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Gizmodo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Marvel Rivals' Will Let You Recreate the ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps' Dive Bomb
Ask anyone what the Thing's catchphrase is, and, almost certainly, everyone will simultaneously say, 'It's clobbering time!' That's just been a fact of the character for years. And, in the new movie Fantastic Four: First Steps, it's also the case, but with a little twist. A twist that's coming to the video game Marvel Rivals in a kind of unprecedented synergy of gameplay and movie promotion. As seen in a recent trailer for First Steps, 'It's clobbering time!' is the in-universe catchphrase of the Thing's cartoon character, but not the actual character played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach. In fact, he doesn't like to say it at all, so his friends, especially Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), joke with him about it all the time. That interaction from the movie has now been almost directly ported into the game, as seen in this new footage, as part of a new team-up ability between Human Torch and the Thing. Things are heating up! Introducing a brand-new Team-Up Ability: Human Torch & The Thing! Lift, slam, and disable with "First Steps" – launching July 24 UTC! Buckle up, hot shot. Time to take flight… and land with impact. 💥 — Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) July 22, 2025 In Rivals, special 'team up' abilities unlock between certain characters when you have those characters on your roster. They're usually added to the game at the start or midway points of its competitive seasons, tweaking the balance of the current roster of heroes and encouraging new combos on your teams. For example, recently with the launch of season three, Jean Grey and Wolverine unlocked a particularly powerful team-up that turned Logan's regular leap attack into a flaming, life-draining character-shredder so overtuned it had to get hit with the nerf bat. But the new Torch/Thing team-up, literally called 'First Steps,' in addition to being a big offensive move—letting Johnny carry Ben through the air before he dives down for a disabling area-of-effect slam—isn't just a bonus to your game. It's basically a promo for the movie. It's the first time Rivals has done something like this to tie into a big new movie rather than just adding new cosmetics, a nifty wink to anyone who has seen the movie or for gamers who'll see the movie later. Maybe it's even a connection that could drive people from one medium to the other. Having seen the movie, I won't spoil whether or not Ben Grimm does eventually say 'It's clobberin' time!' as Johnny begs him to mid-dive bomb. But in Rivals, of course, the Thing says it all the time, whenever he announces his powerful ultimate move. It's not the only First Steps promo going on in Rivals this week, which will also see movie costume skins for all four members of the Fantastic Four added later this week, which you can read more about here. So, if you want to take that Fantastic Four experience to the next level, grab Marvel Rivals for your PC or console and check out the movie in theaters Friday. We liked it quite a bit.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thor summer skin arrives in Marvel Rivals: Know how to get the legendary superhero's Worthy Waves outfit
Marvel Rivals is heating up this summer with the new Summer Special event. The main highlight is the Worthy Waves Thor skin, giving the God of Thunder a beach-ready makeover. The best part? You can unlock it for free by playing regularly before the event ends on August 15, 2025. Why do players want the Worthy Waves Thor Skin? Players are eager to get the Worthy Waves Thor summer skin because Thor remains one of the most popular Marvel superheroes, both in comics and live-action films. His legacy as the God of Thunder has made him a fan-favourite in Marvel Rivals as well, where his abilities are a big asset in PvP matches. The Worthy Waves Thor skin adds a fun, beach-themed look to Thor, complete with vibrant details that stand out during gameplay. Players love personalising their favourite characters, and this seasonal skin gives them a cool way to show off Thor in a refreshing summer vibe on the battlefield. Steps to unlock the Worthy Waves Thor Skin Open Marvel Rivals and navigate to the Events section from the main menu. Select the Summer Special event track where the skin is listed under the Free Track. Complete daily and weekly event challenges. Some tasks include playing matches, dealing damage, and using Thor in matches. Each mission rewards you with event XP or Surf Tokens. Progress through the event track until you reach the tier that unlocks the Worthy Waves Thor skin. Free Thor 'Worthy Waves' Skin MVP and Special SFX Once you unlock it, the skin is automatically added to your collection. You'll also earn extra rewards along the way like the Throg! emote, Worthy Waves spray, and a fun MVP intro animation. Marvel Rivals Special Summer Event Pass duration and extra tips The event runs from July 17 to August 15, 2025. If you're short on time, you can spend Lattice, the premium currency, to skip tiers. However, with regular play, unlocking the skin is very achievable for free. This exclusive skin may not return, so it's best to grab it now while it's still available in the Summer Special event.
