Spider-Man News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

Some Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 fans have started pointing out that Peter Parker is missing as an AI companion in combat when the player is controlling Miles Morales. Spider-Man 2 gives gamers two crime-fighting Spider-heroes for the price of one, with Peter returning from the first game and Miles now a fully-fledged web-slinger following his starring role in the 2020 spin-off Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Avengers: Secret Wars is rumored to connect to Tom Hardy's Venom and potentially answer a lingering question that has remained unresolved since Spider-Man: No Way Home.

With just two months left until the premiere ofDeadpool & Wolverine, fans are eagerly devouring teasers and sneak peeks of the upcoming movie. A recent trailer even included a detail that nods to another Marvel blockbuster film.

Yet another update is readily available for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 players to download right now. Insomniac Games has released multiple updates for Spider-Man 2 since first launching the game last year. Spider-Man 2 earned rave reviews from fans and critics alike at the time of its release, but there's always room for improvement, and Insomniac has definitely improved the game with the various updates it's released so far.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 contains several great Easter eggs, but one fan recently pointed out a missed opportunity to include a real-life tribute to one of Marvel’s greatest heroes. While Insomniac’s Spider-Man games are in a separate continuity from other recent Marvel titles like Marvel’s Avengers and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, they still feature clever nods to other famous heroes like Black Panther and Doctor Strange. While exploring the open world of New York City, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 players can visit the Wakanda Embassy and Avengers Tower — and can even pay their respects to late MCU actor Chadwick Boseman at the former.

A striking fan artwork combines Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse with a horror classic, potentially combining captivating elements into the highly anticipated animated film.

Insomniac Games has swung out with a new Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 update on PS5. Available to download, this newest patch includes a list of minor fixes with no new content added.

The latest Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 update is now available to download, bringing several bug fixes and other requested improvements. Insomniac launched the latest chapter of its critically acclaimed open-world superhero series on the PlayStation 5 back in October, pitting Peter Parker and Miles Morales against classic villains like Kraven the Hunter, the Lizard, and the long-teased Venom. Spider-Man 2 has been a smash hit so far, selling over five million copies worldwide and ranking as one of Insominac’s highest-rated releases.

VIZ Media announced yesterday that their manga app has now added Marvel titles to the service. This is part of the collaboration between the giants of two distinct sides of the biggest comic book industries in the world, which began in 2022 when they combined the superpowered legacy of various Marvel heroes and the storytelling form of manga. This yielded a number of successful manga titles that feature Marvel superheroes in a way that they hadn't been seen before.

Concept art of the Beetle, the villain speculated to be featured in Marvel's Spider-Man 2's DLC, was leaked and revealed the character's updated appearance. A release date for Marvel's Spider-Man 2's unconfirmed expansion has not been announced.

A talented Marvel’s Spider-Man fan has created a mod for the game that allows gamers to play as a character from Invincible Season 2 — spoilers for the finale are ahead. Marvel’s Spider-Man may not be the newest title in the series, but that hasn’t stopped modders from continuing to add new content to the game.

The 2002 Spider-Man film holds an unquestionable status as one of the most cherished movies in the MCU, solidifying itself as both a box office hit and a cult favorite. Years later, Kirsten Dunst shared insights into the uncomfortable moments experienced while filming one of the movie's most iconic scenes.

Alfred Molina's Doc Ock from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 has seen a resurgence in popularity after his high-profile MCU debut, and one fan has taken the time between appearances to learn something interesting about the character’s design.

A talented fan of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has created variant concepts for most of the movie suits from the game. The movie suits are often some of the most popular suits in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and these concepts would add a huge amount of variety to the current lineup.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 is reportedly searching for a new director to replace the Homecoming trilogy's Jon Watts, and one of the rumored contenders comes from the Fast and Furious franchise.

