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Friday28th Sep 2018
News So, What Does the Spider-Man PS4 Collector's Edition Statue Look Like After All?
Spoilers!
Warning: This article features images of the Marvel's Spider-Man Collector's Edition statue, which contains spoilers. You may remember during the run up to the release of Marvel's Spider-Man that Insomniac Games refused to reveal the lower half of a statue included in the game's Collector's Edition. The studio wanted to keep the statue...
Wednesday26th Sep 2018
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 Patch 1.06 Squashes Lots of Bugs and More
Spectacular
Still slinging webs across Manhattan in Marvel's Spider-Man? A new patch has arrived, taking the smash hit PS4 exclusive to version 1.06. It's just over 600MB, so it won't take you long to download before you can get back to beating up baddies. What does it do? Primarily, this update addresses a lot of bugs within the game, including...
Thursday20th Sep 2018
News Spider-Man PS4 Destroys Sales Records, Generates More Profit than Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-God
Marvel's Spider-Man has quickly proven to be an unstoppable hit, no doubt much to the delight of both Sony and Marvel. The PlayStation 4 exclusive reportedly sold through 3.3 million copies in just three days when it launched earlier this month, and assuming that number is accurate, that means it made more profit than the latest...
Monday17th Sep 2018
News Sony, Marvel, and Hundreds of Fans Gather to Break Bizarre Spider-Man World Record
Spider-Men
The hit game is already selling incredibly well on PS4, but Sony and Marvel are looking to break records in more ways than one. Marvel's Spider-Man has been a big success, and on the back of its significant momentum, the companies rallied together to break a Guinness World Record during Stockholm Comic Con. Chief editor at Marvel, C.B...
Sunday16th Sep 2018
News Spider-Man PS4 Stock Running Out in Japan
Fans forced to go digital
Media Create has expanded upon this week’s Japanese sales charts, revealing that Marvel’s Spider-Man has actually been selling out. The game sold through over 96 per cent of its original retail shipment in the region, forcing fans to turn to the PlayStation Store to snag digital copies of the superhero exclusive. For...
Wednesday12th Sep 2018
News Creative Director of Spider-Man PS4 Says It 'Would Not Exist if It Wasn't for PlayStation'
Platform holder praised for its support
Marvel's Spider-Man is out, and it's currently enjoying a constant barrage of praise from all angles. Insomniac Games has produced the fastest selling game of the year - at least in the UK - and that news must be going down extremely well in the offices of Sony and Marvel. Of course, Insomniac put in a lot of...
News Insomniac's Boss Wasn't Initially That Fussed About Making a Marvel Game
Studio could have picked any character
Marvel’s Spider-Man is a match made in heaven, but it’s fascinating to learn about how the project came to be. As you all know, it’s a PlayStation 4 exclusive published by Sony and developed by independent studio Insomniac Games – but with Marvel sitting on the sidelines, it almost feels like fan...
Tuesday11th Sep 2018
News Insomniac Confirms New Game + on the Way for Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4
A hero's work is never done
Have you finished Marvel's Spider-Man yet? The game has been out for just a few days, but we imagine a handful of people will have stormed through it over the weekend. If you've completed Spidey's adventure and are itching for more, good news: New Game + mode is on its way. Answering a fan question, Insomniac confirmed...
Monday10th Sep 2018
News Insomniac Offers to Patch Out Heartbreaking Spider-Man PS4 Easter Egg
Mad's made everyone sad
You’re probably familiar with the story involving the marriage proposal in Marvel’s Spider-Man by now, but if you’re not, you may want to read our full article on the awkward matter through here. Obviously the tale of Tyler Schultz and his ex-belle to be has not escaped developer Insomniac Games’ attention either –...
News UK Sales Charts: Spider-Man PS4 Is the Fastest Selling Game of the Year
Almost doubles God of War's already impressive launch tally
Marvel’s Spider-Man has thumped Far Cry 5’s record and swung away with the fastest-selling game of the year so far accolade in the UK. The early results for Sony’s behemoth PlayStation 4 exclusive are in, and they paint a pretty picture, as the game almost doubled God of War’s week...
