Newsarama Article: Martian Manhunter Confirmed as Cameo
Newsarama Article: Martian Manhunter Confirmed as Cameo
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posted03/21/2013 04:05 PM (UTC)by

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Straight from the article:
"Throughout, you'll interact with not just the playable characters, but a large roster of cameos as well - everyone from Martian Manhunter to Hugo Strange to Kilowog can be found in the backgrounds of scenes (and some of them can help you out during battles).
By this point, I think most people saw this coming. Given the twitter hints, I'm sure he's DLC, but he should have been part of the initial roster, IMO.
"Throughout, you'll interact with not just the playable characters, but a large roster of cameos as well - everyone from Martian Manhunter to Hugo Strange to Kilowog can be found in the backgrounds of scenes (and some of them can help you out during battles).
By this point, I think most people saw this coming. Given the twitter hints, I'm sure he's DLC, but he should have been part of the initial roster, IMO.
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if another batman charachter is revealed as one of the final 2 ill be dissapointed because alot of people ( not just me and midion) wanted mmh playable
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MINION Wrote:
I kinda figured at this point. I still want him as DLC. As he will be my day 1 buy.
I kinda figured at this point. I still want him as DLC. As he will be my day 1 buy.
i just hope the last 2 reveals are epic otherwise id be dissapointed

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I just want to know why... Why NRS? A lot of us really wanted him! What was the reasoning for not having him in the game?


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Too bad, I'm sure he is going to be DLC though.
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MrSchmuckHead Wrote:
I just want to know why... Why NRS? A lot of us really wanted him! What was the reasoning for not having him in the game?
I just want to know why... Why NRS? A lot of us really wanted him! What was the reasoning for not having him in the game?
probably because people demand more bat charachters that we dont need
either way im still hyped for the game but a bit dissapointed
Very disappointing.....He was one of the "Magnificent Seven" of the DC Universe . No way he should be just a cameo and Cyborg gets a spot. That's crap. All love to Cyborg (great character) but they only put him on the JL because they were trying for more diversity in the New 52 comics.
Hope we get him as DLC.
Hope we get him as DLC.

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I don't think Cyborg was added to the league just for diversity. Certainly that's part of it, but the dude is absolutely perfect for the league.
I think J'onn is awesome, but I can see why he'd be DLC. They're promoting the New 52 and saving an amazing character that will likely bring tons of downloads for later.
He's the one character I really like but I'm not disappointed that he's in the initial roster. Dunno why... he just seems like the absolute perfect character to kick off the DLC with.
I think J'onn is awesome, but I can see why he'd be DLC. They're promoting the New 52 and saving an amazing character that will likely bring tons of downloads for later.
He's the one character I really like but I'm not disappointed that he's in the initial roster. Dunno why... he just seems like the absolute perfect character to kick off the DLC with.
MINION Wrote:
It's happens. Thanks man.
FROID Wrote:
I'm sorry you had to witness that.
MINION Wrote:
I kinda figured at this point. I still want him as DLC. As he will be my day 1 buy.
I kinda figured at this point. I still want him as DLC. As he will be my day 1 buy.
I'm sorry you had to witness that.
It's happens. Thanks man.
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LucaTurilli Wrote:
I don't think Cyborg was added to the league just for diversity. Certainly that's part of it, but the dude is absolutely perfect for the league.
I think J'onn is awesome, but I can see why he'd be DLC. They're promoting the New 52 and saving an amazing character that will likely bring tons of downloads for later.
He's the one character I really like but I'm not disappointed that he's in the initial roster. Dunno why... he just seems like the absolute perfect character to kick off the DLC with.
I don't think Cyborg was added to the league just for diversity. Certainly that's part of it, but the dude is absolutely perfect for the league.
I think J'onn is awesome, but I can see why he'd be DLC. They're promoting the New 52 and saving an amazing character that will likely bring tons of downloads for later.
He's the one character I really like but I'm not disappointed that he's in the initial roster. Dunno why... he just seems like the absolute perfect character to kick off the DLC with.
Dan Didio who is the head of DC stated stated when they started the New 52 that they did it to bring in more diversity, to mess with the continuity a bit and de-age some of the characters. That is also why Alan Scott (Golden Age Green Lantern) is now gay and they are doing a major push for both Katana and Vibe.
Not saying he isn't a great character but that isn't why he was chosen. Cyborg was on the old Super Friends cartoon as a member, and he allowed for more ethnicity in the current incarnation of the league. He is no more or less perfect for the league than other characters I could mention.
I can't see a single reason why MM "should" be DLC. I think he should have been in the initial roster so that fans of both the classic and New 52 League would have been happy IMO.
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MINION Wrote:
I kinda figured at this point. I still want him as DLC. As he will be my day 1 buy.
I kinda figured at this point. I still want him as DLC. As he will be my day 1 buy.
Well ain't this a bitch
Well the only thing that comes to mind is this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvaG2Hc2aDM
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tnater Wrote:
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I can't see a single reason why MM "should" be DLC. I think he should have been in the initial roster so that fans of both the classic and New 52 League would have been happy IMO.
LucaTurilli Wrote:
I don't think Cyborg was added to the league just for diversity. Certainly that's part of it, but the dude is absolutely perfect for the league.
I think J'onn is awesome, but I can see why he'd be DLC. They're promoting the New 52 and saving an amazing character that will likely bring tons of downloads for later.
He's the one character I really like but I'm not disappointed that he's in the initial roster. Dunno why... he just seems like the absolute perfect character to kick off the DLC with.
I don't think Cyborg was added to the league just for diversity. Certainly that's part of it, but the dude is absolutely perfect for the league.
I think J'onn is awesome, but I can see why he'd be DLC. They're promoting the New 52 and saving an amazing character that will likely bring tons of downloads for later.
He's the one character I really like but I'm not disappointed that he's in the initial roster. Dunno why... he just seems like the absolute perfect character to kick off the DLC with.
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I can't see a single reason why MM "should" be DLC. I think he should have been in the initial roster so that fans of both the classic and New 52 League would have been happy IMO.
the reason why is because dc is basicly saying batman is there cash cow and he only matters.
i mean seriously this game has more batman charachters than others
even still people on the injustice facebook demand more of them because the nolan trilogy is simply the hottest thing going right now