Rumor has it that Sony and Marvel Studios have almost reached an agreement on Spider-Man 4. Unfortunately, there are still disagreements between the two studios. Sony seems to want a dramatically larger scope of movie than what Marvel and Kevin Feige desire for the fourth installment in the Tom Holland-led superhero franchise.

The Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 version of Venom is crawling into the comics in this year’s Venomverse Reborn event, just a few months after menacing gamers on the PlayStation 5. Even before Spider-Man 2 launched back in October, Venom’s presence in the Insomniac universe was strongly felt and hinted at. In the Marvel’s Spider-Man post-credits scene, it is revealed that Norman Osborn has been keeping his terminally ill son Harry suspended in a tank in his penthouse, with an all-too-familiar-looking black substance floating alongside him. Come Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Norman orders Harry to be released, despite the protests of Dr. Curtis Conners.

Fast traveling, one of the most impressive features of both the PlayStation 5 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2, was also a point of much discussion in development and almost cut as a result. While the PlayStation 5's processing speed allows for quicker gameplay, developers of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 worried that this might lead to less player engagement. The game's design director commented on this.

Funko’s newly announced line of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Pops includes Miles Morales’s infamous Evolved Suit from the end of the game. Just like Insomniac’s previous Marvel offerings, Spider-Man 2 gives fans a collection of alternate attires for its two web-slinging protagonists, many of which were pulled directly from the various Spider-Man comics, cartoons, and films. Others were created exclusively for the game, such as the “Evolved” costume that Miles dons during Spider-Man 2’s Symbiote-centric third act.

The developers of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 revealed that they struggled to get the Sandman boss fight right due to how fast Spider-Man is. During this year's Game Developers Conference (GDC), associate animation director for Insomniac Stephen Camardella revealed that it was incredibly hard to get the pacing of the fight against Sandman in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 just right. Camardella states that due to Spider-Man's speed, it was a challenge to make sure the fight was fair and fun.

Sony Pictures Entertainment has revealed when the eight live-action movies will each be returning to theaters through a new trailer. Tickets are now available online.

Concept art for Insomniac’s canceled Spider-Man multiplayer game has just been leaked online, including a possible look at the title’s character creation screen. Insomniac infamously fell victim to a massive ransomware attack just a few months after Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 swung onto the PlayStation 5, exposing much of the developer’s plans for future Marvel video games. Among already confirmed titles like Marvel’s Wolverine and long-suspected projects centered around Venom and the X-Men was a game that Insomniac had reportedly already canceled long before the data breach: an online multiplayer title called Spider-Man: The Great Web.

Silknigth has shared some interesting new information on Spider-Man: The Great Web.

This article has SPOILERS for the Insomniac Spider-Man games

TheVenom3 title has been unveiled, marking a significant moment for fans eagerly awaiting the next installment. Interestingly, it appears that Tom Hardy may have inadvertently revealed the title two years ago, hinting at what was to come.

Fans are rallying to save Insomniac’s canceled Spider-Man multiplayer game with a petition that is rapidly gaining signatures. Just a few months after Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launched to much critical and commercial success, Insomniac fell victim to a massive data breach that exposed the studio’s ideas for future Marvel video games. Included in this was Spider-Man: The Great Web, an online multiplayer title that would allow players to roam an open-world sandbox version of New York City and battle supervillains together.

Insomniac Games has released Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 update 1.002.002 on PS5. Now available to download, don’t expect this latest patch to introduce any new major content or features.

A concept trailer for Insomniac’s canceled Spider-Manmultiplayer game has just leaked online, giving fans a glimpse into what the ambitious project could have been like. Insomniac’s series of open-world Spider-Man games have earned critical acclaim from fans of Marvel’s legendary web slinger, starting with the successful Marvel’s Spider-Man back in 2018. A spin-off was released in 2020 in Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which saw the titular teenage hero come into his own as a crime-fighter. Both he and Peter Parker returned as playable characters in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 last year, facing off against deadly villains like Venom and Kraven the Hunter while struggling with their own personal demons.