Sunday9th Sep 2018
News One of Spider-Man PS4's Most Heartfelt Easter Eggs Has Turned Sour
Don't worry, no spoilers ahead
Back in May, Twitter user @topnotch1210, real name Tyler Schultz, tweeted out to Insomniac Games in the hopes that the studio would include a small easter egg for him inside Marvel's Spider-Man that would allow him to propose to his girlfriend. After some back and forth, it was agreed that the words "Madison, will...
Saturday8th Sep 2018
News Spider-Man PS4 Toggles Vocal Takes Depending on Hero's Exertion
Every in-game line recorded twice
Crikey oh riley, it’s already common knowledge that Marvel’s Spider-Man is polished to a spandex sheen, but did you know that voice actor Yuri Lowenthal recorded every line of in-game dialogue twice to account for situations where the protagonist may either be idle or exerting himself? It’s true, check out...
News Spider-Man Has Some Fantastic Accessibility Options on PS4
Spidey for all
Accessibility in games is becoming a bigger and bigger topic of conversation. Over the last few years especially, we've seen a lot more titles incorporate options that make them easier to enjoy. From difficulty options that allow players to just enjoy the story without having to worry too much about combat, to colourblind options and...
Friday7th Sep 2018
News Sony Celebrates Launch of Spider-Man PS4 by Binning Bus in Italian Lake
What?
Yes, that's right -- when it comes to Marvel's Spider-Man, Sony's marketing budget stretches to plunging public transport into a lake in Italy. Of course! In a press release to DualShockers, PlayStation's Italian branch informed the site about its latest marketing stunt for the popular PS4 exclusive, and it's a doozy. Darsena Lake is a...
News PlayStation Devs Offer Up Some Amazing Artwork to Celebrate Spider-Man PS4
Spidey and friends
Phwoar, right click save image! To celebrate the release of Marvel's Spider-Man, two of Sony's first party studios have crafted some brilliant artwork. The one above is from Horizon: Zero Dawn developer Guerrilla Games, and features Aloy alongside Kratos, Atreus, and Spidey himself. Super cool. God of War developer...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Countdown to Launch Stream Reveals First DLC Suit
Plus early prototype footage
While many of us in Europe were sleeping, Sony and Insomniac Games hosted a live stream event last night leading up to the midnight launch of Marvel's Spider-Man. As you can imagine, it featured some gameplay footage and lots of chatter about the game's development, but we also got to see some interesting new tidbits...
News Be Greater by Watching One More Trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4
Spidey never gives up
PlayStation never ceases to amaze its audience with amazing trailers. Our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man proves that he is greater despite the beatings he takes in this recent trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man. The CG trailer sees our hero beaten down by various enemies he'll confront in the actual game, only to prove his...
Thursday6th Sep 2018
News Spider-Man PS4's City that Never Sleeps DLC Is All Set in Manhattan
No new locations
The entirety of Marvel's Spider-Man is set in New York City's central borough, Manhattan. You won't be swinging across to Queens or even Liberty Island during your time in Insomniac's blockbuster adventure. This led some to believe that the game's DLC, The City that Never Sleeps, may venture further afield to let Spidey explore...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Looks to Be an Easy Platinum as PS4 Trophy List Emerges
Do whatever a spider can
In case you were wondering what the trophies were going to look like for Marvel's Spider-Man, the list is now readily available online. Many of them are hidden, presumably because they tie into story progression, but otherwise, the list looks like a very attainable and straightforward set of trinkets. There are none that...
Wednesday5th Sep 2018
News Sony to Host Spider-Man PS4 'Countdown to Launch' Live Stream Tomorrow
Gameplay! Giveaways! Behind the scenes!
