ryan Payton (Creative Director, Camouflaj), Bill Rosemann (VP & Creative Director, Marvel Games), Tim Tsang (Art Director, Marvel Games), and legendary Marvel illustrator and costume designer Adi Granov.
- Marvel’s Iron Man VR Let’s Play Live (July 19, Friday, 12:00 to 12:30 PM) - Josh Saleh and Nore Davis take the stage once again, this time to suit up as the armored Avenger and blast off into the virtual world of Tony Stark in Marvel’s Iron Man VR. The Let’s Play will be accompanied by commentary and tips from Ryan Payton, the game’s creative director at Camouflaj.
For Marvel Entertainment’s entire lineup at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, check out my other piece here.
