Tag: Spider-Man
News Insomniac's Superb Marvel's Spider-Man Celebrates Its First Anniversary
A modern Marvel
It’s officially been a year since Insomniac Games released Marvel’s Spider-Man exclusively on the PlayStation 4, and the impact of the title has been so huge that we thought it was a moment worth celebrating. Sony, of course, recently capitalised on the success of the title by re-releasing it in Game of the Year form; if you...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition Officially Announced, Out Now on PS4
That was fast
And just like that, the previously leaked Marvel's Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition is out now on PlayStation 4. The blockbuster PS4 exclusive will be a year old in about a week, and so the timing of this release seems just right. As you'd expect, the Game of the Year Edition includes both the base release and all downloadable...
News Spider-Man Movie Dispute Raises Video Game Concerns
Could Disney pull the plug on Insomniac canon?
Sony has purchased Insomniac Games, seemingly securing the future of the Marvel’s Spider-Man series. However, while this should be a time for celebration, fans are worried that an ongoing dispute between Sony Pictures and Disney could lead to complications for the video game franchise moving forwards...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Has Moved a Mind Boggling 13.2 Million Copies
Swing time
How successful was Marvel’s Spider-Man for Sony and Insomniac Games? Mind-bogglingly so. Tucked away in its acquisition press release, the platform holder has announced that the open world superhero title has sold an awe-inspiring 13.2 million copies. That’s a flabbergasting sum when you consider that the title has only released on...
News Spider-Man PS4 Is Most Likely Getting a Game of the Year Edition
4th Sept release date
What a great day it has been for Sony and Insomniac Games. The Japanese giant has announced that it has acquired the web-slinging studio, Marvel's Spider-Man has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide, and now it looks like the game in question is receiving a Game of the Year edition. Listed on Amazon UK
Random Brilliant Spider-Man PS4 Glitch Sees the Hero Get Caught in His Own Web
Catching bugs
Marvel's Spider-Man is a wonderfully made PlayStation 4 exclusive, and fun as heck too, but open world games tend to have a couple of bugs here and there. Some of them are frustrating, but some of them are hilarious. While Insomniac Games has squashed the vast majority of issues in the superhero sandbox, some odd glitches will still...
News PS4 Exclusive Marvel's Spider-Man Is the Best-Selling Superhero Game Ever
In the United States, anyway
Just how well did PlayStation 4 exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man sell? Staggeringly well, if we’re honest. While it was previously recognised by United States-based sales tracking firm NPD as the fastest selling superhero game ever, it’s since become the best-selling game in its category – period. That means it’s...
News Spider-Man PS4 Gets Two New Suits from Spider-Man: Far From Home Movie
More free outfits incoming
Update: The patch, version 1.16, should be live right now for everyone. It's about 380MB, and adds the two below suits into the game for free. It doesn't look like the update makes any other changes. Original Story: Insomniac Games has gone above and beyond when it comes to adding in new costumes for the web head in...
Random Spider-Man's PS4 Design Depicted on Comic-Con Exclusive LEGO Minifigure
Advanced suit Spidey hits the bricks
We know not everyone is a fan of the hero's costume in Marvel's Spider-Man on PlayStation 4, but we think the Advanced suit looks great. That big white spider design looks fantastic, and has quickly become pretty iconic. Marvel clearly approves, as it's featured Insomniac's version of the web head and his new...
News Another Spider-Man PSVR Experience Releases This Week to Coincide with Far From Home
Get ahead of the cinemas
Spider-Man: Far From Home doesn’t hit cinemas until the very beginning of July, but a new PSVR experience coming later this week will give you the chance to don the Spidey suit early. The release sounds a lot like the experience that released alongside Spider-Man Homecoming - a short but sweet swing across Queens as Peter...
E3 2019 Is Marvel's Spider-Man Connected to Marvel's Avengers?
"We're all Marvel"
Eagle-eared Marvel fans noticed that Crystal Dynamics’ new game Marvel’s Avengers takes place on the West Coast, something that New York’s favourite web-slinger alluded to in PlayStation 4 exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man. But was it just a happy coincidence or are the two titles connected in some way? Studio head Scot Amos...
Rumour Subtle Easter Egg Suggests Marvel's Avengers and Spider-Man PS4 Are Connected
But they probably aren't
It's a question that's been thrown around for a while, but after the full unveiling of Marvel's Avengers, there's obviously some renewed interest. Is Insomniac's PlayStation 4 exclusive Marvel's Spider-Man connected to Crystal Dynamics' newly revealed superhero title? Common sense says no, but
Random Spider-Man Replaces Mary Jane in This Spectacular PS4 Glitch
Spider-Woman
Reddit plays host to some amusing clips about bugs in various games, but this one might just take the biscuit. Posting on the PlayStation 4 subreddit, someone uploaded a friend's video of a bizarre error that occurred while they played Marvel's Spider-Man. The result is pretty amusing. The video shows an early scene in the game when yo
News Spider-Man Uses Your PS4's Internal Clock for a Nifty Easter Egg
How about Shabbat
Ever spotted the Jewish NPCs out-and-about while swinging through New York City in Marvel’s Spider-Man? Well, one thing’s for sure, you won’t have seen them anywhere on Saturday, as the exclusive uses your PlayStation 4’s internal clock to give the characters their day of rest during Shabbat. The tidbit was confirmed by...