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TheGame100gunzAndClips Wrote:
probably because people demand more bat charachters that we dont need
either way im still hyped for the game but a bit dissapointed
MrSchmuckHead Wrote:
I just want to know why... Why NRS? A lot of us really wanted him! What was the reasoning for not having him in the game?
I just want to know why... Why NRS? A lot of us really wanted him! What was the reasoning for not having him in the game?
probably because people demand more bat charachters that we dont need
either way im still hyped for the game but a bit dissapointed
You can't blame "the Bat characters" for Martian Manhunter's exclusion from launch. If they wanted/needed Martian Manhunter in the game, they would have put him in regardless who else is in. Nobody included is taking up his spot. It's been said by them on several occasions, how and why they go about picking which characters make it in the game(Recognizability, Story potential, and a couple obscure choices). It's also a fact, that not everybody can make it in the game, no matter how many times certain fans ask for them. Martian Manhunter isn't the only character to be asked for, and left out.
None of this is because of a character from any franchise, including Batman. Each character is included to serve a purpose, and the ones not included are for a reason. They didn't just randomly draw names from a hat. They have also said that they never looked at it as "ok, we have this many characters from this franchise etc.". They looked at everyone as indivduals, in the DCU. You label Bane or Harley as a Batman character, but to them, they don't see it like that. Everyone is swimming in the same pool here, and they just so happened to meet the qualities they wanted in the game. Nightwing, Catwoman, Joker, Bane, and Harley all deserve their spot. You take away the fact that they originated from Batman, take away that bias, and you will see 5 extremely popular and recognizable characters, both from a comicbook fan and a casual fan standpoint. No reason to throw any particular character under the bus just because another character didn't make it. End of story.
With all that said, it is unfortunate and disappointing he isn't making the initial roster. I asked for MMH in the very first announcement of the game, in my roster wishlist. However, he'll make a good DLC character, that will sell well amongst comic book fans, and add even more attention to him to casual fans, once they announce him. It'll all work out for everyone in the long run. NRS will make more money with DLC characters that people want, and the fans will be happy to finally get their hands on him. Bitter sweet.
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blackcyborg Wrote:
You can't blame "the Bat characters" for Martian Manhunter's exclusion from launch. If they wanted/needed Martian Manhunter in the game, they would have put him in regardless who else is in. Nobody included is taking up his spot. It's been said by them on several occasions, how and why they go about picking which characters make it in the game(Recognizability, Story potential, and a couple obscure choices). It's also a fact, that not everybody can make it in the game, no matter how many times certain fans ask for them. Martian Manhunter isn't the only character to be asked for, and left out.
None of this is because of a character from any franchise, including Batman. Each character is included to serve a purpose, and the ones not included are for a reason. They didn't just randomly draw names from a hat. They have also said that they never looked at it as "ok, we have this many characters from this franchise etc.". They looked at everyone as indivduals, in the DCU. You label Bane or Harley as a Batman character, but to them, they don't see it like that. Everyone is swimming in the same pool here, and they just so happened to meet the qualities they wanted in the game. Nightwing, Catwoman, Joker, Bane, and Harley all deserve their spot. You take away the fact that they originated from Batman, take away that bias, and you will see 5 extremely popular and recognizable characters, both from a comicbook fan and a casual fan standpoint. No reason to throw any particular character under the bus just because another character didn't make it. End of story.
With all that said, it is unfortunate and disappointing he isn't making the initial roster. I asked for MMH in the very first announcement of the game, in my roster wishlist. However, he'll make a good DLC character, that will sell well amongst comic book fans, and add even more attention to him to casual fans, once they announce him. It'll all work out for everyone in the long run. NRS will make more money with DLC characters that people want, and the fans will be happy to finally get their hands on him. Bitter sweet.
TheGame100gunzAndClips Wrote:
probably because people demand more bat charachters that we dont need
either way im still hyped for the game but a bit dissapointed
MrSchmuckHead Wrote:
I just want to know why... Why NRS? A lot of us really wanted him! What was the reasoning for not having him in the game?
I just want to know why... Why NRS? A lot of us really wanted him! What was the reasoning for not having him in the game?
probably because people demand more bat charachters that we dont need
