Insomniac's Venom Game Plans Disputed After Actor's Comments
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Voice actor Nadji Jeter claimed Insomniac Games had planned a Venom game or DLC, but those plans changed after the death of actor Tony Todd. Industry reports and a journalist dispute this claim, and Sony has been asked for clarification. Insomniac is currently focused on developing Marvel's Wolverine.
Facts First
- Actor Nadji Jeter claimed Insomniac planned a Venom game or DLC before Tony Todd's death
- Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier disputed Jeter's claim in a forum thread
- Insomniac confirmed no additional Spider-Man 2 story content a month before Todd's death
- Insomniac is developing Marvel's Wolverine and will share more details this spring
What Happened
Voice actor Nadji Jeter stated that developer Insomniac Games once planned to release a Venom video game or DLC. He claimed these plans changed following the death of Tony Todd, who voiced Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier disputed this claim. One user in the same thread stated Jeter's claims run contradictory to discussions at the Game Developers Conference (GDC). Eurogamer has requested clarification from Sony regarding any Venom plans Insomniac may have.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of Marvel's Spider-Man games, this clarifies the studio's current focus. You may have seen speculation about Venom content, but the official stance from Insomniac was that no additional story content was planned for Spider-Man 2. The studio's confirmed upcoming project is Marvel's Wolverine.
What's Next
Insomniac is currently developing Marvel's Wolverine and has promised to share more details regarding that project this spring. Sony may provide clarification on the disputed Venom plans following Eurogamer's request.