By Chris Reed on Aug 02, 2018 11:22 pm
You never have to look far to find a deal on video games. Even after just a few months, most games start coming down in price, and that's to say nothing of the weekly deals put on by all the retailers that traffic in PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC games. But with so many sales going on all the time, finding the best deals on the best games can be tough. We're here to help. Every day, we track the gaming deals that go live at all the major retailers. Already this week we've covered still-running game sales at Best Buy, GameStop, Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, Nintendo Eshop, Humble Store, and more. We've combed through the deals to find the best games available at the best discounted prices. So no matter your platform of choice, you can find something worth playing at a fantastic price. Meanwhile, subscribers of various programs that offer free games each month shouldn't pass up the opportunity to get them while the getting's good. Right now PlayStation Plus members can still grab their six free games for July (it's no longer July, but PS Plus games switch over on the first Tuesday of each month, so you'll have to wait to download August's free PS Plus games on the 7th). Xbox Live Gold subscribers can grab two of the August offerings right now (Forza Horizon 2 and Dead Space 3). And if you're an Amazon Prime member, don't forget to download August's seven free games from Twitch. With that out of the way, let's take a look at the best of the best video game deals this week. We dug through all the sales to find the best deals available anywhere that sells games.
Freebies
We already covered the free games for PlayStation Plus, Xbox Live Gold, and Twitch Prime members, but it's worth reiterating to make sure you grab them if you're eligible. Also available this week is free Battlefield DLC. Battlefield 4 owners can grab two free DLC expansions, while Battlefield 1 players get one. You can download these at no cost on PS4, Xbox One, and PC (through Origin). Additionally, between now and August 6, you don't need PS Plus to play GTA Online. So if you have a copy of Grand Theft Auto V lying around, pop it in and take it online for free.
The Crew 2 (PS4, Xbox One)
Ubisoft's latest racing game lets you speed along in a car, a boat, or plane. It came out in June, but it's already on sale for $40. Grab it quick, because you probably won't see a deal this good again soon.
Lego The Incredibles (PS4, Xbox One, Switch)
With The Incredibles 2 making a big splash in theaters, it's no surprise Lego The Incredibles was one of the best-selling games of June. This week you can get it on sale on all consoles for $40 at GameStop.
Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection (Switch)
Save $10 on this polished (and portable) collection of 12 arcade Street Fighter games, including Street Fighter I, II, III, and the Alpha series.
Axiom Verge (PC)
With titles like Dead Cells coming to consoles and Guacamelee 2 hitting soon, if you throw a rock in the air this month, it'll likely land on a new Metroidvania game. But Axiom Verge is one of the best in recent memory, and it's available for half price on the Humble Store.
Prey (Xbox One)
This often-overlooked shooter from last year is an excellent game. It's also on sale for $15 on the Microsoft Store.
Detroit: Become Human (PS4)
Quantic Dream's recent PS4 exclusive is already on sale on the PlayStation Store. Everyone gets $10 off, but if you have PS Plus, you get double the savings.
Dead Cells
This procedurally-generated Metroidvania game will come out of Early Access on August 7, the same day it lands on consoles. Order or pre-order it from any platform, and you'll save $5.
Yakuza 6: Song of Life (PS4)
You don't have to have played the rest of the series to get a kick out of the story and often absurd side missions and mini-games in Yakuza 6.
Overcooked (Xbox One)
If you're in the mood for some seriously hectic co-op cooking, Overcooked is the way to go. With a sequel landing August 7, now is a good time to pick up the original for cheap.
By Chris E. Hayner on Aug 02, 2018 03:20 am
Avengers: Infinity War is missing some very important characters
Avengers: Infinity War boasts an enormous cast--it's bursting at the seams with characters both new and old. It features existing members of the Avengers teaming up with the Guardians of the Galaxy and the people of Wakanda. With a villain as powerful as Thanos to deal with, it makes sense that such a powerful group of individuals would be needed to stop him. But what about all of the characters who still didn't managed to make the cut for the big new movie? This is where you should stop reading if you haven't seen the movie, as we're about to dive pretty deep into spoiler territory--consider yourself warned. It could easily be argued that Infinity War included too many characters for its nearly three-hour running time. However, there were some faces fans had their hope on that were nowhere to be found. Instead, the Marvel Cinematic Universe faithful are forced to wait a year to see whether or not Thanos turned them to dust of if they'll be able to join the fight in Avengers 4. With Infinity War's home release upon us, we have learned that at least one character--Happy Hogan--was in the movie at one point, only to be cut. Luckily, his appearance lives on in the form of a silly deleted scene. After watching Avenger: Infinity War too many times to count, GameSpot has come up with the definitive list of characters we were sad to see didn't take part in the battle against the big, purple jerk. Some of them seem like smart and powerful additions to the crew; others are named Korg and we love him too much to leave him out. Separately, there have been enough questions about one Guardians of the Galaxy side character--Kraglin--to warrant an official answer from James Gunn (who has since been fired from his role for Guardians 3). Spoilers: No, he's not in the movie, but that doesn't mean he died during the four-year gap between Guardians 2 and Infinity War. Infinity War's special features have also informed us that Valkyrie didn't die, either. We don't yet know most of the faces we'll see in 2019's Avengers 4--whatever it ends up being called--but the cast may have some room for expansion after Infinity War killed off so many characters when Thanos snapped his fingers. Avengers 4 arrives in theaters on May 3, 2019.
Valkyrie
Last seen in: Thor: Ragnarok While at least half of the surviving Asgardians were wiped out by Thanos in search of the Tesseract--and half of those turned to dust when the Mad Titan snapped his fingers, in theory--many fans were expecting Tessa Thompson's breakout Ragnarok character to play some role in the right for the universe. Hopefully, that changes in Avengers 4.
Grandmaster
Last seen in: Thor: Ragnarok It's hard to know where Infinity War could have fit Grandmaster in, but every MCU movie needs a taste of Jeff Goldblum now. Given that he's the brother of the Collector--whose death is alluded to in the film--a case can be made for him to appear.
Hawkeye
Last seen in: Captain America: Civil War Hawkeye was the sad question mark looming over Infinity War. He's an original member of the Avengers who didn't appear. The movie explains his absence with a throwaway line--he's under house arrest--but it really wasn't enough. All of existence was at stake.
Laura Barton
Last seen in: Avengers: Age of Ultron You might not have expected Laura to appear in the film. However, the actress who plays her, Linda Cardellini, appeared in a promotional photoshoot for the film. If Hawkeye is still under house arrest, chances are she'll show up soon.
Ant-Man
Last seen in: Captain America: Civil War As with Hawkeye, Ant-Man is on house arrest during Infinity War. Which is unfortunate, because he would have been a useful weapon against Thanos.
