Tag: Spider-Man
Be yourself
One nice thing about Sony's first party games — aside from the fact they're usually fantastic — is that their Trophy lists are mostly very manageable. Especially in the last few years, it feels like PlayStation exclusives are getting their Trophies right, allowing players of all skill levels to attain that shiny Platinum without...
News Spider-Man Remastered May Also Get 60 FPS, Ray Tracing Mode
Thinking emoji
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales impressed PlayStation 5 gamers yesterday by adding a new mode to the next-gen version of the game that allows for ray tracing implementation at 60 frames-per-second. During a quick bit of testing conducted by ourselves, it now looks to be the way to experience Insomniac Games' latest web-slinging...
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Update Adds Ray Tracing at 60FPS, Here's What It Looks Like
We've got comparison shots
The development wizards at Insomniac Games have only just gone and added a new performance mode to Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PlayStation 5 that adds the ability to play at 60 frames-per-second along with ray tracing. The patch is available to download right now and adds the toggle to the settings menu both...
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales Crashing Not a Risk to Your PS5, Dev Clarifies
Insomniac and Sony working on fixes
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a fantastic launch game, but it's been causing issues for some PS5 owners. A number of players have been running into crashes — situations where the game hits an error and is forced to close itself. No one likes crashes, and if you're not totally sure what's causing them,...
News Spider-Man PS4 Allegedly Sells More Than 20 Million Copies
LinkedIn says so
According to the LinkedIn page of David Bull, Global Marketing Leader at PlayStation, Marvel's Spider-Man has sold more than 20 million copies since its September 2018 launch on PlayStation 4. That's an absolutely astounding statistic that builds upon the already supremely impressive 13.2 million sales from back in August 2019. We...
News Sony and Adidas Join Forces for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Shoes
Wearable in-game and IRL
We all know that Miles Morales is a cool guy — he just happens to also be a Spider-Man, too. Even while he's swinging around Manhattan, the superhero maintains his own sense of style, and that includes his shoes. Sony went the extra mile here, and in collaboration with Adidas, created some original kicks for the character...
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales Music Video Takes on the World
I'm ready
The official theme song for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has gotten itself a music video, featuring clips from the game and real-life shots of Jaden. The young performer is the voice behind the song and details how Miles feels he's ready to play the main role as Spider-Man. Suitably titled "I'm Ready", Jaden Smith (Will Smith's son)...
Weirdness Miles Morales Is Turning into Various Objects in Strange Marvel's Spider-Man Bug
Spider-Brick, Spider-Brick
Open world games have historically been a little on the buggy side, and Insomniac's Spider-Man series is no stranger to this. There have been all sorts of amusing clips showing all manner of Spidey glitches and bugs. However, a new one found in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is doing the rounds, and it's brilliant. The...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Takes Photo Mode to the Next Level
New trailer shows it off
A strange by-product of PlayStation 4's Share button was the introduction of photo mode to many of your favourite games. Nowadays, a lot of high profile titles launch with the feature, allowing you to take some stunning stills as you play and share them with the world. Sony's first party teams have been the real champions of...
News The Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Reversible Cover Is Seriously Stylish
Almost as cool as Miles
One perk of continuing to purchase your PlayStation 5 games physically is that you gain access to these super cool reversible box arts. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, assumedly on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, sports a different cover on the inside of the case that you can switch to if the official key art...
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales Launch Trailer Ushers in the Next Generation
Be greater
Just let it sink in for a moment: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is out in three days. Three days! One of Sony's biggest surprises from its Future of Gaming event back in June is marking the start of the PlayStation 5 generation and we've got a big-budget launch trailer to celebrate. Check it out above. This scribe has tried to avoid...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Reveals Two More Fantastic Suits
Arachnid Rider and Armoured Advanced
If you're picking up the Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition for PlayStation 5 and you haven't played the 2018 title, you're in for quite a treat. Marvel's Spider-Man is being completely remastered, and what's more, you'll also gain access to the two new Spidey suits you see below. They're named...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales TV Advert Builds Up the Hype
I'm ready
You can expect to see this Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales TV advert just as much as general PlayStation 5 marketing as we gear up for the big launch next week. Sony has dropped the 30-second clip that will play across TV sets, featuring Miles Morales himself and a bunch of bad guys that are just begging to be beaten up. Check it out...
