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Marvel’s Midnight Suns Set To Rise Near The End of 2022

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It has been a year since we felt the heat of the potential of Marvel’s Midnight Suns as we watched the announcement trailer and gameplay debut [31] [70] [71] [72] [73]. There was quite a lot that has been revealed during the Disney and Marvel showcase, including a little more on what the game has to offer and a project from Skydance New Media starring four heroes, including Captain America and Black Panther in a war between two worlds [26]. All hell will be let loose on Earth if it was not for Lilith’s grieving and it will be up to her estranged offspring and a league of heroes to stop her and her minions. Surely, there ought to be a rehabilitation centre in Hell after Lilith’s defeat [5] [68] [69]. I should know because I will be sent there for wearing socks with sandals [5] [15]. The RPG was supposed to be released back in March [31] [70] [71] [72] [73], but it got delayed to late 2022 [32] [33] [34] [42]. While some loyal Marvel fans take a dive with Jeff for the second season of It’s Jeff and our Pixar pals speed up with Lightning McQueen and Mater on Disney+ [25] [51], let us repent before a big chance to defeat Lilith with the Midnight Sons [13].

Would you believe that it was been almost a lustrum since I began blogging about video games [67]? And nope! Sorry, but I am not going back to writing creepypastas [11] [43]! [34] [42]

The game’s premise is based on the comic books that feature the alliance known as the “Midnight Sons” [22]. Founded by Doctor Stranger, the Midnight Sons league began with the third volume of Ghost Rider back in 1998 [19]. The meaning of the group’s name is that the members have had “a taste of damnation” at some point and some of them try to prevent the same from happening to anyone else. I am always up for new films, animated series and video games based on comic book series with their own chronological differences as I am aware that it is best to not judge a novel or novella solely by its movie adaptation [59]. Another example of this would be identifying the chronological differences between Frozen and its musical theatre adaption [58], which is what I am yet to witness in person [68] [69]. Even though some may ultimately prefer the comics for the sake of faithfulness, others can still feel the heat of the gameplay and character progressions throughout an interactive adaptation, especially when it comes to making their Hunter look like them to feel like they are a part of it, much like in South Park: The Stick Of Truth [50].

An adaptation of a comic book series would always consist of some chronological differences, whether it would be a movie, television series or video game. [22]

Soon, there will be a series of animated shorts set before the events of the game [13] [34] [42], just like how there will be a short prequel film of Sonic Frontiers [52]. The animation in the trailer for the series is striking with the characters expressing their abilities with their iconic attires in the Midnight Suns colour palette [34] [42]. The action presented in brief introductions of the characters is rather fast-paced to an exceptional level that would lead to thrilling fighting sequences aside from samples of their traits. A few examples include Doctor Strange summoning a spell book with his sorcery, Captain America tossing his shield as if it was an oversized frisbie and Spider-Man taking a photograph before masking him and swimming from a web. Lastly, we get a shot of all the heroes against the villains, like in the introduction sequence of Xiaolin Showdown [7]. The first episode of the prequel shorts will be released this Halloween, which is fitting, considering the heroes must fight demons from Hell [32] [48]. I also suspect that it will make up for how the game was supposed to be released this October before another delay [32]. Chronologically, watching all five episodes ought to provide some engaging build-up before tuning into the card-based roleplaying vengeance [13].

I do not doubt that my own Marvel character, Crystal Angel would look adorable yet empowered in a yellow superheroine dress with black clouds at the bottom if she was part of that line [65] [66]. [34] [42]

More characters in the alliance include: 

  • Spider-Man [41]
  • Scarlet Witch, who will firstly be an antagonist [21] [34] [40] [42]
  • Captain Marvel [39]

I thought Peter Parker was going to be part of DLC after the game’s release a year ago as there was no sign of him in the announcement trailer [31] [70] [71], but it turns out that he will already be in the roster, which is a plus in honour of the 60th anniversary of his debut [27] [48] [53] [54] [55] [56]. Another fact about The Hunter, the customisable protagonist, they were put into the care of Lilith’s sister and trained to protect humanity [38]. After reading the Spider-Man/Deadpool comic compilation from 2016 known as “Isn’t It Bromantic?” [20], I am up for Deadpool and possibly Shiklah rebelling against Lilith’s tribe as part of DLC [70] [71],considering they resided in Hell together in those comics after they got married. Other options for new downloadable fighters can be other members of the Midnight Sons in the comics, such as Iron Fist and Elsa Bloodstone [22]. As for pre-ordering the game, those who do so will receive a “defenders” skin for Doctor Strange [13] [33]. Whether The Hunter will be a man or a woman [72] [73], they will surely have one hell of an experience within an interactive adaption of the Midnight Sons comics [22].