The Wasp
Last seen in: Ant-Man While Hope van Dyne's Wasp alter ego hasn't been properly introduced yet--it was teased in the Ant-Man post-credits sequence--Infinity War could have been an intriguing way to integrate her into the MCU. Think of what Captain America: Civil War did for Spider-Man. Now the question remains of how Ant-Man and the Wasp fit into Marvel's timeline after Infinity War.
Hank Pym
Last seen in: Ant-Man It's not so much that fans were expecting Hank Pym to show up and be part of the fight against Thanos. Instead, it's that they were told as much by Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier). In an interview to promote the film, Stan claimed he filmed a battle scene that included Michael Douglas as Hank. Perhaps he was mistaken and it was actually for Avengers 4.
Janet van Dyne
Last seen in: Ant-Man As with her on-screen husband, Sebastian Stan also teased that Michelle Pfeiffer would be in the massive battle scene as Janet van Dyne, mother of Hope and the original Wasp. And yet, there's no mention of her anywhere in the film.
Korg
Last seen in: Thor: Ragnarok Like Valkyrie, Korg garnered quite a few fans in Thor: Ragnarok. What's more, he survived the destruction of Asgard and was last seen traveling through space with Thor and the rest of the gang. However, he's not mentioned when Thanos destroys the ship or at any point after that. He's definitely not dead, though. Kevin Feige, head of Marvel Studios, has confirmed that much.
Miek
Last seen in: Thor: Ragnarok Much like his big buddy Korg, Miek is alive and well--for now, anyway. It's just unclear exactly where he's at. Our money is on wherever Korg wound up.
Sharon Carter (Agent 13)
Last seen in: Captain America: Civil War The last time Sharon Carter was in the picture, she was making out with a fugitive Captain America after helping him steal government property. However, she went back to her job at the CIA. Sharon could have been an interesting source of information for Cap and the rest of the team--given that the CIA knows everything. Alas, there is no mention of her anywhere in the film.
Happy Hogan
Last seen in: Spider-Man: Homecoming Pepper Potts, who made a cameo in Spider-Man: Homecoming, got a nice moment in Infinity War. What was missing, though, was Happy Hogan. After playing some sort of mentor to Spider-Man and acting as Tony Stark's right-hand man for so long, it felt strange to not see him in the movie.
W'Kabi
Last seen in: Black Panther The Wakandan absences are the most noticeable in the movie. W'Kabi, for instance, is one of the country's fiercest warriors--and he serves at the hand of the king. While that didn't work out when Killmonger was reigning, it's a little surprising he didn't end up back on the front lines with his entire nation in danger.
Nakia
Last seen in: Black Panther Likewise, where was Nakia? In Black Panther, she showed herself to be quite a fierce warrior--which is something the Avengers and Wakanda could have used more of. While it's possible she was on assignment in another country, her not being there was glaring.
War Rhinos
Last seen in: Black Panther Yes, the vibranium-plated rhinos in Black Panther were silly and the CGI that brought them to life wasn't the best. However, when you're fighting a power as massive as the Black Order, why wouldn't you send them into battle to mow the enormous monsters down?
Phil Coulson
Last seen in: Agents of SHIELD Sure, Coulson has been largely banished to the Marvel TV universe. However, Clark Gregg has been announced to be bringing everyone's favorite SHIELD agent back to the big screen in Captain Marvel. Would it have been so hard to have him in the car with Maria Hill and Nick Fury during the post-credits scene?
Nova Corp
Last seen in: Guardians of the Galaxy When they were last seen, the Nova Corp was taking care of the Power Stone on Xandar. Of course, that's before Thanos came to town, took the stone, the decimated half of the planet. Still, that doesn't mean members of the Nova Corps didn't survive--specifically Nova Prime.
Kraglin
Last seen in: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Though Sean Gunn appeared in Infinity War as the motion capture performer responsible for Rocket--as he's done in both Guardians movies--his character Kraglin was nowhere in sight. That's a bit concerning, given that he was last seen cruising through space with Star-Lord and the rest of the gang. Thankfully, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn promises Kraglin is alive and well. The MCU isn't done with him yet.
Adam Warlock
Last mentioned in: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn made it clear before the movie released that Adam Warlock would not appear in Infinity War. Still, given the character's connection to the Infinity Gauntlet in the comics, many fans expected he would be where the Soul Stone came from. Looks like you'll have to wait for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to get a look at Adam.
The Defenders
Last seen in: Marvel's Defenders Yes, the Netflix shows take place in the MCU. No, they never crossover and probably never will. If it didn't happen in Infinity War, the biggest entry in the MCU yet, it's never going to happen. Let's all collectively agree to move on.
Shuri
Last seen in: Avengers: Infinity War Alright, this is a cheat. Shuri was in Infinity War. How could she possibly be on this list? Because there simply wasn't enough of her. While operating on Vision is an important role to play in the movie, the viewing public demands more of this amazing character.
By Chris E. Hayner on Aug 02, 2018 03:15 am
Infinity War makes some massive changes to things established elsewhere in the MCU
There's no doubt about it, Avengers: Infinity War is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most massive entry yet--something that, as expected, didn't change after the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp. It's packed with characters, plot developments, game-changing moments, and a massive cliffhanger that leaves a year for fans to cope with everything they've witnessed. This is where we warn you to stop reading if you've yet to see the movie, as we are going to dig into some heavy spoiler territory. If you haven't seen it yet, you can now do so from the comfort of your home. That's not all Infinity War is packing, though. In addition to the death, destruction, and insanity that unfolds throughout the nearly three-hour movie--along with some Easter eggs and references--there are also some major changes made to MCU canon. Things established in previous movies throughout Marvel's 10-year streak of superhero adventures are altered to better fit the story of Infinity War. There's little doubt that these changes will impact the MCU for years to come, given the movies Marvel already has on the way. Ant-Man and The Wasp may or may not have ultimately impacted things hugely, but with Captain Marvel on the way, we may learn some key information with heavy implications for the next Avengers movie. While Ant-Man himself didn't factor into Infinity War at all, thanks to the deal he cut with the government, Captain America, Thor, and the rest of the surviving Avengers are going to need all of the help they can get their hands on in Avengers 4. That's also, most likely, where Captain Marvel will come into play. In the movie's post-credits scene, Nick Fury sends out a distress message to the female superhero that's getting her own standalone film in early 2019--just in time to introduce fans to her before she swoops in to help save the day in Avengers 4. Come along with GameSpot as we take a look at what, exactly, has been changed in Marvel's latest outing. Additionally, you can see our look at every character that died in Infinity War, as well as those that didn't end up in the movie at all.
