Marvel Universe Online/Michael Davenport – Comic Crusaders Podcast #65

Question: what do you get when you cross tech genius with a love for comics and games? Marvel Universe Online!

Mike Davenport is the creator/creative director of The Marvel Universe Online, an open-world version of the Marvel Universe made by fans for fans that takes place on the ever-changing world of Earth 619.

Join me while I chat with Michael and let’s take a dive into the Marvel Universe Online!

In this episode:

[00:01 – 06:56] A Hero in Life and in the Game World

• I welcome Michael to the show
• A bit about Michael
  • Learn more about Michael’s background
  • The start of the fandom – God Loves, Man Kills
  • A hero in life and in game
  • Currently working in Germany
  • How the love for gaming started

[06:57 – 30:02] Building Marvel Universe Online

• Michael’s inspiration to do something bigger
  • Impacted by MMO’s
  • Influenced by City of Heroes
  • Developing the idea for MUO
• Starting the project of MUO
  • How it started out as a joke
  • Dumping the early concepts online
  • The story of the ‘Almost Marvel MMO’
• Bringing the Marvel Universe to life
  • Tackling the technical problems first
  • Pitch before making
  • Getting it out to the comic community to get involved
• Breaking through the industry
  • Navigating licensing
  • Taking it to the people first
  • The game people want
• How to support and visit the website
  • Links below

[30:03 – 38:43] Raising Up Other Artists Through the Platform

• The present goal of the project
  • Giving players more options than ever
  • Commissioned art – showcasing artists
• Supporting other artists from the platform
  • What you can do as an artist
  • Printing out your own characters
• Bringing back the subscription model
  • Rewarding loyalty
• Making the Marvel world feel big and ‘lived in’
  • The ability to traverse areas
  • Different areas provide different experiences

[38:44 – 47:36] Closing Segment

• How can fans support
  • Like, follow, share!!
  • Contribute if you can
  • Help in development
    • Contact page on the website
  • #whatisthemarveluniverseonline
• Get involved now
• How to connect with the Michael
  • Links below
• Final words

Resources Mentioned:

• Support MUO on Patreon

Get more from Michael on Twitter and Facebook. Be sure to check out https://themarveluniverseonline.com/ and take a dive into the marvel universe online!

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