Marvel Games Explained

Marvel Games
Type:Division
Industry:Video games
Hq Location City:Glendale, California
Hq Location Country:United States
Parent:Disney Interactive

Marvel Games is the licensing and publishing brand for video games based on Marvel properties, and is also the video game division of Disney Interactive. Before the incorporation of Marvel Games, video games based on Marvel properties released between 1982 and 1985 were handled by Marvel Comics Group, with Marvel video games from 1986 to 1998 being handled by Marvel Entertainment Group, while video games based on Marvel properties prior to the incorporation of Marvel Games were handled directly by Marvel Enterprises.

History

Established in March 2009, the label handles the licensing of Marvel intellectual properties to video game developers and publishers. After The Walt Disney Company acquisition of Marvel Entertainment later that year,[1] Marvel Games assets were integrated into Disney Interactive, while the division itself remained under Marvel Entertainment.

The Marvel Games branding was revived after Disney discontinued their interactive media business, as a first party developer and publisher by shutting down Disney Interactive Studios, opting to license their intellectual properties for video games instead.[2] Since then, Marvel Games has been involved with publishing and distribution of all Marvel related video games with third parties.

List of video games

1980s

TitleDatePropertyPlatform(s)Publisher(s)Ref
Spider-ManSpider-ManAtari 2600Parker Brothers
Questprobe featuring The HulkHulkApple II, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, browser, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, DOS, Dragon 32/64, Acorn Electron, ZX SpectrumAdventure International
Questprobe featuring Spider-ManSpider-ManApple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, BBC Micro, browser, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, DOS, Acorn Electron, ZX Spectrum, MSX
Fantastic FourAmstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS, Acorn Electron, ZX Spectrum
Howard the DuckHoward the DuckAmstrad CPC, Apple II, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX SpectrumActivision
Captain AmericaAtari ST, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX SpectrumMikro-Gen
The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge!crossoverAmiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX SpectrumEmpire Interactive, Paragon Software
The Uncanny X-MenX-MenNESLJN
DOS, Commodore 64, AmigaParagon Software

1990s

TitleDatePropertyPlatform(s)Publisher(s)Ref
X-MenDOSParagon Software
The Amazing Spider-ManSpider-ManAmiga, DOS, Commodore 64, Atari ST
The PunisherThe PunisherAmiga, Atari ST, DOSMicroProse
The Amazing Spider-ManSpider-ManGame BoyLJN, Nintendo
Silver SurferSilver SurferNESArcadia Systems
The PunisherThe PunisherNESLJN/Acclaim
Game BoyAcclaim
Spider-Man vs. The KingpinSpider-ManGenesis, Master System, Game Gear, Sega CDSega
Arcade
WolverineWolverineNESLJN/Acclaim
Captain America and The AvengersAvengersArcade, NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Gear, Game BoyData East, Mindscape
X-MenX-MenArcade, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS, AndroidKonami
The Amazing Spider-Man 2Spider-ManGame BoyLJN/Acclaim
NES, Master System, Game Gear
Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's RevengecrossoverGenesis, SNES, Game Boy, Game Gear
X-MenX-MenGenesisSega
The PunisherThe PunisherArcade, GenesisCapcom
Spider-ManGame BoyLJN/Acclaim
X-MenX-MenGame GearSega
The Incredible HulkHulkSNES, Genesis, Master System, Game GearU.S. Gold
Spider-Man/VenomGenesis, SNESLJN/Acclaim
Wolverine
X-MenSNESCapcom
X-Men: Children of the AtomX-Men (Guest: Street Fighter's Akuma)Arcade, Sega Saturn, DOS, PlayStationCapcom, Acclaim
X-MenGenesisSega
Game Gear
Spider-ManSpider-ManGenesis, SNESLJN/Acclaim
Super FamicomEpoch Co.
Marvel Super Heroescrossover (Guest: Darkstalkers' Anita)Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStationCapcom, Virgin Interactive
Venom/Spider-ManSNES, Genesis, Microsoft WindowsAcclaim
Avengers in Galactic StormAvengersArcadeData East
Spider-ManSega 32XSega
X-Men vs. Street FighterX-Men crossoverArcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStationCapcom, Virgin Interactive
Marvel Super Heroes in War of the GemscrossoverSNESCapcom
X-MenGame Gear, Master SystemSega
Iron Man and X-O Manowar in Heavy MetalIron Man crossoverPlayStation, Sega Saturn, Game Boy, Game Gear, DOSAcclaim
Spider-Man: The Sinister SixSpider-ManDOS, Microsoft WindowsByron Priess Multimedia
HulkPlayStation, Sega Saturn, MS-DOSEidos Interactive
Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street FightercrossoverArcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStationCapcom
Fantastic FourFantastic FourPlayStationAcclaim
The Men in BlackMicrosoft Windows, PlayStationGigawatt Studios, SouthPeak Interactive
X-MenMicrosoft Windows, MS-DOS, Linux, Mac OSWizardWorks
crossoverArcade, PlayStation, DreamcastCapcom, Virgin Interactive

