Spider-Man (2018), from Insomniac Games, was a game-changer for everyone's favourite web-slinging hero. It's spin-off, Miles Morales, also pleased both critics and fans with its gripping story and smooth gameplay.
23.09.2023 - 15:33 / gamesradar.com / Peter Parker / Yuri Lowenthal
Yuri Lowenthal - the actor behind Peter Parker in Insomniac’s superhero romps - has told fans to “get over” the hero’s updated face ahead of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Insomniac’s first outing in the series was beloved, but when it came time for the PS5 remaster, the developer chose to change Peter Parker’s face for a slightly younger look - a revision that irked some fans. “The performance was the same for me,” explained Lowenthal in an interview with Comicbook.com. The actor said he “got over” the change immediately, and that the studio wanted to “make this change so that the facial animation is better.”
Lowenthal continued: “I don’t care if he looks like a goblin. If my performance is better, then I’m in. I’m kind of tired of talking about it, to be honest, because I think everything that needs to be said has been said. Some people will take longer to get over it, some people will never get over it.”
There’s some silver lining to the complaints, though. “The one positive thing I take away from this experience is that people connected emotionally, so hard and so deeply in the first game, that they’re mad when they feel that person changes,” the actor continued to say. “I can only be so mad about that because it worked… you connected with the character which is great. Now, get over it!”
The much-anticipated sequel now follows two Spider-Men this time around: Peter Parker and Mile Morales. The open-world adventure lets you switch between the two web-slingers whenever you wish, but you’ll also be able to bump into the other hero as you explore the expanded city. That bigger world map also hosts “some really cool surprises” with its side content, too.
In the meantime, check out our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 preview.
Spider-Man (2018), from Insomniac Games, was a game-changer for everyone's favourite web-slinging hero. It's spin-off, Miles Morales, also pleased both critics and fans with its gripping story and smooth gameplay.
With Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 just a week away from launch, fans are naturally excited to see what’s in store for the sequel. In a recent interview with Marvel, Insomniac creative director and game director on Spider-Man 2 Bryan Intihar talked about the many challenges that the two Spideys will be facing in their personal lives.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 fans are loving new looks at both the Moon and Shadow Spidey suits, but it's the former that has some interesting history.
They say that “clothes make the man” or woman; both are fair to use here. But no matter your clothes, they’ll likely never compare to the stylish outfits superheroes adorn while in the field. Technically speaking, the costumes of superheroes only matter a slight bit in their fight against crime. Some of their outfits are meant to invoke a feeling in others they save or ones they fight. Sometimes, they’re a key layer of protection against foes, and sometimes, they like to have a “unified” look with their teammates. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will have numerous outfits for your Spider-Men to wear, no matter your style.
When Insomniac created a version of the Marvel universe for their title with Spider-Man, many wondered just how “intertwined” the video game would be with the Marvel-616 comics universe. As we would find out in Marvel’s Spider-Man…it wasn’t that intertwined at all. For example, instead of showing the origins of Peter Parker, they skipped eight years into his career, where he had already faced many villains and put several away, including Kingpin, at the start of the game. Norman Osborne was the mayor of New York City and NOT the Green Goblin, and Peter was working side-by-side with his mentor, Dr. Otto Octavius.
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After initially circulating on Twitter last week (and being removed), the cinematic TV spot for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is now officially available. It sees Peter Parker and Miles Morales battling Venom in Manhattan, unsure if they can protect their loved ones but still committing to fight. Check it out below, though be warned of spoilers for the first game.
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Insomniac Game have released the “Be Greater. Together.” cinematic trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
The first issue of the Spider-Man Unlimited Infinity comic has given us a look at how Insomniac Games' Peter Parker is handling Aunt May's death and, uh, it looks like he's not doing so well.
After revealing a partial Trophy list for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games has fully detailed the superhero title’s accessibility options in a new PlayStation Blog post. It carries features from previous titles and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart while introducing new features like Challenge Level Modifiers.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Trophies have leaked online, and there could potentially be story spoilers among them.
Amid all the details and gameplay for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, a new cinematic TV spot has been doing the rounds in Brazil. Dubbed in Portuguese and shared by @multiversebro on Twitter, it sees Miles Morales and Peter Parker battling Venom in Manhattan. Check it out below, though beware of spoilers for Marvel’s Spider-Man.