Spider-Man 2
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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is blocked in 132 countries due to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirement – but its Steam page is still visibleMarvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is unavailable in 132 countries due to Sony's mandatory PlayStation Network linking requirement, similar to Helldivers 2. Despite the block, the game's Steam page remains accessible and purchasable in some of these regions, causing confusion among players. The fighting game, developed by Arc System Works, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC.
December Backlog Cleanup: 5 Games to Close | TAGThis guide offers strategies for clearing video game backlogs during the week between Christmas and New Year's. It recommends focusing on finishing games already in progress, suggesting titles like Spider-Man 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Elden Ring Nightreign, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. The article also provides advice on managing time, re-engaging with paused games, and avoiding common pitfalls to start the new year with a sense of accomplishment.
Star Fox voice actors & castThis article details the English voice cast for the upcoming 2026 remake of Star Fox 64. It lists the actors responsible for voicing key characters such as Fox, Falco, Peppy, Slippy, ROB64, Wolf, Pigma, Leon, James, and Dr. Andross, alongside their other notable roles in various games.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is giving fans a reason to replay the PS5 gameSony is releasing a free 'Fresh Start' suit for the PlayStation 5 and PC versions of Spider-Man 2 on July 28, ahead of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie release on July 31. This cross-promotional event aims to encourage players to replay the game and capitalize on the movie's hype, which has already broken trailer viewership records.
Marvel fans think that the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailers have already shown the first and last shots of the movie,…Fans are analyzing trailers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, speculating that the first and last shots of the movie will depict Peter Parker visiting his Aunt May's grave. One theory suggests the rainy scene represents his initial grief, while a sunnier scene signifies his eventual acceptance and balance between his identities. The film, starring Tom Holland, is set to explore Peter's isolation after his friends' memories were wiped and introduce new villains, potentially leading to his transformation into Man-Spider or Symbiote Spider-Man.
New Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer sees Tom Holland's Peter Parker start to lose control as an invisible villain…A new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day showcases Tom Holland's Peter Parker struggling with his powers and facing an invisible villain. The film, which follows Peter after Doctor Strange wiped him from everyone's memory, sees him trying to protect the city while his friends move on. The movie is set to release on July 31, with early screenings on July 29.- 8 Open World Games to Finish Before GTA 6 Drops | TAGThis guide helps busy adults prioritize their open-world game backlogs before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It suggests finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 first, followed by Elden Ring if time permits, and offers triage rules for deciding which games to complete or abandon based on playtime and completion percentage.
Sony Is Done Putting Single-Player Games on SteamSony's CEO has confirmed that single-player PlayStation games will no longer be released on Steam. This marks a shift from the previous strategy of porting titles like God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man to PC months after their console launch. The company believes maintaining platform exclusivity for its first-party titles is crucial for its hardware business.
VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via VulkanVKD3D-Proton version 3.0.1 has been released, offering significant enhancements for running Direct3D 12 games on Linux via Vulkan. This update includes fixes and improvements for various titles like Death Stranding 2 and Crimson Desert, experimental support for D3D12 view instancing, and performance optimizations, particularly for mobile chips. This release is noted as likely the last before support for VK_EXT_descriptor_heap is integrated.
Xbox 360 Trading Regret Hits Home for Console CollectorsA Reddit post highlighting the aesthetic harmony of an Xbox 360 with its matching game case sparked discussion about console collecting regrets. Many gamers now lament trading in older consoles like the Xbox 360, which has become a sought-after item in the retro gaming market due to its distinctive design and influential library.
New Gran Turismo 7 update is the live service success Sony keeps ignoringGran Turismo 7 is presented as a successful live service model for Sony, despite not being officially branded as such. The game continues to receive frequent updates with new cars and events, contributing to significant sales figures on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and generating revenue through microtransactions. This success is contrasted with Sony's broader struggles in launching its own live service titles, suggesting a need for the company to learn from its existing successful games rather than forcing the model onto other franchises.
New video game has £250 microtransaction but that's not the most expensive everThe mobile game Dragon Quest Smash/Grow features a microtransaction costing £250 for 50,000 gems, which is highlighted as an example of increasingly expensive in-game purchases. While this is a significant amount, the article notes that even higher-priced microtransactions exist, such as the $48,000 Legatus Pack in Star Citizen and a £50,000 diamond chisel in Peter Molyneux's Curiosity: What's Inside The Cube?.- Why Autosave Games Are the Only Games Parents Play | TAGThis article argues that autosave functionality is the most crucial feature for parents playing video games, especially in 2026. It highlights games like Slay the Spire 2, Balatro, and Cyberpunk 2077 for their robust autosave systems, while cautioning against titles with infrequent or manual save points, which can lead to significant progress loss due to unpredictable interruptions.
- How to Restart a Game You Haven't Played in Months | TAGThis guide provides a framework for adult gamers to re-engage with games they haven't played in months without restarting. It outlines a four-step process: auditing your save file, recapping the story in 15 minutes, playing a 30-minute test session, and then deciding whether to continue, restart, or abandon the game. Specific advice is offered for titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, Helldivers 2, and Cyberpunk 2077.
What We Played – Pragmata, Dosa Divas & Cthulhu: The Cosmic AbyssSeveral writers share their recent gaming experiences, including Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2, Crimson Desert, Starfield, and Ghost Master. Other titles mentioned include Mouse PI for Hire, Spider-Man 2, DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, Dosa Divas, and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Analysts say PC gaming is now the one platform where more than 50% of revenue comes from games outside the top 20PC gaming revenue is increasingly driven by titles outside the top 20, with these games accounting for 56% of revenue in Western markets in 2025, a significant increase from previous years. Playtime for these less popular titles also grew substantially, while playtime for top-tier games remained flat or declined, indicating a shift in player engagement towards a broader range of games on the platform.
New Spider-Man video game teased but fans hope it's not for PS6Insomniac Games motion capture artist Ben Jordan teased a new Spider-Man project, likely Spider-Man 3, via a social media post. This tease aligns with previous leaks suggesting a 2028 release, potentially for the PlayStation 6, though fans hope for a PlayStation 5 release due to the upcoming console's expected high cost.
What We Played – People of Note, Starfield & The OccultistSeveral individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing "People of Note," a music-based RPG, and "Hades 2." "Starfield" is being reviewed on PlayStation 5, alongside other titles like "Icarus" and "Ghost Master Resurrected." Horror games such as "The Occultist" and "Cthulhu: Dark Abyss" were also played, as well as "Life Is Strange" and "Khazan: The First Berserker."
Rumour: The Legend Of Zelda Movie May Have Found Its ComposerA rumor suggests John Paesano may be the composer for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, with Koji Kondo serving as consultant, according to an updated IMDB page. Paesano has previously worked with director Wes Ball and composed scores for Insomniac Games' Spider-Man titles on PlayStation.- PlayStation Studios Quietly Removes PC References From WebsitePlayStation Studios has removed nearly all references to PC gaming from its official websites, causing concern among PC players about Sony's commitment to the platform. This move follows the release of several PlayStation exclusives on PC, such as God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, and raises questions about future PC ports and Sony's overall platform strategy.