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Insomniac admits there's no lore reason Logan's suit in Marvel's Wolverine regenerates: 'You can't play through most of the game wearing just shredded rags on his body'
Insomniac Games has explained that Logan's suit in Marvel's Wolverine regenerates for practical reasons, stating players cannot spend most of the game in shredded rags. Head of technology Mike Fitzgerald noted the need to balance reflecting brutal combat with maintaining a cinematic superhero feel. The team invested significant effort in damage progression for suits and enemies, including realistic fluid dynamics for blood effects.
Marvel's Spider-Man 3 Already In Production
Insomniac Games' Marvel's Spider-Man 3 is reportedly already in production, according to an IMDb listing. While the studio is currently focused on marketing Marvel's Wolverine and potentially a Venom standalone game, the existence of a page for the third Spider-Man installment suggests significant progress. This news comes despite no official announcement from Insomniac or Sony.
Spider-Man: Beyond the Verse trailer leaks online in the latest breach for Marvel
A trailer and four minutes of footage for the upcoming animated film Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse have leaked online, marking another security breach for Sony. The leaked content reportedly picks up after the events of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, showing Miles Morales in Earth-42 and featuring other characters like Spider-Gwen and Spider-Punk. The film is scheduled for release on June 18, 2027.
Games Inbox: What character do you most associate with PlayStation?
Readers discuss which characters are most associated with PlayStation, with Lara Croft and Crash Bandicoot being strong contenders for the PlayStation 1 era, while Kratos and Aloy are mentioned for the PlayStation 5. The discussion also touches on the perceived lack of iconic mascots for Sony and the development of games like Hogwarts Legacy and Grand Theft Auto 6.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Sells Nearly Half A Million Copies
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls sold nearly half a million copies in its first week, primarily on PlayStation 5. Performance issues on PC reportedly impacted sales, leading to mixed expectations for the Marvel-Sony collaboration.
Marvel Tokon sold 485,000 copies in a week but it could have been "closer to 1M" with a better PC port and…
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls sold 485,000 copies across PlayStation 5 and Steam in its first week, generating $33 million. However, analysis suggests sales could have reached closer to 1 million if not for significant issues with its PC port, including performance problems, bugs, mandatory PSN account requirements, and lack of Linux support, which led to a 'Mixed' Steam rating.
Stop Killing Games joins Dutch lawsuit against PlayStation's 'Sony tax' on digital games
Consumer group Stop Killing Games has joined a lawsuit in the Netherlands against Sony, accusing the company of overcharging for digital PlayStation games and creating a monopoly. The lawsuit, supported by Stichting Massaschade & Consument, seeks fair pricing and a refund of the alleged 'Sony Tax' for consumers. This action comes as Sony plans to discontinue physical game sales in 2028.
Marvel’s Wolverine Has You Hunting For Resources, Drinking Whiskey, And Beating Up Nightmares
Marvel's Wolverine will be a story-driven, single-player adventure focusing on linear progression with optional detours for resource gathering and combat trials. Players can collect whiskey to power up and materials for new suits, similar to Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The game also features 'Nightmare Doors' that delve into Logan's psyche and will include a New Game Plus mode. The game is set to launch on September 15 for PlayStation 5, with accompanying limited-edition console accessories announced by Sony.
Marvel's Wolverine "fully playable" on disc when it releases, Insomniac clarifies, perhaps making it one of the last few PlayStation games that will be
Insomniac Games has confirmed that Marvel's Wolverine will be fully playable on disc upon its PlayStation 5 release on September 15th, clarifying it will not require a full download. This announcement comes amidst Sony's controversial decision to cease producing game discs by January 2028, a move that has sparked backlash over concerns about second-hand sales and digital store monopolies.
