Peter Parker’s newfound Symbiote powers make me feel like a wrecking ball, stampeding over any enemies that dare to stand in my way. With the press of one button, I could pick up a dozen enemies at once, slamming them down into the concrete in a burst of oily black goop. Just like Spider-Man himself, nothing can stop me.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is an expansive sequel that makes meaningful changes to the core systems of the first games. Everything from combat to traversal has been thoughtfully enhanced, with side content neatly woven into the main story and exploration. An emotional story serves as the beating heart of the game, diving into the intricate relationships of these characters, and wisely taking time to put Peter and Miles in the spotlight, not just Spider-Man. All of these elements combine into a near-flawless superhero experience that constantly keeps you invested in both its gameplay and narrative.

Google wants everyone to see its Pixel 8 and 8 Pro (read our review of the 8 Pro here) as transformative AI-first phones.

AI to help you edit your imperfect photos and videos; AI to summarize long webpages; AI to transcribe annoying phone trees into text-based buttons; AI to generate original wallpapers. And in the near future, generative AI — via Google Assistant with Bard — to help manage the excessive information inside your polished glass slab.

The message couldn't be clearer: AI will make your life better and save you time, and the Pixel 8 is your front-row seat to the revolution in progress.

It's not a new vision for Google — the company has been beating the AI drum for years — but the Pixel 8 is its most ambitious stab at packaging AI as indispensable technology that other phones don't have.