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Spider-Man is the same video game we've been playing for a decade

Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does what every other video game can.

AspiringProGenji2473d ago

No shit bro! What Game with RPG elements does not have a skill tree? What is wrong with spiderman being an open world game? You sure can say the same thing about every game we have been playing for a decade as well, but let’s do it with the latest successful PS4 exclusives. That brings more clicks 🤷🏻‍♂️

The anti-spiderman like you called it also borrowed from other games as well. Also seriously, Anti spiderman? This guy seems to have a problem with this game’s success

shuvam092473d ago (Edited 2473d ago )

How dare you...
With so many games already, we ought to see changes...
Spidey should be using guns...
Spidey should be flying...
Spidey should be able to take down buildings...
Smh...

What they ignore is that fact that inspite of so many games, none seemed to be able to nail the perfect Spidey game...
Now that we're closest to one, they sill be cribbing...
Isn't CNET good enough to earn clicks without clickbaits???

darthv722472d ago

if it aint broke.......

GTgamer2473d ago

Can't wait for tomorrow's article I cant see it now "Spiderman swings too much" but this truly is hilarious

Obelisk922472d ago

Why is everyone still celebrating BotW THAT much? Ok, it doesn't track collectibles andd and gives a reason to search for them. I agree that's a good thing, but that's it.

It also has goddamn towers to discover the map, which is kind of ubisoft-ish.

Making an innovative game is HARD and very risky, and major AAA games never tend to risk, people should get over this.

The last big, real innovative game we got was Dark Souls, and I fear we ain't gonna see another one anytime soon.

salmonade2472d ago

@ generic-user-name... it's Demon's Souls you filthy casual

Obelisk922472d ago

@generic Demon's Souls sure was the original idea, but didn't really accomplish what Dark Souls did with its branching open world

princejb1342472d ago

i found the last of us more interesting and innovative...just saying

Srhalo2472d ago

To be fair guys... Demon Souls was a modernized Kings Field.

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Obelisk922472d ago

@princejb134: It's a matter of opinions. You have to admit DS was way more influential though.

@TomatoDragon: I'm not saying Demon's wasn't a good game or it wasn't innovative. I'm just saying Dark was more important to modern gaming due to some designs and mechanics which became standards. But yeah, Demon's came first and it really triggered the most important transformation in modern gaming.

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ShinRon2472d ago

he didnt say anything was wrong with the individual elements but just that all of the latest sony AAA releases have been following a similar formula.

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xX-oldboy-Xx2472d ago

Show me a game that truly innovates, doesn't borrow elements from another game in anyway.

I'm patient take your time.

VTKC2472d ago

he has a problem is maybe because its a sony exclusive.

IamTylerDurden12472d ago

What type of innovation do they want? Spider-man is a great game with excellent gameplay, beautiful graphics, and phenomenal attention to detail. What more do they want?

PurpHerbison2472d ago

Can we take a moment to discuss the lost opportunity with the generic skill trees by not making them skill WEBS!?

AspiringProGenji2472d ago

Missed opportunity right there as well

Atanasrikard2472d ago

Why does Spider-Man have a skill tree though? Is this Spidey's origin story? I haven't played it so I don't know but I say the same thing about Lara Croft, after the first game. Why does she need to suddenly relearn all of the skills she had before? It makes no sense to put it in just to add something to the game.

joab7772472d ago

While I am very happy with Spider-Man, it does suffer from the Infamous issue of having an open world that doesn’t take full advantage like a CDPR game would. It’s fine, as the story is good, the skills are great and the outfits are amazing. I love the dynamic crime and events too.

Overall, I am very happy. But, in a perfect world, it would have more side quests in the open world, or moved the needle by adding more dynamic gameplay theat effects the open world. But 90% of games this gen hasn’t moved the needle in this regard.

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Snookies122473d ago

Really hurting for those page views, aren't you? Nothing to see here.

alexgibson2472d ago

Look, it's fine to not agree with the opinion but don't start that crap, lol.

I'm enjoying Spider-Man but there's no question it's a generic design. Fun, beautiful, and an intereting story, but very familiar --and it's ok to talk about that.

CarlDechance2472d ago (Edited 2472d ago )

Uh....pretty sure he can "start that crap" all he wants. If you think sites don't try and take advantage of popular games by throwing shade and getting some cheap clicks then you are very naïve. Either way, you don't get to make the call what is "ok to talk about".

alexgibson2472d ago (Edited 2472d ago )

I'm confused, isn't that what you're doing though? I just said it's ok to talk about a game being fun, beautiful, interesting but very familiar without fanboys jumping down their throat saying it's for clicks.

