The fate of New York City lies in gamers' hands starting October 24 as Activision and Marvel's all new Spider-Man: Web of Shadows ships to retail outlets nationwide.

With a story penned by acclaimed Marvel comic book writer, Brian Reed, the title features a New York City devastated by a deadly symbiote invasion, in which players are faced with the choice to play as the heroic web-slinger in his red suit or the dark, black suit. Battling with or against a huge cast of Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains, gamers can switch allegiances instantly as they decide which missions will ultimately save mankind.

"Spider-Man: Web of Shadows delivers the deepest combat system ever in the Spider-Man universe, whether it's going vertical up the side of neck-breaking skyscrapers or web-slinging into action over them for high-altitude aerial battles," said Rob Kostich, vice president, global brand management, Activision Publishing, Inc. "The team has captured a truly captivating Spider-Man experience that combines mesmerizing combat and riveting visual effects with a compelling storyline that places gamers in control of the action."

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows will be available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, the Wii, Windows PC, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 and PSP system.