{
  "id": 4255036,
  "title": "Leaked footage of EA Motives Iron Man has surfaced online",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/leaked-footage-of-ea-motives-iron-man-has-surfaced-online",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-29T18:19:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/iron-man-leak-motive-confirms-legit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent gaming news, leaked footage of EA Motive's long-inactive Iron Man game has emerged online, garnering attention beyond the recent Rockstar Games-Cyberleek saga over Grand Theft Auto VI. This leak, though not as widely publicized, is particularly noteworthy given the extended hiatus of the project. Iron Man game development at EA Motive was initially announced four years ago, but it has largely been overshadowed by other Marvel game projects from that era, including Marvel 1943 and a solo Black Panther title that ultimately canceled.\n\nThe leaked footage spans approximately two minutes, showcasing various gameplay elements such as flight-based combat and free-roam exploration. It also features cutscenes involving recognizable characters from the Iron Man universe, like Pepper Potts and Rhodey, along with villains Madame Masque and Obadiah Stane. A watermark reading \"AUG26\" adorns the footage, indicating a recent capture date, though the exact date remains ambiguous. EA Motive has confirmed the authenticity of the footage, and the game's official X account acknowledged the leak, stating, \"Well, that didn't go as planned,\" while expressing a commitment to provide further updates on the project once the studio is prepared. EA Motive, known for Star Wars: Squadrons and the critically acclaimed Dead Space remake, remains active in the gaming landscape despite the delay in Iron Man's development.",
  "summary": "Leaked gameplay footage from EA Motive's Iron Man has surfaced online, and the game has been in limbo since its 2022 announcement.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
        "title": "Leaked footage of EA's long-silent Iron Man game comes blasting onto the helicarrier, showing off WIP combat, characters and customisation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/leaked-footage-of-eas-long-silent-iron-man-game-comes-blasting-onto",
        "published": "2026-08-28T17:08:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "'Well, that didn't go as planned' says EA as it footage of its Iron Man game leaks online",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/well-that-didnt-go-as-planned-says-ea-as-it-footage-of-its-iron-man",
        "published": "2026-08-29T11:45:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}