Scarlet Witch's disappearing accent
When first introduced in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Scarlet Witch, like her brother Quicksilver, had a thick Eastern European accent. When she returned in Captain America: Civil War, her accent wasn't quite as strong, but it was still there. If you've seen Infinity War, though, you know the accent is practically nonexistent. You can hear it very briefly toward the end of the film, but other than that it sounds like actress Elizabeth Olsen has ditched it for good.
No more eyepatch
Thor losing his eye was one of the pivotal moments of Thor: Ragnarok. It also signaled a new, Odin-style look for the character, along with his haircut and losing the cape. It was a long time coming for a hero that hasn't really changed his physical appearance since the character was first introduced in 2011. However, Infinity War didn't waste much time in giving Thor his eye back--someone else's false eye, to be clear--making the eyepatch a thing of the past.
Out with the hammer, in with the axe
Another major development in Ragnarok was the destruction of Thor's hammer, Mjölnir. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige explained upon the movie's release that it was one of the things the studio wanted to change about Thor as the character evolved. In the movie, Thor was able to embrace his powers without a hammer to do the heavy-lifting. Infinity War went back on that particular development, though, as he now has the Stormbreaker axe to harness his energy.
A long-forgotten villain isn't quite so dead
When Captain America: The First Avenger first hit theaters in 2011, many fans lamented at how unimportant the villainous Red Skull ended up being. He was dispatched by Cap in the movie and never heard from again--until now. According to Infinity War, instead of dying, Red Skull actually ended up becoming the protector of the Soul Stone. That brought him and Thanos together for one devious sequence in the movie, as the former HYDRA leader led the Mad Titan to his next Infinity Stone.
Rhodes gets his legs back thanks to technology
Following the events of Civil War, Rhodey was left paralyzed after the War Machine suit crashed from a very high altitude. The end of the movie shows him using a pair of mechanized leg braces to help him learn to start walking again. Fast forward to Infinity War, where there's no sign that he once lost the ability to walk. The braces have seemingly cured him of any paralysis.
Hulk isn't very nice to Bruce Banner
In Ragnarok, it's established that Bruce is losing control over when he reverts back to his normal self from the Hulk, alluding to the big green guy being at the wheel, instead. It's such a big piece of the story that he spends a portion of the film refusing to go green, for fear he would never be Bruce again, before finally relenting. For Infinity War, though, the tables have turned. Throughout the movie, Banner tried desperately to transform, but it's Hulk who refuses. Why? It's never really explained. Perhaps he's just humiliated by the smackdown Thanos lays on him at the beginning of the movie.
You're the Iron Spider now, like it or not
As fans know, Infinity War isn't the first time they've seen the Iron Spider costume. At the end of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter Parker is offered the suit by Tony Stark. He turns it down, though, opting to stick to his neighborhood and learn the ways of a superhero. However, now there's no turning back. He has the suit and he's been to space. Returning to his old costume would be silly.
No Hawkeye or Ant-Man
Infinity War managed to explain the absences of Hawkeye and Ant-Man with a simple line. They cut deals with the government and went home, where they're now under house arrest. How, exactly, that works, is a bit confusing. Civil War ends with Steve Rogers arriving to break his friends out of jail. Did those two just stay behind in hopes that the government that turned on them would start treating them nicely?
Tony Stark and his glowing heart
After Iron Man 3, Tony Stark underwent the surgery to have the arc reactor removed from his chest, leaving future Iron Man suits to be powered by a built-in source. Cut to Infinity War, where Tony has developed nanotechnology for his new suit and it's all powered by, you guessed it, an arc reactor. It's unclear exactly how this new reactor--and the suit it contains--are attached to Tony, but it certainly doesn't seem to be something he can quickly remove.
Thor's fake Infinity Gauntlet
Fans first saw the Infinity Gauntlet in Thor, then again in Ragnarok, when Hela declared it was a fake. While that clears up how Thanos has the real deal, there's a problem. In Infinity War, it's revealed that Eitri created it for Thanos on Nidavellir--meaning it didn't exist in Thor and there would likely be no fakes. That's one little plot hole the movie never addresses.
That other Infinity Gauntlet
Likewise, Infinity War never explains how Thanos already has the gauntlet in the Avengers: Age of Ultron post-credits scene.
Thanos's motivations in Avengers vs. Infinity War
In a post-credits scene from Marvel's Avengers, The Other tells Thanos that humans are stronger than they thought. "They are unruly and therefore cannot be ruled," he tells the Mad Titan. Is Thanos trying to rule over Earth or wipe out half of its population? Clearly, by the time Infinity War rolls around, the villain has his plan in place. It seems like it was a very different one than earlier in the MCU, though.
By Meg Downey on Aug 02, 2018 03:10 am
Avengers: Infinity War spoilers ahead!
With a decade and 20 movies under its belt, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become pretty self-sufficient. While Avengers: Infinity War was obviously drawing its major plot points and some fun scenes straight from its comic book source material, the majority of the movie was actually layered with callbacks and references to other MCU movies--and some of them may not have been all that obvious. So if you didn't happen to brush up on your MCU history, or if you decided not to do the 31-hour long marathon prior to your Infinity War viewing, don't worry too hard. We're looking out for you. Here is a breakdown of Infinity War's biggest Easter eggs, references, and callbacks to previous MCU movies and beyond. Fortunately, it's easier to now go back and pick these out or enjoy them for yourself. Infinity War has been released digitally, with a physical 4K/Blu-ray/DVD launch coming later in August. However you watch it, you can pause and rewind all of your favorite moments to see if there are any further secrets just waiting to be discovered--make sure to let us know if you spot any. Even if what's on film has already been analyzed in its entirety, Infinity War's special features are teaching us new things. Some of that comes in the form of deleted scenes, including one with a fan-favorite character's cameo and another featuring the Guardians. Beyond that, we've also learned what was going on with Hulk, among many other details.
1. Asgardian Refugees
Infinity War opens with a distress signal from an Asgardian refugee ship in the process of being attacked by Thanos and the Black Order, so if you skipped Thor: Ragnarok, this might have been a little out of left field for you. Ragnarok ended with Asgard being completely destroyed by the demon Surtur, with the survivors narrowly escaping on a spaceship. The post credits sequence, however, showed that same ship coming face to face with Thanos's fleet, apparently just moments before the start of Infinity War.
2. We Have a Hulk
In a last ditch effort to get Thanos and his Children off their ship, Loki attempts to con him into a fight with the ultimate punchline "we have a Hulk." This is a callback to Iron Man pulling nearly the exact same move on Loki himself back in the first Avengers movie. Apparently Loki's learned a few lessons since then.