News Insomniac Games Warns of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Spoilers as PS5 Launch Approaches
Look out! Here come the spoilers, man
Insomniac Games is very wary of spoilers for its latest title as the PlayStation 5 comes into view. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is launching day and date with the new console, and that of course means the game is with the media, and is also being sent out to retailers around the globe. As people begin to...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Gets Amazing Into the Spider-Verse Suit
Animated like the movie
As with every comic book character, Miles Morales isn't portrayed in just one way. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a (fantastic) animated movie that puts the spotlight on the hero in a unique way. Of particular note is the film's incredible art and animation style. Wouldn't it be great if you could play a game like that?...
News Fresh Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Details and Gameplay in New Video Preview
It's almost here
We've heard a fair amount about Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales lately, but it seems there's more to learn about this upcoming PlayStation 5 launch title. Eurogamer was treated to a viewing of the first 25 minutes of the game, and has put together everything it found out in the above video. Even if you've been keeping up with all...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Combat Gameplay Shows New Abilities in Action
New Spidey, new powers
The combat in Marvel's Spider-Man starts simply, but as you progress and unlock more gadgets, it becomes surprisingly complex. The end result is satisfying, forcing you to combine various powers with dodges, takedowns, and aerial attacks. For Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Insomniac Games is augmenting this already fun...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 Costumes Will Also Be Added to PS4 Game
Exact timing is to be decided
As part of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PlayStation 5, developer Insomniac Games has announced that a trio of new costumes will be added to the release. However, if you’re planning to stick with the PlayStation 4 game – be it on your existing console or via backwards compatibility – you may be happy to...
How PS5 enhances the experience
Sony recently revealed that some of PlayStation 5's key games, including Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, are also releasing on PS4. While there have been concerns that these cross-gen exclusives won't make the most of the new hardware, it at least means a wider audience will be able to play them. But what are the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Won't Have Any Playable Side Characters
All Miles, all the time
One of the criticisms thrown at Marvel's Spider-Man is its use of playable side characters. Though you spend the vast majority of the game in control of Peter Parker, the PlayStation 4 exclusive occasionally has you play stealth missions as Mary Jane, and other characters too. These segments are slower paced and less fun than...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Clip Shows an Empowering Story Moment
Spidey spoilers
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is named after the novice superhero for a reason. This new game focuses on Miles as he learns the ropes of being a web-slinger, putting players in control of a less experienced Spidey. What he lacks in finesse, he seems to make up for with extra superpowers, however. In this brand new clip,...
Gallery The Latest Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Screenshots Are Outstanding
New suits, bosses, and locales
Alongside Demon's Souls, Insomniac Games' Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales really feels like one of the PlayStation 5's showpieces. Everything we've seen of the game up to now looks incredible, and this latest batch of new screenshots courtesy of Game Informer is no different. They inclu
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales Marks Hispanic Heritage Month with New Screenshot
Selfie time
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has been doing wonders as of late for representing the Hispanic and Puerto Rican community. In the recent PlayStation 5 gameplay demo, the Puerto Rico flag featured prominently and the bustling market afterwards touched on the country's culture and dishes. It was an important moment for many and the...
News This Fan-Made Spider-Man PS5 Could Pass for the Real Thing
Miles better
As far as fan-made renders go, they don’t get much more professional than this. Giuseppe Spinelli – who made a bit of a name for himself earlier in the year coming up with some incredible PlayStation 5 hardware renders – has dreamed up a hypothetical Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales console, and his promotional trailer is so...
News Spider-Man Creative Director Calls for Respect as PS5 Remaster Criticism Crosses the Line
Caught in a web
For what feels like the umpteenth time this year, a high-profile video game developer has urged respect as criticism has gone too far. Bryan Intihar, the creative director of Marvel’s Spider-Man, has called for more kindness in the title’s community, after receiving threating messages due to the recasting of Peter Parker’s face...
