It’s been a long time coming, but here’s our spoilercast and review discussion for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, so beware of SPOILERS.

HOSTS

EPISODE TIMECODES

00:00 – Introduction and Game Discussion
02:02 – Overall Thoughts on the Game
03:21 – Playing as Venom
04:17 – Combat and Gameplay
06:04 – Story and Narrative
08:21 – Changes in New York City
10:50 – First Two Acts
11:54 – Harry Osborne and the Emily May Foundation
16:30 – Craven and the Raft Inmate Transfer
18:14 – Miles and Martin Li’s Storyline
20:46 – Felicity Black Cat Storyline
22:36 – Carnival and Harry’s Introduction
23:57 – Harry’s Transformation into Venom
26:17 – Mary Jane’s Missions
30:08 – MJ’s Gameplay Sequences
33:25 – Spider-Bot Missions and RC Spider Bot Missions
35:42 – Yuri’s Return and the Future of the Character
39:36 – Standout Side Missions: Haley and the Pigeons
44:25 – Craven Showdown at the Zoo
46:36 – Black Suit Peter and the Lizard Fight
52:38 – Venom and the Final Showdown
57:07 – Spider-Man vs. Anti-Venom
01:01:45 – Inside Peter’s Mind and the Anti-Venom Suit
01:04:32 – Symbiote Powers and Skill Points
01:05:07 – Final Act: Fighting Venom
01:06:07 – Destroying the Meteorite
01:06:46 – Harry’s Fate
01:07:24 – Norman Osborn’s Plan
01:08:37 – Mary Jane’s Podcast
01:09:36 – Peter’s Decision to Take a Break
01:10:05 – Otto’s Visit to Norman
01:10:51 – Miles and Haley’s Relationship
01:11:26 – Silk and Spider-Verse Tie-In
01:12:11 – Other Side Missions
01:15:11 – Spider-Bots and Spider-Verse Easter Egg
01:17:43 – Overall Rating of the Game
01:21:12 – Flashback Sequences
01:23:18 – Speculations for Spider-Man 3
01:25:24 – Final Episode of Platinum Explosion for 2023

PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS

  • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques

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