News PlayStation Goes Hard on Captain Marvel Advertising
Sony's own infinity stones
If you're making the trip to a local cinema over the weekend for Captain Marvel, you may be in for more of a PlayStation 4-based feast than you were originally expecting. Marvel's first female-lead superhero film features multiple trailers for already released and upcoming PS4 games in the ad roll that plays prior to the...
News Spider-Man PS4 Platinum Trophy Achievers Rewarded with Free Avatar
Got 'em, Tiger
Did you get the Platinum Trophy in Marvel’s Spider-Man at all? If so, then you may want to check your inbox for a free avatar, as Sony’s seemingly sending out complimentary profile pictures to anyone who obtained 100 per cent in Insomniac Games’ open world superhero smash hit. It’s unclear which regions are being rewarded with...
News Spider-Man PS4 Update 1.14 Adds Two Fantastic Four Suits for Free
Available now
Remember a while back when Marvel heavily hinted at some Fantastic Four related content coming to Marvel's Spider-Man? Well, the popular PS4 exclusive has just received an update, taking it to version 1.14. The patch, which weighs in at about 230MB, seems to be the promised Fantastic Four update, adding two new Spidey suits to the game...
News Spider-Man PS4 Sequel Speculation Begins
Creative director sharing story drafts
Bryan Intihar, the creative director on the wildly successful Marvel’s Spider-Man, has prompted speculation that Insomniac Games is about to get started on a sequel. Writing on Twitter this week, he posted a famous GIF, alongside the caption: “Few things are more nerve-wracking than sharing your first story...
News Something Fantastic Four Related Is Heading to Spider-Man PS4 'Real Soon'
What will it be?
Insomniac Games finished off Marvel's Spider-Man on a high, delivering the final chapter of its entertaining City That Never Sleeps DLC story and providing patient fans with the much requested Sam Raimi suit free of charge. However, the new content for the 9 million-selling blockbuster doesn't end there. It app
News Spider-Man PS4 Has Sold More Than 9 Million Copies Worldwide, Says Sony
Pizza time?
We've been tracking the commercial success of Marvel's Spider-Man since its September launch, and as expected, it's been a sales juggernaut. In addition to becoming one of PS4's most beloved exclusives, the game has been performing extremely well at retail, whether that's via brick and mortar shops or the PlayStation Store. It toppled...
News Spider-Man PS4 Was the UK's Best Selling Exclusive in 2018
Games market massively boosted by digital
If you were ever curious about how important digital game sales have become, the UK is a good indicator. Of the £3.864 billion generated in 2018, about 80 per cent can be attributed to digital. GamesIndustry's latest report on the UK games market really highlights the rise of digital; it's up 12.5 per cent...
Game of the Year 2018 #3 - Marvel's Spider-Man
Spectacular
A lot of things could've gone wrong with Marvel's Spider-Man. Such a beloved character brings with it a massive list of expectations from millions of fans, and while the superhero's video game career has had its moments, there have been several titles that have left players a little cold. When you consider the pressure on Insomniac Games...
News Final Marvel's Spider-Man DLC Gets New Trailer as it Swings onto PS4 Today
Just the facts
The third and final chapter in Marvel's Spider-Man's City That Never Sleeps DLC is out today. The add-on, called Silver Lining, introduces a few more missions, Spidey suits, and side activities, but it also concludes the story told across the three expansions. In the above trailer, you can get a taste of all that with another of J...
News Spider-Man PS4 Is the Fastest Selling Superhero Game in US History
Got 'em, Tiger
In its first three months on sale in the United States, Marvel’s Spider-Man has become the fastest-selling superhero game ever. This means that it has outpaced juggernauts like Batman: Arkham Knight, and even more impressive is that the statistic does not include bundle sales. Considering that the PlayStation 4 exclusive was a part...
News The Much Requested Raimi Suit Is Available Now in Spider-Man PS4
Patch 1.13 released
Well, we weren't expecting this. After an ongoing barrage of requests from avid Spidey fans, it seems Insomniac Games has come through at last. The costume from the original Spider-Man movies, or the Raimi suit as it's known, has finally been added to Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4 with the latest patch. After downloading patch...
