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I Met Miles Morales!
Well, I met the voice of Miles Morales. Nadji Jeter, who voices Miles in both Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, was at the Game On Expo in Phoenix this past weekend.
He’s also done Miles in the 2017 Spider-Man show, a few other games (including Ultimate Alliance 3) and will voice him once more in the upcoming and highly anticipated Marvel’s Spider-Man 2! And I got to meet him!
That’s me, with him. He’s obviously the one that actually looks cool. I told him that I’ve been watching him since back in the 2017 show and that he’s the voice I hear when I read Miles comics. I mean, no disrespect to Shamiek Moore, but Nadji’s been on Miles longer and more often, so I’ve had more exposure to his version of the character. He seemed very appreciative of my praise!
That’s not all though, Marvelites! I had him sign the front of my copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales! The art side, because that looks cooler. And then, unprovoked, he said “Lemme see your phone!” And signed my phone case too! I mean, I can never use it again because I have to preserve it now, but I needed a new case anyways!
After that he had a panel at the expo with Daisuke Tsuji, the voice of Jin from Ghosts of Tsushima. I let them know I did voice acting on my channel and asked how to improve (because I’m always looking for ways to make the vids better for you guys!) I explained that I sometimes struggle with consistency, and I’ll have a perfect take and then another that’s trash.
Daisuke told me that voice acting is just a form of acting, so to improve my base acting skills will also improve my VO skills. Nadji said he was gonna blow my mind, then told me that sometimes the trash takes are the ticket! He said there were takes he did that he thought sucked but everyone outside of the booth loved. He said not to be so hard on myself and to keep going!
There were a lot of interesting facts revealed on the panel. The first scans for Miles were done in Serbia!? Nadji is currently listening to the same thing I am, Metro Boomin’s Spider-Verse soundtrack. He kept saying they got something real good coming for us on October 20th (the release date for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2). He’s really excited about that. His favorite character to voice is Miles. His favorite character in his game was Phin. His favorite scene from the first game was when Spider-Man taught Miles how to fight. And the hardest scene for him to do was after Jefferson Davis died in the first game, because he had to act out being sad about the death of his father, but unfortunately Nadji never had that father figure. So instead he thought about his (thankfully still alive) uncle.
I had so much fun, and I’m so glad I got to meet him, get his autograph (twice) and hear about stories from his voice acting adventures as Miles Morales! I can’t wait to see what he’s so excited about in the next game! Can it be October yet!? That’s it for now, Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Multiverse!
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 SDCC Panel
Insomniac just did their Symbiotic Relationships San Diego Comic-Con panel and, boy, was it a success.
Okay, so first, can we talk about this trailer?
Because, wow. This game looks massive. In size, scope, just big. A few things, in no particular order:
– Who knew Martin Li was coming back? Because I sure as shock didn’t!
– Venom looks completely terrifying. Tony Todd and the design definitely help with that.
– Miles and MJ rocking fresh new cuts. Miles looking 92+8, and MJ favoring her comic counterpart a little more with the gorgeous flowing red hair (as many of you may know, I’m an MJ guy, leave me alone and let me have this!)
– Did you catch those Coney Island ride names? Hydro Bench (Hydro Man’s real name is Morris Bench), Speed Demon, and Big Wheel!
– The scene where both Spider-Men flip off the roof and start swinging… like, dude, just take my money already.
– So is that Grizzly, or just a bear-themed Kraven goon? Because it’d be pretty cool if it was Grizzly.
– I think I saw Wraith. I don’t know, did you guys see Wraith? Standing menacingly in front of the fire at around 1:07?
– Lizard’s sonic scream was definitely affecting the Symbiote, so they’re keeping sound as a weakness.
– MJ hiding from Symbiote Spider-Man… just… dang. Is it that bad?
– I have a bad feeling about Harry…
They don’t need to do anymore marketing. I’m sold. Like I said, take my money!
Oh, and speaking of taking money, they announced a limited edition PS5! With a controller, launching September 1, check it:
THANKFULLY, they are also selling the plates and controller separately, so I don’t have to buy an entirely new PlayStation just because they put a Spider-Man logo on it… again…
They confirmed some things on the panel. This is 9-10 months after Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Peter and Miles have their thing down to a science. Peter is trying to balance a new job and keep May’s house from foreclosing. MJ’s job is on the line because JJJ is back at the Bugle and cleaning house. Miles is procrastinating on college prep because he wants to do more Spider-Man. Stuff established in the prequel comic basically.
