Sony's Cost-Cutting Measures Threaten Spider-Man 2 and PlayStation Studios

The leaked documents from Insomniac reveal that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 had a budget of $300 million, triple the cost of the first game, raising concerns about the sustainability of AAA games. Despite being Sony's fastest-selling exclusive, the game has not yet broken even. The increasing costs of AAA games, limited distribution, and lack of ongoing revenue are causing panic within Sony. This trend is not exclusive to Sony, as other studios are also making massive AAA games, leading to questions about the future of the industry and the need for scaling down projects and managing player expectations.