Marvel Entertainment and SQUARE ENIX® have announced a new
multi-year, multi-game licensing agreement to develop and publish original
games based on beloved Marvel Super Heroes, beginning with The Avengers. This
newly established partnership pairs the creative minds at Marvel and Square
Enix for one of the most powerful alliances in interactive entertainment. The
first blockbuster game is being crafted by Crystal Dynamics®, developers of the
award winning TOMB RAIDER® series, in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal, the
home of the critically acclaimed and award-winning DEUS EX game series.
The Avengers project is being designed for gamers worldwide
and will be packed with all the characters, environments, and iconic moments
that have thrilled longtime fans of the franchise. Featuring a completely
original story, it will introduce a universe gamers can play in for years to
come.