Superman has never had it easy when it comes to video games. Superman 64 is a colossal failure of a game, but it's only the beginning: for as long as video games have existed, the Man of Steel has tried and failed to make an impact. For whatever reason, DC's most powerful hero just doesn't seem to translate well into an interactive medium.
What's worse is that there's no real reason that a proper Superman game couldn't succeed. It'd take some serious work, there's no doubting that, but it just doesn't make sense that a dedicated developer couldn't translate Supes' skills into a video game. If Batman can make a comeback like the Arkham series, why can't Superman?
Unfortunately, that game may have already come and gone. Factor 5, the much-loved developer behind the Star Wars: Rogue Squadron series, was actually working on a Superman game - but, thanks to a publishing deal gone south, fans never got to see what the studio had in store for the Man of Steel.
As for Supes himself, it doesn't look like gaming is much of a concern right now: following the mediocre Superman Returns for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, DC seems content to simply focus on its cinematic universe. For the time being, the best way to see the Man of Steel in action will be in theaters: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is set to debut on March 25.
