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Rating: 10/10 — Nothing but the highest possible praise Review note: This article contains no major spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Few movies arrive carrying the amount of anticipation that surrounded Spider-Man: Brand New Day for me. I followed the buildup, celebrated the announcements, watched the promotional campaign unfold, and counted down the days until I could finally experience Tom Holland’s next adventure as Spider-Man. On July 30, 2026, that long-awaited day finally arrived, and I did not settle for seeing it only once. I first watched the film during a regular Dolby Cinema screening at my local theater. Later that same day, I returned for a second viewing in 3D. By the time both screenings were over, my feelings could not have been clearer: I absolutely loved this movie. Spider-Man: Brand New Day receives nothing but the highest possible praise from me. This is an emotional, visually spectacular, and tremendously entertaining Spider-Man adventure that represents a...

Insomniac Games has released a brand-new update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, giving players two additional suits inspired by upcoming Marvel projects. Best of all, both suits are available at no additional cost for all players on PlayStation 5 and PC. The first addition is a suit inspired by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the upcoming Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures film. The design brings a fresh cinematic look to Peter Parker and gives fans an early glimpse of a costume inspired by the next chapter in Spider-Man's big-screen journey. Joining it is a second suit inspired by Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, bringing a bold, stylized aesthetic based on the newly announced fighting game. The unique design stands out from the game's existing lineup and offers players another exciting customization option while exploring New York City. As always, it's great to see Insomniac Games continuing to support Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with free post-launch content. While the update is rela...

Review originally dated: November 20, 2020 "I'm Spider-Man." Not the other Spider-Man. Not Spider-Man's sidekick. Spider-Man. That's the journey at the heart of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales , and I absolutely loved experiencing it. Following the incredible Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2018 was never going to be easy, but rather than simply attempting to repeat Peter Parker's adventure on a smaller scale, Insomniac gives Miles an identity, a neighborhood, powers and relationships that make this game feel distinctly his own. The result is another fantastic Spider-Man game.

Review originally dated: November 20, 2020 Two years ago, I fell in love with Marvel’s Spider-Man . Now, with the arrival of the PlayStation 5, Peter Parker's adventure has returned with Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered . And underneath all the upgrades, this remains the same game I absolutely loved in 2018. That's ultimately the most important thing. The incredible story is still here. The characters are still here. The combat is still fantastic. Swinging through New York is still ridiculously fun. And Peter Parker's journey still hits just as hard.

Review originally dated: December 28, 2018 Marvel’s Spider-Man was already one of my favorite games of 2018, so the idea of getting three additional story chapters before the year was even over sounded fantastic. Now that The Heist , Turf Wars, and Silver Lining are all available, The City That Never Sleeps feels like a strong extended epilogue to an already incredible game. It isn't another full Marvel’s Spider-Man campaign, nor does it need to be. Instead, the DLC takes characters and storylines established throughout the main game and gives them room to breathe while setting up some potentially very interesting developments for the future. And yes, it gave me another excuse to spend several hours swinging around New York. I'm certainly not complaining. The Heist Of the three chapters, The Heist immediately stood out because of Felicia Hardy. Black Cat's history with Peter gives their interactions a different energy than many relationships in the base game. She'...

Review originally dated: September 14, 2018 There are certain superhero games where, after only a few hours, you know you are playing something special. Marvel’s Spider-Man is one of those games. Insomniac Games has delivered an absolutely incredible interpretation of Spider-Man that understands not only what makes the superhero exciting, but what makes Peter Parker such an incredible character in the first place. And I absolutely love it. Rather than telling us another Spider-Man origin story, Marvel’s Spider-Man introduces us to a Peter Parker who has already been Spider-Man for years. He knows how to fight. He knows how to swing. He has encountered villains before. He has relationships, responsibilities, and history. That decision gives the entire game a confidence that I immediately fell in love with. This Is Peter Parker The greatest strength of Marvel’s Spider-Man is its story. There are massive superhero battles, incredible villains, and enormous action sequences, but Insomni...