By Batman to Superman: What is happening with DC videogames?

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the DC Universe and its germ in the world of comics, is a rich cultural niche that for some reason that escapes me, does not stop working a good social and commercial level. I did not understand evil, DC has a character like Superman, which is the first reference of the concept of superhero; Batman, a cultural figure that is already universal; or Wonder Woman, which has become an unstoppable phenomenon in recent years. It is an authentic modern mythology only comparable with other cultural phenomena as his direct competitor, Marvel, or Star Wars. And only the force that surrounds us and holds the galaxy knows the millions of dollars annually must win WarnerMedia shirts with a print bat.

I approach this topic: more questions than answers. And is that despite the importance of his characters, to the DC Universe curdle costs. Especially in video games. It is a fact that readers of DC know: every few years the continuity of DC comics undergoes a reboot, sometimes radical. It is something that in recent years has been especially pronounced and at times annoying. No matter the quality of the stories and artists, but in finding entry points into the DC Universe for new fans, the sacrifices publishing the feeling of familiarity. Look what happens now in his cartoons ... How many masked vigilantes are in Gotham? Is it Superman is Superman or the son of him? Why the new Wonder Woman is eating her field to the classic Wonder Woman? DC continuity is a mess, and is that it is difficult to try to innovate and simultaneously not change anything of what works. Something similar happens in the movies: How many times live the premiere of a film reboot of Batman? What can we expect from Superman in the future? What will be of the Snyderverso ? The legion of fans is there, waiting adventures of his favorite characters, what fails?

Despite the importance of his characters, to the DC Universe curdle costs As I said, this problem is transferred to video games, obviously. Except for the Arkham series, a great example of technical quality and knew Batman mythology move the game with authentic mastery DC characters have a hard work in video games. And it does not go back to the infamous Superman N64, a feature topic. At the time of this writing, Gotham Knights is in the position of popularity 21,045 37,600 games Batman and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League ranking 12,852 of 37,600 games, even with a character so appealing to fans as Harley Quinn and a movie recently released. 5,242 posts away from Spider-Man 2, the Wolverine 3,602 or position 23 Guardians of the Galaxy to name as licenses example of competition pijamera .

Leaving aside the Lego titles, which seem to work with other rules, perhaps because they can be targeted to a younger or casual profile, regardless of being terribly funny or launches for mobile devices, 10 years have enjoyed the two installments of the series Injustice and closing Saga Arkham said. Undisputed great game, no doubt. But Injustice 2 was launched in 2017 and still has not heard anything firm of a third installment, despite the popularity of the fight game Netherrealm Studios, and hopes to see a new Batman game have been replaced by expectations that everyone can have at Gotham Knights. Personally, I wish that everything that was mounted in networks and forums around the Court of the Owls had served to present a new solo adventure of Batman, heir to the Arkham series.

But not only Batman lives fan DC: must go back to 2011, a decade ago, to see other DC heroes in game format: DC Universe Online, which still has a loyal community, but it did not become a breaking phenomenon; Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters, a tail film starring Ryan Reynolds and that was not anecdotal; and the strange proposal Monolith with Gotham City Impostors, again under the shadow of the bat. It can not be said that the licensing of Marvel he has fared better during this decade in terms of quality pitches beyond the work of Insomniac, but the feeling is that they enjoy much greater visibility, no doubt reflecting its success film of recent years.

As my dear fellow Mark Yasif is well, whose heart of DC Fan Ruge as the engine of a Batmobile, An important problem for DC is that If WB does not begin to give licenses, you will have complicated compete with Marvel in launches, because WB, focused on desk developments, will have five or six projects underway, to distribute with other licenses such as Harry Potter, ESDLA, Mad Max or Matrix. But today DC does not seem a priority, and I am sure that among the 25 Microsoft Studios, for example, some will have with some Idea Maja for Wonnder Woman for example. But you have to give license, accept that it is exclusive to a system, etc. Would problems be solved so?

If a new Batman game was announced would jump to be one of the most anticipated titles I am convinced that if during this DC Fandome a new Batman game was announced would jump to be one of the most anticipated titles of readers of 3DGEGOS. Of course, it is Batman. But in general, why do DC heroes do not work on video games? Is it because are less known by players than those of other publishers? I do not believe it. The dance dance and the different levels of quality that DC games have had? I do not have an answer, and really, as a dc fan, I would like to have it.

There is a lot of talk of the difficulty of addressing a Superman project, and the so-called Superman paradox that explains that it is difficult to make a fun superman game because it is an invincible hero, which is complicated to create a threat to the player. But, is it that the Games of Dragon Ball are not fun even though Goku and company are a gang of Bestiapdas invincible ? How would I like to see a good game of superman ... and, ¿ Wonder Woman could not star in a game of the purest God of War, in which epic and action will be mixed with the mythology of the character? Is there no space throughout the DC universe so that the body of green lanterns can live sideworming adventures? What crazy mechanics would not allow us to make the new platforms to enjoy a flash game? Even Hawkman or The Atom would literally gambling. The characters and scenarios are there, what is missing? Studies? Resources ? Interest?

The characters and scenarios are there, what is missing? I only have questions. Questions and desire. Hopefully Suicide Squad s proposal I fell in love when he presents himself firmly, or that Gotham Knights pull out something in love. But my heart of DC fan lacks adrenaline that makes you pump with enthusiasm when I talk about games. At the moment, what do you think? Is the DC universe disproportioned in video games, do you think that you do not need to force the machine or what is there is fine and enough? Are you going to sleep thinking about the IP that is supposedly developing Warner Montreal? Next to which DC characters would you like to enjoy in your PCs and consoles?