Here’s a recap of some of the biggest news from the show. And if you want to watch the entire 23-minute exhibit, you can watch it on Marvel’s YouTube channel.
Tron Identity is a new visual novel from the creator of Thomas Was Alone I didn’t know I wanted a Tron visual novel, but now I want it A LOT. Image: Bithell Games Disney has revealed a new game set in the Tron universe, titled Tron Identity. The short teaser trailer was mostly just a title card, but the game’s Steam page reveals a lot more: it’s actually a visual mystery game. Tron Identity is due for release in 2023 and will be developed by Bithell Games, the maker of indie titles like Thomas Was Alone.
Black Panther and Captain America will star in a mysterious new title
We don’t know much about the game, but I’m intrigued when I see this image.Image: Skydance
Skydance New Media is working on a game set in the worlds of Black Panther and Captain America. This trailer was light on details, but according to a Marvel blog post, the game will star: Steve Rogers / Captain America; Azzuri, the WWII-era Black Panther. Gabriel Jones, an American soldier who is also a member of the Howling Commandos. and Nanali, a member of the Wakandan spy network. The currently unnamed game will be directed by Amy Hennig, a former creative director of the Uncharted series who joined Skydance in October.
Disney is teaming up with Niantic on a Marvel-themed AR game
Disney and Pokémon Go augmented reality game maker Niantic are working on a new Marvel-themed mobile AR game, Marvel World of Heroes. According to a press release, players will be able to become their own superhero so they can “patrol their neighborhoods to prevent crimes, complete Super Hero missions and prevent interdimensional threats.” I guess that means you might see roving bands of gamers waving their smartphones around your neighborhood? The game is due out next year.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns has a December release date
Disney has unveiled a new trailer and release date for Marvel’s Midnight Suns, the upcoming strategy game from X-COM developer Firaxis Games. Midnight Suns was delayed earlier this year, but the game will now be available on December 2, 2022, on PC, Xbox Series X / S, and PS5. Midnight Suns will be released on Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch at a later date.
Card battler Marvel Snap will be released in October
Disney has announced that Marvel Snap, the Hearthstone-like card game for PC and mobile, will be released on October 18th. The game went into closed beta for Android in May.
Return to monkey island you will have an in-game scrapbook to follow you through the other games Mighty Pirate Guybrush Threepwood. Image: Disney Return to Monkey Island, the next game in the beloved Monkey Island series, will have an in-game scrapbook detailing key moments from the series so far. As someone who has only played the first two Monkey Island titles, I’m really looking forward to reading the scrapbook to catch up on the story before diving into the puzzle adventure. And luckily, I won’t have to wait long: Return to Monkey Island launches on PC and Nintendo Switch on September 19.