Insomniac's take on Wolverine is ferocious, destructive and cinematic - but a little predictable
Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine aims for a ferocious, destructive, and cinematic experience, focusing on Wolverine's aggressive combat style and regenerative abilities. While the game promises fluid transitions between traversal and intense battles, and features a rage mechanic to express Logan's anger, some early combat encounters and narrative elements may feel predictable. The preview highlights the game's potential for a satisfying, albeit linear, action-adventure experience.
Wolverine Hands-On Preview Impressions
Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine is set in the same universe as their Spider-Man titles and features Wolverine teaming up with Sabertooth. Early impressions suggest the game's narrative and combat align with current X-Men media, offering a familiar yet fresh experience on PlayStation 5.
Stop Killing Games has joined a lawsuit against Sony's move to digital-only sales: 'You won't have any…
The consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument, supported by Stop Killing Games, is suing Sony over its move towards digital-only game sales. They argue that eliminating physical discs by 2028 will create a monopoly for Sony, allowing them to dictate game prices and usage rights, removing the second-hand market and alternative purchasing options.
Sony is spending £47,000,000 to create new mascot characters for PS5 and beyond
Sony is investing approximately £47 million (10 billion yen) to create new mascot characters for use across its various businesses, including anime and films, not just PlayStation. This initiative aims to develop recognizable intellectual property similar to Nintendo's successful characters, with a dedicated team established to test and develop new concepts.
Sony killing PlayStation discs will make PS Store prices cheaper, former Square Enix financial exec says, and you only need to look at Steam to understand why
A former Square Enix executive suggests that Sony's move to a digital-only PlayStation Store by 2028 could lead to cheaper game prices. Jacob Navok argues that publisher competition, similar to Steam's model, will drive down prices as physical production and distribution costs are eliminated. However, this shift also raises concerns about digital ownership rights and the loss of physical media options for consumers.
Resident Evil Requiem is selling just as many physical copies as digital globally, with near-50% splits according to…
Resident Evil Requiem is experiencing a near 50/50 split between physical and digital sales globally, with significant regional variations. While the US heavily favors digital sales (78%), countries like France (55% physical) and Japan (51% physical) show a stronger preference for physical copies, highlighting the ongoing debate about digital-only gaming.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day writers confirm Jean Grey didn't kill anyone, which is a good move ahead of the X-Men…
Screenwriters Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna confirmed that Jean Grey, portrayed by Sadie Sink in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is not directly responsible for any deaths in the film. This clarification is seen as a strategic move ahead of her significant role in the upcoming X-Men movie. The article also mentions other cast members being considered for X-Men roles, including Samara Weaving as Emma Frost and Kit Connor as Cyclops.
Stop Killing Games backs Dutch consumer rights lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation digital store "monopoly"
Stop Killing Games has joined a lawsuit in the Netherlands against Sony, alleging a monopoly on digital game sales through the PlayStation Store. The lawsuit, filed by Stichting Massaschade & Consument on behalf of 1.7 million Dutch users, argues that Sony's exclusive control over its digital storefront is unfair, especially with the phasing out of physical discs. This situation is contrasted with the PC market, which benefits from multiple competing digital storefronts.
Sony announces new Ghost of Yotei expansion and Complete Edition, but the upgrade cost is a slap in the face for day-one…
Sony has announced Ghost of Yotei: The Complete Edition, launching October 1, 2026, which includes the new Echoes of Sekigahara expansion and a roguelike survival mode called Most Wanted. Existing owners will need to pay $14.99 to upgrade their copies, a price point criticized as unfair, especially for digital deluxe edition owners. A free patch will also add quality-of-life features and a Beauty of Yotei mode for all players.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August 2026 Confirmed
Sony has confirmed the lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in August 2026. The featured titles include Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Vampire Survivors, offering subscribers a selection of popular games.
God of War star Christopher Judge criticizes The Last of Us and similar adaptations for excluding people who made the…
God of War actor Christopher Judge criticizes video game adaptations for failing to hire the original game developers and writers. He cites The Last of Us and the upcoming God of War TV series as examples of this trend, questioning why creators don't leverage the talent that built the source material.