Fans are quickly noticing a bizarre detail while playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s newly-added New Game Plus mode while wearing Peter’s alien Symbiote Suit — and it's already becoming a meme. Months after the game first came out, Insomniac has finally added the much-requested New Game Plus to Spider-Man 2 in its latest update, allowing fans to restart the main story campaign with all of the unlocks from their initial playthrough.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has gotten a new update, and among many improvements, the fan-favorite original Tobey Maguire costume received a small but significant and most-requested change. With over 60 years of history behind the character, hardcore Spider-Man fans are very particular about suits, and while the update may feel minor, it's a big deal for many hardcore fans.

Insomniac Games released a new update for the PlayStation 5 exclusive . The patch adds fan-requested features, including a New Game+ mode, mission replay, and Time of Day options. The update also adds several new accessibility options and general improvements.

Insomniac Games has released a brand-new update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, but fans need to be careful after downloading it. After Spider-Man 2 launched last year, many fans were disappointed that the game was shipped without a proper New Game+ mode. Insomniac was quick to promise that the fan-favorite feature was on the way, and the latest update has finally added it to the open world superhero game.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s long-awaited New Game Plus update has finally been released, adding new features and bonus content that fans have been requesting since the game launched last October. While Spider-Man 2 earned much critical acclaim and quickly became one of Insomniac’s highest-selling titles, players decried not being able to replay story missions without creating a whole new save file, which in turn left them without much to do after clearing Spider-Man 2’s various side-activities the first time.

Spider-Man star Kirsten Dunst reflected on uncomfortable experiences from her time on set. Now, more than two decades after filming, the actor is addressing those issues.

This article has SPOILERS for Marvel's Spider-Man 2

While the Spider-Man 4 news has been inconclusive concerning what direction the film will take due to behind-the-scenes disagreements, a new rumor suggests that fans will likely get the long-awaited debut of Miles Morales.

When it comes to big game releases, there are sometimes titles that get the “Oh my gosh, this is amazing!” statement when they first arrive, and then, over time, that feeling changes. Why is that? Well, it’s partially because some people are just so hyped to get the game that they enjoy everything for what it is at first but then slowly realize that some flaws are holding the game back. A certain title from Bethesda in 2023 comes to mind on that front, but that’s not what we’re talking about today. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the title we’re talking about right now.

Invincible season 2's second part is incoming, and a previous whisper has returned, highlighting the potential appearance of a popular character from another franchise.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is finally adding its long-awaited New Game Plus mode soon, along with additional costumes and accessibility features. Insomniac finally released Spider-Man 2 on the PlayStation 5 last October to much critical and commercial success, with the game quickly becoming one of the developer's highest-selling titles of all time. As both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, players are tasked with defending New York City from a multitude of classic comic book villains, including Kraven the Hunter and a reimagined version of Venom.

PlayStation has revealed the details involving the upcoming, as well as some new DLC suits.

The first X-Men '97 trailer has arrived, and it received largely positive reviews from fans. However, the trailer contains an unexpected Spider-Man easter egg that has upset some fans.

The history of superhero video games isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Like every other genre of title, there are several “great successes,” and then there are those that were just cash grabs that shouldn’t have been made. However, when Insomniac Games got the touch to make the Marvel’s Spider-Man series for PlayStation, fans had high hopes, and those hopes weren’t misplaced! When the original title came out on PS4, it was a revelation. It matched the quality and skill that Batman had gotten when Rocksteady made his original titles for his trilogy, and the sky seemed to be the limit!

Madame Web debuts to a disappointing Rotten Tomatoes score, continuing a trend of underwhelming critical reception for recent Sony's Spider-Man Universe films.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 .

Madame Web box office predictions suggest the Dakota Johnson film might set a new negative record for Sony's Spider-Man Universe movies, making fans worried about the franchise’s future.

