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Fans of theMarvel’s Spider-Mangames that have been developed by Insomniac Games have been waiting for the reveal of the sequel to the 2018 game for months. Since the release ofMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesalmost a year ago, people have been talking about what they think will happen in aMarvel’s Spider-Mansequel. At the PlayStation Showcase this past week, some major suspicions were confirmed and hopes realized when Venom was shown in the closing shot of the reveal trailer forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2.
This isn’t the first time thatVenom’s appearance inSpider-Mangames has been significant, and hopefully, 2023 won’t be the last either. With a publication history spanning almost 40 years, the black suit and Venom have been relevant toSpider-Manstories for decades. This includes video games from the early 90s, to the current series that kicked off withMarvel’s Spider-Man. While often similar in style, each title has had a different approach to the Klyntar character as well as his spawn and other family members.
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The 90s
The 90s placed Venom in three differentSpider-Mangames. While he made appearances in other titles throughout the decade, those with a dedicated tie between Venom andPeter Parkerwere limited. But asSpider-Manvideo games have become more popular, so has Venom’s appearance in them.
The 2000s
The first decade of the 2000s is modest in its number of Venom appearances inSpider-Mangames, but makes up for it by having the character appear in some of the most memorable titles. The classic 2000Spider-Mangame featured Venom, as well as the tie-in game forSam Raimi’sSpider-Manmovies that featured the character in its final movie.
The 2010s
The 2010s were able to swing a couple more Spidey and Venom appearances thanks to two newSpider-Manmovie franchises, as well as the continued popularity ofSpider-Mangames. While some appearances are better described as cameos and easter eggs, since characters likeBlack Catgot more screen time, Venom still remains relevant in several games throughout the decade. This trend is likely to continue as more games based on Marvel characters seem to be announced every couple of months, tapping into some of the franchises not so friendly neighborhood heroes like Blade and Wolverine inMidnight Suns.
The appearance that fans are probably looking forward to the most is Venom inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. While the game probably won’t release for a solid two years, the excitement can be hard to contain. BothMarvel’s Spider-ManandMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moraleshad great stories, so seeing the two web-crawlers working side-by-side in a grander narrative will likely be an incredible experience.
On top of Venom, the Spiders will also have to worry about the likes of Kraven the Hunter, and some other villains from both of their pasts. With plenty of enemies to choose from for the game’s main conflict and side missions, there should be no shortage of villains and problems to face inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. Fans should also look forward to the possibility ofadaptingKraven’s Last Huntand other amazingSpider-Manstories.
