Marvel Ultimate Alliance - Gen. Discussion

[quote name='gunm']Maybe they meant the 11th? Isn't new DL day on Wednesday?[/QUOTE]


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But the trailer they released last week with all the new characters had a HUGE "04.10.07" at the end!!
 
I wonder if this will reach CoD3 valor map pack levels of frustration for delay. At least on that it didn't affect your single-player game save.
 
I don't mind that if it has to be delayed. If there's problems, then there's problems. I just wish the company would release a simple statement notifying people that there are bugs or whatever. They don't even give us the courtesy of making up an excuse.
 
[quote name='terribledeli']I did a little footwork but turned up nothing of real note.

Some people were complaining about issues after yesterday's auto-update. Things like unlocked characters relocking, equipment appearing on wrong characters, etc.

They did say, however, that the new characters do appear on the character select screen, albeit grayed out.

I wouldn't be surprised if the content ends up getting delayed due to a seemingly botched patch.[/QUOTE]

I can definitely confirm this. Played through Atlantis on Hard yesterday after downloading the update and right now when I tried to load my game it said my saved game file was corrupt and couldn't be loaded.

The new character silhouettes showed up on the team selection screen, but my equipment was definitely all screwed up. Before the update, I had all my characters wearing their respective outfits/accessories and now the characters are wearing the wrong things. Plus I usually only upgrade 1 outfit fully for a character and now all of the unlocked outfits have some stats added to them.

All day I was anticipating coming home and downloading the DLC, but now I'm kind of upset that my file is messed up and to top it off, no new content.:whistle2:(

[quote name='Rei no Otaku']I don't mind that if it has to be delayed. If there's problems, then there's problems. I just wish the company would release a simple statement notifying people that there are bugs or whatever. They don't even give us the courtesy of making up an excuse.[/QUOTE]

I agree. Been searching major game sites for news and nothing has been posted.
 
[quote name='Cryptosporidium-399']Nuts to this. I was on the fence about spending ten bucks on new characters and now I'll probably pass. I've got other games to play anyway.[/quote]

Well, I'm pretty much planning on spending my ten bucks on this game because it'll last me for a few months and I don't plan on buying any new games during that time (except maybe Guitar Hero if i can scrounge a few 80 bucks to spend on it). Playing through this game on Hard and trying to get ever single character's costume, sim disc done, etc. would've taken me some time and I wouldn't have mind. I only finished up through the normal game last week. Besides, there really isn't that much that I'm looking forward to either the rest of this month and then next month comes out Spider-Man 3, which barring any sale will probably be a rental for me. And then the end of next month comes out Shadowrun, which from what I played at CES kicked mucho ass and might be my next CoD3 after I test it out through a rental.
 
[quote name='deadite76']I agree. Hopefully they'll turn up later on today, but I'm not counting on it. Can any CAGs verify the item glitch caused by yesterday's update?[/quote]

Well, luckily, it doesn't looks like my saves were corrupted, and I only played through once, and only did a few training missions, but all my characters seem okay.

However, my items are ALL screwed up. (Like someone else said, I laughed that the one that does damage to yourself.)

But I thought I'd reply because there is a positive:I now have an item that I didn't have before: Loki's Gift. I did not have that one before, and it gives a +20 defence. This thing is AWESOME! So I have been equipping it on people to do their training discs, and it is a breeze - the characters take hardly any damage at all. When I was doing Luke Cage's (a character I never played) mission, I just stood there and let Ultron pound on me for a while.

This item seems WAY too powerful - is it normally like that?

Oh, by the way, I never played MUA online before, so count me in, as well.
 
[quote name='PlumeNoir']Well, luckily, it doesn't looks like my saves were corrupted, and I only played through once, and only did a few training missions, but all my characters seem okay.

However, my items are ALL screwed up. (Like someone else said, I laughed that the one that does damage to yourself.)

But I thought I'd reply because there is a positive:I now have an item that I didn't have before: Loki's Gift. I did not have that one before, and it gives a +20 defence. This thing is AWESOME! So I have been equipping it on people to do their training discs, and it is a breeze - the characters take hardly any damage at all. When I was doing Luke Cage's (a character I never played) mission, I just stood there and let Ultron pound on me for a while.

This item seems WAY too powerful - is it normally like that?

Oh, by the way, I never played MUA online before, so count me in, as well.[/quote]

I think I had that item after you beat Loki the first time and I sold it because it was counterintuitive. Something like +20 defence, but you received 20% more damage or something like that. All I remember is that I thought the thing canceled itself out (makes sense with Loki) so I got rid of the thing.

Anyway, anyone know what's the deal? Is it going to be out tonight/tomorrow or as the rumors say, within a week?
 
[quote name='hiccupleftovers']I think I had that item after you beat Loki the first time and I sold it because it was counterintuitive. Something like +20 defence, but you received 20% more damage or something like that. All I remember is that I thought the thing canceled itself out (makes sense with Loki) so I got rid of the thing.