They also said that this is a human story about a man giving in to the darkness and what that does to his friends and family. Like the old Spider-Man 3 teaser trailer adage, “How long can any man fight the darkness before he finds it in himself.” Truly great stuff. I’m still very concerned about that shot of MJ hiding from Peter. I mean… they said this joint was going to be dark, but dang.
Tony Todd was very excited. Especially about the Collector’s Edition statue. Yuri Lowenthal did the Bully Maguire dance. Nadji Jeter is a professional hype man. They all love each other and I’m here for it. Be Greater. Together.
The long and short of it, I’m excited, and I wish I could play it now. But what did you guys think? Let me know down below! Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Multiverse!
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Beyond Amazing: Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Haven’t you heard? It’s Spider-Man’s 60th Anniversary! Let’s celebrate True Believers!
While I was playing Marvel’s Spider-Man: Remastered (on PS5, since I now have to specify that), I began scrolling through the suits to see which one I could have fun in whilst free-roaming. Then I came across the cell-shaded Vintage Comic Book Suit that I don’t believe gets nearly enough attention. I mean, it’s so creative and looks like Spider-Man is leaping out of the comics. I switched into it and decided it was the perfect outfit to take some Beyond Amazing 60th Anniversary pics in. So scroll on down, and check them out below.
I of course had to swing by (get it?) the Daily Bugle. It’s a staple in the Spidey mythos and I simply needed to get a shot in front of it. JJJ would never forgive me if I didn’t!
After that I caught myself doing a little wall-crawling. With the PS5’s ray-tracing, reflections look even better than ever! (I know, that sounded like a sales pitch. Sorry.) Anyways, I snapped this pic, but doesn’t it kind of just look like the MTV 2003 show? Maybe I’m seeing things, you let me know True Believers.
Lastly was a visit to Times Square! This closeup is too cool, showing off the minimalist details of the comic outfit while the city bustles in the background!
This game was always good about letting me live out my amazing fantasies! Do you have pictures to commemorate Spidey’s 60th from the game? I know you PC users recently got a hold of this and you’re probably going crazy in the photo mode! Send ’em to mail@FaceFrontBlog.com with your name and a short description, and I’ll post them here! Don’t be shy, like I said at the beginning, it’s a celebration! As always, Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Multiverse!
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A Sunset with You – A Marvel’s Avengers Story
By Joshua Westbrook
So, for Pride Month, Crystal Dynamics put out a short story that takes place in the world of the Marvel’s Avengers video game. I’ve read the prequel novel and tie-in comics, so of course I was going to read this. I downloaded it and at first was disappointed to find that it was not a comic book, but rather an actual short story. That disappointment quickly faded.
True Believers, I am telling you that this story is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever read. I’m not going to spoil it because I want you all to read it for yourselves! But the basic premise is that Kamala is trying to help Ayo, a member of the Dora Milaje, express her true feelings for her captain, Aneka. The story primarily follows Ayo and her plan to confess her feelings, and I was truly touched at the dedication of this woman.
Everyone’s had a crush. Everyone has made a convoluted plan to tell that crush how they feel. And everyone has watched that plan burn down in fire. But as a member of the Dora Milaje, Ayo’s determination remained unmatched! I was rooting for her the entire time, and I’m sure you will be too!
Since this is an official tie-in, it’s canon to the Avengers universe! I’ll take any expansion of the story I can get while they try to hammer out more updates for the actual game. Expanding the world in this medium was a nice little surprise, and allowed for a slower, more emotional story that maybe you don’t have time for in a AAA action-adventure video game. I actually, honestly hope they do more of these. I’d love to write one my dang self! (Contact me Crystal Dynamics!)
The story was written by Leyla K., and features several variant covers (also why I thought it was a comic book) from Paulina Ganucheau, Kris Anka, and Derek Charm. Please, please, please read this story! Click Here to download the PDF and Click Here for more information on the story and comments from the artists! The webpage also has downloadable versions of the art for your backgrounds (Although the 16:9 version of the Paulina Ganucheau piece leads to a 404 error! Fix it Crystal Dynamics!)
