New York Comic Con Archives

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June 26, 2026

New York Has a Gamer Mayor Now — and a $2.6 Billion Game Industry to Match

In June, New York City celebrated the NYC Battle of the Boroughs Champions at a press conference on June 10, recognizing the winners of the 2026 Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs. Among the winners was Team Hyper Pigmentation, an all-girl squad that won back-to-back titles. The city's digital games sector supports approximately 7,600 jobs, contributing billion in wages and generating a total economic output of billion. The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME) has established the Game Development Industry Council, launched the NYC Summer of Games campaign, and funded grants for developers. New York City's digital gaming ecosystem has an annual economic impact of .6 billion, with around 380 digital gaming firms, 65 percent of which are small or indie studios. The share of open roles in the gaming industry increased from 15.1 percent to 29.2 percent between Q3 2024 and Q1 2026. The Summer of Games features events from May through September, including the NYC Video Game Festival and the Tribeca Games Gallery. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is recognized as the first "Gamer Mayor," engaging with gaming culture and platforms like Twitch. Jones-Harvey emphasizes the importance of addressing affordability issues to retain talent in the gaming industry. She advocates for recognizing video games as a vital part of New York City's cultural landscape, alongside music, film, and theater.

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December 27, 2024

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Is Coming To PC On January 30th – Latest Updates

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was released on PlayStation 5 on October 20, 2023. It is set to launch on PC platforms on January 30, 2025, available through Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version will be developed by Nixxes Software and will include all updates and enhancements from the PS5 edition, such as new suits, a New Game+ mode, increased difficulty levels, new styles for the Symbiote suit, options to modify the time of day, and additional post-story challenges. The game was part of Sony's strategy to bring more PlayStation exclusives to PC. Pre-order bonuses included early access to specific suits and gadgets, and various editions were available at launch, including a Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Collector’s Edition.

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October 22, 2024

Superhero-Inspired PC Games

Sony has announced the PC launch of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, scheduled for January 30th, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The release will feature two editions: the Standard Edition, which includes the complete game and 14 new suits, and the Ultimate Levels edition, which adds a symbiote suit and an action figure mode.

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October 21, 2024

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Coming To PC In 2025, Leaked DLC Is Cancelled – Gameranx

Insomniac's community manager, Aaron Jason Espinoza, confirmed the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC on January 30, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Game Store. Two editions will be offered: the Standard Edition, which includes all free updates from the PlayStation 5, and the Digital Deluxe Edition, which features early unlocks, five extra skill points, enhanced photo mode features, and five exclusive suits. There will be no additional story content for the PC version, but previously released post-launch content, including New Game+ and new suits, will be included. Insomniac recently experienced a ransomware attack that compromised sensitive information, leading to the cancellation of a previously leaked DLC roadmap. The game had a budget of 5 million and sold over 11 million units by April 2024, including 2.5 million units in the first 24 hours. Insomniac has also faced layoffs, which were leaked before official announcements.

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October 19, 2024

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 arrives on PC January 2025

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be released on PC on January 30, 2025, available through Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version is being developed by Nixxes Software in collaboration with Insomniac Games, PlayStation, and Marvel Games. The game will be offered in two editions: Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition (DDE). The Standard Edition includes the complete game and all updates since the PS5 launch, while the DDE includes additional exclusive suits, early unlocks, and extra skill points. The game continues the story of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, featuring new abilities, iconic adversaries, and an expanded Marvel’s New York. The Fly N’ Fresh Suit Pack will be available for both PS5 and PC players at no extra cost. The PC version will support keyboard and mouse controls, ultra widescreen, and various graphical options.

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October 19, 2024

Spider-Man 2 will crawl onto PCs in January

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be released for PC on January 30, 2025. The game will be available in two editions: the Standard Edition, which includes the full game and all PS5 updates, and the Digital Deluxe Edition, which offers additional exclusive content. The Standard Edition features 14 new suits, “Ultimate Levels,” new symbiote suit styles, and an action figure mode in photo mode. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes five exclusive new suits, early unlocks for specific suits, the web grabber gadget, and additional photo mode items. The game is set in an expanded New York City and features villains like Kraven, Black Cat, and Scorpion, with a significant focus on the character Venom.

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October 19, 2024

Spider-Man 2 PC Officially Announced With January Release Date, No Additional Story Content Planned – IGN

Spider-Man 2 will be released on PC on January 30, 2025, developed by Nixxes Software. The announcement was made during New York Comic Con 2025, marking the completion of the series on Steam alongside Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Insomniac has confirmed that there will be no additional story content planned for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The game will feature iconic villains like Venom and Kraven the Hunter and is noted for refining combat and web-swinging mechanics while introducing new features. PlayStation's expansion into PC gaming has received mixed reactions, particularly regarding PlayStation Network account requirements. Julian Huijbregts, Community Manager at Nixxes, mentioned enhanced features for the PC version, including improved ray-tracing options. Players can expect guides and walkthroughs to assist with the game upon its release.