either way im still hyped for the game but a bit dissapointed
You can't blame "the Bat characters" for Martian Manhunter's exclusion from launch. If they wanted/needed Martian Manhunter in the game, they would have put him in regardless who else is in. Nobody included is taking up his spot. It's been said by them on several occasions, how and why they go about picking which characters make it in the game(Recognizability, Story potential, and a couple obscure choices). It's also a fact, that not everybody can make it in the game, no matter how many times certain fans ask for them. Martian Manhunter isn't the only character to be asked for, and left out.
None of this is because of a character from any franchise, including Batman. Each character is included to serve a purpose, and the ones not included are for a reason. They didn't just randomly draw names from a hat. They have also said that they never looked at it as "ok, we have this many characters from this franchise etc.". They looked at everyone as indivduals, in the DCU. You label Bane or Harley as a Batman character, but to them, they don't see it like that. Everyone is swimming in the same pool here, and they just so happened to meet the qualities they wanted in the game. Nightwing, Catwoman, Joker, Bane, and Harley all deserve their spot. You take away the fact that they originated from Batman, take away that bias, and you will see 5 extremely popular and recognizable characters, both from a comicbook fan and a casual fan standpoint. No reason to throw any particular character under the bus just because another character didn't make it. End of story.
With all that said, it is unfortunate and disappointing he isn't making the initial roster. I asked for MMH in the very first announcement of the game, in my roster wishlist. However, he'll make a good DLC character, that will sell well amongst comic book fans, and add even more attention to him to casual fans, once they announce him. It'll all work out for everyone in the long run. NRS will make more money with DLC characters that people want, and the fans will be happy to finally get their hands on him. Bitter sweet.
dude people expect nrs just to make new renders for robin poision ivy ect.
and my gut tells me a bat charachter will be revealed as 1 of the final 2 wich imo is pathetic because that slot couldve gone to someone else ( not just manhunter)
lets face it batman is a huge cash cow for dc and i blame dc and NOT nrs because there letting other charachters basicly stay in the dark untouched
think of the roster so far batman wise we have
batman
joker
harley quin
nightwing
catwoman
thats a total of 5 wile we have no villain for ww or flash we have 2 gl charachters wich is hal and sinestro
superman just has doomsday
shazam has black adam
green arrow has zero villain same with aquaman, cyborg, raven
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I think they just didn't put him in because they are pushing the New 52. I'm saying they could have done both classic and New 52. 24 (if that is what it is) isn't really a huge roster anyway.
So far as Bane and Catwoman, while both are awesome characters I don't think they would both be in if not for the last movie.
So far as Bane and Catwoman, while both are awesome characters I don't think they would both be in if not for the last movie.
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SubMan799 Wrote:
sik of batman shovd don my throt
sik of batman shovd don my throt
thank you!
dont get me wrong i love batman but enough is enough
5 charachters from his universe is fine but give me someone like a blue beetle and nekron
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tnater Wrote:
I think they just didn't put him in because they are pushing the New 52. I'm saying they could have done both classic and New 52. 24 (if that is what it is) isn't really a huge roster anyway.
So far as Bane and Catwoman, while both are awesome characters I don't think they would both be in if not for the last movie.
I think they just didn't put him in because they are pushing the New 52. I'm saying they could have done both classic and New 52. 24 (if that is what it is) isn't really a huge roster anyway.
So far as Bane and Catwoman, while both are awesome characters I don't think they would both be in if not for the last movie.
well bane is a fan favorite movie or not. i do agree with you on catwoman though
i know it sounds like im ripping on the game ( when im not) but im just trying to point out the ovious

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Sad panda.
I mean NRS dont have a Dahlsim.
I mean NRS dont have a Dahlsim.


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TheGame100gunzAndClips Wrote:
and my gut tells me a bat charachter will be revealed as 1 of the final 2 wich imo is pathetic because that slot couldve gone to someone else ( not just manhunter)
and my gut tells me a bat charachter will be revealed as 1 of the final 2 wich imo is pathetic because that slot couldve gone to someone else ( not just manhunter)
It's Ares and Killer Frost. On top of the Achivement leak, DC's official site was plugging the hell out of Killer Frost last week, and Ares' helmet on the Xbox Live market tipped us off on him.
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