3. Loki and the Tesseract
It was Loki's possession of the Tesseract that ultimately sealed the Asgardian refugee ship's fate. But until that moment, we weren't actually technically sure that he even had it. Loki was shown giving the Tesseract a suspicious glance during Thor: Ragnarok as he moved through Odin's vault before the ultimate destruction of the planet, but the camera cut away before we saw if he picked it up or not. Unfortunately, the fact that he did really isn't a surprise--Loki's infatuation with the Infinity Stones has been a major motivating factor in just about all of his betrayals dating back to the first Avengers movie (and it was in just about every trailer).
4. The Stark/Potts Wedding
Tony Stark and Pepper Potts are engaged! But we knew that, of course, because we actually got to see him pop the question back at the very end of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Apparently Pepper said yes, though it happened offscreen, because things definitely seem to be going pretty well these days--at least until the whole Thanos thing happens.
5. That's the Cauldron of the Cosmos
After being summoned by Doctor Strange, Tony wastes no time using sacred artifacts in the Sanctum Sanctorum as his personal furniture. The Cauldon of the Cosmos that Tony takes up leaning on is one of Strange's time-bending tools from the comics which allows him to look into the past and alternate futures.
6. Rhodey's Price
We briefly see James Rhodes out of his War Machine armor discussing the Sokovia Accords, where he talks about the "price" he's paid for his choice to sign. This is a direct nod to his tragic accident after the airport fight in Captain America: Civil War--which also happens to be why he's wearing a harness over his hips and legs. The accident left him with limited mobility, maybe even partially paralyzed from the waist down.
7. Even the MCU loves Spongebob
During their first encounter with Cull Obsidian and Ebony Maw, Tony wastes no time in tossing out a couple of witty rejoinders. He calls the Maw "Squidward" before properly engaging him in the fight--and while the resemblance is certainly uncanny, the Maw doesn't seem all that bothered by the comparison.
8. Strange's Parlor Tricks
Poor Doctor Strange is no stranger (get it?) to people not quite taking his powers seriously. During he and Tony's first fight side-by-side, Tony makes a wisecrack about Strange making "balloon animals," which places Tony squarely in the ranks of the dubiously canonical MCU late night hosts club where this Jimmy Kimmel sketch exists.
9. Rocket's Prosthetic Problem
When Rocket, Groot, and Thor arrive on Earth during the battle for Wakanda, Rocket almost immediately teams up with (or, rather, is picked up by) Bucky Barnes. First, he wants to know how much for Bucky's gun--not for sale--then, he wants to know how much or Bucky's metal arm. Bucky rolls his eyes by way of response, but Rocket's not that worried. He's gonna get that arm. Rocket's love for prosthetics, especially cybernetic enhancements, dates all the way back to the first Guardians of the Galaxy's scene in the Kyln prison. And honestly, at this point, it's a borderline fetish. He doesn't make good on his promise to disarm the Winter Soldier this time around, but hey, there's always Avengers 4.
10. Like Footloose?
During their first encounter, Drax urges Star-Lord to tell Tony, Peter, and Strange about the "dance off to save the universe," which gets a predictably mixed reaction from the Avengers. He's of course referring to the final battle with Ronan the Accuser in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 1, in which Peter started, well, dancing to distract Ronan from the Power Stone. Peter's love of Kevin Bacon and Footloose were his inspiration for the move.
11. Space McDonalds
During their first major encounter with Thanos, Quill snaps that he looks like "Grimace" who, of course, is one of the classic McDonalds mascots--more specifically, the giant purple chicken-nugget shaped guy. Grimace was originally introduced as "Evil Grimace" in, uh, McDonalds lore(?) so Quill's probably more accurate here than even he realizes.
12. The Collector's Infinity Stone
While Thor explains the situation to the Guardians of the Galaxy during their first encounter, he tells them The Collector in Knowhere has the Reality Stone. When they assure him that isn't possible because "only an idiot" would entrust a Stone to someone like The Collector, Thor fires back "or a genius." His defensiveness is rooted in the fact that two of his close friends -- Sif and Volstagg -- were actually the ones to give the Stone over to him in the mid credits scene of Thor: The Dark World.
13. Reality Warping with Mantis and Drax
During their first big fight with Thanos in Knowhere, Mantis and Drax are two of the Reality Stone's most obvious victims. Drax is turned into a heap of cube-shaped stone and Mantis is unfolded like a spool of ribbon. Don't worry--they both get better the second Thanos leaves. Their temporary "deaths," however, were actually direct call outs to the fates of Nebula and Eros in the original Infinity Gauntlet comics mini series.
14. The Fate of the Power Stone
Thanos actually starts the movie with one Infinity Stone already set into the Gauntlet -- the purple Power Stone, which he got by "destroying Xandar." We got a firsthand look at both Xandar and its ruling body, the Nova Corps, during the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, where the stone was left in their care.
15. The Iron Spider Suit
The end of Spider-Man Homecoming is actually where the Iron Spider suit was introduced, but Peter rejected it the first time around. Thank goodness Tony kept it around, or things would have gotten pretty dicey for our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in this movie.
17. Torturing Strange
While Ebony Maw holds Doctor Strange captive on his spaceship, he uses a series of crystalline needles to effectively try and torture the Time Stone out of his grasp. This is a repurposed scene from the comics event Infinity, where Strange is actually imprisoned by the Maw in his own mind and tortured in a strikingly similar way.
18. Teen Groot is a Gamer
Teen Groot is a pretty relatable kid, considering he's actually an all-but-immortal tree alien. He spent about 80% of his time on screen in Infinity War with his face buried in a video game, the title of which is actually a double Easter Egg. It's a reference to both the game Defenders and Marvel's Defenders, the team of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage who currently exist in the strange liminal space of the Netflix MCU.
19. The Blue Man
The Russo Brothers continue their valiant efforts to blend the MCU and the world of Arrested Development after Civil War's Bluth Stair Car cameo. This time, it was Tobias Funke himself, in full Blue Man regalia, locked away in the Collector's vault. Apparently he blew himself straight into space.
20. The White Wolf
Bucky Barnes, the (ex?) Winter Soldier, is brought into the fray by T'Challa as he enjoys what looks like a pretty quiet, pastoral life. If you're confused as to exactly what happened to Bucky between the end of Captain America: Civil War and this moment, look to the post credits scene of Black Panther, where we see Bucky wake up in Wakanda, his brain washing "cured" by T'Challa's sister Shuri.
21. Doctor Strange's Time Stone
Like Thanos, Doctor Strange also starts the movie in possession of an Infinity Stone, but he didn't exactly destroy an entire planet to get it. The story of Strange and his relationship to the Eye of Agamotto, the locket in which the stone is kept, can be found in -- surprise! -- Doctor Strange, where he used it to defeat the ancient cosmic demon Dormammu.