News Spider-Man PS4's Final DLC Adds Into the Spider-Verse Suit
Focuses on Silver Sable
Marvel’s Spider-Man will conclude its DLC side-story The City That Never Sleeps on 21st December, when the final expansion pack Silver Lining launches on the PlayStation 4 with a raft of fresh missions and some bonus suits. As you’d expect, the plot will centre on Silver Sable, as the Russian mercenary returns to New York...
News Spider-Man PS4 Dev Pushes Back Against Fan Criticisms Regarding DLC
Where's the Raimi suit?
For as long as we've known about Marvel's Spider-Man, one of the biggest conversations online was all about which suits would end up in the game. The PS4 exclusive wound up with a pretty large selection of costumes for Spidey to try on, covering outfits from the comics, the movies, and even some all-new creations. However, by...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Is Now the Fastest Selling PS4 Game Ever in the UK
On track to become best selling PS4 exclusive
We all knew Insomniac's latest open world adventure was a hit, but this is pretty crazy. Marvel's Spider-Man has become the fastest selling PS4 game at UK retail. If that wasn't enough, GamesIndustry claims that the superhero blockbuster is gaining on Uncharted 4: A Thief's End to become the best selling...
News Spider-Man PS4's Second Add-On Turf Wars Gets a Launch Trailer
The greatest show on turf
Sony has released the launch trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man's second expansion pack, Turf Wars. Starring big-headed baddie Hammerhead, the add-on marks the second part of the City That Never Sleeps side-story. As is the case with the previous DLC, you can expect new story missions, collectibles, challenges, and, of course,...
Black Friday 2018 Spider-Man PS4 Swings to Its Lowest Price Yet
No excuses now
There’s never been a better time to nab one of the best games of the year, as Marvel’s Spider-Man has swung to an impressive £28.99 in the UK, making it a borderline no-brainer. You can grab the title from Amazon: <products region="UK" id="7722" style="list"> We absolutely loved the PlayStation 4 exclusive, describing it...
News Spider-Clan Suit Among Spider-Man PS4's New Outfits
The classic Iron Spider, too
Marvel’s Spider-Man will land a new expansion pack with Turf Wars next week, and in addition to a brand new storyline starring bigheaded baddie Hammerhead, it’ll also implement three new costumes. Among these is the classic Iron Spider Armor from the comics, as well as the Spider-Armor MK I. But perhaps most...
News Spider-Man PS4 Reveals First Footage of Turf Wars DLC
Hammer it home
Marvel’s Spider-Man is adding new content on a monthly basis, as Insomniac Games works its way through The City That Never Sleeps trilogy. Following on from last month’s The Heist is Turf Wars, which as previously reported will star bigheaded baddie Hammerhead. The new campaign will see the foe utilising gear left by Sable...
News Comicbook Legend and Co-Creator of Spider-Man Stan Lee Dies Age 95
His creations will live on
Stan Lee, who played a huge role in making Marvel what it is today, has sadly passed away. Lee was 95 years old, and is credited with creating and co-creating numerous superheroes, most famously Spider-Man. While this technically isn't news relevant to PlayStation, one of our favourite games this year, PS4 exclusive...
News Spider-Man PS4's Turf Wars DLC Brings Hammerhead to the Fray
Looking forehead to it
Steely nemesis Hammerhead will star in Marvel’s Spider-Man’s second DLC pack Turf Wars, a patch for the PlayStation 4 exclusive has revealed. The villain – whose skull is replaced with titanium – will come to blows with the web-slinger from 20th November, when the next portion of The City That Never Sleeps storyline is...
News Spider-Man PS4 Moved a Lot of Units Digitally in Japan
They downloaded it from the web
Marvel’s Spider-Man has done well at Japanese retail, registering 290,875 units as of this week’s Media Create report – but what about on the PlayStation Store? Famitsu has revealed that in the period spanning 27th August to 30th September (the game launched on 4th September), the title shifted a very impressive...
News Spider-Man PS4's The Heist DLC Gets Trailer Showing Off New Suits and Activities
Just the facts
It's launch day for The Heist, the first DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man. Of course, this means we get a brand new trailer, and it's another Just the Facts video starring J. Jonah Jameson. If you'd rather go into the DLC totally fresh, it might be best to steer clear of this trailer, as there's plenty of new footage. We see clips from...
Round Up The Heist DLC for Spider-Man PS4 Gets Solid Reviews
Saving the day
If you've been wondering how the first DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man has shaped up, the first few reviews suggest it's a pretty decent add-on. There were some concerns over whether The Heist would add very much to the experience, and while it seems that may be true, what's included is of good quality. It also sounds like it sets the...
News The Inventor of Spider-Man 2's Web Swinging Takes Spider-Man PS4 for a Spin
But what does he think?
