Spider-Man (PS4)

[Tim]

Regarding Spidey titles (Shattered) and Deadpool showing up on stores again: Activision can always come to an agreement with Disney/Marvel that allows them to sell said games again. Disney/Marvel gets money from sales so I don't see why they wouldn't say yes. The only thing we know for sure is the movie tie-in rights sitting at Activision through 2017 (if nothing changed, like Activision calling it a day after TASM2). I firmly believe that the general game rights are back at Marvel again though. The games being pulled from online retailers makes no sense otherwise.

I think the rumor has some weight to it considering the fact that the actor who had "Untitled Spiderman PS4 Project" in his resume has set said resume to private now (Screencap from when it was public). That and the fact that an instagram photo "at Sony Playstation for a 3d scan" is now deleted (screencap of the photo).

Why bother going through said hoops if it was just a rumor someone made up?

I remember an article a while ago claiming that there's an AAA Marvel game coming exclusively to PlayStation platform(s) but I can't find it anymore (people at NeoGAF remember said article too). That and the fact that the Marvel Games guy claimed AAA console games are coming with more news "next year". That was a year ago so I guess E3 2016 is "next year".

People throw around Sucker Punch as the studio to bring Spidey back to glory and... it kind of makes sense. We know for a fact that SP is working on a new unannounced PS4 exclusive game with loads of job postings:
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They want a combat designer, a big focus on "melee combat". Not sure about the inFAMOUS titles but combat was never the main focus. If this turns out true I just hope they don't botch it because iF side missions and open worlds aren't exactly the quality I expect from a Spidey title.

Regarding the group that brought said rumor/leak to our attention, they posted their track record: twitter pic
Looks pretty good and legit IMO.

Let's just hope that the rumored Spidey game isn't just a VR experience. Don't get me wrong, I'd die for a Spidey VR experience but I fear the only way to do Spidey justice is in a few decades when you can hook your brain up for a fully immersive gaming experience that puts you right into the game. I don't see how you can room-scale web swinging and Spidey acrobatics.

 

[Oscorp]

Ah, great post Tim! Yours should have been the top post of this thread, much more informative than mine! This gets me more hopeful!

 

[kbrooksgohan]

I think it's pretty much a done deal guys. The guy has past work on IMDB. You don't get those unless you actually worked on those projects.

I don't see why he would put that on his resume if it wasn't real. Plus all the other evidence. He's legit.

And I don't believe this is a VR game. I don't think VR is where sony wants it to be and it probably cost a lot to develop. I don't think they would waste that money on a VR only Spidey game. They wouldn't see a return. Plus consumers have to buy the system.

That won't maximize profits.....

That's why I believe it's a ps4 only game developed by Sucker Punch. To me it's a no brainer. Sucker Punch is the most qualified developer they have for Spidey. I don't think its going to be a tie in game. I think it's being developed like Arkham. In it's own universe. I hope that they use some of the targeting from Infamous for his webs and that they give him different types of web techniques and melee upgrades. I would prefer realistic graphics for the game. As for the combat it really needs to be exciting and very fluid and FUN! Infamous always had very simple melee and one thing that annoys me about those games is the lack of fluidtly with his melee and blast powers.

I would prefer a battle system similar to Devil May Cry for Spiderman. Fun and free and very rewarding.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

The more I think about it the more I feel like Sucker Punch could do a dope Spidey game. Man, and they'd have to render NYC which would be ambitious but not impossible...probably remain 30fps and possible 60fps on Ps4K.

Does anybody know how big the Seattle map was in ISS? Maybe if possible they could render the other boroughs or at least Queens since that's where Peter lives with his aunt but that might be too much, who knows

 

[Tim]

The more I think about it the more I feel like Sucker Punch could do a dope Spidey game. Man, and they'd have to render NYC which would be ambitious but not impossible...probably remain 30fps and possible 60fps on Ps4K.

Does anybody know how big the Seattle map was in ISS? Maybe if possible they could render the other boroughs or at least Queens since that's where Peter lives with his aunt but that might be too much, who knows

The ISS map was nowhere near the size of a potential NYC. It also had dozens of copy/paste jobs with almost every 2nd alley looking the same. They'd have to step up their world building game tenfold in order to get a proper map out for a Spidey game.

 

[Solidus]

It's more possible than Sony and Activision and all, but Disney doesn't have any interest in AAA gaming. We also don't know for sure that Activision has lost the rights, there's no source for that as far as I can tell.

Not true at all. They are changing that tune. Look what they are starting to do with SW, Battlefront, Visceral/Amy Henning's new game, the unknown third RPG. Disney is starting to reach out to 3rd parties for AAA gaming now.

 

[Havok83]

Not true at all. They are changing that tune. Look what they are starting to do with SW, Battlefront, Visceral/Amy Henning's new game, the unknown third RPG. Disney is starting to reach out to 3rd parties for AAA gaming now.

That's all Star Wars. Maybe Tron probably should have clarified Marvel. That may change now if they do in fact have Spider-Man as I beleive he was the last franchise licensed out to anyone. They have already re-aquired all the other big ones

 

[Tim]

That's all Star Wars. Maybe Tron probably should have clarified Marvel

There is that famous quote from that Marvel Games top dog guy that claimed AAA console games are coming with announcements in 2016. They want to focus on a quality > quantity approach and take their time instead of rushing something out.

We'll see what they have in store for us, it's about damn time we get some quality AAA up in here.

