After the recent release of the Xbox Live downloadable content for Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Activision has taken things to the next step by allowing non-Xbox Live users to purchase the content in a Marvel Ultimate Alliance Gold edition. This re-release of the popular super-hero adventure game will be making an appearance on retail shelves with a new look.

The eight downloadable characters – complete with story missions, voices and special abilities – has become popular enough to warrant Activision with only one resolve: re-release the game to the general public, new heroes included. Some of these villains and icons include The Incredible Hulk, Magneto, Hawkeye, Sabretooth, Doctor Doom, Cyclops, Nightcrawler and Venom.

This special edition of Marvel Ultimate Alliance be available exclusive for the Xbox 360 (yet again PS3 owners get trumped) for the original retail price of $59.99. If you honestly need more info or you’re just a detail junkie, you can visit the Official Marvel Ultimate Alliance Website.