Former Genepool Software developer Kevin Edwards recently unveiled unseen footage of Activision's canceled 2003 Iron Man game on Twitter (now X). This article delves into the game's development, cancellation, and the developer's insights.
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Edwards shared never-before-seen images and gameplay footage of the game, tentatively titled "The Invincible Iron Man," a nod to the character's comic book origins. Development followed the release of Genepool Software's X-Men 2: Wolverine’s Revenge. His posts included the game's title card, Genepool's logo, screenshots, and original Xbox gameplay footage showing the startup screen and a desert-set tutorial.
Activision's Cancellation Decision
Despite fan enthusiasm, Activision canceled "The Invincible Iron Man" shortly after development began. Genepool Software subsequently closed, leaving the team unemployed. While Activision never publicly explained the cancellation, Edwards offered several possibilities: delays in the Iron Man film, dissatisfaction with the game's progress, or another developer potentially taking over the project.
The game's distinctive Tony Stark design, markedly different from Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU portrayal, also sparked discussion. The design closely resembled the "Ultimate Marvel" comic book version from the early 2000s. Edwards confirmed the design choice was the artist's decision. He promised more gameplay footage, but at the time of this writing, that footage remains unreleased.
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