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Marvel's X-Men Game: Licensing Issues for Insomniac

Insomniac's leaked X-Men game faces licensing limitations, preventing the inclusion of some beloved characters from the Marvel franchise.
Marvel's X-Men Game: Licensing Issues for Insomniac

Highlights

  • Marvel's X-Men game leaked by Insomniac, but licensing agreements restrict certain popular characters like Cyclops and Magneto from appearing.
  • The absence of Firestar, Gabby Kinney, and ForgetMeNot in the game is surprising, given their recent popularity in the comics.
  • Deadpool, a prominent character with ties to the X-Men, is excluded from the licensing agreement, possibly due to rights held by another company.

While Marvel's Wolverine took the spotlight in recent leaks from Insomniac games, fans were thrilled by the prospect of a future X-Men game revealed in the leaked roadmap. The leaks indicated that Marvel's Wolverine would feature several iconic X-Men characters, such as Jean Grey, Sabretooth, and Mister Sinister, setting the stage for Insomniac's rumored X-Men title. However, due to the licensing agreement between Marvel and Sony, certain beloved X-Men characters won't be making an appearance in this game, leaving fans yearning for their inclusion.

As one of Marvel's most renowned franchises, the X-Men series boasts a plethora of characters that a video game adaptation could draw from. While the licensing agreement between Marvel and Sony grants Insomniac access to many of the franchise's iconic characters, including Cyclops, Professor X, and Magneto, there are notable exceptions that will be absent from the game, creating a void for players who anticipated their presence.

Iconic Characters Excluded from Insomniac's X-Men Game

Firestar

Angelica Jones, also known as Firestar, possesses the ability to manipulate microwave energy, generating intense heat. Initially recruited by Emma Frost to act against Charles Xavier's X-Men, Firestar later switches sides, joining the New Warriors and subsequently the Avengers under Hawkeye's guidance. The reasons for Firestar's absence from Insomniac's X-Men game are unclear, potentially linked to her affiliations with both the X-Men and the Avengers.

Gabby Kinney

Gabby Kinney, a recent standout addition to the X-Men franchise, is a clone of Laura Kinney, also known as X-23, a mutant created using Wolverine's DNA. Considered the younger sister of Laura, Gabby possesses a slightly different power set, with a single claw on each hand and a more potent healing factor than Laura or Wolverine. Given Gabby's rising popularity among fans of recent X-Men comics, her absence from Insomniac's upcoming game is surprising.

ForgetMeNot

ForgetMeNot, a mutant with the unique ability to be imperceptible to those not directly observing him, seems to have been overlooked, possibly due to the nature of his power. Despite being a part of the X-Men for several years, ForgetMeNot is consistently forgotten, making him an intriguing potential addition to Insomniac's X-Men game. However, he is not covered by the licensing agreement between Marvel and Sony.

Juggernaut

Cain Marko, better known as Juggernaut, notably absent from the list of available X-Men characters for Insomniac's game, is an iconic adversary of the X-Men and the stepbrother of Charles Xavier. His exclusion from the licensing agreement may stem from the fact that Juggernaut is not a mutant but derives his strength from being the avatar of Cyttorak, the Lord of Oblivion.

Deadpool

The most conspicuous absence from the licensing agreement is the iconic Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool, who, while not a formal member of the X-Men, frequently crosses paths with Wolverine and the team. Given Deadpool's immense popularity among Marvel fans, his exclusion from the X-Men game seems perplexing. It is plausible that another company holds the rights to Deadpool and intends to utilize him in their own game.

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