Mayhem for Spider-Man Unlimited

I covered it months ago but now it's finally materializing: Mayhem will soon be playable in the Spider-Man Unlimited mobile game. There is no official release date yet. Here is the leaked card art:

Mayhem

What I wasn't expecting and what I'm pleased to share with everyone is the addition of Spider-Girl to the game. What? She's already been in the game for two years? Oh....but this is the REAL Spider-Girl, April Parker, dontcha know? 

Spider-Girl (April Parker)

This appears to be April's costume prior to her downward spiral into Mayhem. I hadn't thought this costume would be on the cards for the game. Maybe there is hope for other MC2 Spiders. Gerry Drew, anyone?

While I continually find Gameloft's dedication to representing MC2 characters, I'm still baffled by their lack of attention to detail, such as the newly available Black Suit Spider-Girl's first appearance being given as Spider-Girl #97, when it actually debuted back in Spider-Girl #75. It's even featured on the cover, so it's not that hard to figure out. Let's hope in future they either correct this information or at least pay more attention in future.

But nevermind all that. Tomorrow is Christmas and it's about time I headed to bed.

Until I stop spending time (...and money) on this bastion of MC2 representation in other media, I remain

frogoat

Black-Suit Spider-Girl and Earth X Venom Hitting Spider-Man Unlimited

It looks like with the newest update of the mobile phone game Spider-Man Unlimited set to arrive shortly, MC2 fans will be treated to a few familiar playable characters.

Of course, the release times aren't know yet, but assets from the game, along with material officially released by Gameloft make mention of Black-Suit Spider-Girl, Spider-Venom and Venom (May Parker).

The Venom of Earth X has also been referred to as 'Venom X' so obviously the titles are still up in the air at this point.

The update also sees some major changes to the game's rank-up system and a new filtering system for the player's team of Spider-folks.

Until I stop being excited by this stuff, I remain

frogoat

The Evolution of Mainframe in Animation

I decided there might be just enough to make a third video in the series. So here is Mainframe's two appearances in Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. I mean he does evolve and change, so that's gotta count for something, right?





Until I can make an animation entry for Spider-Girl, I remain


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The Evolution of American Dream in Video Games

The Evolution of American Dream in Video Games

After the previous video, I kinda felt like continuing. So, please enjoy this,admittedly shorter, second entry in the 'MC2 Evolution' videos:




Sadly, I don't think there is enough for a third video in this 'series' unless--

Until I learn how to edit videos more efficiently, I remain


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The Evolution of Spider Girl in Video Games

The Evolution of Spider-Girl in Video Games

A little project I have been working on. Hope you enjoy it!

Until I find something better to do at 3 AM, I remain

frogoat

Happy Halloween

Thought I'd put up a brief little post to wish everyone a Happy Halloween and mention all the tremendous work my pal Al is doing over at http://www.spidey-dude.com/ to celebrate not only the spooky holiday, but also the twentieth anniversary of the end of the Clone Saga and May 'Mayday' Parker's Birthday. Obviously,  I'm aware it's a day late for me, but I'm sure internationally Halloween is still in full swing. Anyway, don't eat too much candy and dress for the occasion. We miss you, Ben! Happy Birthday, Mayday!

Mayhem Coming to Spider-Man Unlimited

A recent interview on Marvel.com has shed some light on upcoming additions to the mobile device game Spider-Man Unlimited. Gameloft's Vitaliy Gladiyenko discussed the future updates, including the addition of more Symbiote characters to the game along with the introduction of 'Collections' which will aid players in sorting and finding their favorite characters. For me, the most exciting new character coming is the Spider-Girl's own Mayhem, aka April Parker. Here's a quote from the interview:

Marvel.com: Can you clue us in to what other Spidey heroes and symbiote villains we might see in this story?