Anyway, anyone know what's the deal? Is it going to be out tonight/tomorrow or as the rumors say, within a week?[/quote]
I remember that part (after the battle), but I never picked it up because my inventory was full.

Plus, there are no negatives on it. I just took pics. Seriously, once equipped, my characters are unstoppable.
I'll post the pic of the item and it's 22 defence with no drawbacks.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']I don't mind that if it has to be delayed. If there's problems, then there's problems. I just wish the company would release a simple statement notifying people that there are bugs or whatever. They don't even give us the courtesy of making up an excuse.[/QUOTE]

When CoD3 had a problem when their maps were released, a dev from Treyarch was pretty prompt to respond to the xbox.com forums. For the most part, he kept everyone updated on the situation. I'm surprised that not even Nelson hasn't posted anything about a delay. It's only been advertised on every game site that the DLC was supposed to be released on the 10th.

Found this yesterday while hopping around various forums:

If you or your friends don't already own Marvel Ultimate Alliance, stay tuned for a special surprise in May. For now, watch this video and see what you're missing!
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http://www.marvel.com/news/vgstories.951

I'm guessing they're re-releasing the game with all the content on the disc.
 
I'm disappointed we haven't heard anything from Activision, but also equally disappointed that no one (read folks in the media) has contacted Activision regarding it. Xbox360fanboy just has a small article that says "Its not here. Where is it?" Rather than "Dear Activision. Where is the content? Could we get an official word?"
 
[quote name='terribledeli']I'm disappointed we haven't heard anything from Activision, but also equally disappointed that no one (read folks in the media) has contacted Activision regarding it. Xbox360fanboy just has a small article that says "Its not here. Where is it?" Rather than "Dear Activision. Where is the content? Could we get an official word?"[/QUOTE]

I was also wondering why no media was showing a newstory about the missing DLC.

And someone mentioned a surprise in May/re-release of the game w/ the new DLC. I kind of figured this would happen. It seems like companies are re-releasing products with all the DLC originally only available for download on the Marketplace. It's cool that they are allowing people without Live to obtain the content, but I hope it means they will also take into account the fact that people had to pay for the content before. I'm holding out for a re-release of Dead Rising and my cousin is holding out for a Oblivion GOTY edition since he sold his original copy and wants to buy it again.

If they do re-release it, then it'll kind of suck, but I couldn't resist the TRU B1G1 Free sale last week. $30 for MUA was too good to pass on and I don't really mind paying the extra $10. Oh well.
 
[quote name='actionpotential']Ms Lion, Aunt May, Impossible Man, Artie and Leech, Franklin Richards and the Radioactive Spider.....hahahaah[/QUOTE]
They're already unlockable.
 
Here's the latest:

The character packs are apparently held up in QA. This morning Matthew Paul, Producer on Ultimate Alliance, explained on the Xbox Live forums: "I wanted you to know that we are still wrapping up QA on the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Heroes and Villains XBL DLC so it isn't out yet as some of you might have read. We are working hard to finalize the packs and will let you know a new release date shortly. Thanks for your patience and support. The DLC will be well worth the wait once you get your hands on it."
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http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/779/779738p1.html

...sigh
 
[quote name='KingofOldSchool']What I don't understand is that if they were still held up in QA, then how come none of this was announced 2 days ago or hell, yesterday?[/QUOTE]
It's probably a lie.

(Or a lighter way of putting things.)
 
What I want to know is why they released the patch when the stuff that the patch is meant for is not out yet. It's bad when it screws your items up and you can't really play it right at all until whenever it is they do end up releasing it. hurrr....
 
Sorry, I was too tired to post pics last night, so I'll do it now.

Here's some pics of Loki's Gift giving a 22 defense boost with no negatives that appeared in my inventory after the update. (Sorry for the bad quality, using a camera phone to take pics of one's screen sucks...)

Full description box:


Close-up for legibility:
 
This is Matthew Paul, the producer from Activision on Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. I wanted you to know that we are still wrapping up QA on the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Heroes and Villains XBL DLC so it isn't out yet as some of you might have read. We are working hard to finalize the packs and will let you know a new release date shortly.

Thanks for your patience and support. The DLC will be well worth the wait once you get your hands on it.
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http://kotaku.com/gaming/marvel|-ul...marvel-ultimate-alliance-dlc-delay-251631.php

Siiiiigh

I just don't get why they would hype all this up and even INCLUDE a trailer with the date!
But whatever, I guess I rather wait an extra week or so to get it PERFECT rather then now and have it be buggy and crappy.. :(
 
[quote name='Azumangaman']*Sigh*
Oh well, it gives me time to get a point card :D[/QUOTE]

Oh yeah? ...;)

[size=+4]*casually points to SIG*...[/size]

Have a nice day!
 
[quote name='lilboo']Oh yeah? ...;)

[SIZE=+4]*casually points to SIG*...[/SIZE]

Have a nice day![/quote]
I signed up just because, but it seems like a waist of time. I mean you have to sign up for lots of crap and get like half a point. Is there a thread somewhere with tips on how to make lots of points?
 