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
You'll Be Able to Shoot People as the MCU Fantastic Four in *Two* Games This Week
Everyone loves a movie collab these days, and with Marvel being big in not just its own video game shooter and pretty tight with one of the other biggest shooters on the planet, it's not too surprising that we're going to be seeing a battle of the collabs this Friday as both Marvel Rivals and Fortnite prepare to welcome the MCU Fantastic Four. Rivals, of course, has had the First Family around for a little longer, having introduced Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben over the course of its first season earlier this year. But the Fantastic Four have been in high demand for Fortnite for quite some time as Epic has leaned more and more into Marvel collaborations. The entire team was conspicuously absent from Fortnite's latest Marvel-themed season, 'Absolute Doom,' last year, which revolved around their archnemesis Dr. Doom invading the game's battle royale island setting. Well, for the most part: eagle-eyed gamers realized that they could find the defeated remnants of the Fantastic Four littered around the map on display, from Reed tied up into a compressed ball in a display cabinet to, uh, Johnny's flaming heart. So it's nice to see them finally arrive in MCU form. The four Fortnite skins, alongside emotes and other accessories, will be available to purchase this Friday, July 25, but can be earned for free by participating in a special squad-based Battle Royale Cup starting on Wednesday, July 23, where the top-earning squads will get to unlock all four skins for free. Meanwhile, over in NetEase's team-based hero shooter Marvel Rivals, things will be a little simpler: all four MCU variant skins for Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and the Thing will hit the game's store on July 25 as well, alongside a special in-game team-up inspired by the film between Human Torch and the Thing. Unlike Fortnite's offerings, which replicate the likenesses of the MCU stars, the First Steps skins in Rivals (revealed with the launch of the game's third season earlier this month) will give the MCU costumes to Rivals' interpretations of the Fantastic Four, rather than completely alter their looks. There are some fun cosmetic tweaks, like Rivals Reed trimming his beard to look a little more like Pedro Pascal, and Sue and Jonny matching their hairstyles to Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn, respectively. But it's more like the Rivals versions of these characters getting to do a bit of movie cosplay rather than the MCU heroes jumping into Rival's multiversal scraps. Either way, if you need to shoot people in a cosmic-ray-induced manner this weekend? You've got options. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Digital Trends
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
What does cross-platform mean in gaming?
If you've been casually following the gaming industry and checking out upcoming video games for the past decade or so, you've no doubt heard the term cross-platform come up. You might've put together that it has something to do with multiplayer games, such as Marvel Rivals or Fortnite, but you may not know exactly what it all means. Now that it is rarer to hear of a major multiplayer game that isn't cross-platform, it is better to know what it means for you and how it is impacting your gaming. There are a few layers to what cross-platform means in gaming, so I will break it all down so you know what exactly it is, why it is important, and maybe if you would rather turn it off in certain games. What does cross-platform mean? When people talk about cross-platform support, the component they mainly focus on is crossplay. Crossplay means exactly what it sounds like: games that can be played online between different platforms, aka consoles and PC. Odds are any current multiplayer game you're playing today is a cross-platform game since it has become standard practice for all major releases. Up until the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch generations, there was no option for someone on a PlayStation to play with or against an Xbox player, even if they were playing the same game, with rare exception. While there were some murmurings about crossplay being possible, it wasn't until September 2017 when Fortnite suddenly allowed players on PS4 and Xbox One to play together after a 'configuration issue.' However, this opened the doors for Fortnite to officially launch crossplay as a permanent feature in March 2018. After that, more and more games followed suit and began implementing or launching with full crossplay support to allow players to join up with their friends regardless of platform. Recommended Videos The other aspect to know about cross-platform is cross-progression. This is still less common than crossplay, but is very common among free-to-play games. Cross-progression allows you to start playing a game on one platform, say the PS5, and then continue from where you left off on PC, Xbox, or any other platform the game is on. Why are cross-platform games important? Before cross-platform support became the standard, multiplayer games died off much more quickly with segmented audiences. Instead of having a player base of everyone who purchased the game to find matches with, you would only be able to play with those on your console. Now that games are trying to be live services and host massive servers full of players, segmenting the community by platform would make the experience worse for everyone. The one potential downside to cross-platform support is when one platform, typically PC, has an advantage over the others. This isn't common, but it can impact certain games. Thankfully, nearly all cross-platform games include the option to disable crossplay if you wish.
