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Activision has announced that the web-slinging Spider-Man is set to return later this year with Spider-Man: Edge of Time.

Developed by Spider-Man: Shattered Dimension dev Beenox, Spider-man: Edge of Time is said to take a "fresh and different approach" over previous games, with renowned comic book wordsmith and Shadow Complex scriptwriter Peter David penning the story.

"At Beenox, we are constantly listening to the fans and looking for new and creative ways to innovate the gameplay experience for them," said Dee Brown, Studio Head, Beenox.  "We want to create a totally distinct experience in Spider-Man: Edge of Time by working with Peter David on the story and creating this urgent, high-stakes experience where time is working against you and the fate of Spider-Man hangs in the balance."

Spider-Man: Edge of Time spans two interwoven and evolving timelines, allowing players to take control of both classic Amazing Spider-Man and the new improved Spider-Man 2099. The game will also feature the new "cause-and-effect" gameplay, which will see player's actions in one one world affect the timeline of the other.

Spider-Man: Edge of Time is expected to swing into stores sometime this spring.