Intel’s Avengers edition CPU gets you a fancy box but not the game
You can buy an Avengers Intel CPU, but it doesn’t seem to come with anything but a nice box.
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Branded content isn’t a new concept, but Intel has made a curious choice regarding its Avengers-branded CPU packaging, not including the game. Intel Gaming’s Twitter account shared a video that showcases how the box art for the Avengers-branded CPU was made by a professional artist. While the art is impressive, several people online have complained that the branded CPU doesn’t include a copy ofMarvel’s Avengers.
The 10th Gen Core KA line of CPUs features box art from muralist Tristan Eaton. The video goes over a bit of the creative process for the box and shows the front of the box toward the end of the video. In the lower-left corner of the box, you can see a fuzzy disclaimer. Eagle-eyed Twitter usermomomo_usfound a Vietnamese store listing for a branded CPU from a store called KCC (via Tom’s Hardware). The box clearly states, “Game Not Included.”
Avengers Assemble.Introducing the Intel Core Desktop Processor featuring Marvel’s Avengers Collector’s Edition Packaging, created by painter/muralist@TristanEaton.@playavengers#Reassemble© 2020 MARVELpic.twitter.com/FKKAeZzqy3Avengers Assemble.Introducing the Intel Core Desktop Processor featuring Marvel’s Avengers Collector’s Edition Packaging, created by painter/muralist@TristanEaton.@playavengers#Reassemble© 2020 MARVELpic.twitter.com/FKKAeZzqy3— Intel Gaming (@IntelGaming)August 14, 2020August 14, 2020
With only these images as a source, we can’t say for certain if every branded Intel CPU lacks the game, but it seems likely that at least some of them don’t come with it. The chip itself isn’t any different either, so the only Avengers-branded item you’ll get is the box.
[KCCSHOP] Intel Core i9 10850K Avengers Editionhttps://t.co/uA3j0pWhblpic.twitter.com/7td2vJrfqz[KCCSHOP] Intel Core i9 10850K Avengers Editionhttps://t.co/uA3j0pWhblpic.twitter.com/7td2vJrfqz— 188号 (@momomo_us)August 19, 2020August 19, 2020
Notably, the KCC listing does have an adorable corgi statue dressed up as Captain America. It’s unclear if this statue comes with the CPU or is sold separately.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
