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Coming soon to Invincible VS, it's your copyright-friendly neighbourhood Agent Spider
Invincible VS is introducing Agent Spider as a new DLC character, a clear homage to Marvel's Spider-Man. Voiced by Josh Keaton, who has a history of voicing Spider-Man, Agent Spider's introduction plays on the character's popularity. The article also touches on the comic book origins of the character and the legal distinctions made by Amazon.
Invincible VS is Adding Agent Spider to its Roster This Winter
Developer Quarter Up and publisher Skybound Games announced Agent Spider will join the fighting game Invincible VS this winter as part of the year one Character Pass. The addition comes amidst significant layoffs at Quarter Up, with reports indicating a large portion of the team was cut following the game's release in May. Despite these issues, the game received a positive review score of 8/10.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 9: PlayStation Player's Choice sale
This weekend's console deals include PlayStation's Player's Choice sale featuring titles like Saros and Marathon, Xbox Game Pass deals with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Nintendo Switch discounts on indie games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. PlayStation Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for free.
Evening Reading - October 7, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers a variety of gaming news and community highlights. It includes a review of Order of the Sinking Star, news on Skydance merging WB Games and Paramount Games Studio, Google's AI game generation platform Playground, and a gameplay reveal for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The article also touches on Discord's Halloween ringtone, Fortnite fan art, and mentions classic games like Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Pokemon Emerald, Halo 2, and Star Wars Battlefront 2.
Angstrom Levy Deep Dive shows off portal play in Invincible VS
Angstrom Levy will be the first DLC character for Invincible VS Season 2, launching on October 13. A deep dive showcased his portal and gadgetry-based gameplay, highlighting his potential as a tricky setup character. Levy's debut was revealed ahead of his appearance at EVO France 2026.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Invincible VS Open Beta Begins October 13: What You Need to Know
Angstrom Levy, the third DLC fighter and 21st playable character for Invincible VS, will be available on October 13 as part of Season 2. Levy utilizes portals and summonable orbs for strategic control and traps, offering a unique playstyle. The character will be playable for the first time at Evo France in October. Invincible VS is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud.
James Gunn isn't sure why his weirdest upcoming DCU project is being compared to She-Hulk and Invincible
James Gunn addressed comparisons between his upcoming DCU project 'The People vs. Gorilla Grodd,' a true-crime mockumentary, and shows like 'She-Hulk' and 'Invincible,' stating he doesn't see the commonality. The series, starring Jimmy Olsen, investigates a telepathic gorilla's alleged crimes, and fans are already speculating about potential anthology follow-ups.
Invincible VS Studio Faces Layoffs, “Skeleton Crew” Reportedly Left to Work on DLC
Developer Quarter Up, known for its debut title Invincible VS, has reportedly undergone significant layoffs, with sources claiming around 75% of the staff were let go. The redundancies are believed to be due to the game not meeting sales expectations, leaving only a skeleton crew to work on upcoming DLC. Skybound Entertainment and Skybound Games have not commented on the situation.
Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in September May Include Popular RPG
Sony is expected to reveal the list of games leaving PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in September 2026. Predictions suggest titles like Persona 5 Tactica, which has been on the service for a year, may depart. The article anticipates Sony will update its 'Last Chance to Play' section by August 18.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Release Time And Multiplayer Server Status
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, developed by Arc System Works, will launch on August 6 with multiplayer servers going live globally at various times depending on the region. The fighting game features a roster of Marvel characters with unique redesigns and is available for PC, with preorders offering a discount.
Here’s A Chance To Get Ghostwire: Tokyo And Two Other Games For $5
A new Mystery VIP Bundle from Fanatical offers three Steam games for $4.99, including a chance to get Ghostwire: Tokyo. Other potential games include Doom Eternal and Pathologic 3, with rarer VIP Packs containing titles like Gothic 1 Remake. Developed by Tango Gameworks, Ghostwire: Tokyo is a first-person action game set in a supernatural Tokyo.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’ Biggest Secrets Are Already Online
Physical copies of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls have been released early, leading to spoilers appearing online for game secrets, trophies, and story details. Developer Arc System Works, known for Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ, is working on the title penned by comic writer Kieron Gillen. The game officially launches on August 6 for PC and PlayStation 5.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Could Be Much Bigger Than Anyone Expected
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, developed by Arc System Works, is poised to be a significant entry in the fighting game genre with its intuitive mechanics, striking visuals, and innovative 4v4 tag-team system. The game aims to balance accessibility for newcomers with the mechanical depth required by competitive players, featuring a simplified control scheme alongside intricate mechanics like team orders and resource management. While potential concerns exist regarding the launch roster size and monetization, the game's ambitious design and Sony Interactive Entertainment's backing suggest it could set a new benchmark for tag-team fighters.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 17: PlayStation Summer Sale & Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
This weekend offers significant discounts on PlayStation and Xbox digital libraries, with sales like the PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale. Notable deals include discounts on Elden Ring Nightreign, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and various first-party and third-party titles across both platforms. Nintendo also has a sale on the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection.
Evening Reading - July 8, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game updates and news items, including the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review, EVE Vanguard's alpha playtest, and the upcoming shutdown of Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis. It also touches on Apple's chip testing and a new deal with Broadcom, mentions Obsidian Entertainment's potential pivot to a Fallout game, and highlights community creations in Minecraft. Additionally, it notes John Oliver's appearance on General Hospital and the announcement of the first four teams in the Women's Pro Baseball League.
Much of the what-if dialogue in Invincible VS was done by the show's writers
Developer Quarter Up collaborated with Skybound Entertainment's Invincible TV show writers to create unique dialogue for characters who have never met in the game Invincible VS. Lead Combat Designer Bau Bautista confirmed that the show's writers penned all the dialogue, ensuring authenticity to the characters' personalities and potential interactions.
Invincible VS devs discuss The Immortal, dream matches & the future of the story
Invincible VS developers Dave Hall and Bau Bautista discussed the game's future at EVO 2026, revealing plans for single-player content to engage less competitive players. They also touched on the process of creating lore-accurate dialogue for new character interactions, involving original show writers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Mark Hamill admits he doesn't "get" Twisted Metal, but says he's having a "great time" playing the Pope of New York in season 3
Mark Hamill admits he doesn't fully understand the Twisted Metal television series but is enjoying his role as the Pope of New York, Charlie Kane, in season 3. He finds his character's detachment from reality allows him to embrace the show's unique tone. Hamill also praised his co-stars Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz, with whom he shares great chemistry.
