‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ for PS4 is a win for both gaming and inclusivity

The latest Spider-Man game for PlayStation 4 has been earning high praise from fans for not only its attention to detail, but also for its efforts to be more inclusive. The game is set in Spidey’s beloved Manhattan and features Pride flags, a diverse…

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There’s a ‘Hamilton’ Easter Egg in ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’

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The New York of Marvel’s Spider-Man is not really New York, but it still feels like the greatest city in the world. As Spider-Man swings around his domain, fighting like he’s running out of time, real world landmarks like Lincoln Center and Bethesda Terrace are clearly visible in their approximate locations on the game map. 

One of these landmarks is Trinity Church in the Financial District, which is of course a real historic church finished in 1790 that has had its eyes on a lot of New York’s history. Trinity Church is also where Alexander Hamilton is buried with his wife Eliza at his side.  Read more…

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Introducing Spider-Cop, the best part of ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’

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There are many great things to say about Marvel’s Spider-Man, but amidst the game’s marvelous web-swinging dynamics and fun combat the character of Peter Parker stands out as one of its more delightful elements. The game’s Peter is exactly as funny and geeky as any other iteration of the character, but he’s also just…so wonderfully weird. 

Case in point: he has another alter ego in the game. World, meet Spider-Cop.

Spider-Cop is a tough, grizzled cop with many years on the force. He’s seen it all out there on the streets. He’s…exactly like Spider-Man, but with a sillier, deeper voice and a tendency to talk like he’s writing a noir novel with his mouth. Read more…

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‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ Review: You really can do whatever a spider can

The highest compliment I can pay to Marvel’s Spider Man is also the simplest: it makes me feel like I’m Spider-Man. Not sitting on my couch playing Spider-Man, I feel like Spider-Man. Everything from the ease of Marvel’s Spider Man’s controls, to its…

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