One more thing True Believers! Make sure to put in the code SUNSETORCHID on your Marvel’s Avengers account to get a Pride-themed outfit bundle! The code is at the end of the story, and it has a lot more meaning if you read it. Please, for the love of Bast, read this story! You will not regret it! If you play the game, if you’re a fan of the characters, and if you enjoy Marvel stories, I promise you you’ll love this.
If you’ve read it, what did you think? Let me know below, and as always, Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Multiverse!
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Marvel’s Avengers Ms. Marvel Livestream
Marvel Studios Ms. Marvel just dropped on Disney Plus! Eileen Nestman (voice of Ghost Spider) and I had a chat about it while both playing as Kamala in Marvel’s Avengers! Check out the livestream below! And to check out Eileen’s YouTube channel, Click Here!
I truly did enjoy it, it’s so unique and I very much can’t wait for the next one! I think Kamala is just what the MCU needs at the moment! I talked about more details in the stream, but those are my general thoughts.
That’s it for now. Do you want to see more Avengers Livestreams where we discuss new MCU shows? Sound off below! Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Multiverse!
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Epic Video Game Fail #2: Marvel’s Avengers
So I’m not great with Black Panther in the Avengers game. But I was doing pretty good with him last night. Was. Past tense.
To check out Video Game Fail #1: Marvel Spider-Man, click here.
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Spidey’s 30-Minute Sweet Dreams Sleep Cycle
One lonely night, while I was playing Marvel’s Avengers, I took Spider-Man for a stroll through the calm, evening atmosphere of the Chimera Helicarrier. I settled down by a window, overlooking the clouds, the low hum of the turbines echoing in my mind. I thought, “This is nice view” as I slowly drifted to sleep. For half an hour. With the game on. Yeah… anyways, it worked for me, so maybe it’ll work for you! Sweet dreams True Believers!
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Marvel’s Spider-Man: 2099
Oh man, can you imagine if Insomiac just dropped this bomb at E3? They’d win immediately! Imagine, them coming out of left field, and instead of the Spider-Man 2 we’re all expecting, we get a future faring adventure as Miguel O’Hara himself!
I loved Spider-Man: Edge of Time, the rich Peter David story, the back and forth between Spider-Man and his 2099 counterpart, traveling from the present to the future. It was a truly crazy game, held back only by its time. Imagine an Edge of Time-esque Spider-Man game, by Insomniac, in the Marvel’s Spider-Man universe! An open world 2099, and with PS5, hopping between future and present day would be a breeze! I mean, these are the guys who made Rachet and Clank: A Rift Apart!
I’m not gonna waste time with a fanfic and type out how the story should play out (if you want that, head over to the E.G.G. page and check out Episode 8), but it would be so cool to have some dire reason that Miguel needs to get in touch with Peter and Miles to save the future!
Why’d I do this? I honestly don’t know, I was messing around with the photo mode in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered and the idea came to me while I was in the 2099 suit. One Photoshop job later, we get that awesome box art I made above! It’s just an amazing fantasy for now, but who knows what the future of Insomniac’s Spider-Man franchise holds? I mean, they’ve already introduced Alchemax! This would definately be a way to shake things up!
Anyways, that’s it for me! Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Multiverse!
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Marvel vs. Capcom Annual Valentine’s Day Duel!
It’s here True Believers! Yesterday was that time of year again, time for the annual Valentine’s Day duel in the greatest fighting game of this century, Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite! This time, it was me against mini-ShatterStar, aka Xavier from the Avengers stream! A fight for the ages! So what are you waiting for? Watch below, and I’ll see you next Valentine’s Day!
That’s all for today! Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Multiverse!
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Let’s Play: Marvel’s Avengers 1-15-2021
Me and the boys streamed some Avengers the other day! Nearly 2 hours of action, drama, and blue jokes! Yes, blue jokes. Jokes centered around the color blue…. You’ll get it if you watch the stream. So hey, got some time to kill? Need some white noise? Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show below! (If you wanna get right to the show, skip to the 4:50 mark!)
That’s a wrap! Let me know below if you wanna see more livestreams from… ugh, the Blue-Vengers… I guess it’s caught on. Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Multiverse!
