Injustice 2’s facial animations raise the industry bar

I’ve always been more of a Marvel guy than a DC fan.

Sure, I can appreciate the DC stars like Batman and Superman, but its universe of superheroes and villains doesn’t do a whole lot for me. This also goes for the franchise’s more recent film endeavors like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which feel like long, grim, melodramatic CG festivals. But Injustice 2 is picking up the DC story-telling slack, thanks in large part to its ground-breaking animation quality.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.