If you’re not one of the nearly 10 million people that have already invested money and time into Marvel’s Spider-Man, you’re in luck. Spider-Man’s acclaimed PlayStation 4 adventure has recently received another price drop. This time, the price has gone from $40 to $35. Sure, it’s nothing to write home about, but that $5 in savings may be the perfect push for someone sitting on the fence about making a purchase.
Based on the title’s listing on Amazon and Best Buy, this price drop may be a brief one. Presently, there’s no way of knowing for how long this particular sale will remain intact. Therefore, those interested in picking the game up would be wise to act as quickly as possible.
Earlier this year, both Marvel’s Spider-Man and Detroit: Become Human received permanent price drops. Insomniac’s latest dropped to the aforementioned $40 price point. Meanwhile, Quantic Dream’s futuristic sci-fi title fell to $20. It’s currently hard to determine how the new prices have benefitted sales, particularly with regards to Spider-Man. Sales data hasn’t been updated for months. In fact, the most recent figure comes from late in November 2018, which placed the title at over nine million units sold. Because this number only represents two months of sales data, it’s reasonable to assume sales of the Insomniac title are exponentially higher.
In saving money on the game itself, new purchasers may also consider grabbing The City That Never Sleeps DLC for Spider-Man. Three expansions were released for the DLC pack, each of which told their own story. The first round of DLC, The Heist, brought Black Cat into the forefront, as she played such a small role in the game’s main campaign. Spider-Man’s second expansion, Turf Wars, saw Hammerhead vie for control of New York. Finally, the Silver Lining expansion gave some much needed love to the fan-favorite Silver Sable.
[Source: Amazon, Best Buy]
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.