“Still hoping that I’ll be a downloadable Midnight Son, Laura? I bet our reader hopes so too! How about I flaunt one of my mafia outfits from Marvel Future Fight during my thirtieth anniversary for you tonight [37]? It will be yet another ASMR roleplay [64].” – Deadpool, the merc with muscles, machoness and a mouth. [36]
Ummmm…let me think about that, Deadpool. I also suspect that some of the other Avengers can make an appearance within DLC as well, such as Black Panther and Black Widow [3] [4], quite like how a certain limbless superstar will finally return in 3D in the post-launch DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope [48]. [41]

Uh oh! Looks like not all the superstars from Marvel will get along in Marvel’s Midnight Suns. It was revealed back in June that Venom will be consumed by the demonic force and be an opponent in one of the boss battles at some point [14] [32]. The same will happen to the Hulk [38], considering he is known for his incredible strength and rage for sixty years [8] [17]. It sure would be insane if Red Hulk or Carnage were to be extra bosses under the demonic influence as part of DLC [29] [61]. I suppose there can also be a multiplayer mode within DLC sometime after the game’s release, despite how unlikely that sounds. Nonetheless, it would be quite fascinating to be able to play as Lilith’s minions in a downloadable multiplayer mode as if they were hired by the Immediate Murder Professionals from Helluva Boss as that would be similar to how the option to play as any of the villains eventually became available in Teen Titans Battle Blitz [44] [49]. But still, we can always be grateful for a single-player experience of our own Hunters befriending beloved Marvel heroes and serving justice against evildoers [72] [73].

Venom has always been devious and terrifying [1], but I would consider Carnage to be scarier [61]. Nevertheless, I ought to not call Venom back when he is devouring a sinner under Lilith’s influence [2]. [14] [32]
I also suspect that Scarlet Witch will be one of the weaker bosses to fight before she joins the side against Lilith [21] [34] [42], which can provide some effective character development, much like the progression she had in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness [10]. [40]

Marvel’s Midnight Suns will finally be released this December after two seemingly reasonable delays [13] [30] [32] [33] [34] [42]. But before that, an epic card game known as “MARVEL SNAP” awaits our dear mobile gamers and our Disney devotees will be enchanted by Disenchanted on Disney+ and witness the homes of beloved Disney characters collide in Disney Dreamlight Valley [9] [12] [28] [63]. Aside from the sun of Marvel’s Midnight Suns shining this December, Mickey Mouse and his friends will go on an adventure that consists of the whacky platformer vibes from Rayman Origins in 2023 [47] [60]. There is also plenty of time to hope for the best outcome of the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey as Ariel in honour of Walt Disney Studios’ 100th anniversary [62], despite the negative reception of its teaser trailer [18]. As for Marvel, there will be an adventure with a player’s own superhero and their favourite Marvel heroes that could be similar to Pokémon GO in 2023 [30] [46]. Aside from the battle against minions from Hell in Marvel’s Midnight Suns this December [13] [33] [34] [42], Hell will also break loose with a Helluva Boss event at Lvl Up Expo in Las Vegas in early 2023 before the proposed release of Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse [16] [68] [69]. Who knows when the midnight sun will set after it rises?

As we wait for the best outcome of Marvel’s Midnight Suns, let us wish Cartoon Network a Happy 30th Anniversary [6], just like how we wished Deadpool a Manic Nerdy Thirty last year [37]. I hope the cosplayers who cosplayed as Marvel characters at D23 Expo this year had a blast at the event [23]. [13] [33] [34]

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Greetings and welcome to another one of my humble portfolios. My name is Laura Williams and it is nice to meet you. This is where I will be expressing my ambition in video game journalism, along with my blog on Blogger. You are more than welcome to read them. :) I am also interested in voice acting, games design, screen acting, concept art, cosplaying, comedy, fashion modelling, photo manipulation, poetry, literature, scriptwriting and nail art.