2000s

TitleDatePropertyPlatform(s)Publisher(s)Ref
crossoverArcade, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360Capcom, Virgin Interactive
X-MenPlayStation, Game Boy ColorActivision
Spider-ManSpider-ManDreamcast, Mac OS, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Color
BladeBladeGame Boy Color, PlayStation
X-MenGame Boy Color
Game Boy Color
Spider-Man
PlayStation
X-Men (Guest: Spider-Man)
Spider-ManGame Boy Advance
X-Men
The Men in BlackPlayStationInfogrames
GameCube, PlayStation 2
Spider-ManSpider-ManPlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft WindowsActivision
X-MenPlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube
Blade IIBladePlayStation 2, Xbox
The Invincible Iron ManIron ManGame Boy Advance
DaredevilDaredevilEncore, Inc.
The Incredible HulkHulkUniversal Interactive
HulkGameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows
X-MenGameCube, Mac OS X, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox, Game Boy AdvanceActivision
Spider-Man 2Spider-ManGameCube, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, N-Gage, Mac OS X, Nintendo DS, PlayStation PortableActivision, MacPlay, Taito
Blade: TrinityBladeBREW, J2MEMforma
X-Men LegendsX-MenPlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, N-GageActivision
GameCube, Microsoft Windows, N-Gage, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, mobile phone
Fantastic FourFantastic FourPlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Advance
Fantastic Four: Flame OnGame Boy Advance
Ultimate Spider-ManSpider-ManNintendo DS, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Advance
ElektraElektraMobile phoneMforma
The PunisherThe PunisherPlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows, mobile phoneTHQ
HulkPlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCubeVivendi Universal Games
crossoverGameCube, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, XboxElectronic Arts
X-MenGame Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360Activision
crossoverXbox, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Spider-ManGame Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
Spider-Man 3Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360, TV game, mobile phone
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferFantastic FourNintendo DS, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 32K Games
Ghost RiderGhost RiderPlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Game Boy Advance
Spider-ManXbox 360, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation PortableActivision
Iron ManIron ManPlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, mobile phoneSega
The Incredible HulkHulkNintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
Spider-ManMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, WiiActivision
X-Men Origins: WolverineX-Men
The PunisherPlayStation 3 (No longer available on PSN as of 2011)Zen Studios
Marvel Super Hero SquadcrossoverNintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation PortableTHQ
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft WindowsActivision
Spider-ManMobile phoneMarvel Comics