Want one last look at Marvel's Spider-Man ahead of Friday's launch? Sony and Insomniac Games will be showing off the latest PS4 exclusive tomorrow during its 'Countdown to Launch' live stream. As you can see from the below tweet, the stream will feature live gameplay, along with giveaways and some behind the...
News Technical Analysis of Spider-Man PS4 Rubbishes Downgrade Claims
Putting the outrage to bed
WARNING: Video may contain spoilers for Marvel's Spider-Man. We've all had a good laugh about that whole puddle outrage, with a minority calling out a single comparison that they claim proves Marvel's Spider-Man falls short of what was shown off during previous demonstrations. Insomniac was quick to explain that the...
News There's a Free Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 Theme Up for Grabs Right Now
Suit up
If you're as excited about the imminent release of Marvel's Spider-Man as we are, you may be interested to know about this little freebie Sony is offering. For those with a US PlayStation Network account, a static theme featuring the titular hero is currently available via this website. The background image was illustrated by Marvel artist...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Pre-Load Is Now Live on PS4
The final countdown
If you've pre-ordered Marvel's Spider-Man digitally via the PlayStation Store, good news: you can now download the game on your PS4 ready for its release on 7th September. It's a fairly hefty size at just over 46GB, so it's a good idea to get the download running ahead of time. Normally, the process of pre-loading will begin...
Monday3rd Sep 2018
News Here's Our First Look at Marvel's Spider-Man DLC, The Heist
Starring Black Cat
We've known that Black Cat would appear in the first DLC pack for Marvel's Spider-Man, entitled The Heist, but up to now, we haven't seen Insomniac's take on the character. Furthering its onslaught of trailers, Sony has just published a new teaser video for the first chapter of The City That Never Sleeps, and though only 30...
News ANTHEM Developer BioWare Pokes Fun at Spider-Man Puddle 'Controversy'
This puddle's got depth
BioWare was at PAX West over the weekend to talk about ANTHEM, and during one of its panels, the developer decided to have a pop at the recent "controversy" over those bloody puddles in Spider-Man. If you don't have a clue what we're talking about, you should definitely give this article a read. While showing off some...
News Even Sony's PlayStation Headquarters Isn't Safe from the Spider-Man Hype
Go web go
Sony has been splashing the cash on the marketing for Marvel's Spider-Man, with everything from murals popping up across the world to a fully decked out subway train in New York City. However, this next example may be the best yet in showing the platform holder's confidence in, and dedication to, Insomniac's PS4 exclusive.
Saturday1st Sep 2018
News Spider-Man PS4 May Have the Best Photo Mode Ever
Great power, great responsibility
The cherry on the friggin’ top! This latest Marvel’s Spider-Man trailer is the perfect frosting for a well-baked cake, revealing the title’s wildly imaginative Photo Mode. It works similarly to what you’ve already come to expect from the likes of Horizon: Zero Dawn and God of War – except there’s a...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 Reviews Will Run on 4th September
Swing time
There’s a good chance you already know whether Marvel’s Spider-Man is for you, but reviews of the PlayStation 4 exclusive will go live on 4th September. Insomniac Games’ anticipated open world adventure is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of the year, and we’ll have full coverage from 7AM Pacific. While the...
Thursday30th Aug 2018
News Spider-Man PS4's Puddle Drama Is An Absolute Embarrassment
Water load of rubbish
Insomniac Games changed a puddle in Marvel’s Spider-Man and it’s one of the biggest talking points on sites like Reddit right now. A screenshot “comparison” – which has been circulating for some time but has blown up this week – shows a scene from the title’s E3 2017 demo compared to a more recent build, and...
Wednesday29th Aug 2018
News Marvel's Spider-Man Cutscenes Are Shot to Look Like Comic Book Panels
Behind the scenes video talks action
How many Marvel's Spider-Man trailers are too many? We'll let this one slide, however, as it's a cool look behind the scenes of E3's Raft trailer. There are some nifty snippets of information included here, but perhaps most interestingly is that the game's cutscenes are often framed in a way that apes similar...
