A Guardians of the Galaxy Sequel Doesn't Seem Likely, and That's a Real Crime

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While the Marvel Cinematic Universe is in full swing, it's becoming increasingly clear that the company is willing to also dip its toe into the video game market in an attempt to resonate with more people around the globe. Some attempts have been runaway successes like Insomniac's Spider-Man and others like Marvel Heroes Omega were short-lived and underwhelming projects from both a quality and sales perspective.The disappointment of Marvel's Avengers was still on the minds of Marvel fans everywhere when developer Eidos Montreal announced it was working on a Guardians of the Galaxy project, and it was hard for the experience to garner the anticipation it perhaps deserved.

Early footage looked strong, but the announcement was out of the blue, so it was hard to get appropriately excited. Nevertheless, Guardians of the Galaxy released to positive reviews, and quickly won the hearts of those who gave it a shot. Peter Quill and his merry band of misfit crew mates spend their time bickering through the whole plot, only stopping momentarily to save the galaxy from an external extremist threat. The Marvel name comes with the expectation of a sequel to some of its best stories, so the fact that it's unlikely Guardians of the Galaxy will receive one is a letdown.

Guardians of the Galaxy's Loss is Mass Effect's Gain

While the Marvel Cinematic Unierse has its own take on the five galactic heroes, Eidos Montreal did well to make its story feel unique, and never overstepped into the territory of what came before. Guardians of the Galaxy strikes a perfect balance between familiar characters and a well-worn world, and a fresh story with characters that feel both new and faithful. Peter Quill is a delightful protagonist, and the game does