The upcoming Iron Man 2 by Sega Studios San Francisco (formerly Secret Level) is being co-marketed with the film of the same name, but publisher Sega decided to establish a more direct connection to the comics for the narrative in the game.
Longtime Invincible Iron Man and Uncanny X-Men writer Matt Fraction has been tapped to contribute to the game's script, bringing both a familiarity with the character and world, and experience in satisfying license holder Marvel.
Gamasutra sat down with Fraction to discuss his involvement in the project, the collaborative process, and what he's learned about video game writing and development along the way.