343iBot Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 2010 was a different time in many ways. The US was partway through the Obama presidency, Lost was just wrapping up its final season, and it was reasonable to not know that much about Marvel's superhero teams, as they hadn't yet become a pop culture phenomenon. In an extensive piece on GameSpot sister site CNET about an Avengers game that was in the works from 2009 until its cancellation in 2011, there are some choice quotes about Captain America that really showcase how differently these characters were viewed before their cinematic outings really blew up--and how the team nearly compensated by arming him. Charles Henden, one of the developers who worked on the game, recalls how the game would let players control Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, and Captain America--but there was some question of whether players would be satisfied playing as the Captain. "I remember thinking, Captain America? What a reject," Hendren recalls. "I couldn’t imagine a world where Captain America would have his own movies and be a lead character." Continue Reading at GameSpotView the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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