Xbox One Version of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Canceled or Delayed? Completely Axed from Official Site

The video game tie-in for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is going to be released for multiple platforms, and it was also supposed to come for Xbox One, yet something very strange just happened.

[pedrof93]

Sony own Spider-man right ? Why can't they make the game exclusive ?

[ToastyMcNibbles]

Sony holds the license for the movies. Activison holds the license to produce the games and have been for a long time now. As far as the listing is concerned I'm sure it's an error considering how close the game is to the release date. Could be wrong though.

[pedrof93]

They're making a game which is about a movie that belongs to Sony. I don't know anything about whatsoever in this law/license matter, but it must be that Sony has a word on which console the game goes ? No ?

[Ritsujun]

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/r...
Do not give up, MS!!!!!

[FriedGoat]

Why are you acting as if SONY movie studios have anything to do with their console business.

It's clear this would be activision's decision, and its most likely an issue with certification. Maybe they just cant be bothered to jump through hoops for a game that ain't exactly going to sell boatloads.

[alexkoepp]

I'd say since almost no effort goes into movie related games, that whomever what producing look the the X1 architecture like a CELL processor and decided, "NOPE"

[morganfell]

This is an odd game license because Sony actually does have a stake in this due to it being part of the movie license. They do not have sole control but they are involved in the game licensing in this instance. It falls along the same lines as lunchboxes based on the movie rather than the comic.

Sony actually would benefit in having this game on more platforms.

[sonarus]

i wonder why this is the case this seems curious. Maybe the Xone version was hard to develop for but this seems unlikely, considering spidey games have never been that tasking.
Game also isn't a huge seller which to me rules out the possibility of Xbox or Sony paying for exclusivity.
Perhaps activision is concerned about the sales gap between ps4 and Xbox one but this also seems unlikely because of how early in the cycle both consoles are and a 3million sales gap sure doesn't seem insurmountable.
This is very curious indeed

[morganfell]

This will upset some but the most likely reason is the developer was having difficulty achieving a resolution and framrate that would not subject the game to ridicule and reduce sales to the point it would be unprofitable.

Only a certain percentage of any console userbase is going to buy a particular game. Considering the installbase for the X1, if bad PR for the X1 version damaged sales, it would reduce and already small number to one sure to put that version in the red.

[mewhy32]

I think this is boiling down to xbone poor sales numbers. Activision doest want to release a game that they sink millions into developing for a machine that isn't selling well and they probably cant match PS4 visuals on.
This could be a bad sign of things to come for ms and sounds very similar to what is happening to the Wiiu

[Clogmaster]

But I thought that XOne and PS4 had somewhat similar architecture. Can they not just develop it on the PS4 and then just turn down the graphics so it at least runs on XOne? Just release it as is, most movie games aren't even optimized right?

[DOMination-]

Isnt the Xbox One like the second fastest selling console ever.. behind only the PS4? Sony have a great machine at a great price and its doing fantastically but I wouldn't really call Xbox One sales poor.

[animegamingnerd]

they only own the rights to make spier-man films and they can actually lose the rights and reverting back to marvel if they go a certain amount of time without making a spider-man movie

[TitanUp]

is that why we see so many spiderman movies? thats kinda a weird deal.

[animegamingnerd]

@Farsendor1 Prior to the first Ironman that was every marvel film (Xmen, Ghost Rider, Fantastic 4, Daredevil etc) was made due to the fact they had to sell movie rights or can bankrupt cause of some of stupid things they did in the 90's

[Blaze929]

Funny, Beenox just told everyone the game runs at 1080p 30FPS on both PS4 and Xbox One:

https://twitter.com/beenoxt...

So besides "corporate politic$" - there should be no reason for this; especially when no reason is given.

[sinspirit]

Sony doesn't own Spiderman. They own Spiderman for movies. Activision owns Spiderman for games. They have nothing to do with each other.

[LordMaim]

Sure they do. It's merchandise/multimedia exploitation of a movie property. Marvel gets a cut of Sony's cut, but it's Sony's sub-license of a movie property.

That said, Sony can't force Activision to only release on one platform. That's part of the licensing agreement. It isn't, as Blaze939 suggests, "corporate politic$". If anything, since Activision is a third party studio, it makes more financial sense to let Activision release on as many platforms as possible.

[sinspirit]

@Lord Maim

Sony and Activision have two different licenses. Could they work together to have more consistency between the game and the movie? Sure. But, do they have control over either companies Spiderman work? Not at all.

[DOMination-]

Disney "owns" Spiderman and you can be sure they'll be wanting the movies back. With Sonys financial position they'll be willing to sell too.

[cellfluid]

Marvel._. Owns it

[candy_mafia]

Probably just an error...would totally suck if Xbox Oner's couldn't get their Spidey fix.

Fingers crossed this is rectified :)

[Abriael]

Unlikely for it to be an "error" the pictures of the boxes have been changed on the official website removing those with the Xbox One version in. How do you make that kind of mistake?

[candy_mafia]

Maybe you're right Abz. I guess it's all just wild speculation at this point...

But, I can't see Sony denying Xbox One owners this game...they don't even own the franchise, just the license to produce the Movies.

If it is canned, it must be down to the publisher. The Spiderman franchise is a big deal, these titles sell even if mediocre. That's potentially millions of dollars in revenue lost right there!

[Abriael]

Yeah. It's been confirmed. TBD if just delayed or canned completely.

By the way, this is a move by Activision, not Sony.

[G20WLY]

Abriael, since it's now been confirmed, shouldn't this now be listed as 'news' rather than 'rumour', and the question mark be removed from the title?

Odd situation, but now official word has been received from Activision, it's best people understand this isn't mere speculation.