A Spider-Man 4 plotrumorclaims the upcoming film might bring back Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, but Marvel Studios and Sony reportedly don't see eye to eye on the matter.

Madame Web is rumored to have tweaked Spider-Man's mantra, «With great power comes great responsibility,» a quote that has symbolized the superhero's moral compass for decades.

New Spider-Man 4 villain rumors sparked speculation that could give fans a reason to even more eagerly anticipate the upcoming start of a new chapter for the Tom Holland version of the hero.

According to new leaks, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 originally had several symbiote bosses and even some plot points that were cut from the game before its release last year. The sequel to Insomniac Games’ hit superhero game launched to rave reviews and massive support from fans in October and players are still enjoying the title and discussing the franchise. Observers are already speculating about possible Peter Parker storylines for Spider-Man 3, and plenty of gamers are already waiting for DLC for the current entry.

Madame Web box office predictions suggest the Sony Spider-Man Universe movie could have a lower opening weekend gross than Jared Leto's Morbius, which infamously bombed.

Madame Web represents Sony's ongoing efforts to establish a Spider-Man universe without the direct inclusion of the superhero. Initially, the production giant had planned to reintroduce fans to a familiar version of Spider-Man, but those plans have reportedly changed.

An unofficial Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC port derived from materials leaked in the recent Insomniac data breach is being scrapped. After two years of hype and eager anticipation, Spider-Man 2 finally launched on the PlayStation 5 to rave reviews in October. While it didn’t take home any honors at The Game Awards 2023, Spider-Man 2 was still well-regarded for updating the open-world gameplay formula of its predecessors and quickly became one of Insomniac’s highest-selling video games.

You know the phrase, “This is why we can’t have anything nice?” Well, that’s the feeling many game developers have felt over the last several years because hackers have come in and tried to ruin things for them in one form or another. You might recall when Rockstar Games was hacked, and alpha-based videos of their upcoming title hit the internet, causing all sorts of backlash when it did. Then, late last year, Insomniac Games was the latest victim of a hack, where a whole bunch of data was revealed about Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and future games they might be producing.

One Spider-Man villain who hasn't been seen in a few years may be about to make a flashy re-entrance with What If...? season 3. Nobody's ever truly gone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is sure to make life insurance complicated. But it also allows for some surprise returns like (potentially) this, much to the delight of fans.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Marvel's Spider-Man 2.Spider-Man 2 fans would love for Marvel’s Venom to have a traversal feature involving Venom’s wings. It’s a feature that would be unlike anything players have seen in Insomniac’s Spider-Man series thus far, as even web wings could not compete with actual flight.

Insomniac Games has delayed new game plus update, noting that it will now be available sometime next year instead of at the end of the month.

It looks as though a could be in the works at Insomniac Games, according to leaked details from the company.

hasn’t ruled out stepping back into the suit of , but it would have to be for something that’s worth it.

lets players pour their crafting materials into either Suit Tech or Gadgets. Both are important elements of the gameplay and, alongside leveling up, are the primary methods of character progression. Any choice in either category may unlock a new skill, stat bonus, or combat option, the likes of which will be vital on 's higher difficulty settings.

's story is packed with emotional moments as players navigate the next chapter in Peter Parker and Miles Morales' lives. Developer Insomniac Games deftly balances epic superhero action with relatable personal experiences throughout its acclaimed superhero series, and in doing so, perfectly conveys the spirit of the character and what has made the hero so popular over the years.

continues many of the stories seen in its predecessors, from Peter and Miles grieving the loss of loved ones to the return of Harry Osborn and the long-awaited Venom symbiote. However, one character's transformation within the series may come as a surprise when they return in the recent sequel, at least for those who didn't play 's story DLC.

has improved upon the traversal mechanics in the previous games with customization options to allow for more traditional physics-based web-swinging and new features such as web wings, which haven't been part of an open-world game before. Developer Insomniac Games' previous games were praised for their web-swinging mechanics, but with improved loading and rendering speeds available through the PlayStation 5's hardware, its sequel has been able to build upon this for even more variety.