22. Bruce Banner's Green Problem
Bruce Banner spends the entirety of Infinity War completely unable to transform into the Hulk. While we're still not exactly sure why that is, a lot of hints can be found in Thor: Ragnarok, where we learned that, prior to ending up on the ill fated Asgardian refugee ship, he spent several years on the planet Sakaar unable to turn back into Bruce Banner. It's also possible that Hulk simply doesn't want to emerge again after being defeated by Thanos in Infinity War's opening scene. The two of them have a lot to work out, and not a lot of time to do it.
23. The Secret Avengers
There's still quite a bit of tension between the two separate factions of the Avengers in the wake of Civil War, which is why it's actually a pretty big deal that Vision and Wanda were having their little romantic liaisons even now. It's also why Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, and Natasha Romanoff were able to burst into the scene like a well oiled machine when Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight attacked--they've been spending the last two years operating as fugitive superheroes.
24. Vision's Consciousness
While Vision obviously has the Mind Stone, a major element of Infinity War's plot revolves around the idea that more than just the Stone is what's keeping him sentient. Bruce banner rattles off a list of different sources for Vision's identity including himself, Tony Stark, Jarvis, and Ultron as different AI consciousnesses that are working and learning from one another inside him. We actually see this in action during Vision's creation back in Avengers: Age of Ultron, where he's first introduced as a repurposed body Ultron intends to hijack.
25. Killed by a Dark Elf
While Rocket tries to (awkwardly) console Thor prior to their arrival at Nidavellir, Thor gives a pretty bleak run down of his family history. We just watched Thanos murder Loki at the start of this movie. The sister? That's Hela, the villain of Thor: Ragnarok, which also happens to be the movie where Odin died. His mother who was killed by a Dark Elf? That's Friga, who was murdered by Malekith in Thor: The Dark World. And the "best friend," of course, was Heimdall, who also died in Infinity War's opening.
26. Off to Vormir
It may not look like much on screen but the planet Vormir actually is a place from Marvel comics--it's just not a very populated or important one. Vormir is a relatively backwater planet in one of the many arms of the Kree Empire, populated by lizard-like people who apparently have all either died off or peaced out for the MCU incarnation.
27. Keeping up with the Quills
When Peter tries to one-up Thor's tragic backstory, he talks about his traumatic experiences with his father--which also just so happens to be the plot of Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2. There we learn that Peter's father is actually Ego, the Living Planet, who seduced and impregnated his human mother in the process of trying to create a perfect heir.
28. Welcome to Nidavellir
To replace his lost hammer Mjolnir, Thor, Rocket and Groot travel to a place called Nidavellir, home of an ancient and magical forge built around the heart of a dying star. Nidavellir is actually one of the "nine realms" of Marvel's Norse mythology, recast for the MCU to actually be a totally independent planet-slash-space station rather than some sort of alternate dimension.
29. Watching the Sun Rise
Thanos's final moments in the film show him living out his own prophetic wishes--he wanted to watch the sun rise on a universe grateful for his accomplishments. This moment is actually borrowed and repurposed from the Infinity Gauntlet mini series where Thanos becomes a humble farmer after having his eyes opened to the truth of his endless quest to woo Mistress Death.
30. Calling Captain Marvel
In the final moments of the post-credits scene, we see that Nick Fury has sent a distress signal using what looks suspiciously like a very sci-fi 1990s beeper. The symbol on the screen loads as a gold star across a blue and red background--an icon associated with Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, who is set to debut in her very own solo movie come 2019.
By Michael Rougeau on Aug 02, 2018 03:04 am
Avengers: Infinity War spoilers ahead!
Like any war, Avengers: Infinity War had casualties--lots of them. Many fans of the Marvel comics expected this ending, but that didn't make it any less impactful when the movie hit theaters earlier this year. By the end of Infinity War, Thanos had claimed all six Infinity Stones he was hunting for, which provided him with the power to eliminate half the universe's sentient life with a snap of his fingers. So naturally, he did. And now, thanks to the movie's home release, you can grieve over these deaths from the comfort of your couch. There were plenty of ways that the Avengers and their allies could have prevented this outcome throughout the movie. Doctor Strange could have let Tony Stark die instead of giving up the Time Stone, and Gamora could have let Thanos kill Nebula rather than guiding him to the Soul Stone. Star-Lord could have kept his cool despite learning of Gamora's death, and Thor could have "gone for the head," as Thanos himself put it. All the characters who disintegrated at the end of Avengers: Infinity War can (and probably will) come back to life through some sort of magic in Avengers 4 next year. But for now, they're dead as dead can be. And don't forget the other characters who lost their lives earlier in the movie--chances are they're actually gone for good. So as far as we know, here's every character who died in Avengers: Infinity War. If you're interested in something a little more lighthearted, the home release's special features have brought with them some fun deleted scenes--one involving a character missing from the movie (sorry, it's not Hawkeye), and another filling in a moment we had to assume happened. In all, the special features have revealed numerous details, including just what was going on with Hulk.
1. Heimdall
Thor's friend Heimdall bites it in the opening scene after Thanos attacks the Asgardians' ship.
2. Loki
Loki also dies in the opening scene, after trying rather unwisely to shank Thanos.
3. Gamora
Thanos throws Gamora off a cliff to her death to secure the Soul Stone.
4. Vision
Vision dies when Thanos tears the Mind Stone from his head. No surprise there.
5. Ebony Maw
Ebony Maw gets iced when Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Doctor Strange Aliens him out of his own ship.
6. Corvus Glaive
Vision kills Corvus Glaive with his own weapon.
7. Proxima Midnight
Proxima Midnight gets cut down by a giant space lawnmower in Wakanda.
8. Cull Obsidian
Cull Obsidian is defeated and killed by Bruce Banner in the Hulkbuster armor.
9. Bucky
Bucky got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
10. Black Panther
T'Challa got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
11. Groot
Groot got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
12. Scarlet Witch
Wanda got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
13. Falcon
Sam got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
14. Mantis
Mantis got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
15. Drax
Drax got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
16. Star-Lord
Peter Quill got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
17. Doctor Strange
Stephen Strange got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
18. Spider-Man
Peter Parker got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
19. Nick Fury
Nick Fury got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
20. Maria Hill
Maria Hill got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
21. Half of everyone here
Yes, half of everyone else on Earth got disintegrated when Thanos snapped his fingers.
22. The Collector?
Presumably, Thanos killed the Collector when he visited him offscreen.
23. Valkyrie?
It's unclear what happened to Valkyrie--did she die when Thanos attacked? Thor must think so, or he would have tried to rescue her. Hopefully she'll pop up again.
24. Korg?
Taika Waititi's beloved stone warrior may have gone out when Valkyrie did--or maybe not.
