Ryan Reynolds has been doing the heavy lifting for the Deadpool franchise ever since his live-action debut in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which feels like a lifetime ago. The character is finally getting the recognition he deserves and Reynolds was caught off guard by how the gaming industry expressed its appreciation.
Microsoft is taking advantage of the hype and designed special controllers for the upcoming film with flattering character attributes to Reynolds and Jackman. Both stars were impressed by the attention to detail and effort put into making these controllers, and their reactions were worth it.
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Cannot Get Enough With the New Controllers
Marvel Studios is entering and exiting this year strong with only one film to have a major release and the energy and hype from the fans is worth the wait.
Countless developers and creators from the gaming industry did not miss a beat with the upcoming film and Epic Games could potentially host a Deadpool & Wolverine crossover or a collaboration with Fortnite after Reynolds and Jackman were seen hanging with one content creator.
Microsoft is renowned for designing rare consoles and controllers for upcoming films. The gaming company was already a few steps ahead and made two cheeky new controllers for both heroes, and the stars had hilarious reactions upon seeing them for the first time.
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Unfortunately, the back design of the Xbox controller is not all that great or impressive since it is nothing but a detachable piece of plastic that can be attached to magnets. Regardless, it is still amusing to see Microsoft take a unique swing with the newest Marvel film and give the gaming community something to remember this event as it waited years for this team-up.
While this is not the typical collaboration that the gaming community has grown accustomed to, it is still worth praising, and the efforts made by whoever designed it should be applauded. Reynolds and Jackman were good sports about the custom design and were class acts throughout the reveal and interview.
Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine Could Change the Entertainment Industry
Other major names in the video game industry, like Hideo Kojima, could not contain their excitement for this film. The Japanese game director is known as the auteur of video games, and the multiversal road trip and ambitious nature of the lore is right up Kojima’s alley.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has come a long way since 2008 and has grown stronger each year. The franchise has established connections with other companies like Epic Games and potential for even more ambitious crossovers with other gaming companies, which is a testament to its influence and popularity.
Without a doubt, these new custom designs will hold up their value in the future and it would be wise to grab a pair of cheeky controllers before they disappear from the market. Xbox has upped its game with custom designs and could start a new trend for years.
Ryan Reynolds has dreamt about this movie for years. Seeing it come to life with the whole world waiting with excitement and for different companies across the entertainment industry to celebrate it is a fulfilling moment.
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