    Vitaliy Gladiyenko: Sure! Besides some of the symbiotes, that have been released by now, you'll be able to play as five brothers and sisters: Scream, Lasher, Agony, Phage, and Riot. There will be also some exclusive additions to the roster, like Kingpin Venom, Eddie Brock as Toxin, Venom X, Mayhem, Mania, Scorn, and some others. As you can see, it's really raining symbiotes!

The interview can be found at this link:
 http://marvel.com/news/video_games/26887/symbiotes_invade_spider-man_unlimited

It's nice to see another MC2 addition coming down the line again. I'm still convinced someone working on the game is a fan. I wonder if we'll get the symbiotic Spider-Girl costume seen in Spider-Girl #100 at some point? Or how about Earth X Venom?








Until they make Lil' Benjy a playable character, I remain

frogoat

Spider-Girl 'Theme Song'

Spider-Girl 'Theme Song'

 

By Normie Osborn

'Spider-Girl! Spider-Girl!

Don't she make your little head whirl!

My little, brown-eyed Spider-Girl!

She does one heck of a Spider Twirl!

Hey There! There Goes that Spider-Girl! '

-What If (vol. 2) #105/ Spider-Girl #0

American Dream Added to Marvel Heroes 2016

Gazillion's Marvel Heroes 2016 has added new costumes for Captain America to celebrate the 4th of July. One of these costumes is of particular interest for any MC2 gamers and fans out there: Shannon Carter AKA American Dream. According to Comicbook.com and Gamasutra American Dream will be an 'Enhanced Costume' with brand-new animations and a new voice-over. Melissa Disney will voice American Dream.

Shannon Carter is only the second MC2 character to be added to the game, following May 'Mayday' Parker AKA Spider-Girl who was voiced by Mary Faber when she was added as an 'Enhanced Costume' for Spider-Man in 2015.


Until I figure out how to play the game properly, I remain

frogoat

The Mystery of Jimmy's Sister

Just a brief post today. I came across a little something while looking through early issues of Spider-Girl recently. 

Jimmy Yama, the nerdy friend of May ‘Mayday’ Parker is mentioned in the letters page for Spider-Girl #4. In a letter speculating about the connection between Jimmy Yama and Zane Yama, also known as the Avenger J2, the letter-writer suggests Jimmy and Zane are brothers. Obviously, as we learn in Spider-Girl #8, Zane and Jimmy are cousins. Curiously, however, whom ever addressed readers’ letters for this issue (I’m assuming series writer/editor Tom Defalco) mentions in response ‘Jimmy has an older sister, but no brothers. (He does however have many cousins.)’

While the latter statement references the soon-to-be-revealed familial connection between Jimmy and Zane, it is the first part of Tom’s answer that really grabbed my attention. Jimmy has a sister? Does that ever come up again?  

Well, let’s take a look. We are introduced to Jimmy’s parents -Catherine and Donald- in Spider-Girl #8. Jimmy’s family are at the Queens County Courthouse discussing the charges against Jimmy (following his fight with ‘Moose’ Mansfield) with Donald’s sister Sachi Yama, who is the Assistant District Attorney. Sachi is Zane Yama’s mother and Cain Marko aka the Juggernaut is his seemingly-dead father. Now you know the story! So Jimmy’s mother, father, aunt and cousin show up to support him, but not his unseen sister.

…and that’s it. Unless I’m mistaken, we don’t see Jimmy’s family again. So…do we assume he doesn’t have a sister or that she was merely absent (at college, maybe? She is older) for his court date. Is this a case of early installment weirdness? Does it even count if it's only mentioned in the letters page?

Until I stop re-reading old letters pages from 18 years ago, I remain

frogoat

Captain America: Civil War Movie Review

Being, as I am, an Australian and not an American (nor a Briton, for that matter) has given me the fortunate opportunity to watch the new Marvel film before many others. Hopefully that doesn't come across elitist because really, I'm just stoked that I got to see it so soon. My partner in life and I suited up appropriately, too. I in her Captain America shirt. She in mine. Don't read into that statement too much. Anywho, shall I give you a review? Warning: Potential Spoilers Ahead!