As we approach E3, news of all things Nintendo comes thick and fast — in fact, you never quite know where it’s going to pop up next. Today we had news of a Wii U Disney Infinity 2.0 pack including Venom.
Venom is one of Spider-Man's arch-enemies and is a slightly unusual character – not least as the name has belonged to several different hosts over the years (but let’s not get into that now).
The news comes from some preview packaging in Target in the US. It was on the Wii U version and also suggests a release date of the game for September 23rd, which is earlier than the previously suggested October date.
There will be plenty more about Disney Infinity at E3 for sure, but which characters do you want to see most?
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Cool so i guess the Spider-Man playset would be Spider-Man and Green Goblin not a host of villain s. Hope Sandman and Lizard is in
That Venom costume is very, very strange. Overall, it has the overall look of Eddie Brock Venom, but the spider is actually more closely resembling Flash Thompson Venom.
@Joalro Well looking at it I believe that's the current Venom which has a different host who is able to control the symbote somehow and is somewhat of a good guy.
Yes, that's Flash Thompson, AKA Agent Venom. Except look up a picture of Agent Venom, he has a completely different "build". He looks more like a commando, but he has those Spider-markings, particularly the white going along the collar bones.
Comparing that to Eddie Brock Venom, where the spider legs all go in the same direction. But this build is DEFINITELY Eddie Brock Venom
EDIT: On second look, the spider design is actually different from both of them. Flash Thompson Venom has two spider legs around his shoulders, not one. Perhaps this is a different Venom that I'm not aware of? I try to keep up on the Marvel Universe, but I'm not a hardcore reader.
I'm surprised that Venom made it instead of the Green Goblin, Mysterio, or Electro (although they might appear later). Venom seems like a more mature-rated villain compared to the others, especially for a Disney game. I'm still excited for this game but I think I'll wait to buy it until more Disney characters come out.
Am I the only one who doesn't like that Youtuber in the Disney Infinity 2.0 video above?
I think Disney marketing has completely lost it's mind. I know this youtube video isn't representative of Disney but they are advertising Disney 2.0 w/ Marvel and also the Brave girl and Maleficient? Venom's a great idea to try and pull in a different demographic but I can see parents being confused wondering if Disney Infinity 2.0 is a new game, or if the Marvel characters will work in it or the original game, or they will be looking for Disney Infinity: Marvel edition. I guess they'll get it all straightened out at E3 but right now I think they would have issues selling this. Well maybe Disney wouldn't but the poor clerks at Toys R Us would be answering a lot of questions. I know I've helped out a lot of confused parents - moms and dads - at the Skylanders racks while I've been shopping and they are pretty straight forward.
The current Flash Thompson Venom does usually have a smaller build, but he can, and has, changed build to the larger Venom when he loses control (or wants to really scare someone). The markings are certainly Flash Venom.
Wasn't that fussed about the game to be honest but my son saw the trailer when we went to pick up Mario Kart and so now desperately wants it, which actually has me secretly pleased. I can now justify the toys to my girlfriend.
He looks like a combination of:
Eddie Brock 2.0 - The Tongue (I hate that Tongue!
Mac Gargan
Flash Thompson
@rjejr
Most of the retailers don't know anything about VideoGames or the Consoles!
@Joalro
Take a look at my post a few under yours, all will be explained.
@Captain_Gonru
I used to work in retail, the sheer amount of people that don't know what they are selling or talking about is mind boggling.
Oh god, they made Venom so ugly. ; ;
Cool I guess, but I still hold out hope that they will announce a deadpool figure, sure they would have to scale back his humor and such for a broader audience, but he can still be quiet funny without inappropriate humor imo
Looks ugly imo
what are marvel comics characters doing in this game? this isnt a marvel comics game
Yeah, they put the best Marvel villain, scratch that, best marvel character, scratch that, best comic book character ever in the game!
I never liked the idea of Disney Infinity. First thing I didn't like: Disney. They have been getting worse and worse over the years, but everyone seems to like them more and more. Take Frozen for example, everyone loves it (Except me), but they have done better. So this video game sounds as good as the movies. The other thing I don't like: The price. It's 2 or 3 times more than skylanders, then adding the pricey characters, it just adds up. And the overall game is about as good as any other decent game, but like $60 cheaper. The only thing that draws me to it is the marvels characters. I'm a huge marvel fan. But even with that, I really don't think I was worth it. And I hope no one starts saying that I hate it even before I've started playing it, because I have all 3 skylanders games, and have tried Disney Infinity. I just don't think I'll bite for a 4th time.
@xj0462 Disney owns marvel why wouldit they put the comic book heroes that they own in the game.
Spider-Man and Venom? Sweet!
@midnafanboy they do?
@xj0462 Yeah they bought marvel for 4 billion dollars.
Wow, what platform were they showing the actual in game footage on? This game looks horrid...I guess for a pure "playground" sandbox it's...passable...but it looks like a half-finished game engine with no effects or lighting running and random objects dropped in...nice looking figurines, but a very bland looking gameworld.
@midnafanboy wow did not know that. when did disney buy marvel?
@xj0462 I f i remember correctly it was in 2012 when disney bought marvel.
@midnafanboy wasnt that when the avengers movie was released into theaters?
@xj0462 Yes it was and that was a good thing cause when disney bought marvel. They thought disney would ruin marvel, then the avengers movie came out and that shut up all the haters against disney.
@midnafanboy ya it was awesome!!
@midnafanboy and then Iron Man 3 came out and I thanked God they didn't have time to touch upon awesomeness of Kick-ass 2.
And the buy out took place in 2009, not 2012. In 2012 they bought Lucasfilm/arts
@Dave24 Oh i got dates wrong well thanks for correcting me.
@midnafanboy Um Disney still sucks. And the buyout was in 09'. Another thing is that Disney producers all the Marvel movies but they are nowhere in the Director's sit so that's why The Avengers didn't tank. On the other hand they've created garbage after garbage and people still continue to defend them. I despise modern Disney for being complete and total copouts. Case in point Frozen.
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