Tracking developments with the multiplayer fighting game featuring Warner Brothers properties, MultiVersus.
Video: MultiVersus Cinematic Story Trailer Featuring Batman, Shaggy
MultiVersus Closed Alpha Launches May 19 2022. “The MultiVersus closed alpha will launch at 9am PDT on May 19th. We’ve listed these times for each region below. UK: 5pm (BST) Europe: 6pm (CEST) East Coast US: 12pm (EDT) West Coast US: 9am (PDT)” [Eurogames]
MultiVersus Prize Pool At $100,000. “Smash fans, clearly seeing the vast contrast between Smash’s support and MultiVersus’ support, called the game the “Smash killer.” One fan said it was the “first Smash killer to actually kill Smash” on Twitter. Another noted that the game was giving away $100K despite only being in the alpha while Nintendo is “giving backpacks as prizes.” ” [InVenGlobal]
Taz, Velma, Iron Giant Are Characters In MultiVersus. “Warner Bros. Games’ take on the Smash Bros. formula, MultiVersus, adds three more characters to its crossover roster: the Tasmanian Devil (aka Taz) from Looney Tunes, Velma from Scooby-Doo, and The Iron Giant from the heart-obliterating animated movie of the same name.” [Polygon]
MultiVersus May 2022 Voice Casting
Jim Cummings Cast As Taz. “What’s Tazmanian Devil for ‘Welcome to the party?” The OG @Jimcummingsacme reprises his role as Taz in #MultiVersus!” [MultiVersus Twitter]
Jonathan Lipow Voicing Iron Giant In MultiVersus. “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… the Iron Giant! Welcome @JonathanLipow to #MultiVersus as the iconic Iron Giant.” [MultiVersus Twitter]
Kate Micucci Cast As Velma. “Jinkies, the mystery has finally been solved! Welcome @katemicucci as Velma to #MultiVersus!” [MultiVersus Twitter]
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