25. All the other Asgardians?
Thanos absolutely decimated the Asgardians' ship just before Infinity War's opening scene, so hopefully we'll learn in a future MCU movie whether any of them survived.
By Mat Elfring on Aug 02, 2018 02:58 am
By now, hopefully, you've seen Avengers: Infinity War; if not, you can finally do so from the comfort of your couch thanks to the home release. If you have, you've no doubt wondered where 2019's Avengers 4 will go, considering just how many characters died during Infinity War. It likely goes without saying that everyone who passed away with the dreaded "Thanos Snap" can't stay dead forever in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; the MCU would barely have any heroes left to fight new bad guys (or to show up in sequels we know are on the way). That said, there's a good chance that not everyone will come back to life in the fourth Avengers movie or be killed in that film. With that in mind, we're taking a look at the major players that Thanos killed and figuring out their chances of survival after the Mad Titan is completely defeated. Obviously, Infinity War spoilers are ahead. We don't know much about Avengers 4, which hits theaters on May 3, 2019, and that includes something as simple as its title. We have learned that Warlock--who appeared in a cocoon during a Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 mid-credit scene--will not be in the next Avengers movie. Surprisingly enough, most of what Infinity War directors Joe and Anthony Russo shot for Infinity War made it into the film. However, deleted scenes from the home release have shown off what could have been--although in a lot of cases, it's understandable why the moments didn't make it into the final product. That includes a fan-favorite cameo and a humorous scene that fills in a sequence involving the Guardians. The accompanying special features have also revealed some key Infinity War details. Keep in mind, this is all speculation, with little to no backing evidence for these claims. Obviously, a few characters on this list will be coming back--as they have future movies in the works--but for everyone one else listed, we simply looked at their possible future within the MCU to see if bringing them back made sense. We're starting off with who is definitely staying dead. Click here to jump to who is coming back to life.
7. Staying Dead: Heimdall
Asgard is gone, and we're still not entirely sure how many of the leftover Asgardians actually survived the Thanos Snap. In the grand scheme of things, Heimdall has no Bifrost to guard, and he was straight-up killed by Thanos in the opening of the movie. As much as we love him, he doesn't serve much of a purpose in the future of the MCU, and it's ok if he stays dead.
6. Staying Dead: Falcon
Falcon has been a secondary character in the Captain America films. He's essentially part of the B-Team (sorry, Falcon fans). And while many members of the B-Team will pave the way for a new generation of Avengers, Falcon will most likely not be a part of it.
5. Staying Dead: Maria Hill
Like Falcon, Hill has more or less been involved in SHIELD's coming and goings, as well as whatever Steve Rogers is up to both on the small and big screen. While Agents of SHIELD still airs on ABC--where it's in its fifth season--Hill hasn't appeared on an episode in three years. SHIELD itself isn't what it used to be, mainly since Winter Soldier, so Hill doesn't really have a place in the MCU anymore.
4. Staying Dead: Black Order
(Corvus Glaive, Proxima Midnight, Ebony Maw, and Cull Obsidian) We don't know much about the Black Order, but they sure were cool. Yes, there is a chance that we could learn a bit more about the adopted sons and daughter of Thanos, but when the dust settles at the end of Avengers 4, these characters will be all kaput. There is no reason to keep them around.
3. Staying Dead: Gamora
This is a tough decision to make, but if anyone on the Guardians is going to die for real, it has to be Gamora. She has such an important role on the team and her growing relationship with Star-Lord was a nice addition to Infinity War. However, because Thanos sacrificed her, and she's trapped in the Soul Stone, we have a feeling there's no coming back from that. Additionally, we saw in Infinity War that Star-Lord lost it when he heard Gamora died. This will change him, but will it be for better or worse? How will this affect the team in the long run?
2. Staying Dead: Nick Fury
What in the heck has Nick Fury been up to anyway? We'll learn more about the character in 2019's Captain Marvel, but aside from the post-credit sequence in Infinity War, Fury hasn't been in a Marvel movie since 2015's Age of Ultron. He's not a character that's needed in the current MCU. He may have help set everything apart, but it's grown so much without him. Additionally, if Fury stays dead, this could pave the way for Stark to take over in a mentorship role for the future Avengers, much like he did in Homecoming.
1. Staying Dead: Loki
Loki's story has run its course in the MCU. He's been a friend and a foe throughout his numerous appearances in movies, and strangely enough, he's been incredibly entertaining along the way. Before the next phase at Marvel can start, it needs to say goodbye to its first major villain, and that's Loki.
6. Coming Back: Bucky
Bucky staying alive after Avengers 4 is debatable, as his fate could go either way. Is he completely needed for the future of the MCU? Not necessarily, but there has been so much development for Bucky through Captain America, Winter Soldier, Civil War, his post-credit scene in Black Panther, and now in Infinity War, that killing him off seems like a waste. We see him as a leader in the future of the MCU, even though he's been along a whole lot longer than most of the other characters in these franchises.
5. Coming Back: Doctor Strange
Even though there has only been one movie dealing with the mystic side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's already gone through a leadership change. Doctor Strange is now the Sorcerer Supreme and keeping him dead weakens that element of the MCU. In order to build on this aspect, Strange needs to stay alive, so we can all have more magical moments.
4. Coming Back: Vision & Scarlet Witch
While some may think this duo's lives are up for debate, these two will be the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Infinity War hinted that Vision can function without the Mind Stone, and we have a feeling Shuri worked her magic to make that happen. Furthermore, who doesn't want a love story between Avengers? Both Vision and Scarlet Witch are extremely powerful characters who haven't reached their full potential, which could help make for future storylines as well.
3. Coming Back: Most Of The Guardians of the Galaxy
(Drax, Groot, Star-Lord, And Mantis) At the end of Infinity War, Rocket and Nebula were the last standing members of the Guardians, and Nebula is an associate of the team at best. Considering there is a third Guardians movie on the horizon, the team will need actual members to function properly. We don't see anyone from the team mentioned above staying dead after Avengers 4. We may not be able to handle it as we're still getting over the death of Yondu.
2. Coming Back: Spider-Man
Much like Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming already has a sequel in the works. Secondly, this is a new Spider-Man, and one that's actually in the MCU, so getting rid of the web-slinger is not the best idea. It feels like Sony finally got it right with casting someone who looks like and can play a teenager, so why waste it now?
1. Coming Back: Black Panther
The return of T'Challa is a no-brainer. Aside from the fact a Black Panther sequel has been confirmed by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, the character is so new to the MCU, and there is so much to explore--and not just in Wakanda. There is a huge demand from fans for more Black Panther, so there is no way he's going anywhere, anytime soon.
By GameSpot Staff on Aug 02, 2018 02:47 am
Avengers: Infinity War spoilers ahead!