CNET
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Marvel Rivals College Perks: Get 10 Free Skins With a Student Email
You might be subsisting off ramen noodles and Red Bull, but that doesn't mean you need to look broke while you're playing your games. NetEase has introduced Marvel Rivals perks for college and university students that let them wear some of the coolest in-game costumes for free. All you need is a valid student email and the know-how to navigate the in-game menus. Linking your NetEase account with your college's domain is a simple process that doesn't take more than a couple of minutes. Most US schools should be on NetEase's list, qualifying their students for the program, but keep reading to see how others can petition for their own skins. The currently available college perk lets you get free loaner costumes and MVP animations, but there are no details about how the program will evolve in the future. This is a good way to earn some free loot outside of events, Twitch drops and other promotions. Here's all the information about how to join NetEase's college perks program -- and what skins you'll be able to wear throughout Marvel Rivals Season 3. The first rotation of college perks skins includes outfits for Captain America and the Winter Soldier. NetEase Games/Screenshot by CNET What Marvel Rivals college perks are available right now? The current Marvel Rivals college perk allows you to link your student email with your NetEase account to temporarily unlock 10 free costumes (and their associated MVP highlights) for use throughout Season 3. Activating college perks right now will let you use the following skins until the end of the season: Moon Knight Lunar General Captain America Avengers: Infinity War Spider-Man No Way Home Invisible Woman Malice Scarlet Witch Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness The Thing Trench Coat Jeff the Land Shark Incognito Dolphin Thor Lord of Asgard Cloak and Dagger Midnight Duo Winter Soldier Blood Soldier It's unclear whether additional college perks will be available in the future, though it's likely you'll at least be able to unlock a rotating wardrobe of trial skins through the program during future Marvel Rivals seasonal updates. How to unlock Marvel Rivals college perks Accessing the college perks is fairly straightforward and doesn't take more than a couple of minutes of your time, but it's tucked away in a menu you probably don't access all that often. Here's a step-by-step guide to unlock college perks on your Marvel Rivals account: Open Marvel Rivals and navigate to the main menu Click the gear icon at the top right of the screen to open the game's settings. The gear icon is located near your profile picture and player level. Click the "community" button in the drop down menu. Navigate to the third tab for college perks, then click the "details" button. Enter your student email address and get a verification code. Find the verification code in your college email and copy and paste it into the in-game text box beneath your student email. Click the "verify" button. That's all there is to it -- once you're done with this process, you should have access to the Marvel Rivals college perks, and all 10 of the loaner costumes and MVP animations should be available for you to equip. College perks isn't the only way to get free skins in Season 3, of course -- though it's probably the quickest and easiest way to add 10 outfits to your account. NetEase Games/Screenshot by CNET Detailed guide: Getting free Marvel Rivals skins and MVP animations through college perks In order to activate Marvel Rivals college perks for your NetEase account, you'll have to verify that you're in possession of an active student email address for a supported academic institution. To begin this process, you need to navigate the same in-game menus that allow you to link your Discord account and become a NetEase Gamer Premium member -- you've likely poked around here in the past to claim a handful of free units, Marvel Rivals' premium costume-buying currency. When you're in the main menu, click the gear icon at the top right of the screen. It's one of the buttons next to your account picture and profile level. Then, click the Community button that appears on screen. Navigate to the College Perks tab and click the details button to start verifying your student email. All you need to do is enter your student email address, request a verification code to be sent to your email and then input that verification code in-game. Voila -- just like that, you'll have access to college perks on your Marvel Rivals account. If your email doesn't work, it might be because it isn't on the list of domains currently supported by the college perks program. You can see which school emails work here (PDF). If you go to school in the US, you shouldn't have a problem signing up for the program -- it's on the list of countries that have generally accepted academic email domains. Even still, if you're having trouble registering and it looks like your college or university is missing from the list, you're not completely out of luck. NetEase is having the Marvel Rivals support team field requests from students to add more domains to the program. To send in a support request to get Marvel Rivals college perks for your school, click the customer support link under the in-game settings. If you provide your country, university name and student email domain, NetEase will work to ensure that your school is added to the program. The list of supported colleges and universities is updated weekly, so don't fret if your verification doesn't work right away. If you're interested in what other free skins you can (permanently) unlock in Marvel Rivals, we have a comprehensive free skin guide too. FAQs Will more Marvel Rivals college perks be available in the future? It's unclear whether more Marvel Rivals college perks will be available in the future, but it's worth linking your student email with your account anyway. You'll get 10 loaner costumes for the duration of Season 3. Even if new perks aren't added to the program, it's likely that you'll earn a rotating wardrobe of cool new shop skins each season -- at the end of the day, it's still free access to cosmetics you wouldn't otherwise have.