 

[Havok83]

There is that famous quote from that Marvel Games top dog guy that claimed AAA console games are coming with announcements in 2016. They want to focus on a quality > quantity approach and take their time instead of rushing something out.

We'll see what they have in store for us, it's about damn time we get some quality AAA up in here.

whatever happens, it sucks that the X-men,. likely wont get a game as Ive been waiting on one for 11 years

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

The ISS map was nowhere near the size of a potential NYC. It also had dozens of copy/paste jobs with almost every 2nd alley looking the same. They'd have to step up their world building game tenfold in order to get a proper map out for a Spidey game.

I see, well if they are given the budget I'm confident they could pull it off. It could potentially be like, the next Batman: arkham level of comic book game if they nail it.

 

[First Avenger]

Telltale is also developing a Marvel game. I think we'll get interesting things at E3.

 

[Broseph44]

I see, well if they are given the budget I'm confident they could pull it off. It could potentially be like, the next Batman: arkham level of comic book game if they nail it.

Yeah they def could. Spider-Man like Batman has such an amazing rogues gallery. They could really do a lot.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

Yeah they def could. Spider-Man like Batman has such an amazing rogues gallery. They could really do a lot.

the only thing i'm confused about though is that it's not like sony still has the merchandising rights, if that's what it's about. so why would it be exclusive?

 

[Tron Bonne]

Not true at all. They are changing that tune. Look what they are starting to do with SW, Battlefront, Visceral/Amy Henning's new game, the unknown third RPG. Disney is starting to reach out to 3rd parties for AAA gaming now.

The handling of Star Wars proves my point more than anything. Star Wars was a proven brand in gaming long before the acquisition. The fact that Disney sold that license off to EA instead of using to restart their AAA efforts shows how little interest they have in the field. Yes, it opens up the potential for them to license off Marvel material to 3rd parties (which people have been dreaming of for a long time, though still hasn't happened), but Disney themselves have no interest in getting into AAA gaming, it's pretty obvious.

 

[Solidus]

The handling of Star Wars proves my point more than anything. Star Wars was a proven brand in gaming long before the acquisition. The fact that Disney sold that license off to EA instead of using to restart their AAA efforts shows how little interest they have in the field. Yes, it opens up the potential for them to license off Marvel material to 3rd parties (which people have been dreaming of for a long time, though still hasn't happened), but Disney themselves have no interest in getting into AAA gaming, it's pretty obvious.

I never meant that Disney themselves would develop AAA games. I meant they are interested in their properties being licensed to do so. And it seems like they are now doing it with Marvel in other arenas. But yes them licencing out SW does show the interest is there and maybe they understand the potential.

 

[GamerSlyRatchet]

Telltale is also developing a Marvel game. I think we'll get interesting things at E3.

I honestly thought they abandoned that. They announced a while back and we heard nothing more it. Ever more so since Telltale is doing a Batman game instead.

 

[Havok83]

I honestly thought they abandoned that. They announced a while back and we heard nothing more it. Ever more so since Telltale is doing a Batman game instead.

It was announced for 2017. I dont know why they announced it so early when they knew they werent getting to it anytime soon

 

[SuperAl]

doesn't Beenox make all of the spidey games nowadays. I kinda doubt this happens.

 

[Havok83]

doesn't Beenox make all of the spidey games nowadays. I kinda doubt this happens.

No. They used to make all the Spidey games. There hasnt been one in a couple of years

 

[TheVileOne]

Edge of Time was just such a letdown.

 

[Tim]

Edge of Time was just such a letdown.

Every linear Spidey game is a letdown for me. I firmly believe that Spider-Man simply needs open world games to function properly. More than 50% of my playtime with Spidey games is enjoying the freeroam in a city.

Watching the new Cap movie was the worst mistake of my life... literally made my desire for a new Spidey game skyrocket.

 

[X Knight]

^^ I have seen a few clips of Spidey in CW that got leaked online. Man!! I'm so hyped for a GOOD Spidey game right now!!

I really hope this rumor is true and gets revealed at E3.

even if it is based on the new Spidey film next year, if it's made by someone like Sucker Punch, I have faith it won't be a crappy tie-in game.

and if it is indeed a PS4 exclusive ( and if it takes advantage of the rumored Neo upgraded console ), then that would make me more likely to stick with the PS4 during this mid-cycle refresh.

 

[Tim]

^^ I have seen a few clips of Spidey in CW that got leaked online. Man!! I'm so hyped for a GOOD Spidey game right now!!
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Why spoil yourself? They showed next to nothing of the airport sequence in the trailers/tv spots. It was a nice surprise experiencing said sequence in all of its glory for the first time (in 4k).

But I do agree, the Spidey scenes hyped me up for a new Spidey game.

Any news on the PS4 Spidey rumor? It's been a dry spell the last few days? Nerd Leaks has nothing new on it either.

 

[X Knight]

Why spoil yourself? They showed next to nothing of the airport sequence in the trailers/tv spots. It was a nice surprise experiencing said sequence in all of its glory for the first time (in 4k).

But I do agree, the Spidey scenes hyped me up for a new Spidey game.

Any news on the PS4 Spidey rumor? It's been a dry spell the last few days? Nerd Leaks has nothing new on it either.

because I like spoilers.

but no. there haven't been any new rumors about the Spidey game.

 

[First Avenger]

I asked nerdleaks about the rumor.
https://***********/Nerd_Leaks/status/725835897258840064

https://***********/Nerd_Leaks/status/725836170656112640