Avengers: Infinity War was met with near universal acclaim from fans and critics alike upon its release earlier this year. That doesn't mean we loved every single thing about it, and with the movie's home release upon us, we're looking back at its successes and failures. Like literally any other movie, there were good and bad parts of Infinity War. And because everyone's tastes are different, we don't necessarily agree about which was which. So GameSpot staff compiled a list of everything we loved, and everything we hated, about Infinity War. The home release--it's out now on digital platforms and coming soon in physical form, including Blu-ray, 4K, and DVD--is allowing us to dig in to the movie further and pick out more details that it was harder to see in theaters. But much more notably, this release brings with it special features that reveal things we could only guess at before. Some of that is more lighthearted, like a cameo of a fan-favorite character in a deleted scene, while others provide answers to mysteries, like what's up with Hulk. We've begun to compile all the things we've learned, and we'll report back with more findings as they emerge. As for what we loved and didn't about the movie, you surely agree or disagree with our choices laid out above. If so, let us know in the comments below. Then, when you're done, check out some of our other Infinity War galleries, including every character who dies in Infinity War, 12 things Infinity War undoes in the MCU, and the 30 Infinity War easter eggs, references, and callbacks you might have missed.
Loved: Spider-Man's Death
Spider-Man's death after Thanos's infamous finger snap is one of the most moving scenes we've ever witnessed in the MCU.
Hated: Spider-Man's Death
It may have been incredibly heart-wrenching, but--actually, that's the problem. It was terrible to see, and it made us feel bad.
Loved: Thor Showing Up With His Axe
Thor finally mastering the Bifröst and appearing at the Battle of Wakanda in full God of Thunder mode was one of the most epic things we've ever seen.
Hated: Not Enough Shuri
T'Challa's sister was the unexpected star of Black Panther. We know Infinity War was basically done by the time Black Panther hit theaters, but we would have liked to see more of Letitia Wright's character.
Loved: Tony Stark's Interactions With New Characters
Seeing Iron Man interact with heroes from other corners of the MCU, from Doctor Strange to Star-Lord, was super fun.
Hated: Gamora's Death
Infinity War put a lot of weight on Gamora's death, but it didn't necessarily feel earned. Zoe Saldana's character wasn't especially well fleshed out during the two Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and it felt like her backstory in Infinity War should have been explored before now.
Loved: Every Single Line Drax Said
We believe you can turn invisible, Drax. Just keep at it.
Hated: Not Knowing What Happened To The Nova Corps
We spent the entire first Guardians of the Galaxy movie getting to know the Nova Corps. In Infinity War, we got a throwaway line about Thanos annihilating them to get the Power Stone. Not ideal.
Loved: When The Guardians Met Thor
This was one of the funniest scenes in the movie. In the Guardians' defense, Chris Hemsworth's muscles are incredible.
Hated: The Children of Thanos's CGI
Seriously, they looked bad--especially Proxima Midnight's face. Carrie Coon deserved better.
Loved: Groot Helping Create Stormbreaker
So that's why Groot was there!
Hated: The Lack Of Stakes
Listen. We know it was a gut punch watching characters like the Guardians, Spider-Man, and Black Panther crumble into dust. But These characters also have sequels announced. It would have been nice if some of the old guard--the ones who no longer have to carry franchises on their backs--could have gone too, to make it feel more real, and less like something that Avengers 4 will undo.
Loved: The Fight On Titan
Seeing Iron Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Guardians of the Galaxy team up in a melee against Thanos on Titan was exhilarating, and this was easily one of the most creatively choreographed fights in the MCU.
Hated: Bruce Banner's CGI Floating Head
Hulk didn't want to come out to play after Infinity War's opening scene, but that wasn't the worst part. That would be Mark Ruffalo's awkward CGI head floating vaguely above the Hulkbuster armor toward the movie's end.
Loved: Thanos's Humane Side
Yes, he's a genocidal maniac. But he does also have the capacity to be reasonable, like when he honors his agreement to let Tony Stark live. He says he likes Star-Lord, and you kind of believe him. He even seems sad when he throws Gamora off a cliff.
Hated: Rocket Being The Only Guardian Left
We're 99% sure the rest of the Guardians (or most of them, at least) will come back to life in Avengers 4, but still--not fun knowing Rocket is the only member of his crew left in existence. Dick move, Marvel.
Loved: Star-Lord's Facial Hair
Is there a name for this? I need to know what to tell my barber.
Hated: T'Challa's Terrible Battle Plan
The Wakandans created a perfect choke point when they opened a tiny portion of the force field, but they totally failed to take advantage of it. And seriously, where were the battle rhinos?
Loved: Iron Man And Spider-Man's Aliens Reference
For how many MCU battles take place in space, we're surprised this didn't happen sooner.
Hated: Thanos's Plan Kind Of Sucked
Sentient life spreads too quickly for the universe to support, so you use your reality-shattering powers to kill half of it? Why not snap your fingers and make the universe twice as big?
Loved: Black Widow, Okoye, And Scarlet Witch Teaming Up
Even if it was just for a moment, seeing these three team up against Proxima Midnight was great. These women are incredible.
Hated: Not Enough Winston Duke
To be fair we can never get enough M'Baku.
Loved: The Love Stories
Infinity War was packed to the gills, but somehow it still had time to explore not one, but three separate love stories: The secretive romance between Wanda and Vision, the desperate scenes between Star-Lord and Gamora, and the brief reunion of Black Widow and Bruce Banner. Good stuff.
Hated: Not Knowing The Asgardians' Fate
What happened to the rest of the Asgardians with Thor, Loki, and Heimdall? Did all of them die, or only half, as the movie suggests? And where are Valkyrie and Korg? Hopefully we find out soon.
Loved: Doctor Strange Peering Into The Future
What did he see that justified giving Thanos the Time Stone? Hopefully we find out at some point.
Hated: Having To Wait For Avengers 4
A year can feel like a long time when half your heroes are dead.
By Michael Rougeau on Aug 02, 2018 01:45 am
The Infinity War Blu-ray has arrived.
The Avengers: Infinity War home release date is upon us. That means we can finally relive the pain and horror of Infinity War's bleak, tragic ending on repeat in the comfort of our own living rooms if we want. More importantly, it also means we get to dig into the movie's special features and learn new details about the movie, like just what was going on with Hulk. The Avengers: Infinity War Blu-ray, which releases on August 14, comes with four featurettes: one focusing on the chemistry among all the characters, one focused on Thanos himself, and one each for both of the major battles in the movie (Titan and Wakanda). They come with a handful of deleted scenes, which include both a surprising MCU cameo that was cut from the movie and the second half of a scene that explains how the Guardians knew to head to Titan. On Infinity War's digital release, which is out now, you can also find a special exclusive featurette called the director's roundtable. In it, MCU movie directors Jon Favreau, Joe and Anthony Russo, Ryan Coogler, James Gunn, Peyton Reed, Joss Whedon, and Taika Waititi sit down for an extended chat about how their separate visions and talents have come together to form the Marvel Cinematic Universe. All these Infinity War special features form a fun and informative watch, so we put together this highlights list of our favorite things we learned. When you're done, don't forget to refresh yourself on what Infinity War's after credits scene means for the MCU's future, including the upcoming Captain Marvel.
