Sony’s first-party studios have cranked out a number of impressive PlayStation 4 exclusives over the last several years. But offerings from the company’s second party relationships shouldn’t be ignored, either. For reference, titles like Bloodborne, Until Dawn, and Marvel’s Spider-Man have spawned from such partnerships. Curiously, it has been reported that another “substantial” second party title is in store for PS4 hardware.
Former IGN editor Colin Moriarty, who presently hosts the PlayStation podcast Sacred Symbols, teased as much in a post on Twitter. In discussing whether or not he believes Sony will soon welcome more studios to its first party stable, Moriarty noted the following:
They’ve done such a nice job cultivating second party relationships (there’s a fairly substantial PS4 exclusive yet to be announced from second party) that it’s unclear if they feel they need to.
All we know is expansion hasn’t been part of their strategy. Maybe that’ll change.
— Colin Moriarty (@notaxation) March 17, 2019
As always, until Sony releases an official statement of some kind, this should be taken with a grain of salt. Still, the above claim does warrant consideration as plausible. There is at least one second-party studio that has previously revealed it has “several unannounced PlayStation exclusives” in the works—Supermassive Games. Supermassive Executive Producer Pete Samuels noted this during an interview in late 2018.
With Quantic Dream going multiplatform, it stands to reason Detroit: Become Human will be the last PlayStation exclusive developed by this particular second-party studio. Another developer worth mentioning in this respect is Insomniac Games, which shipped Marvel’s Spider-Man in September 2018. Given the title’s incredible success, a sequel almost seems inevitable. As such, it’s unlikely Insomniac’s next project will be ready in time to remain a PS4 exclusive, especially as rumors concerning the PlayStation 5 continue to build steam.
The big heavy hitter in this discussion arguably goes to FromSoftware, with Bloodborne faithful patiently awaiting news of a potential follow up. Since the studio currently has two unannounced titles in development, is it possible one may be exclusive to PS4?
[Source: Colin Moriarty on Twitter via Wccftech]
Marvel's Spider-Man Easter Eggs
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Marvel's Spider-Man Easter Eggs
Let's run down a few Easter Eggs in Marvel's Spider-Man. There are no story spoilers here, but if you want to play the game with absolutely no knowledge beforehand, turn back now!
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Sanctum Sanctorum
Doctor Strange’s residence and study can be found in Greenwich. Upon discovery, Peter remarks: "Cool window, but I always get the feeling that something Strange is going on in that place"
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Suit Up
All of Spider-Man’s suits are an homage or reference to his decades of lore. From Spider-Man 2099’s purple suit and Ben Reilly’s hoodie to the Stealth Suit used in the “Big Time” story arc, fans are likely to grow attached to their favorite memorable style.
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Wakanda and Symkarian Embassies
These are the embassies for the home countries of Black Panther and Silver Sable, respectively. One of these characters plays a role later in the story, actually!
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Alias Investigations
Alias Investigations is the detective agency run by Jessica Jones. That should all sound pretty familiar to anyone who’s binged some Marvel Netflix shows lately.
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Backpackin' It
The knick-knacks found in backpacks are mostly gentle nods at classic Spidey moments. Items like a broken Rhino horn or a vial of Lizard’s blood give further insight to this world’s storied past.
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Josie's Bar
Josie’s Bar will also seem familiar to astute Netflix viewers. It’s a somewhat shady bar where thugs and criminals often hang out, meaning Matt Murdock keeps tabs on it. The bar has no real significance in Spidey lore, but Peter and Matt live in the same city, leading to a few Easter Eggs on this list.
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Empire State University
ESU is the fictional college that Peter attended in the comics and in this canon. You’ll actually come here quite a few times for missions and side activities.
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Fogwell's Gym
Appearing recently in Netflix’s Daredevil series, Fogwell’s Gym is where Jack Murdock practiced for upcoming boxing bouts. Of course, Jack Murdock is the father of Matt Murdock, Daredevil himself.
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Midtown High School
When Miles Morales pops up in Marvel’s Spider-Man, he wears a Midtown High School tee. Looks like he attends the same school Peter once did! This isn't the case in the comics, but is one of many similarities the game sets up between the two.
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The Bar With No Name
Though it’s an obscure reference, the Bar With No Name has popped up in Spidey comics through the years, as well as Daredevil and Captain America stories. It’s usually depicted as a regular bar where villains and criminals meet up, and there are a few spread across the world.
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Avengers Tower
The renovated Stark / Avengers Tower is in the north-eastern end of NYC. You earn a trophy for climbing to the top, where you’ll also find a backpack.
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Happy Halloween
I won’t (and can’t) say much here. But at one point in the story, Peter is tasked with visiting a Halloween party at ESU. Keep your eyes peeled, look through all the costumes, and listen for any unruly guests. Most Spidey fans will find characters they recognize, while some may notice an obscurely familiar face from the real world.
