Spidey Senses Tingling? Insomniac's Casual Post Sets Xbox Fans Web-Slinging for a Port
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Insomniac's innocuous Spider-Man post has sent Xbox fans into a frenzy demanding a port, sparking the age-old debate about console exclusives. Is this just wishful thinking, or is Sony about to make a major move?
Right, so Insomniac Games, the legends behind Marvel's Spider-Man, chucked a casual post onto social media – Spidey chillin' on an antenna, makin' a peace sign. "Hey, how are ya?" it read. Harmless enough, yeah? Well, apparently not in the hyperactive mind of the internet.
According to Eurogamer, that little ol' post has sparked a proper frenzy of replies demanding an Xbox port of the game. I mean, *everyone* wants a slice of that Spidey action, don't they? "So Spiderman 2018 coming to Xbox?" one fan asked, while another reckoned it "Looks good wrapped in green," and someone else straight up declared, "Xbox announcement." Blimey.
Now, before you start picturing Phil Spencer dressed as Venom, let's rewind a bit. Back in 2018, when the game first swung onto the scene, Insomniac pretty much said it would "never" happen. Never say never, though, eh? The winds of change are a-blowin' in the gaming world.
We've already seen Sony open the door to other platforms, with Helldivers 2 making its way to Xbox despite what folks were saying back then. Could this be another crack in the console exclusivity fortress? Or is Insomniac just messin' with us, having a laugh, perhaps promoting something entirely different... like the next Ratchet and Clank entry!? After all, they did drop a Kit thumbs-up post as well.
Sony themselves have been playing it coy about bringing their big hitters to other consoles. Earlier this year, Sony execs Hideaki Nishino and Hermen Hulst said PlayStation will remain "thoughtful" with which of its games it brings to other platforms. They're "continuously exploring new ways for players to interact with their franchises," Hulst said. The old 'measured and deliberate approach' line. Sound familiar?
Look, let's be fair dinkum, a Spider-Man Xbox port would be massive. But it's also a serious strategic move for Sony. Those single-player tentpole titles are showcases for PlayStation hardware, after all. So, while the internet's web-slinging itself into a frenzy, it might be worth keeping those Spidey senses on high alert. Things could still go either way.
Tags: Spider-Man, Insomniac Games, Xbox, PlayStation, Console Exclusives
Original article: Eurogamer