One idea that didn’t make it into saw Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man and Doctor Strange going through some familiar settings.

has plenty of side content for players to dive into across its open-world version of New York. These include a balance of traditional superhero set-pieces in which Peter and Miles take on menacing cults and dangerous hunter drones, with short, more intimate stories featuring some of the city's residents.

Between Peter and Miles, has no shortage of costumes for its heroes to wear. When including the content from its Digital Deluxe Edition and pre-order bonuses, Insomniac's superhero sequel had 39 suits for each hero, with a variety of additional color variations for many of them. While this collection sees some fan-favorite suits from past games returning, many are missing to make way for newer designs.

's story features far more shocking deaths than the previous two entries in the series. From classic Spider-Man characters to beloved NPCs, nobody seems to be safe in Insomniac's latest superhero title.

, much like its predecessors, has a variety of side missions to explore across the game's open world map, and one of them could be the precursor to the game's yet-to-be-announced DLC. While 2020's didn't have any DLC, the first title in the series, 2018's did, and developer Insomniac Games could have some in store for its sequel.

A new book has retconned a continuity error that arose in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming.

Those who complete one of the longest and grindiest side missions in are treated to the reveal of a mysterious character named Delilah. She's hard to find, she only appears briefly, and she isn't very talkative. But she is present, and as it turns out, may play an important role in the wider multiverse. Players will have to rack up a ton of collectibles in in order to meet her, though.

There have been many variations of Spider-Man over the years and plenty of them turned in the animated Spider-Verse movies. However, I do not think those movies featured the latest reality bending incarnation of everyone’s friendly neighbourhood superhero.

has five main difficulty settings to suit a wide range of players. They can easily be adjusted, either at the beginning of a new save file or in the middle of the game, by navigating to the Settings menu and choosing the Gameplay category. There are many aspects to the game, however, and adjusting its difficulty isn't always as straightforward as the average action-adventure game. Most games' difficulty settings alter the player's HP, the enemies' HP, either side's damage, or the quality of items provided. But is a little different. Besides the five main Challenge Ratings, there are more adjustable sliders for different gameplay elements.

The has been set, getting fans one step closer to being able to watch all Spider-Man movies on the service.

has only been out for a few days, but developer Insomniac Games is already thinking about what the future of the series may include.

has plenty of side content to explore across its New York map. These can be unlocked as the story progresses or via the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man app and range from short stories of some of the city's residents to the appearance of classic Spider-Man foes.

There have been many variations of Spider-Man over the years and plenty of them turned in the animated Spider-Verse movies. However, I do not think those movies featured the latest reality bending incarnation of everyone’s friendly neighbourhood superhero.

features several distinct difficulty modes, but it's possible to accidentally play the game on training wheels without even selecting the overall easy mode. Like the first, a huge focus of the game is enabling the sensation of web-slinging like the pros, and the game nudges this along in a number of ways, both obvious and subtle. Although it can be nice to have a helping hand, one particular feature takes too much control away for the sake of streamlining, making for an ultimately less engaging experience overall.

Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

Peter Parker and Miles Morales face several threats in , but the most nightmarish characters from and aren't back for the sequel. Insomniac Games' take on New York City is full of interesting character interactions and Easter eggs. This has helped set the series apart from similar games.

The post-credits scene in features a mystery character who could have a big role to play in future games. The game has both a mid-credits scene and a post-credits scene: one sets up a potential villain, and the other sets up a potential ally. Together, they put a nice button on 's story, which has Peter Parker and Miles Morales collaborating to save a symbiote-infected Harry Connors and stop Venom's attempted invasion of the Earth. While they're understandably cryptic, as these post-credits scenes typically are, they do give players a fair bit to work with when guessing what might come next.