1. There are around 2900 visual effects shots in Avengers: Infinity War.
According to executive producer Victoria Alonso. That's out of 3,000 total shots--so only 100 shots in the whole movie didn't rely on CGI.
2. Making Civil War the lead-up to Infinity War was extremely deliberate.
"Part of the reason why we were drawn to tell the story of Civil War and one of the reasons why we thought it was such a great place to leave the Avengers, divided, was because we knew that the greatest threat they would ever face would be coming in Thanos," says co-director Anthony Russo. "For storytellers, you want your heroes to be at their lowest point when they meet their worst threat."
3. The Titan battle was shot entirely on a soundstage.
4. Executive producer Victoria Alonso calls Infinity War "one big CG scene."
"The environment is CG, the weapons are CG, every shot is dense in layers."
5. Josh Brolin performed all the motion and performance capture for Thanos himself.
6. The showdown between Dr. Strange and Thanos was rendered and animated before Benedict Cumberbatch gave his performanc
This allowed the other departments to work on the scene's effects long before Cumberbatch shot his lines on a green screen.
7. The Wakanda battle was one of the most challenging thing the Russos have ever shot.
"Probably the most physically challenging thing that we've ever done was execute that Wakanda sequence," Anthony Russo says.
8. The Wakanda battle was shot on a physical location.
"It was a big ranch in Georgia that we turned into the fields of Wakanda," Anthony Russo says. The river running through the field was artificially dug for the movie and used a pump capable of churning through 30,000 gallons of water per minute.
9. The Russos coordinated with Black Panther director Ryan Coogler about Wakanda's geography.
"We actually had to work in tandem with Ryan Coogler. He and his team had maps of Wakanda and that was very helpful to us so that we could look at where we wanted to place the battle, understand strategy, so it's literally like doing a Jenga puzzle," Joe Russo says.
10. The Wakandan army included 70 extras on set, plus stunt people.
Their numbers were digitally expanded, and 10,000 "Outriders," Thanos's creatures, were added as well.
11. Rain was a big problem during filming in Georgia.
They would try to shoot actors' close-ups on rainy days, and hope the sun would come out the next.
12. The Russos thought hard about who would go in the snap.
"In terms of our choices about who Thanos would end up eradicating with his snap, you know, it was very story-focused. How do we pay off each individual character's storyline most profoundly?" Anthony Russo says. "The first person to go is Bucky Barnes, and it's shot from Captain America's perspective. We're watching Cap go through the experience of watching him go away. We're watching Okoye, whose number one mission it is in life to protect the king, she watches the king go in front of her. And to see those characters react in those situations is very powerful and resonant."
13. The filmmakers refer to the snap as "the bloodbath sequence."
Executive producer Trinh Tran throws the phrase in casually during the Wakanda battle featurette.
14. Many of the actors involved didn't know it was happening.
"The bloodbath sequence, we had gathered the whole entire talent there circled around our directors, and basically revealed to them that morning of when they came on set, that that scene was happening, that some of them were gonna be, you know, disappearing," says Tran.
15. Infinity War's production included 6,000 crew members spread around the world.
"It's about as massive a production as you can mount," says Joe Russo.
16. There's a deleted scene in which the Guardians receive several encoded messages from Nebula.
She warns them that Thanos is taking Gamora to Titan, which is how the Guardians know to go there, and why they're on Titan when Iron Man, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Man show up.
17. There's another deleted scene where Happy Hogan shows up in New York.
It's an extended version of the early scene between Tony Stark and Pepper, where Happy shows up and berates them about their upcoming nuptials. It honestly doesn't fit the tone of the movie.
18. Jon Favreau says he was hired to direct Iron Man because of Elf.
"What really hit was Elf, because Elf made money, and I was sort of like on a list of directors that were hirable," Favreau says in the director's roundtable feature.
19. The Russo brothers were "most impressed" by the first 10 minutes of the original Iron Man.
"That's a ballsy interpretation of a narcissist, who's presented as a drunk and a jerk. And this is the guy that I'm supposed to get on board with, who goes on this amazing journey throughout the course of the movie, and I do get on board with him. And I think that that was unique," Joe Russo says.
20. Taika Waititi couldn't join for the directors roundtable so they propped an iPad over a Hawaiian shirt with a hat on
This is amazing.
21. The Avengers' post-credits shawarma scene was born from a joke.
"I made a joke about, 'We should see them all eating shawarma for 30 seconds,' and then two months later [Kevin Feige] is like, 'I think we can do it,'" says Avengers director Joss Whedon.
22. They shot the shawarma scene after the movie had already premiered.
To Jon Favreau's amazement, Whedon admits they shot that scene after the movie had premiered already. "It did not go out in Europe because we didn't have time. It was during, while we were doing press, after the premiere, at the hotel. There was a shawarma place like three blocks away. We got everybody in there," Whedon says. They had to cover Chris Evans' beard (likely for filming Snowpiercer) with a prosthetic, which he blocked with his hand during the scene.
23. James Gunn wrote one of Guardians' favorite scenes in response to a note from Joss Whedon.
"Joss, you were the hugest influence on me, because I turned in my first draft of the screenplay [for Guardians of the Galaxy], and I was really afraid, because I felt good about it, but I actually thought it was too funny," Gunn says. "And the thing you said to me...was, 'Just make it more James Gunn.'" He went home after receiving that note and wrote the scene where the Guardians sit around laughing at Quill's "12 percent of a plan."
24. James Gunn thinks of Rocket as a furry, cute version of Frankenstein's monster.
"For me, Rocket is Frankenstein's monster. He is this little creature that was this innocent animal, who was turned into something that isn't what he was supposed to be, and is completely alone and completely lost, and has no connection, has no tenderness from anyone," Gunn says. "To me that was the seed from which the entire story grew."
25. The Russos wanted viewers to really believe that Thor was going to kill Thanos.
"We needed to create a situation where you really believed that Thor was going to kill Thanos. That was the story of the film--his journey to that," Anthony Russo says. "This guy has lost everything. And it's this level of sadness that imbues him with that underdog quality that then becomes the heart of the movie, and you start to root for, and you believe that's sort of the energy that's gonna carry you into the climax."
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