You're literally guilty of what you're accusing me of doing, despite the fact that I didn't do that. I think abusing a site for clickbaiting (when it's the complete opposite of clickbait - topic stated in title) because you don't agree with the opinion is juvenile and silly and should absolutely be called out.

CarlDechance2472d ago (Edited 2472d ago )

Well, you certainly are confused because no, I didn't say what you could or could not discuss at all, now did I? Nope. Not once.

And just stop with the bullshit "juvenile and silly" nonsense when you write for twinfinite and will spread out a list of 30 games or items across 30 different pages. Yeah, Alex. Tell me how "juvenile" people are being for calling out clickbait bullshit when your site is among the worst for doing just that.

alexgibson2472d ago

The definition of clickbait is sensationalizing a title that doesn't match the content for the purposes of having people click-into the site. That is not what this is and that is not what Twinfinite does.

I'm calling you out for not allowing authors to write their own opinion and add some nuance to the conversation. I get it, you love Spider-Man and you don't want bad words said against it. I call that juvenile, but I have high standards.

CarlDechance2472d ago

The definition of clickbait is "content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page." This article is doing just that. Hell, the title would have been more accurate if it matched its conclusion: "Why can't more games be like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?" Now what twininfinite does is worse than your basic clickbait. It baits click after click after click. You know it but hell no, you are not going to own up to it. "High standards" lol

And I have no power to "not allow" an author to write whatever the hell they want. Now you are just making shit up. So how are you "calling me out" for something I am literally unable to do? Dude....go make some more clicbait lists or something.

thehitman13982472d ago

You havent played spider man outside of a demo and IF that.. I'd be willing to put money down you dont even own a ps4, #justsaying

Gh05t2472d ago

@CarlDechance

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks"

BigTrain2472d ago

Thats what Im saying. I saw the game at E3 and could see that it was the same as the other Spiderman games just prettier and polished. It's not a bad game but its not a game changer. Mentioning that only steps on the shoes of a bunch of fanboys with sensitive feet. A games weaknesses can be mentioned without intentions of running the game into ground people.

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Count_Bakula2472d ago

So many shitty sites and "writers" have been coming out of the woodwork to shit on this game in order to get hits. Really pathetic.

Kribwalker2472d ago

or maybe they are reflecting on what the played, and see some issues with it....no need to go full defence mode

CarlDechance2472d ago (Edited 2472d ago )

"have been coming out of the woodwork"

It is a PlayStation exclusive. I'm seeing a lot of folks who have traditionally not had great things to say about Sony, PlayStation, or its games "come of the woodwork". It is nothing new. The fact that this game turned out so great is giving them indigestion. lol

IRetrouk2472d ago

Ah let them throw their salt mate, the games amazing, breaking sales records and fans are loving it, i wouldnt worry about it.

porkChop2473d ago

It doesn't really matter if the game does what other games do. What matters is whether the game is fun, and whether it's a satisfying experience.

madforaday2472d ago

That is what I feel a lot of people don't get. I have no idea how many people say, "this game sucks, there is no innovation."

I am like okay, if that is solely what you are looking for in a game, what games have you been playing?

None of them answer the question and usually insult my intelligence or something similar. The whole point of this hobby is to play fun games. We don't need to talk about how a game is acting like all the other games but doing it in a better way.

DivineAssault 2473d ago

Its also a fantastic video game. About 40% complete and loving it

Hardiman2472d ago

So many times in the story I've been giddy, shocked or saddened! This is such a FUN and ENJOYABLE game!

CarlDechance2472d ago

Oh come on! There is no innovation. At least in BoTW, Link has the ability to scale mountains and walls. That was so clever! Where in the world did they get that idea?

http://i2.asntown.net/4/spi...

Rimeskeem2473d ago

I love these articles just trying to shit on the game. Like seriously, can I just enjoy a good Spider-man game without every network trying to say how it's bad because of _____.

Natversion12472d ago

Yeah if you're a big boy you can just enjoy it without crying when someone else has an opinion you don't agree with. I've now completed the game and stand by it being the best Spiderman game but other people are allowed to have complaints about it.

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tontontam02472d ago

Yeah if you're a big boy you can just enjoy it without mocking someone who has an opinion you don't agree with.

