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==Plot==
==Plot==
In the year 2099, Alchemax scientist Walter Sloan seeks to gain power and fortune by traveling back in time to the present day in order to use his knowledge of future technology to found Alchemax much earlier in time.<ref name="comicbookresources.com">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=32657 SPIDER-MAN REACHES THE "EDGE OF TIME"]</ref> This causes the future of 2099 to change to a [[dystopia]] where Alchemax rules the world with an iron fist. [[Spider-Man 2099|Miguel O'Hara / Spider-Man 2099]] is aware of the plan and finds out that Sloan's actions are not only responsible for the changes in the timeline but will also cause the death of [[Spider-Man|Peter Parker / Spider-Man]] at the hands of [[Eddie Brock|Anti-Venom]]. Miguel warns Peter of the impending danger, and both Spider-Men must work together across time to save the future and Peter Parker's life.<ref>{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Greg|title=E3 2011: Watch Spider-Man Die in Edge of Time|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1172440p1.html|publisher=[[IGN]]|date=June 3, 2011}}</ref>
In the year 2099, Alchemax scientist Walker Sloan seeks to gain power and fortune by traveling back in time to the present day in order to use his knowledge of future technology to found Alchemax much earlier in time.<ref name="comicbookresources.com">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=32657 SPIDER-MAN REACHES THE "EDGE OF TIME"]</ref> This causes the future of 2099 to change to a [[dystopia]] where Alchemax rules the world with an iron fist. [[Spider-Man 2099|Miguel O'Hara / Spider-Man 2099]] is aware of the plan and finds out that Sloan's actions are not only responsible for the changes in the timeline but will also cause the death of [[Spider-Man|Peter Parker / Spider-Man]] at the hands of [[Eddie Brock|Anti-Venom]]. Miguel warns Peter of the impending danger, and both Spider-Men must work together across time to save the future and Peter Parker's life.<ref>{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Greg|title=E3 2011: Watch Spider-Man Die in Edge of Time|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1172440p1.html|publisher=[[IGN]]|date=June 3, 2011}}</ref>


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* Walter Sloan<!---DO NOT CHANGE SPELLING. CONFIRMED HERE: http://www.herohq.com/spidermanedgeoftime/characters#Walter_Sloan!!---><ref name="Cast2"/><ref name="Characters">[http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2011/09/19/spider-man-edge-of-time-characters-list.htm Spider-Man: Edge of Time Characters List]</ref>
* Walker Sloan<!---DO NOT CHANGE SPELLING. CONFIRMED HERE: http://www.herohq.com/spidermanedgeoftime/characters#Walter_Sloan!!---><ref name="Cast2"/><ref name="Characters">[http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2011/09/19/spider-man-edge-of-time-characters-list.htm Spider-Man: Edge of Time Characters List]</ref>
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Revision as of 21:09, 27 September 2011

Spider-Man: Edge of Time
Developer(s)Beenox
(Wii, PS3, X360, 3DS)
Other Ocean Interactive
(NDS)
Publisher(s)Activision
Writer(s)Peter David
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS [1]
Genre(s)Action-Adventure, Platformer

Spider-Man: Edge of Time is an upcoming video game by the Activision-owned developer Beenox. The story is written by Peter David,[2][3][4] and gameplay will feature a new "cause-and-effect" system where one Spider-Man's actions will affect the other and vice versa. It is set to release in October 4, 2011 in North America and October 14, 2011 in Europe.[5][6] Information on the game was released at WonderCon on April 2, 2011.[7] This is the second Spider-Man title to be developed by Beenox, following Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions of 2010, and the first released since Activision's decision to make Beenox the lead developer on all future Spider-Man games.

Plot

In the year 2099, Alchemax scientist Walker Sloan seeks to gain power and fortune by traveling back in time to the present day in order to use his knowledge of future technology to found Alchemax much earlier in time.[8] This causes the future of 2099 to change to a dystopia where Alchemax rules the world with an iron fist. Miguel O'Hara / Spider-Man 2099 is aware of the plan and finds out that Sloan's actions are not only responsible for the changes in the timeline but will also cause the death of Peter Parker / Spider-Man at the hands of Anti-Venom. Miguel warns Peter of the impending danger, and both Spider-Men must work together across time to save the future and Peter Parker's life.[9]

Characters

Amazing Universe 2099 Universe

^a Unique to the Nintendo DS version.

Development and marketing

Customers that pre-order the game at GameStop will get early access to bonus downloadable alternate costumes inspired from the Identity Crisis storyline[15][16], while pre-orders from Amazon.com will let the customer unlock Spider-Man's Future Foundation costume for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions early in the game.[1][16] Customers who pre-order at the game at Best Buy will get early access to Spider-Man's Big Time costume.[16] The Spider-Man costume worn by Miles Morales, Peter Parker's successor in the Ultimate Universe, will also be available.[17]

Audio

Josh Keaton voices Spider-Man. Keaton previously voiced Spider-Man in The Spectacular Spider-Man, Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Video Game, Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet and Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds as well as Ultimate Spider-Man in Shattered Dimensions.[18] Christopher Daniel Barnes voices Spider-Man 2099. Barnes previously played Spider-Man in Spider-Man: The Animated Series and Spider-Man Noir in Shattered Dimensions.[18][19] Val Kilmer voices Dr. Walter Sloan, the game's main antagonist.[14] Laura Vandervoort voices Mary Jane Watson.[14] Katee Sackhoff voices Black Cat 2099.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b Amazon.com Spider-Man: Edge of Time Product Page Spider-Man: The Edge of Time (PS3)
  2. ^ Kato, Matthew. "Edge of Time", Game Informer, March 31, 2011
  3. ^ Johnston, Rich. "Peter David Writes New Spider-Man Game, 'Edge of Time'", Bleeding Cool, March 31, 2011
  4. ^ Siegel, Lucas. "Activision Announces PAD-Written SPIDER-MAN: Now in Pakistan", Newsarama, March 31, 2011
  5. ^ Spider-Man: Edge of Time dated at Comic-Con, Spidey is Mr. October
  6. ^ Spider-Man: Edge of Time First Trailer & Screenshots
  7. ^ Sinicki, Joe. "Activision announces Spiderman: Edge of Time" Blast, March 31, 2011
  8. ^ SPIDER-MAN REACHES THE "EDGE OF TIME"
  9. ^ Miller, Greg (June 3, 2011). "E3 2011: Watch Spider-Man Die in Edge of Time". IGN.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h Spider-Man: Edge of Time Characters List
  11. ^ GT.TV with Geoff Keighley - Full Episodes
  12. ^ Activision, Marvel enlist top VO talent
  13. ^ a b ImageShack - Photo featuring Shocker and Rhino
  14. ^ a b c d e Destructoid - Hollywood folks voicing upcoming Spider-Man, X-Men games
  15. ^ GameStop Wreaks Havok on the X-Men, Gives Spider-Man an Identity Crisis
  16. ^ a b c Spider-Man: Edge of Time Retailer Exclusive Bonus Suits Trailers
  17. ^ 'Spider-Man: Edge of Time' And 'Super Hero Squad Online' Get The Ultimate Costume Of Miles Morales
  18. ^ a b Marvel.com - WonderCon 2011
  19. ^ Behind the Scenes with Spider-Man: Edge of Time’s Spider-Man 2099
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