Marvel's Wolverine
News, coverage and analysis tracking Marvel's Wolverine across the outlets.
PS5 Maker Admits First-Party Single Player Games Are Its 'Core Strength'Sony acknowledges that first-party single-player games are its core strength, aiming for consistent annual releases while continuing to build its portfolio of live service games. The company plans to balance major single-player blockbusters with multiplayer titles, citing upcoming games like God of War Laufey and Marvel's Wolverine as examples of its commitment to this strategy.
Spider-Man 2 DLC Announced 2 Years After ReleaseInsomniac Games has announced a surprise DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, releasing on July 28th, three days before the new Spider-Man movie. This DLC will add a new suit inspired by the classic design from the first game, available to owners of the game or PS Plus Extra subscribers. Despite this cosmetic addition, the article notes the absence of any story expansion DLCs, possibly due to the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine game.- Remaining Games Of 2026 We’re Most Excited ForThis article highlights anticipated video game releases for the latter half of 2026, including Grand Theft Auto VI, Marvel's Wolverine, and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. GameSpot staff polled their most anticipated titles for the remainder of the year.
PlayStation’s Inconsistency of PC Releases and Lack of Revenue Led to Recent Exclusivity Shift – RumorSony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly shifted its strategy, making single-player narrative games exclusive to PlayStation consoles due to inconsistent PC release performance and insufficient revenue. While live-service titles will still launch on PC alongside PlayStation 5, plans for PC ports of games like Ghost of Yōtei have been scrapped. This decision was apparently made recently, impacting future game releases.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 To Add A New Suit For Peter Parker on July 28, Ahead of Brand New Day’s ReleaseInsomniac Games will release a free update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on July 28, 2026, adding the 'Fresh Start' suit for Peter Parker. This suit resembles the one worn by Tom Holland in the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which releases on July 31, 2026. The update is purely cosmetic and does not include any gameplay changes.
35 Big Games Still Coming Out For The Rest of 2026This article highlights 35 major video game releases anticipated for the remainder of 2026 across various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It details upcoming titles such as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA Sports College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Grand Theft Auto 6, providing brief descriptions and release windows for each.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Pulls In Another Costume From The MoviesInsomniac Games is releasing a free update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on July 28, adding Peter Parker's "Fresh Start" suit from the upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The developer is also working on Marvel's Wolverine, set to release on PlayStation 5 on September 15.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is getting its first update in over a year as Insomniac brings Spidey's Brand New Day…Insomniac Games is releasing a free update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on July 28, adding Peter Parker's 'Fresh Start' suit inspired by the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This marks the game's first significant update in over a year, with the PC version also receiving the patch. No story DLC is planned for the game.
Halo tops PS5 pre-order charts despite Xbox exclusivity pivotDespite Microsoft's pivot back to Xbox console exclusives, the upcoming Halo remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved, is topping pre-order charts on the PlayStation Store across Europe. This success on a competitor's platform could influence future exclusivity decisions for Xbox.
Halo PS5 Poised to Sell Extremely Well, Topping PS Store Charts Around the WorldHalo: Campaign Evolved is showing strong pre-order performance on the PlayStation Store, topping charts in several European countries and climbing in the US. The game's success on PlayStation 5 could influence Microsoft's future porting decisions, especially given the current scrutiny on the Xbox division's performance.
Wolverine PS5 Will Take You to Tokyo as Part of Its Globe-Trotting CampaignInsomniac Games has confirmed that a key story location in the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel's Wolverine will be Tokyo, Japan. The trailer hinted at a globe-trotting campaign for the character, with the developer explicitly stating the city will be one of the main settings. The game is expected to feature a single-player story that takes players around the world.
Even with PS5 Ports, Many of Xbox's Games Have Been UnderperfomingAn internal memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed that the division is operating at a 3% accountability margin, leading to layoffs. Many of Xbox's first-party games, even those with PlayStation 5 ports, have underperformed in sales and Xbox Game Pass engagement, failing to meet expectations.
God Of War is most popular 2026 game reveal but the biggest trailer is a surpriseAn analytics firm has ranked the most popular game reveals from recent showcases, with God of War Laufey topping the list due to extensive footage and early presentation. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Resident Evil Veronica followed closely, with Spyro: A Realm Beyond's trailer achieving the most YouTube views.
GTA 6 Has Publishers Running Scared, And Now It’s BackfiringThe immense anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 is causing publishers to strategically shift their release dates, potentially leading to a crowded market in earlier months. This scramble to avoid direct competition with Rockstar's juggernaut may result in other highly anticipated games overshadowing each other, rather than being overshadowed by Grand Theft Auto 6 itself. The article questions whether this fear-based release strategy is detrimental to the success of other titles and explores alternative approaches.- Why Does Marvel’s Wolverine Look Like That?Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine showcased familiar action-adventure tropes and brutal combat during its latest State of Play demonstration. While the game promises a grotesque direction and satisfying violence, the article questions its lack of distinctiveness compared to other AAA titles and Insomniac's previous works. The author expresses disappointment that the game appears to be settling into a safe, albeit well-executed, mold rather than exploring bolder creative avenues for the iconic character.
PS5's God of War Laufey Dominated Summer Game FestAccording to analytics firm Level Up, God of War Laufey was the most engaging title during Summer Game Fest, which encompassed various showcases including State of Play and Nintendo Direct. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Resident Evil Veronica followed, with eight of the top ten games slated for a PlayStation 5 launch.
PS5 Fans Think Sony Is Pushing God of War Laufey Harder Than WolverinePlayStation fans are noticing that Sony appears to be promoting God of War Laufey more heavily on social media than Marvel's Wolverine, despite Wolverine's earlier release date. This has led to speculation that God of War Laufey might be closer to release than initially expected. However, the article suggests that the difference in promotion could also be due to the amount of new gameplay footage and developer interviews released for God of War Laufey compared to Marvel's Wolverine.
Wolverine Isn't Out Until September, But It's Already One of PS5's Best-Selling GamesDespite not yet being released, Marvel's Wolverine is already a top seller on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5, outperforming currently available titles. The game ranks highly in pre-order charts and overall sales in various regions, indicating strong anticipation for Insomniac Games' latest title.
How About One More Game for Your September Schedule? Valheim Gets Full PS5 ReleaseThe popular survival game Valheim will receive its full 1.0 release on PlayStation 5 on September 9, 2026, after five years in early access. The launch will include the new Deep North biome and the fully updated base version of the game. Creative director Robin Eyre expressed excitement for the conclusion of the Valheim journey with this update.
15 PS5 Games from Last Week's Livestreams We're Dying to PlaySeveral major livestreams last week revealed a multitude of anticipated PlayStation 5 games, including sequels and new entries in established franchises. Titles like Alien: Isolation 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and Marvel's Wolverine were highlighted, alongside new IPs such as Gen Atlas and The Lost Wild, generating significant excitement among players.