Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 offers a two-hour free demo for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, allowing players to try the game before purchasing, with access to the first mission and city exploration, amidst mixed reviews of the full game.
Tony Todd, known for his roles in Candyman and Transformers, voices Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling game. Todd discusses his approach to the character, his extensive voiceover sessions, and his connection with co-stars Yuri Lowenthal and Nadji Jeter. He also reflects on his memorable Star Trek role and his passion for gaming.
Sales tracking data reveals that Helldivers 2 is outselling Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in the UK within the first eight weeks of availability, despite being priced lower. The multiplayer game's unexpected success has surprised many, especially given the lack of pre-release buzz. While official sales stats haven't been shared, a report claimed the game had sold eight million copies as of last month, indicating its popularity.
Sony has unexpectedly slashed the price of the PlayStation 5 Slim to $399 and is offering a free copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with the purchase, available at retailers like Best Buy, Gamestop, and Walmart. The deal applies to the digital model and is a significant discount for this time of year, making it an attractive offer for those looking to enter the current console generation and access Sony's exclusive titles.
A Marvel's Spider-Man 2 player warns others about wearing the Symbiote suit in the game's first mission, as it attracts sand during a battle with Sandman, resulting in a less-than-flattering appearance that fans have dubbed "Poop-Man." The humorous discovery has sparked reactions on Twitter, with some threatening not to play the DLC if the "Peter Pooper" glitch is patched out. Despite the lightheartedness, the game's sequel's ending has fans speculating about the future of Peter Parker's character.
Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop are offering a PS5 Digital Edition with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for $399.99, marking an all-time low price. Sony’s new midcycle refresh features two front-facing USB-C ports and expanded 1TB storage. Additionally, Apple has released the M3-powered MacBook Air, hinting at the imminent launch of new iPad Pros. The M1 and M2-powered versions of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro are currently available at discounted prices, offering powerful performance and high-quality displays. Samsung is offering a $100 discount on its upcoming 2024 TVs, while Moment is holding its Annual Spring Sale with up to 50% off various products, including the Tele 58mm M-series Lens.
Insomniac Games released a New Game Plus update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, inadvertently giving players access to a development menu that could potentially corrupt saves and trophy progress. Players have discovered content related to a potential Beetle villain arc, hinting at future DLC. The update also includes intentional additions such as new accessibility features and a mission replay option. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has been a commercial success, with sales surpassing 5 million copies in the first three weeks of release.
Best Buy is offering a discounted bundle of Sony's new "slim" PlayStation 5 with a digital copy of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for $449.99, marking the first discount on the bundle. The revised PS5 features a detachable disc drive, a modest spec bump to 1TB of built-in storage, and a rearranged port selection. Additionally, Keychron C3 Pro, a budget-friendly mechanical keyboard, is available for $29.91 on Amazon, offering an enjoyable typing experience and simple customization. Xgimi's MoGo 2 Pro Android TV projector/speaker is on sale for $449, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are discounted to $99.99, and Seagate's Storage Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X/S are also on sale.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2's New Game Plus update, releasing on March 7, includes new suits, symbiote power styles, mission replay, accessibility updates, time of day change, and photo mode enhancements. The update also introduces the Fly N’ Fresh Suit Pack, with proceeds supporting Gameheads' mission. Spider-Man 2 has sold 10 million copies, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game over a 24-hour period and surpassing God of War Ragnarok's day-one launch sales.
The 27th annual D.I.C.E. Awards honored the best games and creators of the last year, with Baldur’s Gate 3 winning Game of the Year and several other accolades, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 walking away with six awards. Additionally, legendary Nintendo composer Koji Kondo was inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame during the ceremony.
The 27th D.I.C.E. Awards honored the best video games of 2023, with Baldur's Gate 3 winning Game of the Year and multiple awards, while Marvel's Spider-Man 2 led with six wins. Other highlights included Alan Wake 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Street Fighter 6. Koji Kondo was inducted into the D.I.C.E. Hall of Fame for his legendary work as a Nintendo composer and sound director.
Sony's PlayStation 5 has shipped 54.8 million units worldwide, with 8.2 million units shipped in the last quarter of 2023. The PlayStation Network has 123 million monthly active users, and combined software sales for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 reached 89.7 million units in the same period. Additionally, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has achieved 10 million units in sales as of February 4, 2024.
Insomniac Games has announced that the next big update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, including New Game+, new suits, and other upgrades, is set to release on March 7, 2024, after being pushed into the new year. The company promises a complete list of features closer to the release date.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's New Game Plus mode is set to launch on PS5 on 7th March, featuring new suits for the two Spider-Men and additional content. Insomniac delayed the release from last year to ensure quality, with the game having surpassed 5 million copies in sales within three weeks of its release.
Insomniac Games is working on a New Game+ mode and other fan-requested features for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, with a promised quality-of-life update. The release, initially planned for December 2023, has been delayed, but the developer has teased more news soon. DLC expansions with new missions, story, and boss battles are expected this year, and a potential PC port may arrive in 2024.