[WeAreLegion]

I'm sure it's just a mistake. I don't think they would just cancel it like that.

[MasterCornholio]

It would be really weird if they did.

[Eonjay]

Which is exactly what looks like just happened. Interesting.

[Neo Nugget]

Well it is a little odd that its missing from both the page art and the drop down list.

[jimbobbeers]

Probably been delayed a couple of weeks like the Lego Marvel Superheroes game was.

[G20WLY]

Nope, it's been "delayed or canned completely, to be determined" - Activision.

[ElementX]

I can always tell if an article is from dualshockers before I click it. They just have a certain feel...

[badz149]

So? What about it? Is it not a legit news since it's from them?

I doubt that this is a mistake as everything regarding the Xbone version was removed from the site. The question is, why?

Is it because the movie is Sony's and the game is Activision's and they both want to hit back at the Xbone for the EA treatment it's getting? That would be funny

[ElementX]

I couldn't care less about Spiderman. I've never seen the movies nor played the games. However in commenting on the article it is a little strange. I guess time will tell.

[Prime157]

I concur... but not just dualshockers... almost any site.

It's just personality. DS just happens to have presence on n4g.

Ugh, I'm not agreeing with ds, or not..

[LightDiego]

I know the answer, Spider-Man belongs to Sony, i heard that all movies and tv shows from Sony are not gonna be avaliable for Xbox One.
Breaking Bad is a Sony exclusive.

[iamnsuperman]

Spiderman does not belong to Sony. Sony owns the rights to be the only ones to produce Spiderman films. That doesn't mean they own Spiderman. It is more like a lease. A lease that does not include games

edit: On the lease point, it comes with certain conditions. I think the reason why Sony rebooted Spiderman so quickly after 3 was because if they didn't they would loose the rights

[kurruptor]

Sure Sony couldn't stop a random Spiderman game from going to other systems, however since this game is based on the movie by Sony... they may have some say in it.

[NBT91]

I thought Spider-Man belongs to Marvel (Disney)?
Only Sony's movie division own the rights to make movies based on it, I think...

[Kayant]

Yh which is why it's magically still coming to X360, Wii U, 3DS, PC. And not even coming to PS Vita their own platform.

[Ron_Danger]

Exactly... I love all the MS fanboys claiming this is Sony's fault with absolutly zero proof and completely glossing over what you posted.

[NBT91]

On some sites if you click the PS4 version it has "Only on PLayStation" on the PS4 box art. Amazon UK and GAME it appears like that.
Probably doesn't mean anything but that's pretty strange.

[Budobear]

From the reivews I've read so far, it doesn't sound like they'll be missing out on much!

[Lawboy2]

Same

[Dark_matter]

Sony should just give the film rights back to marvel, they're killing spiderman

[Darkfist]

dont think xbots care, they dont like single-player games

[xX_Altair_Xx]

NNNOooooooooooooo - was so looking forward to this :( /

[Realplaya]

MAybe it's because of the resolution can't go above 900P with a patch. Meaning Activision will release a patchless game.

[waltyftm]

Very strange, i bet a few Spidey fans will be upset.

[SuicideKing]

I don't understand, if it was an exclusive thing why would they still release it on Xbox 360?

[Neonridr]

Hell the game is coming out for the Wii U, if it was cancelled on the Xbox One that would be a major slap in the face.

[DoctorXpro]

Couldn't care less Spider Man games always su+k

[GiantFriendlyCrab]

http://i.imgur.com/MrK2PXY....

[Sevir]

People think because Sony produces the Spiderman movies that they have a say over the games... The IP belongs Solely with Disney/Marvel who license s the Ip to 3rd party companies to produce content, Sony has exclusive rights with the License for Spiderman for Films, Activision has the same license exclusive for creating content in video games.

The Game must not be up to snuff and has probably been axed on XBO which is why Acti decided to update the the product's page! It's coming out day and date with the movie, if it's been updated like this with only a month before the release then chances are the game ran into some huge technical set backs of the XBO. Acti and Beenox made a call. Let's just wait and see.

[Mankey]

I'm willing to be this has something to do with Sony making the Amazig Spiderman 2 movie.

[LAWSON72]

Sony has rights to movies and Activision has rights to games so no Sony is not the reason for this.

[Mankey]

Yeah I've heard, but I wonder if Sony has some type of influence. The first Amazing Spiderman game came to PS Vita which seemed strange.

[LAWSON72]

I ordered an Xbone yesterday with Forza and Titanfall, and after this I am having second thoughts. I may not be able to play one of the best games of the year lol. What will the Xbone owners do to survive such a tragic loss?

[InTheLab]

My sarcastic sense is tingling!!!!!

ot: That deal still going on? And is it a digital copy for both?

[LAWSON72]

I got mine on Amazon for $447 (I applied for an Amazon Rewards card so I got a $50 gift card applied to my order) with the two games (Titanfall digital and Forza physical), which is a pretty good deal IMO.

The two good deals were for Fry's and Target. I believe Targets is over and Frys lasts until or ended today. Still $450 with a game is not a bad deal especially since the two game options are arguably the two best Xbone games. I believe Frys was instore only so you would look at an extra $40 anyway.

Frys was TF, Forza for $460 add tax that would be same price as Amazon. Target probably charges taxes online so you would have got 12 month gold and Forza which would be about $500 as well.

[InTheLab]

Thanks for the info

[SITH]

Lol, sony yanked their game. Taking their ball and going home.

[SpideySpeakz]

Xbox Dead. Its the next WiiU.

[chand93]

xboners too mystified by the cloud to care

[jcole97]

Did anyone else hear thats its delayed til May 1st?