CarlDechance2472d ago (Edited 2472d ago )

"all the disagrees saying other people are not allowed to complain about it "

No one said people shouldn't be allowed to do anything.

"god help them if they ever become a boss at work"

Uh....good bosses don't have to make up shit that people didn't say to make a point.

Rimeskeem2472d ago

If you are a big boy you wouldn't complain about me complaining.

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Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Multiplayer Mod Takes Shape and Looks Solid So Far

A Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered multiplayer mod is in development by the community, and there's even early gameplay footage.

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Marvel's Spider-Man Generated Almost $4 Billion In Revenue During Its First Year

Insomniac Games' 2018 web-swinging adventure, Marvel's Spider-Man, has generated almost 4 billion US Dollars in revenue during its first year.

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VersusDMC200d ago

For those spreading lies here about Marvel making the most out of the deal...

The rate has tiers. 9% to 18% physical and 19% to 26% digital for the first 7 mil. So even if it's 26% for all versions it's not that much. Considering all platform holders charge 30%. And just like 30% is how much Sony is getting from call of duty.

Now let's think about how much money Microsoft is making off Indiana Jones on PS5 and steam since there is a platform cut of 30% plus the disney cut...ouch. 😏

Chevalier200d ago

Plus why would Disney mess with a deal where they sit back and make a crap ton of income without lifting a finger?! Idiots think Disney will say no to money? Lol

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goken200d ago

Yes considering the IP, 19-26% isn’t really that crazy.
For context google and apple wants 30% for selling your console and PC games on a phone.

Tacoboto199d ago

False
Proof: you are able to purchase titles within the Steam and PS Apps. You've always been able to.

The one exception is Xbox, where they both (1) have their own mobile store agenda, and (2) have remote play built into the core Xbox app, while PS Remote Play and Steam Link are separate apps.

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Ezio2048200d ago (Edited 200d ago )

Can someone explain me the math here. 20 million copies x $60 = $1.2 billion max (assuming every copy was sold at $60 which it possibly couldn't).

Even Gta5/RDR2 didn't generate this much revenue in their first year even though they sold much more. Something is off here with this revenue calculation.

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Chevalier200d ago

Basically people like Boxx don't know wtf they are talking about. There was also an expensive collector edition of the game, faceplate, controllers and a special edition console. Add in new customers to Playstation buying the system to specifically play Spiderman and yeah you can bump up revenue in multiple areas. Spiderman is that popular.

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mkis007199d ago

It's a guy saying their games helped generate revenue...not any official revenue. He's touting revenue that wouldn't exist without the game. So ya toys and comics. This is not a sony financial report.

VersusDMC200d ago

https://www.theverge.com/20...

It took GTA 3 days. And Spider Man had a season pass as well that released all it's content a couple of months after launch.

1Victor199d ago (Edited 199d ago )

“It took GTA 3 days. And Spider Man had a season pass as well that released all it's content a couple of months after launch “

Reminds me how many devices was gta released on and who’s fanbase bigger CoD or gta 🤦🏿.
Edit:Congrats to Sony.
Damn I missed a obscured account troll comment 😩

Amplitude199d ago (Edited 199d ago )

Spiderman didn't have a season pass in the traditional sense. It was 3 story missions included in the Deluxe edition, but with the ability to purchase them all separately as a pass. They were multi-hour stories as well - It's not like Insomniac has been constantly building on Spiderman, collecting money monthly from players in exchange for monthly content drops.

Hell, all the skins they released were free for everybody and there have been a ton of them.
Why are we comparing Spiderman to GTA5 anyway? You can pick literally any game or media release and it doesn't compare to GTA5 sales - plus, one is exclusive to Pla-... this is dumb.

Redemption-64200d ago

It's only off if you decide to exclude accessories and custom consoles/bundles. Those are all part of the revenue

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Redemption-64200d ago

@TysonDor
Sure, if that helps you sleep better at night. You might not be smart enough to know this, but most games don't get bundles or their own custom consoles. If Sony, Nintendo, and MS create a custom console of a game that ends up selling millions, that revenue is counted towards that game. Video game sales are not the only way games make money.

They are not fudging any numbers, they are counting the money they made through this game, hell I would say it's more if we include merchandise sales too, but that goes to Marvel, not Sony

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Rocket League Teams Up With Marvel For Haunted Hallows

Rocket League's Halloween Event, Haunted Hallows, makes a return with a Marvel's Spider-Man makeover, returning modes, and a new map.

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