Marvel Gaming Universe CONFIRMED - What Needs To Happen Next

4. Spider-Man Is The 'Iron Man' Of The MGU

Although Intihar stopped short of mapping out this 'Marvel Gaming Universe' (MGU for short - let's coin it now, shall we?), his reference to 2008's Iron Man is important.

Throughout the spoilercast, the Creative Director made note of the pressure placed on Insomniac to deliver this experience, and though he had nothing but praise for the folks over at Marvel and Sony, the intent with Spidey is clear for all to see. This needed to be their Iron Man, and though it isn't quite the underdog story that birthed 2008's second-greatest comic book movie, there's no overstating Insomniac's achievement; everything about Spider-Man, from the look, to the feel, to the story itself, makes it a triumph of the superhero genre.

Naturally, this critical success has since become a commercial one too. Already it's the fastest-selling game in the UK, and while we still await official numbers across various different regions, the likelihood is that Spider-Man PS4 will end the year as one of 2018's biggest video games.

Both Marvel, PlayStation and Insomniac will be eager to retain this momentum into the new year, and with DLC, various tie-in material and an inevitable sequel all set to follow, Spidey's future on consoles is all but secured - as is Marvel's too, for that matter..