When it comes to slinging webs across New York City, Marvel's Spider-Man does a spectacular job, but it's worth remembering when the mechanic became something special. Jamie Fristrom was the man responsible for the physics based swinging in 2004's Spider-Man 2, the game often regarded as the best Spidey game thanks to that...
News New Spider-Man PS4 Trophies Reveal More About First DLC
Screwball
Marvel’s Spider-Man has been updated on the PlayStation 4, and a bunch of new Trophies have been added. Two of the pots pertain to New Game + and the new Ultimate difficulty, while the rest are for the release’s first expansion, The Heist. While we’re going to refrain from posting any major spoilers here, if you want to play the DLC...
News Insomniac Pokes Fun at Spider-Man PS4's Puddles with New Stickers
:clap:
Oh we love this! You may recall prior to Marvel Spider-Man’s release there was some controversy regarding the title’s puddles – or lack thereof. The hot button gaming drama of the time, many forum goers complained that the amount of H2O in a particular scene had been reduced, prompting shouts of “downgrade” and other such nonsense...
News Spider-Man PS4 Adds Brand New Features with 1.08 Patch
The game that never sleeps
There was a mix-up with the latest update for Marvel’s Spider-Man this week, but v1.08 is available now. This patch actually bundles v1.07 in as well, and it includes an absolute slew of free new features, including New Game + and Ultimate difficulty. It also incorporates support for the exclusive’s first expansion...
News Catch the Black Cat if You Can in Brief Spider-Man PS4 DLC Teaser
Felicia, you gotta see her
Has this trailer been published before? We don’t remember seeing it, but we’re sure someone’s furiously typing away in the comments now, telling us we’re late. Either way, this 30 second teaser trailer for the first Marvel’s Spider-Man add-on pack was published to PlayStation’s YouTube channel today. It gives...
News Insomniac Details Spider-Man PS4 The Heist DLC Ahead of Launch
New suits shown off too
The adventure in Marvel's Spider-Man is set to continue for the next few months as its season of DLC, The City That Never Sleeps, begins to roll out. The first chapter is The Heist, and as we know, focuses on Black Cat, a thief that's clashed with Spidey before in Insomniac's tale. "As you play Marvel’s Spider-Man: The...
News Spider-Man PS4 Update 1.07 Arrives Tomorrow, Includes New Game Plus
Update: Not tomorrow after all
Update: Since publishing this article, the PlayStation Blog post regarding the New Game Plus patch for Marvel's Spider-Man has been updated. The information concerning update 1.07 has been removed. According to Insomniac's James Stevenson, this was posted in error, and the patch won't be going live tomorrow
News Insomniac on Spider-Man PS4 DLC: Are People Ever Satisfied with How Much You Give Them?
The answer is no
Insomniac Games seems to be pre-empting some kind of backlash to its first DLC pack for Marvel’s Spider-Man, as when asked to describe the scope of the expansion, creative director Bryan Intihar pondered whether people will ever be satisfied with how much content is included. To be fair, gamers can be a demanding lot, and no...
News Spider-Man PS4 New Game Plus Coming 'Super Soon'
Back in the swing of it
Marvel's Spider-Man is getting a New Game Plus mode -- this is something that we've known for a while. Before the blockbuster had even released, developer Insomniac Games stated that New Game Plus would be added in a post-launch update, and now it sounds like that update is very close. In an interview with Game Informer,...
News Spider-Man PS4 Is the Best Selling Western-Made Sony Game Since Crash Bandicoot 3 in Japan
September's best seller
Marvel's Spider-Man has done incredibly well for itself in Japan, where it's just been crowned the best selling game of September 2018. As if that wasn't enough, it's also been confirmed by GameDataLibrary that Spidey's open world outing is actually the best selling Sony-funded, Western-developed title since Crash Bandicoot 3...
News Spider-Man PS4's Platinum Completion Rate Is Insane
Web spinners
Marvel’s Spider-Man is one of the most popular games of the year, selling millions of copies on the PlayStation 4 since its launch last month. It’s impressive, then, that at the time of typing, a whopping 10 per cent of the people who purchased the game have taken the time to unlock its Platinum Trophy. That’s a lot of people! To...
News Spider-Man PS4 DLC to Give Fans Something Fresh
New York still needs you
A great game will often leave you longing for more, and Marvel’s Spider-Man is a shining example of that. While it’s a relatively painless Platinum Trophy to acquire, we’ve been staggered by the number of players who’ve already seen the title through to 100 per cent completion – especially when you consider just...
News UK Stats Show Spider-Man PS4 Vastly Outsold Other Major Exclusives In First Month on Sale
Amazing
You don't need us to keep telling you that Marvel's Spider-Man has been a massive success for Sony and Insomniac, but it carries on presenting us opportunities to do so. In the latest UK sales report courtesy of MCV, it seems that the smash hit superhero title has continued to sell well outside of its launch weekend. In fact, when comparing...
