Marvel, NetEase and Rivals

Why Did NetEase’s CEO Almost Cancel ‘Marvel Rivals’ Entirely?
The founder and CEO of NetEase, William Ding, almost cancelled Marvel Rivals entirely, according to a new report
Marvel Rivals was Almost Canceled per New Report on NetEase
Following an extremely sudden cut to the Marvel Rivals development team, it appears NetEase is going through even larger internal discussions about releasing an
Marvel Rivals was reportedly almost cancelled because NetEase didn't want to pay Disney
According to a recent Bloomberg report, NetEase came close to cancelling Marvel Rivals entirely because it didn’t want to pay Disney for the use of its iconic Marvel heroes and villains.
Marvel Rivals Was Almost Scrapped By NetEase Before Launch
With the somewhat recent explosive launch of Marvel Rivals in memory it might be a big surprise to learn that the game was almost scrapped by NetEase just before the game launched. Now that it
Marvel Rivals Nearly Got Canceled Due To Licensing Costs
Recent reports have unveiled that the game's journey to success was fraught with challenges, including potential cancellation due to licensing disputes. A Close Call Before Launch According to a Bloomberg report,
NetEase nearly shut down Marvel Rivals before it even released, according to report
Marvel Rivals, a game which has already become a multiplayer juggernaut, almost didn’t happen at all, a new report claims. Struggles over character rights and a costly move to repurpose the game nearly allegedly caused publisher NetEase to scrap the project altogether.
Rumor: NetEase Could Have Cancelled Marvel Rivals, And They Almost Replaced Expensive Characters Like Wolverine With Their OCs
NetEase was apparently very close to cancelling their current global success, Marvel Rivals. As crazy as that sounds, these are findings shared by Bloomberg in their recent report. The company allegedly started to restructure their business over the last year,
Marvel Rivals Was Almost Canceled by NetEase
Marvel Rivals was nearly canceled by NetEase's founder before its release, a source reportedly close to the game's publisher claims.
Marvel Rivals was reportedly almost cancelled because the CEO of NetEase didn't want to pay Disney for the licenses
Marvel Rivals is a big hit, but there was a time when its very existence was in doubt. That's according to a new Bloomberg report on developer NetEase and its CEO William Ding, which says that before the game was released there were discussions about cancelling it outright. NetEase has denied the claim.
Marvel Rivals Was Reportedly Almost Canceled Over Licensing Fees In Last-Minute Pivot That Cost Millions
Marvel Rivals has been a huge hit for NetEase. The Chinese publisher recently reported the free-to-play hero shooter had over 40 million players. But the Overwatch clone was almost canceled over the licensing fees the company would owe to Disney for using its popular comic book characters.
Marvel Rivals layoffs are just part of NetEase’s ice-cold job and game cuts
When NetEase slashed jobs at its Marvel Rivals development studio in Seattle earlier this week, it was unclear why the Chinese game publisher would make cuts around such a successful project. Marvel Rivals has attracted more than 40 million players since its December launch,

Marvel Rivals, Hero and a tier

Laid Off Marvel Rivals Developer Played a Huge Role for the Game's Key Feature
Despite its success, NetEase recently laid off a Seattle-based development team for Marvel Rivals, helmed by Thaddeus Sasser.
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Leaked Marvel Rivals Voice Lines All but Confirms Arrival of Yet Another Popular X-Men Character
Marvel Rivals has been dropping subtle hints through voice over lines to introduce a new character in the game.
Marvel Rivals latest leaks reveal 22 new heroes set to hit the game
Marvel Rivals Intel and X0X_LEAK have revealed several potential future heroes for Marvel Rivals, based on recent game ...
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Marvel Rivals players fed up with one surprising aspect that “should be removed”
Marvel Rivals players are fed up with one particular aspect of the game which they’re claiming needs to “be removed” right ...
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Marvel Rivals: No Captain America-Bucky Team-up Ability Is a Crime But There’s Another Goldmine Combo NetEase Was Too Chickensh*t To Include
NetEase missed the perfect opportunity to include a Thor-Loki team-up in Marvel Rivals, giving fans one of the most iconic ...
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More NetEase Development Studios Could Be at Risk
Even more NetEase Games studios are reportedly at risk of defunding and closure due to the company's ongoing cost-cutting ...
Marvel Rivals Says Popular Third-Party PC Plugin Is 'Cheating Software' And Bans It
Marvel Rivals launched its big mid-season update, adding two new characters, a fresh map, and some balance tweaks. But the ...
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Marvel Rivals Banning Blitz is Great But It’s High Time NetEase Addresses Smurfing, Just Like Overwatch 2
NetEase's Marvel Rivals has tackled the Blitz problem, but another significant is still looming over their heads. How will ...