While DC Comics has delivered standout games in the past, nothing in today’s gaming landscape comes close to matching the mania and popularity of **Marvel Rivals ** . However, the publisher now has the chance to challenge Marvel in the gaming realm with its new fighting game characters series, which offers a perfect game pitch that could even surpass the success of Marvel Riva
Gambit’s death and truly epic sacrifice also reminded fans why he’s such a beloved and popular character. As such, it's no wonder why he's set to be the next playable character to be added in Marvel Rivals . **Additionally, the hit game is set to achieve what X-Men ‘97 couldn’t: bringing Rogue and Gambit back together for a long-overdue celebration of their love
Ambushed by Bastion’s army of Sentinels during the devastating attack on Genosha, **Gambit used the last of his strength to overload his powers, sacrificing himself to save Rogue and what few remaining mutant survivors there were in one of X-Men '97's most unforgettably tragic sequences ** . Just like Rogue, X-Men fans were left completely heartbroken following X-Men '97 episode 5's endi
Hopefully, the game adds Amazing X-Men 's redesign of Magik as a cosmetic, as the simplified take on her demon-form finally makes it possible to create a comic-accurate cosmetic without significantly altering her character model. Thankfully, with the most recent Magik _ solo series using **_Marvel Rivals ** designs for its variant covers, it's clear Marvel is interested in continued synergy, increasing the chances that this new design will make it into the g
In Marvel Rivals , Magik's Ultimate transforms her into the Darkchild. Alongside a physical transformation, Magik temporarily increases her speed, attack damage and cooldown rates. While the design is impressively demonic, it's a long way from being comic-accurate, and Amazing X-Men 's redesign would allow fans to play the 'Darkchild' version of Magik with and without her Ultim
The DC K.O. crisis event has reignited calls for DC to finally develop its own version of Marvel Rivals, and that may soon become reality. Rumors suggest Warner Bros. is currently working on a DC take on Rivals , and the timing of this development alongside the upcoming DC K.O. event hints that the comic’s concept could directly inspire the proj
Many games will have modes players are less competitive in, fostering more peaceful interactions with others. But without a direct incentive to be non-combative, there will always be instances where pure social gatherings are disrupted, discouraged, or otherwise dismantled by other players looking only for PvP experien
Additionally, DC would benefit from evolving the comic’s one-on-one tournament format into something closer to Rivals ’ 6v6 team-based shooter gameplay. Introducing customizable skins, team synergy mechanics, and varied map combat could make the experience more dynamic and competitive, transforming a DC K.O. ** game into a true rival for _Marvel’s** _ wildly popular multiplayer
Illyana Rasputin's Magik is one of Marvel Rivals _ ' most popular heroes - a Duelist with a particularly intimidating Ultimate and an impressive win rate over 55%. Now, players who love the mutant hero _need to see her new redes
Kidnapped as a child by the demonic Belasco, Magik studied dark magic and finally beat her captor. However, her time in Limbo corrupted her soul, creating an alternate self known as the Darkchylde - a crueler, more cunning version of Illyana obsessed with seizing mystic po
Iconic _Marvel Rivals _ heroes Cloak and Dagger are entering a whole new era, with a stylish redesign to match. The pair have been part of Marvel lore for 43 years, but have received a major popularity boost after featuring as some of the most-played characters in the PvP shooter. Now, they've debuted their ultimate look for the g
Thanos made his debut in The Invincible Iron Man#55 by Jim Starlin in 1973. Starlin credits DC's New Gods storyline created by Jack Kirby as a source of inspiration for Thanos. He is a part of the Deviant race, relatives of the near-omnipotent Eternals . Born on Saturn's moon called Titan, The Mad Titan was a misfit from birth because of his mutant gene. His genes made his physical appearance drastically different from his fellow titans, ostracizing him from society. His appearance was so ghastly that his mother tried to kill him after sensing evil within him. Obsessed with power and Mistress Death, Thanos is on a lifelong quest to create mass murder and become stron
Marvel Rivals players will be familiar with the mechanic of swapping between Cloak and Dagger on the battlefield. With that and the first issue's summary name-dropping the game, it certainly seems like this new three-issue miniseries is built on the characters' Marvel Rivals popularity. It's a smart move from Marvel, given Cloak and Dagger are generally in the top three characters chosen by players, functioning as a combined Strateg