By Matt Espineli on Apr 30, 2017 12:15 am
The Infinite Roster
There are a lot of characters appearing in the upcoming crossover fighting game Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite. With so many to keep track of, we've compiled all the fighters that have been confirmed so far. Click ahead to see all the confirmed Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite characters. Be sure to check back often as we update this article with more characters as they get announced. Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite is set to launch on September 19 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Capcom previously discussed how the game is designed to be a more approachable fighting game and is aimed at casual players as much as the hardcore. For our most recent impressions of the game, check out our in-depth feature detailing what we liked, disliked, and want.
Captain America
Captain America, aka Steve Rogers, is the leader of the Avengers. He wields a shield made out of vibranium--the strongest metal in the Marvel universe. His super-human strength makes him a formidable foe, but it's his leadership skills that put him above the rest.
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel, formerly longtime superhero Ms. Marvel, fights as the protector of the galaxy. Infinite marks the first time she has appeared in the roster of a Marvel vs. Capcom game.
Hawkeye
Hawkeye, aka Clint Barton, is the sharpshooter of the Avengers. He brandishes a tactical bow and an arsenal of customized "trick arrows" that he uses to fight against a variety of foes.
Hulk
The Hulk is a rampaging green-skinned behemoth possessing incredible physical strength. His alter ego is Bruce Banner, a physically weak and reserved physicist. Both exist as separate personalities residing inside the same body.
Iron Man
Marvel's poster boy Iron Man returns to the Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite roster. His origin story needs no introduction; though, if you're painfully unaware, he's a billionaire playboy turned superhero after suffering a severe chest injury during a kidnapping, which forces him to build a powered suit of armor to save his life and escape captivity.
Rocket Raccoon
Rocket Raccoon is a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, a superhero team that operates primarily in the cosmic sector of the Marvel universe. He's the product of a scientific experiment that genetically modified animals to grant them human level intelligence and bipedal body construction. He's an expert tactician and a gifted marksman.
Thor
Thor is the Asgardian God of thunder. His powerful hammer--the Mjolnir--grants him the gift of flight and weather manipulation amongst other godly abilities. He fights to ward off threats against the Nine Realms.
Ultron
Ultron is a powerful robotic being built by Hank Pym aka Ant-Man. He was once a loyal AI, but his programmed sentience fueled contempt in him, causing Ultron to rebel against his maker.
Ryu
Ryu is a practitioner of Shotokan-style Karate and mostly spends his life alone wandering the world looking for challenging opponents to fight. His primary ambition in life is to increase his strength as a fighter.
Chris Redfield
Chris Redfield is one of the main protagonists in the Resident Evil universe. After a traumatic experience surviving the threat of biological weapons in a remote Mansion in the outskirts of Raccoon City, he has committed his life to helping end the threat of biological terrorism.
Chun-Li
Chun-Li is a master of Chinese martial arts and has a longstanding career in law enforcement. She has a strong sense of justice, always seeking opportunities to eliminate evil and corruption.
Mega Man X
Mega Man X is an android that's a part of military task force known the Maverick Hunters, who hunt down robots that have given in to destructive, criminal tendencies. He is the successor to the original Mega Man model built by legendary robotics expert, Dr. Light.
Morrigan Aensland
Morrigan Aensland is a powerful succubus who lives for little more than the excitement of battle. While she's rather conceited and vain, Morrigan isn't as evil as the other demons of the Makai realm, which is where she calls home. As a result, she is often considered an anti-hero.
Strider Hiryu
Strider Hiryu is a master spy and ninja who is often silent but stern. He has super-human capabilities, being able to move with great speed and agility. In addition, he's an expert fighter and swordsman.
Sigma (DLC)
Sigma is the nemesis of Mega Man X. He was once the leader of the Maverick Hunters; however, he became infected by the Maverick Virus, which caused him to turn into a maniacal villain.
By Mat Elfring on Apr 29, 2017 12:30 am
The sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy is currently in theaters in what seems to be everywhere but the US, which releases on May 5. As you may have heard, the film has five post-credit sequences, which we break down here. We're talking about one of them specifically and giving you some insight from the comic books, so we can get a better understanding of what's going on. Warning: Spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ahead. If you're curious for GameSpot's take on the film, check out our review here.
Specifically, we are taking a look at the post-credit sequence involving some very familiar faces. Stakar Ogord (Sylvester Stallone) puts together his own team of Guardians. This team consists of Charlie-27 (Ving Rhames), Aleta Ogord (Michelle Yeoh), Krugarr, and Mainframe (voiced by Miley Cyrus). In the film, all of these characters were members of the Reavers. These aren't all the original Guardians of the Galaxy team members in the comics. That team consisted of Vance Astro, Charlie-27, Yondu, and Martinex. However, these are all characters that are very much a part of the history and mythos of the team. In addition, the majority of their stories took place in an alternate universe. Here are the characters we saw in the post-credit sequence and where they came from in the comics.
Stakar Ogord AKA Starhawk
Stallone plays Stakar Ogord, also known as Starhawk. The character first appeared in The Defenders #27 back in 1975. Ogord was adopted by a Reaver named Arcturus. He and his adopted sister Aleta accidentally brought Hawk God to life, and they both gained powers. He has perceived knowledge of the past and future, and every time he tries to change his timeline, he creates an alternate reality. Starhawk has been reborn into an infant body many times. The comic book version is a bit overpowered, being able to travel faster than light, having super-human strength and a long lifespan, and not aging over the course of 1,000 years. More than likely, the cinematic version won't be as powerful.
Charlie-27
Rhames plays Charlie-27, a co-founder of the Guardians of the Galaxy in the 31st century. He first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes #18 in 1969, which was in the introduction of this now iconic team. Charlie worked on gas-mining platforms on Jupiter, but after his people were killed off by the Badoon, he started the Guardians of the Galaxy. Because Charlie-27 is a genetically engineered human, he has increased strength, stamina, and durability. In addition, because he was created to work on Jupiter, he can withstand greater amounts of pressure and gravity compared to a human being. All of these abilities seem pretty reasonable for the cinematic universe, so if the team returns, Charlie-27 should be similar to his comic book counterpart.
Aleta Ogord
Michelle Yeoh plays Aleta Ogord, the sister of Starhawk. She also had her first appearance in The Defenders #27 back in 1975. After she and her brother woke the Hawk God, all three of them became one being: Starhawk. Aleta spent most of her time in limbo, until later when she was separated into a being of pure light. Because of this, she can control light and make constructs from it. In addition, she can become intangible. Much like her brother, she also has super-human strength and a long lifespan. For the movies, she may also have her powers dwindled a bit.
Krugarr
Krugarr first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 in 1991. He is a Lem, an alien species we don't see much of in the comics. He has ties to Doctor Strange, becoming Strange's apprentice during the 22nd century. Eventually, the alien became Sorcerer Supreme. He's the alien version of Doctor Strange but--when he reaches his potential--a lot more powerful. Sorcery was just introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the chances of this character having ties to Doctor Strange, if they use Krugarr again, are slim to none. More than likely, he'll just be a regular alien who may have some enhanced abilities.
Mainframe
Finally, there is Mainframe, who is voiced by Cyrus. The character first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy #5 in 1990. Mainframe is an evolved version of Vision. He became the operating system of an entire planet and controlled the climate. In addition, he also guarded Captain America's shield. Mainframe isn't a physical being, although we do see holograms of the character in the comics. It's hard to say what the cinematic version of the character will eventually be like, since we only see her briefly during the post-credit sequence, so it's hard to tell if she will have any connection to the current Vision on Earth.
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