Although there was much uncertainty from earlier
reports of the doors closing for THQ’s Brisbane studio, who were in the midst of making the video game adaptation of
The Avengers, it seems the shutdown has fact in affected the much-anticipated video game's development. And now,check out some amazing test shots, as well promotional art showcasing what could've been.
Character Animation Reel 2011 from Mike Smout on Vimeo.
From these shots, we can evidently see that this particular game was not being developed based entirely on Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated movie; essentially the heroes' Ultimates-inspired costumes and the villains. But until further details unveil themselves, we may never know. Anyhow, if this game were to be placed back on track, would you be on board?
Marvel's The Avengers picks up when an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security. And Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. With director Joss Whedon at it's helm, and an ensemble cast including Chris Evans
(Steve Rogers), Robert Downey Jr.
(Tony Stark), Chris Hemsworth
(Thor Odinson), Jeremy Renner
(Clint Barton), Mark Ruffalo
(Bruce Banner), Scarlett Johansson
(Natasha Romanoff), Clark Gregg
(Agt. Phil Coulson), Cobie Smulders
(Maria Hill), Samuel L. Jackson
(Nick Fury), with Tom Hiddleston
(Loki Laufeyson), and Stellan Skarsgard
(Professor Erik Selvig), the film releases worldwide May 4, 2012!