Spider-Man 2 leads line-up of new games

PlayStation has held its biggest games showcase in over 620 days, with a focus on third-party and first-party titles coming to the PlayStation 5 and PS VR2. 

Gamers were treated to dozens of new video game titles and updates, including a big showing of Spider-Man 2.

PlayStation also unveiled a new “remote play” handheld device and gaming earbuds.

The handheld features a Nintendo Switch-like screen with a redesigned DualSense controller attached.

This device is set to sync with gamers’ PlayStation 5 consoles and enable games to be played remotely (subject to a strong internet and Wi-Fi connection).

PlayStation’s remote play device, named “Project Q”, is expected to launch later this year.

Spider-Man 2 features a symbiote black suit Spidey. (PlayStation)

But the biggest reveal was about 10 and a half minutes of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay.

Showcasing a darker side to everyone’s friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, the sequel to Insomniac Games’ hugely successful 2018 video game stole the show. 

The game looks to be expanding its map, opening up the bridge to Queens and allowing players to explore so much more of Spidey’s home.

Kraven the Hunter is out to get Spider-Man and all of his friends (and seemingly enemies) with the help from the other Spider-Man, Miles Morales.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is coming to the PlayStation 5 exclusively in spring this year.

Spider-Man 2 shows a darker side to Spider-Man. (PlayStation)

Other PlayStation 5 first-party titles revealed include Fairgame$, an upcoming heist shooter by Haven Studios.

A cinematic trailer was shown off for the game, ending on a QR code that directs gamers to a website to register for updates.

Marathon is a new game on the way from developer Bungie, a sci-fi multiplayer shooter.

No release date for this just yet, but we’ll have to keep an eye out.

Marathon is an upcoming PvP shooter by Bungie. (Bungie)

Bungie also showed off an incoming update for Destiny 2 named The Final Shape.

More details will be revealed in a Destiny-focused showcase in August.

PlayStation’s Firewalk Studios has revealed its new game, Concord.

In a cinematic teaser trailer, we can make out the game is set in space, featuring guns and space-burgers.

What the game is actually about is anyone’s guess!

Concord is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC next year.

On the third-party front, leading the pack we have a gameplay reveal for Assasin’s Creed Mirage, Allan Wake 2 and Helldivers 2.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is releasing in October. (Ubisoft)

Here’s everything else unveiled during the showcase

Releasing on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC July 20.

Helldivers 2 is an exciting new sequel to the 2015 top-down shooter. (Arrowhead)

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Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2

Beat Saber is available today on the PS VR2. (Beat Saber)

Here are the PlayStation VR2 announcements

Resident Evil 4 Remake VR

Releasing 2023 as a free update for the game.

The biggest video games set for release in 2023

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