Sydney, Australia \u2013 October 29, 2008 \u2013 The fate of New York City lies in gamers\u2019 hands starting today as Activision Publishing, Inc.\u2019s\u00a0 (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Marvel\u2019s (NYSE: MVL) all new Spider-Man: Web of Shadows\u2122 ships to retail outlets nationwide.\u00a0 The enthralling action-adventure saga introduces players to a cataclysmic Big Apple clash against an invasion of alien symbiotes that threatens mankind itself.\u00a0 Rated PG (Mild violence, coarse language and themes) by the Classification Board, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows\u2122 is available on Xbox 360\u2122 video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system the Wii\u2122 home video game system and Windows\u00ae PC.\u00a0 PG (Mild Violence) Classification Board rated version is also available on Nintendo DS\u2122.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpider-Man: Web of Shadows delivers the deepest combat system ever in the Spider-Man universe, whether it\u2019s going vertical up the side of neck-breaking skyscrapers or web-slinging into action over them for high-altitude, high-octane aerial battles,\u201d said Rob Kostich, vice president, global brand management, Activision Publishing, Inc.\u00a0 \u201cThe team has captured a truly captivating Spider-Man experience that combines mesmerising combat and riveting visual effects with a compelling and unfolding storyline that places gamers in control of the action.\u201d<\/p>\n
With a story penned by acclaimed Marvel comic book writer, Brian Reed, the title features a New York City devastated by a deadly symbiote invasion, in which players are faced with the choice to play the heroic web-slinger in his classic, agile red suit or the dark, formidable black suit. Battling with or against a huge cast of fan-favourite Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains, gamers can switch allegiances instantly as they decide which missions will ultimately save mankind.<\/p>\n
An all-new combat system, built from the ground up, combining web-slinging and customisable superpowers provides gamers the unrivalled opportunity to fight and explore in an open free-roaming and destructible environment.\u00a0 In battle, Spider-Man\u2019s speed and agility are tested within the diverse cityscape, challenging players to master fast-moving acrobatic combat, powerful new web-slinging moves and destructive combo attacks, as\u00a0 combat seamlessly migrates\u00a0 from the streets, up the sides of buildings and onto rooftops.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Developed by Shaba Games and Treyarch, with additional development by Amaze and Aspyr, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is available now. Fans can learn more about Spider-Man: Web of Shadows by visiting www.seizecontrol.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n About Marvel Entertainment, Inc.<\/p>\n Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.\u00a0 Marvel utilises its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics).\u00a0 Marvel’s strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online.\u00a0 For more information visit www.marvel.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Activision Publishing, Inc.<\/p>\n Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea.\u00a0 More information about Activision Publishing and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sydney, Australia \u2013 October 29, 2008 \u2013 The fate of New York City lies in gamers\u2019 hands starting today as Activision Publishing, Inc.\u2019s\u00a0 (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Marvel\u2019s (NYSE: MVL) all new Spider-Man: Web of Shadows\u2122 ships to retail outlets nationwide.\u00a0 The enthralling action-adventure saga introduces players to a cataclysmic Big Apple clash against an invasion<\/p>\n