News Spider-Man PS5 vs PS4 Comparison Shows Off a Generational Leap
Remaster putting in work
We think we can all agree that Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered looks outstanding in the PlayStation 5 footage released earlier today, but without an immediate reference point, the visuals improvements may not be quite as obvious as they actually are. Enter YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits, who
News Spider-Man Creative Director Speaks Out on Peter Parker's New Face Following Backlash
Old versus new
It wouldn't be a normal day in the PlayStation Nation without some controversy, would it? The latest incident to have people slinging insults on social media stems from the Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 remaster. If you haven't already heard, Peter Parker has a new face model, and by new face model, we mean that he looks like a totally...
News Get a Good Look at Spider-Man's New Face in Remastered PS5 Cutscene
Ben Jordan lends face model
If you don't already know by now, Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered will feature a brand new face model for Peter Parker. Modelled after actor Ben Jordan, it'll be featured in the upcoming PlayStation 5 remaster, and presumably, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales if the character decides to show up. But
Poll Which Peter Parker Face Do You Prefer in Marvel's Spider-Man?
Original, or Remastered?
When Insomniac Games said that Peter Parker's model would be updated in Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered on PS5, we didn't think that the nerdy protagonist would be getting an entirely new face — but here we are. A quick and easy poll for you, then: which Peter Parker face do you prefer? There's no doubt that the new face...
Gallery Peter Parker Has a Brand New Face in Stunning Spider-Man: Remastered PS5 Screenshots
Behind the mask
Good golly gosh, Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered looks unreal in these newly released PS5 screenshots. The original game already looked great on PS4, but the power of Sony's next-gen console is clearly going to have a noticeable effect on Spidey's adventure. Oh, and Peter Parker has a new face. Like, a totally new face. Developer...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Looks Outstanding in 60FPS PS5 Footage
New Peter Parker face model
Insomniac Games promised it would give us a good look at Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered running on a PlayStation 5 before launch and boy has it delivered. Alongside a series of impressive next-gen screenshots, a new trailer shows off what the developer has achieved on Sony's latest system. In short: it's seriously...
Get your Sony cross-gen games
Get your wallets ready: it's pre-order time. Sony has started making its cross-gen first party exclusives available to pre-purchase on PlayStation Store. Pages for the PS4 versions of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Sackboy: A Big Adventure are up on the digital storefront in its Coming Soon section. This is...
News Sony Begins Advertising Spider-Man Films as PS5 Essentials
Homecoming, Far from Home, and Into the Spider-Verse
Sony clearly loves the grasp it has on the Spider-Man IP, and so alongside the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, it will also begin advertising the recent films based on the
News Sony Confirms Spider-Man PS5 Remaster Is Not a Free Upgrade
It's not available standalone, either
If you've been keeping up with the news then this story won't come as much of a surprise, but it's still worth having it in writing. In a statement to Kotaku, Sony has confirmed that the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered on PS5 will not be available as a free upgrade to those who own Marvel's Spider-Man...
News Your Marvel's Spider-Man Saves Can't Be Carried Over to the PS5 Remaster
Treated as a new release
Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered sounds like a pretty significant upgrade on the original PS4 release, boasting 60 frames-per-second and numerous graphical enhancements. However, developer Insomniac Games has confirmed that you won't be able to carry your save data from the PS4 game over to the PS5 remaster. This is probably...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales' First Alternative Suit Revealed
Pre-order bonus
Marvel's Spider-Man has a whole bunch of optional Spidey suits to unlock, so it's inevitable that the follow-up will be the same. In Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, you play as the titular younger hero, but that doesn't mean he won't have his own alternative outfits to wear. The very first of these, aside from his regular black...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Has Been Completely Remastered for PS5
Next-gen Peter Parker model, 60fps, and new Trophies
Insomniac Games is probably the busiest studio in games right now, as it’s working on PlayStation 5 titles Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart simultaneously. But this is one of the most industrious teams in the industry, and it wasn’t going to stop there:...