[quote name='Azumangaman']I signed up just because, but it seems like a waist of time. I mean you have to sign up for lots of crap and get like half a point. Is there a thread somewhere with tips on how to make lots of points?[/QUOTE]


Yeah.. lemme get my link to the referral section..I added a help guide that I made!

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130785

^ enjoy!
Any questions, just post in THAT thread.

Now to get back on topic here.

I would like to play as Venom in the game, Marvel Ultimate Alliance. :)
thanks!
 
[quote name='PlumeNoir']Sorry, I was too tired to post pics last night, so I'll do it now.

Here's some pics of Loki's Gift giving a 22 defense boost with no negatives that appeared in my inventory after the update. (Sorry for the bad quality, using a camera phone to take pics of one's screen sucks...)

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Close-up for legibility:
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Yaeh, you got lucky and the update botched up an item that is actually crappy if I remember correctly. I know for a fact that it's not supposed to give you +22 defense. :lol:That's pretty nice actually. I hope that this is out very soon like within the week/by week's end.
 
Just got this email:

The exciting new downloadable content for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance on Xbox Live is so close, we can almost taste it...
As you might have read, these packs were originally scheduled for release this week. To ensure a top notch gaming experience, Activision is spending a little extra time on the final rounds of QA.
They're working hard to finalize the packs and we'll announce the new release date very soon...
In the meantime, we've got some nice hi def footage of the new playable characters to share with you!
Click on the trailer image below to check out The Incredible Hulk, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Hawkeye, Venom, Dr. Doom, Magneto, and Sabretooth in action!


http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=18411&type=mov&pl=game

Want more info? GameSpot has recently spent some hands-on time with the new downloadable characters and wrote this cool preview article on their experiences:
Stay tuned for our final release date announcement coming soon!
Much Respect,
Your VIP Community Staff
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They should drop the Marketplace price, as opposed to a half-hearted "We're sorry."
 
[quote name='Brak']They should drop the Marketplace price, as opposed to a half-hearted "We're sorry."[/QUOTE]
QFT!!! most of the content on XBL is just too 'spensive.
 
[quote name='Brak']They should drop the Marketplace price, as opposed to a half-hearted "We're sorry."[/quote]

That would definitely be a nice gesture. If I was Activision I would drop the price maybe by 200-300 points of the top combined pack for the first week or something in retribution for those of us that have been waiting patiently and as a sign of good will. I doubt it will happen and I'm still getting it regardless the moment it truly drops, so eh, whatever.
 
Eh. Atleast we made out better than those who bought the CoD3 pack and couldn't access it for two weeks (or was it three?).

I guess Activision semi learned their lesson.
 
I was also hoping for a discount, but doubt it will happen. Does anyone think the DLC will ever drop in price? Because I can wait a year or so with some patience.

Just glad Q? Entertainment heard our outcries and introduced the Lumines DLC at a discount price plus an extra free download. It lead me to pick up the game and all its content. Sure, it was still expensive as hell, but I really wanted the game and am glad I bought it. :)
 
Not a chance of them dropping the price. If they did, then the COD2 map packs (also by Activision) would've dropped by now.
 
Why in the world do you think they should offer a discount because they are holding back another week or more for further testing?

Ya they maybe got most of us too hyped with the trailer and dates, but to lower the price because of it?

heh, not sure why people think they should do that.
 
[quote name='KingofOldSchool']The DLC won't be released until sometime in May at the earliest.[/QUOTE]

That's really stupid :(

Like.. I would prefer to get DLC that works, compared to having the game break LOL
But still! :(
 
So I'll have to wait until May? I guess I'll just finish the game up then. I'll re-play it sometime after the DLC comes out.
 
Well I got screwed with the update, I was co-oping through it with a friend over Live and he got the craptacular update last week but I didn't, and the Update doesn't seem to be there anymore.

So now we can't co-op the game we had saved, if I host it locks up during connection and if he does my 360 locks up after I accept the game invite. We can't even start a new game.

I don't know what the patch was supposed to fix but it certainly fuck ed me right in the Ass.:bomb: :bomb:
 
[quote name='benjamouth']Well I got screwed with the update, I was co-oping through it with a friend over Live and he got the craptacular update last week but I didn't, and the Update doesn't seem to be there anymore.

So now we can't co-op the game we had saved, if I host it locks up during connection and if he does my 360 locks up after I accept the game invite. We can't even start a new game.

I don't know what the patch was supposed to fix but it certainly fuck ed me right in the Ass.:bomb: :bomb:[/quote]

That patch was to ready the game for the DLC, because it added shaded versions of the new characters to the select screen.
 
[quote name='KingofOldSchool']The DLC won't be released until sometime in May at the earliest.[/quote]

Please don't make errant statements that you can't back up.

Anyway, the current rumors going around is that it will be out tonight, the 17th, or the 30th.

I'll keep you guys posted if I find anything else.
 
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