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more about #spidermanwebofshadows more comments → tk.: Boo! Condolences to those dudes, Web of Shadows was great fun and I was looking forward to seeing what else they could do with their killer aerial com... more » jayntampa: Since Guitar Hero came out in 2005, Activision has released no less than 12 titles under the Guitar Hero name. Yes, some were platform exclusive, but ... more » muu: Understandable under current business conditions (no kids, the recession has not ended regardless of what Benny tell us), but too bad for them. WoS h... more » deanbmmv: And Tomorrow: Activsion closes Treyarch Studios. Following the closures of Shabba and 7 Studios Activision has closed down Treyarch developer of seve... more » Nudgenudge: *scratches head* Wasn't GH5 made by Neversoft? If so, why lay off in other studios? I don't think that's the main reason. Anyway, I fear for people w... more » Atheist Jew: Can't say I'm surprised. This is one of the many probable consequences that can occur when you agree to sell your ass to a conglomerate. This reminds... more » mind in rewind: Shaba's ranks? Did they also lay off a "Trailer Load A Girls"? Too obscure? :( more » spiderweb1986: Guitar Hero doesn't sell, and Activision has to lay people off and close studios? Think they'll take this as a sign that maybe they should slow down ... more » Archaotic: HE HUNGERS FOR PROFITS! THOSE WHO STAND AGAINST HIM SHALL FALL IN A HAIL OF BLOOD AND MONEY! ...seriously, fuck Kotick. He's just become a cartoon ... more » OddSock ZA: Did you just reference that scraggly-haired Jamaican dancehall fella in the title? I'm well impressed. :P more » meowmixx: Welcome to our company. Also, bye! Well, they lasted for 7 years under Activision. more » dirtybacon: I know this isn't the forum for this, but is there a list anywhere of games where the camera DOES work properly? just wondering what good examples of ... more » Strangelove: Why couldn't we just get a next-gen version of Spider-Man 2 with better and more varied missions? Goddamnit. more » LandMineLandSnake: I always wonder why they make spider-man geeky character who gained powers. Ya he was geeky before but once he got his powers the only people who thou... more » KillerBee: I bought this for my son and I to play together and I ended up laying long into the night well after he fell asleep. Mindless fan service fun. more » -
#rumor
Activision Lays Off Shaba's Ranks, Closes Studio [Update]
San Francisco-based developer Shaba Games is no more, according to a pair of Kotaku tipsters who wished to remain anonymous. The developer of Spider-man: Web of Shadows is said to have been shuttered by parent company Activision today. More » -
#spidermanwebofshadows
Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows Review: A Tangled Web
Spider-Man has faced off against many a foe in his long and storied career, but none quite as sinister as the last two video games based on his adventures. After two excellent video game outings, the movie-based Spider-Man 3 was a bug-filled mess rushed to release, and Spider-Man: Friend or Foe grounded our favorite hero in favor of action of a more kid-friendly kind. More » -
#triciahelfer
Pretty Lady To Voice Black Cat In Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Activision revealed more of the voice cast for the upcoming Spider-Man: Web of Shadows today, announcing that Tricia Helfer, who is pretty and best known for her work on Battlestar Galactica, will perform voice over duties for the Black Cat. Helfer, seen being attractive in the above headshot, had previously played the role of Black Cat on the animated series The Spectacular Spider-Man. More » -
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#gamesconvention2008
Web Of Shadows Hands On - Spider-Man Reborn
The highlight of day two at GC so far has definitely been the 45 minutes I spent playing Spider-Man, Web of Shadows while chatting with associate producer Brian Morrison about the game, games past, and all things Spider-Man. Brian is no stranger to the series, having worked on the excellent Spider-Man 2, the relatively amazing Ultimate Spider-Man, and...Spider-Man: Friend or Foe. The look I gave him as he revealed that last one prompted a quick "It's a kids' game" from Morrison, but as far as I am concerned the man should be in charge of anything Spider-Man related coming out of Activision from here on out. As I left the session I asked for his card, and the guy pulls out a battered Spider-Man Velcro wallet. More » -
#comiccon08
Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows Impressions
Activision treated us to an early look at Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows at Comic-Con this week, giving us a taste of the game's suit-switching mechanic and highlighting boss battles with classic villains Venom and Vulture. In Web of Shadows, Venom has infected the people of New York with a symbiote plague, creating hundreds of mini-Venoms that our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man must dispatch. More » -
#spidermanwebofshadows
Seize Control Of The Web Of Shadows Box Art
Following the whole "Seize Control" theme they kicked off by allowing fans to vote on the preorder bonus for Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows, Activision is now giving players a chance to decide which box art the game ships with this fall. The choices are limited to the left image, which is almost mildly appealing, and the right one, which for some reason makes Spidey's arms and hands into display monitors for concept art. More » -
#spidermanwebofshadows
Yahoo! Dishes On Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows
Well no wonder we've not seen a press release for Spider-Man: Web of Shadows! Yahoo! has the exclusive details on the new game, including the announcement trailer and a few choice pieces of concept art. Web of Shadows, developed by Shaba and Treyarch, the game features the same free-roaming gameplay we've come to be cautiously optimistic about, with a dark twist. New York City has been invaded by something horrible, the city leaders have declared martial law, and Spidey's friends and foes alike are struggling to handle the situation. You'll work aside friends like S.H.I.E.L.D. and Luke Cage, as well as enemies like The Kingpin. Choice plays a big part in the game, with gameplay decisions having effect on how the public views you as well as which allies join you for the final battle. Choice even factors into the marketing, as you can now sign up at the official website, where you'll be able to vote on which features get revealed and where the next trailer takes place. More » -
#activision
GameStop Announces Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows
It is a sad day when I have to find out about a new Spider-Man game from a blurry photo of a GameStop sales circular. Kotokuite ReidP snapped this shot of the in-store ad for the "just announced" game, complete with Bioshock-ish link to a not-yet-active website where you can vote for which gift you receive for preordering the game. I'd expect official word from Activision any moment now on how they are going to maintain the Spider-Man license's downward spiral. In the meantime, I'd go for t-shirt. Figurines get lost, posters tear, but t-shirts are forever, or at least until the pits rot out.