Both games on both systems
This was unexpected. While we were all watching the PS5 showcase, Sony announced some more details on Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. First and foremost, the game is coming to both PS5 and PS4. Yep, turns out it's a cross-gen game. The standard version will be available for $49.99 on shelves and on PS Store. If you...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Gets Explosive PS5 Gameplay Demo
And it looks awesome
As expected, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales made its gameplay debut during the latest PS5 showcase, and boy is it looking good. Our first look at next-gen Spidey is a snowy walk through the city, but quickly transitions to an action sequence full of combat gameplay. The set-piece sees a suspension bridge slowly break down...
Random Villain Turns Hero in Amazing Spider-Man PS4 Mod
Here comes the Spider-Fisk
Listen, it's perfectly simple: people just want to play as Spider-Man in their Marvel's Spider-Man PlayStation 4 game. We want to feel powerful and speedy like the spandex-clad superhero, swinging between buildings with grace before hitting bad guys like a train. But what if you could play as the villains? That'd be pretty...
News PS5 Spin-Off Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Is a 'Complete Story'
Will do justice to the character
Insomniac Games revealed a new screenshot of PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales earlier today, and it accompanied the image with an interview that was published by Entertainment Weekly. In the back-and-forth between the publication and creative director Brian Horton, the developer explains...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 Remaster Rumours Re-Emerge, But Likely Erroneous
Speculation resurfaces
Aw, shucks – here we go again, folks. An excerpt from Game Informer magazine shared on Reddit and later around the web suggests that upcoming PlayStation 5 standalone exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales may ship with a remastered version of the original PlayStation 4 game. This was a popular point of discussion...
News Spider-Man Miles Morales Can Run at 4K, 60FPS on PS5 with Optional Performance Mode
Now we're talking
Developer Insomniac Games has confirmed that PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will have an optional "performance mode", which offers 4K resolution (we assume checkerboarded) at 60 frames-per-second. For reference, Marvel's Spider-Man runs at 30 frames-per-second on PlayStation 4, so it's safe to say that...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Trailer Returns to YouTube After Copyright Claim
Miles away
Update: Looks like Sony's legal team swiftly sorted this issue out, as the trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has returned to the platform holder's official YouTube channel. This is a good excuse for you to watch it again: Original Story: Well, this is a weird one: Sony’s upload of the Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles...
News Insomniac Has 'Much of Peter’s Story Left to Tell' for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5
All systems go at Insomniac Games
Man, Insomniac Games is going full pelt on PlayStation 5 games. Not only is the studio bringing back the beloved Ratchet & Clank with Rift Apart, but another team is hard at work on Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The standalone follow-up to the PS4 blockbuster is scheduled to release alongside the next-gen...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Is a 'Full Story Arc' with New Villains
Takes advantage of PS5 features
Now that we've got the confusion over what Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales exactly is out of the way, it's time to fully look forward to the standalone superhero adventure coming to PlayStation 5 this year. After the announcement last week, developer Insomniac Games has taken the chance to reflect on the reaction...
News Sony Insists Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Reveal Was Not Misleading
"We wouldn't lead with something trivial"
Sony’s big PlayStation 5 reveal event went off without a hitch last week, but perhaps the only blunder the platform holder made was confusing the entire Internet about the nature of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. We’d initially assumed – correctly, as it turns out – that it was an Uncharted:...
Not an expansion or remaster
Update: And now developer Insomniac Games has confirmed that Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a standalone PS5 game. The studio will apparently have more to share in the future. Original story: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has been the source of much confusion following a very vague, and to be frank, poorly worded...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Is a Remaster of the 2018 Game with New Content
Takes advantage of PS5
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales was one of the more surprising announcements Sony made at its PlayStation 5 games reveal event last night, but what actually is it? Is this an entirely new, full-length game? Or is it something more akin to InFAMOUS: First Light on PlayStation 4? Well, we now have our answer and it may...
Gallery Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Swings High in PS5 Screenshots
Spidey-sense is tingling
Perhaps the biggest shock of Sony’s big PlayStation 5 reveal presentation is that Insomniac Games is working on a new Marvel’s Spider-Man game starring Miles Morales – and it’s due out later this year. While we don’t know much about the game yet, these new screenshots captured on next-gen hardware should whet your...