2010s

TitleDatePropertyPlatform(s)Publisher(s)Ref
Iron Man 2Iron ManPlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, iOS, BlackBerrySega/Gameloft
Spider-ManXbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, Wii, Nintendo DSActivision
crossoverXbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DSTHQ
Marvel Super Heroes 3D: Grandmaster's ChallengeWiiBigBen Interactive, Neko Entertainment
Marvel PinballNintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360 (available as DLC through Pinball FX 2 on Xbox 360)Zen Studios
Spider-ManAndroid, iOSGameloft
crossoverPlayStation 3, Xbox 360Capcom
Marvel Super Hero Squad OnlineMicrosoft WindowsThe Amazing Society, Gazillion Entertainment
ThorPlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Wii, Nintendo 3DSSega
Thor: Son of AsgardiOSMarvel Games
Captain AmericaPlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DSSega
Captain America: Sentinel of LibertyAndroid, iOSMarvel Games
Spider-ManNintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DSActivision
X-MenPlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS
crossoverXbox 360, PlayStation 3, WiiTHQ
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneCapcom
Marvel Avengers AllianceFacebook, iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, Playdom.comPlaydom
The Men in BlackXbox 360, PlayStation 3, WiiFunLabs
Men in Black 3Android, iOSGameloft
The Amazing Spider-ManSpider-ManNintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, Android, iOSActivision/Gameloft
Marvel vs. Capcom OriginscrossoverPlayStation 3, Xbox 360Capcom
Marvel: War of HeroesAndroid, iOSMobage
Wii U, Xbox 360 (Kinect)Ubisoft Quebec
Avengers: InitiativeAvengersAndroid, iOSMarvel Games
Iron ManGameloft
Marvel HeroescrossoverMicrosoft Windows, OS XGazillion Entertainment
DeadpoolDeadpoolPlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft WindowsActivision
Marvel Puzzle QuestcrossoverPlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Amazon KindleDemiurge Studios
Lego Marvel Super HeroesAndroid, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, OS X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox OneTT Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Feral Interactive
Thor The Dark World: The Official GameThorAndroid, iOSGameloft
X-Men: Battle of the AtomX-Men (Guest:Deadpool)PlayNext
Captain America: The Winter Soldier – The Official GameCaptain AmericaGameloft
The Amazing Spider-Man 2Spider-ManMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, iOS, AndroidActivision
Kellogg's The Amazing Spider-Man 2Android, iOS, Windows PhoneCatapult Marketing, Bully! Entertainment, Kellogg Company
Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future PastX-MenAndroid, iOSGlitchSoft
Spider-Man UnlimitedSpider-ManAndroid, iOS, Windows PhoneGameloft
Disney Infinity 2.0crossoverXbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Microsoft WindowsDisney Interactive Studios
Guardians of the Galaxy: The Universal WeaponGuardians of the GalaxyAndroid, iOS, Windows Phone
Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers: Ultimate HeroesAvengersNintendo 3DSBandai Namco Entertainment
Marvel Contest of ChampionscrossoverAndroid, iOSKabam
Netmarble Games
Lego Marvel's AvengersMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, OS X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox OneTT Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Marvel Avengers AcademyAndroid, iOSTinyCo
Kellogg's Marvel's Civil War VRAndroid, iOSBully! Entertainment, Kellogg Company
Marvel Tsum TsumAndroid, iOSXflag
Marvel Heroes OmegaPlayStation 4, Xbox OneGazillion
Guardians of the GalaxyXbox One, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, Windows, macOSTelltale Games
Spider-Man: Homecoming – Virtual Reality ExperienceSpider-ManHTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VRCreateVR
crossoverPlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox OneCapcom
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft WindowsTT Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Feral Interactive
Marvel Strike ForcecrossoverAndroid, iOSFoxNext
Marvel End Time ArenacrossoverMicrosoft WindowsSmilegate Entertainment
Marvel Battle LinescrossoverAndroid, iOSNexon
Marvel's Spider-ManSpider-ManPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft WindowsSony Interactive Entertainment
Marvel Powers United VRcrossoverOculus Rift, Oculus Rift SOculus Studios
Spider-Man: Far From Home Virtual Reality ExperienceSpider-ManHTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VRCreateVR
crossoverNintendo SwitchNintendo
Avengers: Damage ControlcrossoverN/AMarvel Studios, ILMxLAB
Marvel Super WarcrossoverAndroid, iOSNetEase

2020s

TitleDatePropertyPlatform(s)Developer(s)Publisher(s)Ref
Marvel DuelcrossoverAndroid, iOSNetEaseNetEase
Iron Man VRIron ManPlayStation 4 (PlayStation VR), Meta Quest 2CamoflaujSony Interactive Entertainment
Marvel's AvengersAvengersPlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, StadiaCrystal DynamicsSquare Enix
Marvel Realm of ChampionscrossoverAndroid, iOSKabamKabam
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles MoralesSpider-Man (Miles Morales)PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft WindowsInsomniac GamesSony Interactive Entertainment
Marvel Future RevolutioncrossoverAndroid, iOSNetmarble MonsterNetmarble Games
Marvel's Guardians of the GalaxyGuardians of the GalaxyPlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo SwitchEidos-MontréalSquare Enix
Marvel SnapcrossoverAndroid, iOS, Microsoft WindowsSecond DinnerNuverse
Marvel's Midnight SunsMidnight SonsMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SFiraxis Games2K Games
Marvel's Spider-Man 2Spider-ManPlayStation 5Insomniac GamesSony Interactive Entertainment
Upcoming
crossoverNintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, WindowsCapcomCapcom[3] [4]
Captain America, Black PantherSkydance New MediaSkydance New Media
Marvel RivalscrossoverMacOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/SNetEase GamesNetEase Games
Marvel's WolverineWolverinePlayStation 5Insomniac GamesSony Interactive Entertainment
Untitled Iron Man gameIron ManMotive StudioElectronic Arts
Untitled Black Panther gameBlack PantherCliffhanger GamesElectronic Arts
Marvel's BladeBladeArkane LyonBethesda Softworks

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clark . Andrew . August 31, 2009 . Disney buys Marvel Entertainment . November 30, 2018 . The Guardian . November 24, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181124215921/https://www.theguardian.com/business/2009/aug/31/disney-marvel-buy-out . live .
  2. Web site: Gilbert . Ben . May 23, 2016 . Disney shut down a huge project that was supposed to be worth billions — insiders reveal what went wrong . November 30, 2018 . Business Insider . November 19, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181119010958/http://uk.businessinsider.com/inside-disneys-messy-video-game-business-2016-5?r=US&IR=T . live .
  3. Web site: Yin-Poole . Wesley . June 18, 2024 . Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Hits Switch, PS4, and Steam — but There's No Xbox Version . June 19, 2024 . IGN . en.
  4. Web site: MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Game (2024) Characters & Release Date Marvel . June 19, 2024 . Marvel.com.