For those of you who noticed the PS2 buttons make their way into the video, know that this does come from the PS2 build of the game. You see, Vicarious Visions, the developers behind Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the PS2, wanted to include both Samus and Link into the game and apparently did without Nintendo's consent. There's a lot of confusion surrounding it and, supposedly, when Nintendo was shown the characters were included in the PS2 version of the game, told Activision to cut them out. The rest is just a bunch of confusing history.
Friday Video: Samus joins the Ultimate Alliance
For those of you who noticed the PS2 buttons make their way into the video, know that this does come from the PS2 build of the game. You see, Vicarious Visions, the developers behind Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the PS2, wanted to include both Samus and Link into the game and apparently did without Nintendo's consent. There's a lot of confusion surrounding it and, supposedly, when Nintendo was shown the characters were included in the PS2 version of the game, told Activision to cut them out. The rest is just a bunch of confusing history.
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5-30-2008 @ 7:14PM
psyborg said...
I would have definatly bought the game if Samus made it in. That looks sweet.
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5-30-2008 @ 8:18PM
Mr.ESC said...
Yeah me too.
I wonder if there is a way to unlock them in the xbox version.
5-31-2008 @ 10:26PM
Mr.ESC said...
With the I meant link and amus.I just wanted to left that clear.
5-30-2008 @ 7:33PM
klepto88 said...
This was cut from the already-released M:UA game, then?
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5-30-2008 @ 8:13PM
Mr Khan said...
Huh, you figure they would've left it in as a mod-only easter egg, like Hot Coffee in GTA:SA
Of course, that did lead to trouble itself. It's wierd that they even considered it. Nintendo isn't the worst when it comes to copy protection(though bad enough as a media company goes), but they will defend their IPs to the grave
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5-30-2008 @ 8:22PM
Roto13 said...
Why would they even bother to try? What did they think Nintendo's reaction would be? Stupid Activision.
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5-30-2008 @ 8:32PM
cbylife said...
i was thinking the same thing. like "oh we just totally ripped off 2 of your most popular franchise characters without even asking for permission but it's cool though...right?"
that's just asking for trouble.
5-30-2008 @ 9:17PM
Blue_Falcon said...
I remember hearing about this awhile ago, but Link was also supposed to be an included character.
I also heard this was supposed to be (understandably) Wii exclusive, although this doesn't explain why PS2 buttons are being shown.
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5-31-2008 @ 1:14AM
hvnlysoldr said...
Darn it! If only they had kept in the Wii version I would have bought it just for them.
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5-31-2008 @ 4:08AM
Patius said...
More like they were in for the Wii version, but when they were in this demo, they told them to cut them.
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6-01-2008 @ 1:32PM
sonicfan said...
is samus achick if so whats with the manly armor
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6-01-2008 @ 6:23PM
Pikawil said...
And here is the only footage of Link in MUA in existence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwElEsHkk_A
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