November 2017 is a big month for superheroes. Within the span of thirty days came Thor: Ragnarok, Justice League, and The Punisher on Netflix.

Millions and millions of dollars are tied up in these individual works, and the collective IP value is even higher. But one of these properties in particular has a surprisingly long and valuable history in video games, even despite being, arguably, the most obscure of the list. I’m talking about The Punisher of course. Before, during or after your ridiculous Punisher Netflix binge-watching session, join me for a brief look back at the strange and varied video gaming history of one of Marvel’s most troubled heroes, The Punisher. The Punisher – 1990 – NES – Beam Software, LJN Ah, LJN. The rainbow we all know, love, and dread. Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 Pc Setup. Licensing in the early 90s was practically the Wild West, especially with comic book properties.

LJN was a toy company with all kinds of NES deals, and Marvel was right there in the mix. The interesting thing about LJN games though, was its hiring of international developers from all kinds of places, instead of the usual Japan or United States. The first Punisher game was developed by Beam Software, a team from Australia that would eventually get sucked up by Atari. This Punisher game is known as being one of the small number of rail shooters on the NES. Players controlled Frank Castle in a sort of over the shoulder view, and had to choose between moving side to side, or shooting. It’s generally known as one of the more respectable Marvel NES games, and one of LJN’s few quality releases.

Main article: In 2005, a violent Punisher exclusively designed for adult players was released by Volition, Inc. Players take control of the vigilante hero to track down criminals and make them pay for their deeds. The game's story is a loose mixture of the, as well as the, Welcome Back, Frank, written by and pencilled by, wherein the character has no aversion to committing acts of extreme (if not gratuitous) violence., who portrayed the title role in the 2004 Punisher film also provides the voice of The Punisher in the game. The Punisher: No Mercy 2009 [ ]. Main article: A Punisher game was developed by and released by on July 2, 2009, exclusively for the. The game includes many characters from the comics such as,,, and. In other games [ ] Playable appearances [ ] • The Punisher was left out of (2006) because the character was still licensed to THQ at the time of the game's release.

A Punisher game for the Nintendo Entertainment System was produced. For PSP, DS, and PC. The Punisher is available as downloadable content for the game. The Punisher More images & videos Marvel's famous comic book anti-hero shoots first, asks questions later, and then shoots a bit more on PS2, thanks to the vigilantes at THQ.

The PC version of the game features a modded, playable Punisher. • The Punisher is a playable character in the (2013), voiced. • The Punisher appears as an unlockable character via Season 4 of PvP in the game (2012). • A version of The Punisher is an unlockable character in (2013), voiced. • The Punisher is a playable character in the crossover fighting game (2014), which was released on and. • The Punisher is a playable character in.

• The Punisher is playable in. Non-playable appearances [ ] • The Punisher has a cameo appearance in the action game (2000). In it, the Punisher helps Spider-Man find 's secret hideout in Warehouse 65. He offers to help, but Spider-Man declines, stating he wants to 'keep the body-count low'. The Punisher is then seen again in the last scene of the game playing cards with Spider-Man, and. This is slightly humorous, as the Punisher does not usually fraternize with anyone, let alone known superheroes. The Punisher's voice was provided.