Marvel Games to Feature Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie
The new monthly ongoing Exiles comic-book series by writer Saladin Ahmed (Black Bolt) and artist Javier Rodriguez (Daredevil, Spider-Woman) from Marvel Comics is kicking-off soon. The team will consist of Blink along with Kamala Khan, Iron Lad, original Nick Fury and Wolverine from X-Babies. Most recently, the team has recruited their final member would be the worthy defender of Asgard; Valkyrie. However, the version featuring in the comics will be Tessa Thompson’s depiction of Valkyrie from Thor: Ragnarok.
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When revealed, this has been a hot talking topic among the comic-book fans and those who loved the MCU-inspired portrayal of the character by the talented actress. The real hype started when Marvel Games' executive creative director Bill Rosemann has posted a Tweet of Valkyrie's concept art by artist Javier Rodriguez, backing up Marvel's intention of re-branding the character with her new image.
Rosemann clearly stated that they are going to use this brand-new cinematic version of the Asgardian in many of their upcoming projects from Marvel Games. That being said, Thompson’s Valkyrie has already made her way into Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 and Marvel’s Avengers Academy. We can easily guess that she might end up showing in Marvel Puzzle Quest or Marvel Strike Force as well and it will be of no surprise.
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This also leads to the possibilities of the version of her being in Marvel Games and Square Enix’s upcoming in-progress work titled "The Avengers Project". The sole purpose of that game is to bring back Marvel's awesomeness to world of console games. So far, the game had dropped just an announcement trailer almost a year ago and not much from the clip can be deciphered about the project. Whatever little details got about The Avengers Project was that it will have a dark tone and probably won't feature the traditional team of The Avengers that we grew up loving.
Instead, the roster of the team will feature new generation of heroes. So, if we see Jane Foster as Thor and not Odinson and Sam Wilson as Captain America and not Steve Rogers, we shouldn't be very shocked. Chances are The Avengers are either dead or lost in time and the new generation of Marvel heroes will take over. We clearly see no reason why Tessa Thompson’s portrayal of Valkyrie from Thor: Ragnarok couldn't be a part of that new team. She is bad-ass enough to be a game character and it is a great way to introduce her to a larger audience base.
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We also cannot write-off the idea that some of the heroes featured in Square Enix’s "The Avengers Project" may end up having their solo video games depending on their popularity. It is time that major game developers like Square Enix realizes the potential of bringing underused female characters in considerable roles for their games. Right now, we just can't wait to see Tessa Thompson’s awesome Valkyrie to make her way into some major titles from Marvel Games.
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| Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie Making Her Way to Marvel Games |
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When revealed, this has been a hot talking topic among the comic-book fans and those who loved the MCU-inspired portrayal of the character by the talented actress. The real hype started when Marvel Games' executive creative director Bill Rosemann has posted a Tweet of Valkyrie's concept art by artist Javier Rodriguez, backing up Marvel's intention of re-branding the character with her new image.
You can bet your flying horse we're putting this "tankard-draining, maiden-wooing, giant-slaying" version of #Valkyrie in a ton o' @MarvelGames! @saladinahmed @javiercaster @MightyBrunstad @Wil_Moss @TaikaWaititi @TessaThompson_x https://t.co/q8G7cp0HDA pic.twitter.com/ytiVaEXetA— Bill Rosemann (@BillRosemann) January 9, 2018
Rosemann clearly stated that they are going to use this brand-new cinematic version of the Asgardian in many of their upcoming projects from Marvel Games. That being said, Thompson’s Valkyrie has already made her way into Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 and Marvel’s Avengers Academy. We can easily guess that she might end up showing in Marvel Puzzle Quest or Marvel Strike Force as well and it will be of no surprise.
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| Valkyrie Saves The Day! |
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This also leads to the possibilities of the version of her being in Marvel Games and Square Enix’s upcoming in-progress work titled "The Avengers Project". The sole purpose of that game is to bring back Marvel's awesomeness to world of console games. So far, the game had dropped just an announcement trailer almost a year ago and not much from the clip can be deciphered about the project. Whatever little details got about The Avengers Project was that it will have a dark tone and probably won't feature the traditional team of The Avengers that we grew up loving.
Instead, the roster of the team will feature new generation of heroes. So, if we see Jane Foster as Thor and not Odinson and Sam Wilson as Captain America and not Steve Rogers, we shouldn't be very shocked. Chances are The Avengers are either dead or lost in time and the new generation of Marvel heroes will take over. We clearly see no reason why Tessa Thompson’s portrayal of Valkyrie from Thor: Ragnarok couldn't be a part of that new team. She is bad-ass enough to be a game character and it is a great way to introduce her to a larger audience base.
RELATED: Telltale’s Guardians of the Galaxy is About Family Dynamic
We also cannot write-off the idea that some of the heroes featured in Square Enix’s "The Avengers Project" may end up having their solo video games depending on their popularity. It is time that major game developers like Square Enix realizes the potential of bringing underused female characters in considerable roles for their games. Right now, we just can't wait to see Tessa Thompson’s awesome Valkyrie to make her way into some major titles from Marvel Games.
